Vesk-8
Vesk-8 takes the same time to complete a rotation as its twin Vesk-7, although Vesk-7's orbit is retrograde. Twice a year, the two are so close to each other that their shared moon Traverse transfers its orbit from one to the other. Magical portals that connect Vesk-7 and Vesk-8 are only active during this time.
Vesk-8 is volcanically active, under the gravity of Vesk-7 and Traverse. Its surface is covered in mountains, including Mount Matha, the highest peak in the Veskarium. The only place where liquid water can be found on Vesk-8 are hot springs at the bases of mountains, where water bubbles up from the depths. Lava tubes and fissures create a subterranean tunnel network spanning the entire planet. Shimmerstone, a supernaturally calming mineral, can only be found on Vesk-8's mountains.
Although Vesk-8 nominally falls inside Veskarium territory, in practice its authority extends only a few miles from the capital Command 8. Its high despot, Jularaz, is often away from Vesk-8 for 'important business', leaving most of the governance to his subordinates. Although they are aware of the effect of the kothamas' calming aura on themselves, the vesk mostly ignore them since the kothamas do not challenge Veskarium rule. The kothamas, for their part, need no government or justice system due to their solitary and contemplative lifestyle, but are nevertheless considered full Veskarium citizens.
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