Uichith

At the northernmost point of Berg Cradle Bay, where the Pitkävesi strikes deep between the Ered Rhívamar and the Ered Úmarth, lies Uichith(S. "Evermist"). It is a long valley of steaming hot springs, boiling mud pots and shooting geysers. It receives its name from the veil of steam and vapor that continually hangs over its boiling, mineral-laden waters. The surrounding valley, warmed by the waters, is lush with greenery and animal life. Reindeer and elk come here to warm themselves in the long winter, and small mammals of all types make the valley their home. While hardwoods and other deciduous trees are unknown upon the Cape of Forochel, the pines, firs, redwoods and cedars of Evermist grow to immense size.

The hot-springs are a natural formation caused by the violent twisting and wrenching of the Iron Mountains in the War of Wrath. The fires beneath the earth were not able to break through, but made their presence known in the form of geysers and hot-springs. These waters collect to form a large, shallow lake at the center of the valley. The lake waters are warm and steam continually in the cold northern airs. The lake shores are multicolored from the mineral waters, which leave streaks of color along the beaches. Called the Hithaelin by the Elves, it contains no animal or plant life, and its waters are insufferably humid and hot.

The lake does hold an islet at its center: Tol Ely, the Isle of Visions, upon which stands the sweat-lodge of the Cuiviémar, the order of Noldorin mystics that quests to free Forodwaith of Morgoth's taint. The Master of the Lodge, Nestador, is possessed of great foresight, and knows the names of any who approach the vale days before they reach its borders. Those of good heart who seek Evermist should not be surprised to find one of the Cuiviémar's sentinels anticipating their arrival and ready to guide them through the many enchanted wards that defend the valley against intruders.