what the Otherside supposedly were. In the case of crimes such as heresy, the Neshtovar had the authority to subject the alleged offender to a public trial at the Circle Eternal plaza in the capitalcity of Tahv, where the accused would be forced to defend themselves directly. In olden times, if a Neshtovari predeceased his family, his entire family was slain by the community. However, by 5000 BBY this practice had ended. If a Neshtovari died, his widow became a protected person in Keshiri society. The change was a boon to the social lives of the Neshtovari, and they became highly sought-after as mates.[1]

The Neshtovar were led by a High Councilor—by 5000 BBY, that title was held by Izri Dazh. The High Councilor, among other duties, conducted thetrials at the Circle Eternal.[1] Other elders in the Neshtovar would often fashion thrones for themselves.[3] Along with being the peacekeepers and lawgivers of Keshtah, the Neshtovar also served as a sort of communications system for the continent, their uvak allowing them to transport messages across the far-flung reaches of Keshtah.[1] They were especially valuable in this capacity, as they were able to surmount the natural barriers that divided the region. As such, the Neshtovar were recipients of generations of knowledge about Kesh's ecosystem, including the chaotic air currents that surrounded the Sessal Spirevolcano.[4] Each village had an elder rider, who received information from circuit riders that brought news from Tahv. Members of the Neshtovar lived in wooden houses that were considered to be luxurious compared to the