Star Wars Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade

Amidst the Jedi Order's collapse, Padawan Iskat Akaris struggles with doubt and disillusionment. Tragedy strikes as her master dies in the chaos of the Clone Wars. Doubting the Jedi's ways, she becomes an Inquisitor, seeking her own path with a red blade, regardless of consequences.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 04 April 2024
Publisher: Cornerstone

When the illustrious Jedi Order eventually meets its demise, a formidable Inquisitor emerges from its ashes. Padawan Iskat Akaris, committed to her calling, has devoted her existence to traversing the vast expanse of the galaxy under the tutelage of her master, immersing herself in the profound teachings of the Force with aspirations of embodying the ideals of a noble Jedi. However, despite Iskat's unwavering commitment, achieving serenity and mastery over her abilities has proven to be an elusive endeavour, compounded by the escalating setbacks that gradually erode the trust her fellow Jedi once held in her.

Amidst the lingering uncertainties surrounding her place within the Jedi Order, Iskat finds herself confronted with a harrowing tragedy when her revered mentor meets a tragic end, coinciding with the onset of the devastating Clone Wars that plunge the galaxy into a maelstrom of turmoil. Elevated to the position of a general thrust into the heart of the conflict, she is constantly reminded to place her faith in the extensive training she has received and in the sagacious guidance of the Jedi Council, alongside the enduring trust in the inherent wisdom of the Force. Yet, as pervasive doubts begin to encroach upon her psyche, Iskat finds herself compelled to probe into forbidden territories of inquiry that challenge the very foundations upon which the Jedi Order stands, delving into enigmatic aspects of her own obscured past, inquiries that would undoubtedly be deemed perilous by the venerable Jedi Masters.

As the relentless passage of time marches onward and the relentless warfare persists unabated, Iskat's unwavering allegiance to the Jedi ethos begins to waver. Convinced that the Jedi could do more to safeguard the galaxy if only they were willing to grant her greater latitude, she becomes increasingly convinced that broader access to knowledge could serve as the catalyst for dispelling the encroaching shadows that threaten to engulf her spirit.

When the long-foreseen demise of the Jedi Order finally materialises, Iskat seizes the fleeting opportunity to carve out a destiny of her own design, seizing upon the catastrophic enactment of Order 66 as a means to embrace a newfound sense of liberation. As an Inquisitor, Iskat finds herself liberated from the constraints that once bound her, empowered to question and aspire for desires previously deemed forbidden.

With each resolute stroke of her crimson-hued blade, Iskat inexorably inches closer towards the realisation of her emergent destiny within the tapestry of the Force, regardless of the toll exacted upon her soul.

Weight: 280g
Dimension: 196 x 128 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781804944486