The Transitory Mists comprised an area of ionized space encircling the Hapes Cluster. Because they restricted transit in and out of the area, the Hapes Consortium was able to develop in isolation, and their piratical forebears, the Lorell Raiders, were able to conceal themselves. Despite this, some routes through the mists were known, but the Hapan pirates who originally used them guarded them as secrets. In the early years of the New Republic, following Isolder's marriage to Teneniel Djo, this region ultimately became accessible to the larger galaxy.
Following the Jedi Order's departure from their base on Endor, they established a presence within the Mists, specifically on the planet Shedu Maad.
An area within the Mists was known as the Knot Holes, and Telkur Station was situated there.