Misty+Mountains

=Misty Mountains=

The Misty Mountains are in the very center of Middle-Earth. The northernmost peak of the Misty Mountains was Mount Gundabad, where according to legend Durin awoke, though it was now an abode of Orcs. The greatest Dwarven realm in Middle-earth, Khazad-dûm, was located in the middle of the Misty Mountains. The most important passes are the High Pass and the Redhorn Pass. The Misty Mountains were created by Melkor who wanted to make it difficult for Oromë, who often rode across Middle-earth hunting, to pass. They were far taller in those days.