Summary
Just in time forAhsoka’s one-year anniversary, fans have decoded runes seen in the show, which may be a massive hint as to theSith’s origin.Ahsokawas a truly unique show because it went where noStar Warstitle has ever gone: a different galaxy. The show was able to rewrite much of what audiences knew about the origins of different aspects ofStar Warslore, like where thepurrgil space whalesgo and theNightsisters of Dathomir’s origin.
Additionally,Ahsoka’s first few episodes offered a compelling mystery about the orb Ahsoka Tano finds, and why her adversaries want it. There are still plenty of mysteries and things that need to be explained inAhsokaseason 2, especially when it comes to the massive statues of theMortis godsseen in the final moments ofAhsokaseason 1. While audiences will likely have to wait at least another year forAhsokaseason 2, some viewers have been able totranslate runes inAhsokathat might change everything for the upcoming season.
When Ahsoka Takes Place In The Star Wars Timeline
Ahsoka is the latest Star Wars Disney+ TV show, featuring the return of iconic Rebels characters - but where does it fit into the timeline?
Ahsoka Episode 1’s Runes Are An Early Version Of The Sith Language
After A Year, The Runes Have Finally Been Translated
When audiences first see Ahsoka Tano, she is on the planet Arcana, which used to be a stronghold of the Nightsisters. While there, she recovers an orb that contains a star map to a different galaxy. However, while recovering the orb, she’s surrounded by writing that, up until this point, hadn’t been translated.The language is based on the fully translatableSith language called ur-Kittât. The written language was inspired by concept art developed by Ralph McQuarrie for the originalStar Warstrilogy.
This alphabet features new variations, meaning it’s likely an ancient form of the Sith language.
However, it’s important to note that the language seen inAhsokais not ur-Kittât, but is similar to it. This alphabet features new variations, meaning it’s likely an ancient form of the Sith language.This ancient Sith language, as seen in a Nightsister stronghold developed by the ancient Dathomiri, connects the two dark side groups in ways never perceived before. Previously, the Nightsisters were merely seen as witches that tapped into the dark side of the Force to use their magick, but this revelation changes things dramatically.
The Sith Really Did Discover Ancient Dark Side Secrets
Their Language is a Testament to This
Since theStar WarsExpanded Universe (also called Legends)was de-canonized when Disney acquired Lucasfilm, there hasn’t been much revealed about the ancient Sith. Aspects of them have been hinted at, but most of what audiences know has been adapted from Legends. WithAhsokamaking theconnection between the Nightsisters and the ancient Sith, it’s possible that the two groups were once more closely aligned than previously thought.
With the Nightsisters originating from Peridea and hints of ancient Force beings like the Mortis gods being seen there, it’s possible thatAhsokaseason 2 will reveal that the Sith, in association with the Nightsisters, uncovered some dark side secrets. This could also hint at the presence ofAbeloth appearing inAhsokaseason 2, as she may be an ancient Nightsister who became something more through her association with the Mortis gods. These revelations about the Sith and Nightsisters are huge, but unfortunately, audiences will have to wait to see how these pay off inAhsokaseason 2.
Ahsoka
Cast
Ahsoka follows the journey of former Jedi Knight Ahsoka Tano as she investigates an emerging threat to a vulnerable galaxy. Released in 2023, this series takes place within the Star Wars universe and features Ahsoka navigating through a complex political and cosmic landscape.
