Five new Jedi have been introduced, all of which will appear in the Star Wars: High Republic multi-platform publishing event. These new Jedi debuted in a new post on the official Star Wars website.
The five individuals are the unquestioned heroes of the era, which is set 200 years prior to the events of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. According to Lucasfilm Publishing creative director Michael Siglain, "This is a hopeful, optimistic time, when the Jedi are good and noble." Those Jedi include...
Avar Kriss is described as the best of the Jedi. She's compassionate, puts others before herself and is dedicated to the protection of light across the galaxy.
Loden Greatstorm is the Jedi's premier instructor. A Twi'lek Jedi Master, he looks at every situation as an educational experience for both himself and his Padawans. He's got a great sense of humor, too.
Keeve Trennis is a fiery young Jedi. One of the freshest of the bunch, she is described as being a little impulsive, but absolutely determined to prove herself.
Stellan Gios is an accomplished Jedi Master. Stellan is of Avar's cohort and when the two join forces, they are unstoppable. Being stationed far away at the Jedi temple on Caragon-Viner is not enough to dampen Stellan's optimistic nature.
Finally, there is sixteen-year-old Vernestra "Vern" Rwoh, former padawan of Stellan Gios. She is one of the youngest and has trouble fitting in because of that fact, but Vernestra is more dedicated to the Order than most.
Writer Cavan Scott assures fans that there's an emphasis on making each character "human" regardless of their species. "We've put a lot of time and effort into making our Jedi feel like real, rounded individuals," Scott says.
The High Republic was revealed to be the concept behind the mysterious Project Luminous moniker that was teased in 2019. It will debut a series of inter-connected comic books, adult and young adult novel and children's books. The first of the projects are set to be released in fall 2020.
(via Star Wars)