Nordra, a planet with frigid temperatures and significant tectonic activity, existed within the Inner Rim Territories. Despite its position on the well-known Hydian Way trade route, many travelers avoided it, choosing instead the Itani Run, which diverted around the adjacent Itani Nebula.
The planet's icy, mountainous terrain was broken up by lava lakes situated in lower elevations, penetrating the planetary surface. The people of Nordra established their settlements in these warmer zones and evolved into a resilient population. In the era of the Galactic Civil War, they were bold enough to publicly voice their opposition to the Emperor.