Summary
- Dathomir is a planet steeped in the dark side, with strong Force users being driven to madness and creatures succumbing to its influence, making it one of the most dangerous worlds in the galaxy.
- The Nightsisters, a clan of witches, ruled over Dathomir, drawing on the dark side of the Force to perform powerful magic. Asajj Ventress, a former Nightsister, sought revenge against Count Dooku but was betrayed and the Nightsisters were eventually wiped out.
- Dathomir has a significant role in Star Wars canon, appearing in The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels. Darth Maul made it his base of operations, and it was visited by Cal Kestis in his search for an ancient temple, where he encountered the last surviving Nightsister.
Dathomir is one of the most fascinating planets in the Star Wars franchise, thanks to its rich history and connection to the dark side. Originally featured in the Star Wars Expanded Universe, Dathomir has appeared in several TV shows and video games, opening new avenues for future stories. The planet has been crucial to several important Star Wars characters, cementing its place in the canon timeline.
This means there is much to know about Dathomir, its people, and the role it continues to play in shaping the Star Wars franchise. While Dathomir's history has changed as Star Wars continues to evolve, its core elements have remained untouched and have been expanded on in subsequent stories. From witches of the mist to powerful SIth adepts, here is everything essential about Dathomir in Star Wars.
Dathomir Is A Planet Steeped In The Dark Side
Many planets throughout the galaxy were strong in the Force, and Dathomir was steeped in the dark side. Prolonged exposure could drive a strong Force user to madness, corrupting their thoughts and tempting them with incredible power. Dathomir also boasted several dangerous creatures that could succumb to the dark side's influence, making it one of the most dangerous worlds in the galaxy. One tribe in particular embraced the dark power of Dathomir to gain dominion over the planet's populace.
Dathomir Is Ruled By The Nightsisters
The Nightsisters were a clan of witches that drew on the dark side of the Force to perform powerful magic. They were a matriarchal society that ruled over the men of Dathomir, living separately and only visiting the Nightbrothers to find a mate or recruit a servant. Asajj Ventress was born a Nightsister but was sold into slavery to protect her clan, finding her way back to Mother Talzin when Count Dooku betrayed her. Ventress and Talzin worked together and arranged a plot to kill Dooku, but when their efforts failed, Dooku sent General Grievous to wipe out the Nightsisters. Grievous eventually finished the job when he killed Talzin in combat.
Dathomir's History In Star Wars Legends
Star Wars: The Clone Wars redefined Dathomir, which had a slightly different history in the Legends timeline. Dathomir first appeared in Star Wars: The Courtship of Princess Leia by Dave Wolverton, where it was described differently than how it eventually appeared in The Clone Wars. Han Solo won the planet in a game of sabacc, though the inhabitants did not acknowledge this, and the Nightsisters were but one of many tribes. A Dathomirian girl named Tenel Ka later became a student at Luke Skywalker's Jedi Academy on Yavin 4, where she befriended the Solo children and grew up to be a strong Jedi Knight.
Dathomir Plays A Key Role In Star Wars Canon
Dathomir's appearance in The Clone Wars cemented its place in Star Wars canon, and it continues to have a role in new stories. Darth Maul returned in Star Wars Rebels, where it was revealed that he had established Dathomir as his base of operations. Dathomir was especially prevalent in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, one of the planets that Cal Kestis traveled to in search of an ancient temple. He met the last surviving Nightsister, who grew up alone after Grievous wiped out her clan. Cal earned her trust after he saved her from the fallen Jedi Taron Malicos, who had fallen to the dark side after spending time on Dathomir.