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GULF OF ÛTUM AESTHETICS - [VII] Barl Syrnac

The Barl Syrnac were a western branch of the Iron Mountains, comprising great glaciers and snow capped peaks (the highest peaks reach 5000 meters), raised by Morgoth to protect his fortress of Utumno. These glistening spires protect the more temperate coastal taiga to the east from the harsh winds of Forodwaith. Great evergreen forests cover much of the taiga, especially in the coves and bays of the Sea of Illuin.

The mountains are there rich in minerals, such as clay, granite, sandstone and copper. There are several little bays, taiga plains and forests with a blooming fauna and flora. 

GULF OF ÛTUM AESTHETICS - [IV] Mur Fostisyr

Located north and east of the Barl Syrnac, western branch of the Iron Mountains, Mur Fostisyr was a collection of rugged Isles and peninsulas. Covered with tundra (in the north) or taiga (in the south), they served as the home for scattered bands of Mornerin-speaking nomads. These hunters and fishermen often ranged well out onto the adjoining Gulf of Ûtum.

This wide valley is the most rich and populated area of the all the mountain range of Barl Syrnac, and furthermore suited for agriculture (cereals). The sea is extremely rich in fish and crustacean, the fauna with animals, and the valley in medicinal and nutritive plants. That is why both the Dyrian and the Mornerin exiles built near the coasts several permanent settlements. Another reason is that enables them to better resist against Lothragh and Orcs assaults. The most important sites are Olyavud (Dy "Mountain Graceful Village), carefully protected in the mountains by frequent patrols and arranged traps, near river Uskäd (Dy "The River of Destiny"), Elyamû, near Dyr forest, and Yjuvït, at the mouth of river Lusraig.

This vast and wild dark taiga is now occupied by two tribes of the Half-Dwarves the Fustir-Gost Umli, who are avoided by the Lothragh raiders.

The inhabitants of the Mur Fostisyr are the Ky’taari and the Fustir. For more information click on the names.