Star Wars: The High Republic Reveals 4 New Jedi Padawans

Lucasfilm has unveiled four new Jedi Padawans that are making their debuts in Star Wars: The High Republic. StarWars.com has officially pulled back the curtain on these four new characters by providing first look images and fresh details about the "wide range" of starring Padawan learners in the High Republic era. The creators behind Lucasfilm's multi-pronged publishing initiative have also shared some additional insight about the next class of Jedi, which features Burryaga, Reath Silas, Lula Talisola, and Bell Zettifar. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/02/27/star-wars-the-high-republic-explained"] "The High Republic Padawans really run the gamut in terms of skill, devotion, and personality," explains Lucasfilm Publishing executive editor Jennifer Heddle. "Some are reluctant to seek out adventure while some are perhaps a little too eager; some are extremely talented in the Force while others maybe have to work a little bit harder. We wanted to showcase a wide range of young people in the hopes every reader can find someone they relate to." You can check out the new Jedi Padawans in our slideshow below or keep scrolling for the full article. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=star-wars-meet-the-jedi-padawans-of-the-high-republic&captions=true"]

Burryaga

Light of the Jedi author Charles Soule reveals that "Burryaga is one of the few Wookiees to travel from the lush forests of Kashyyyk to study in the ornate halls of the Jedi Temple on Coruscant" with his master Nib Assek, who took it upon herself to learn the Shyriiwook language in order better educate her student in the ways of the Force. Soule describes Burryaga as being "skilled" with his two-handed lightsaber, though he notes that he has talents in other areas, too. The "gifted" student is said to possess a "natural, effortless ability to sense the emotions of others," which sets him apart from other members of the Order. Where to Find Him: Star Wars: The High Republic - Light of the Jedi novel by Charles Soule.

Reath Silas

According to Into the Dark author Claudia Gray, Reath Silas experiences a "huge transition" across the pages of her book. He is said to have had "a somewhat privileged apprenticeship because his master, Jora Malli, is a member of the Jedi Council," which means that he has spent a lot of his spare time on Coruscant, attending "elevated diplomatic meetings." Therefore, Reath's shift to the frontier is said to be quite a contrast to his everyday circumstances, though it will ultimately help him to learn "what he's really made of." Where to Find Him:  Star Wars the High Republic - Into the Dark novel by Claudia Gray.

Lula Talisola

Lula Talisola is a "loyal and compassionate" character who "is all about the Jedi Order," according to Daniel José Older, the writer of The High Republic Adventures comic. "She loves it, can hardly wait to get Knighted, and wants to be the best Jedi that ever was." The determined young padawan wields a blue lightsaber, which she is apparently very skilled with, as she is described as being "top of her class." However, Lula isn't all about herself, as she makes a point of looking out for her two best friends, Farzala and Qort, "especially when they're causing mischief." Where to Find Her: Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures comic by Daniel José Older.

Bell Zettifar

Bell Zettifar appears in Light of the Jedi alongside Burryaga. Author Charles Soule reveals that Bell is apprenticed to the legendary Loden Greatstorm in his upcoming novel, where they are both "stationed at a Jedi Outpost on the ore-world of Elphrona, deep in the Outer Rim." Even though the conditions are described as harsh, Bell and his master work together to "keep the peace and spread the light," with Bell spending most of his time training and "wandering the iron hills of the planet with a charhound named Ember." Where to Find Him: Star Wars: The High Republic - Light of the Jedi novel by Charles Soule. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Lucasfilm delayed the launch of its cross-media Star Wars prequel series from August 2020 to January 2021 as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, so there's still plenty of time to dig into The High Republic archives. Read the first chapter of Soule's Light of the Jedi, discover more about the five new Jedi Knights and Masters, and check out the opening crawl for this all-new era of tales. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.

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