Urdalf

The west shorelands of the Mistmere hold the greatest concentration of hot springs, geysers and mud pots in the valley, and so are named Urdalf, the Hot Field, by the Noldor. Little or no vegetation grows in immediate proximity to these boiling waters, and many stretches of the stony expanse are perilous to cross, though the Noldor have learned all of the safe paths across them. The Noldor take advantage of the natural heats and rich mineral content of this area to assist their metalsmiths in the forging of weapons and other implements for which they have need. (See #10 below.) Nestador, Master of the Cuiviémar, also makes use of some of the less scalding springs for his legendary healing arts.