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.
Traditionally, the Barl Syrnac can be divided into three different regions: Azjan, Ukal Sêj, and the forest of Dyr.
