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. Traditionally, the Barl Syrnac can be divided into three different regions: Azjan (called by Dyrian and Mornerin "the Land of Evil Spirit"), Ukal Sêj ("the Rivers double Bay") and the forest of Dyr.Azjan is rather rugged and inhospitable. There are few forest, several secondary chain peaks, coastal sharp cliffs, and taiga plains. This land is usually avoided, except by the fools,