Warning! This article contains SPOILERS for Star Wars: The Acolyte episode 7.
Summary
One NightsisterForce abilityseen inStar Wars: The Clone Warsmakes its live-action debut inThe Acolyte. Nightsisters, along with all otherWitches of Dathomir, debuted in Dave Wolverton’s 1994 novelThe Courtship of Princess Leia, though the first live-action Nightsister appeared in the 1985 filmEwoks: The Battle for Endor, thanks to a retcon. These properties are part of theStar WarsLegendscontinuity, however, and Nightsisters underwent significant reimagining upon being introduced to the modernStar Warscanon inThe Clone Wars.
In their original Legends incarnation, Nightsisters were among the few of Dathomir’s Witch clans who rejected the mantra of “never concede to evil,” choosing instead to embrace the dark side. This is also the case for the modern canon’s version of the Nightsisters, who use deadly and esoteric Force abilities described as “magick.” One such power is also used by another coven of witches, as shown inThe Acolyte.
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The Acolyte episode 7 features a collection of exciting Easter eggs and references to the High Republic Era and greater Star Wars canon.
The Coven Of Brendok Possess A Unique Force Transportation Power
InThe Acolyte’spenultimate episode “Choice,”Jedi Master Soland Padawan Torbin briefly battle the witches of Aniseya’s coven onBrendok, withAniseya and Koril using the Force to teleport, briefly taking the form of black smoke in the process. Although Koril uses the ability to flee from Sol and Torbin, Aniseya’s use of the power shocks Sol, leading him to impale her. A similar power made its modern canon debut inThe Clone Warsand has appeared in several otherStar Warsproperties since then, with the ability nearly always used by witches.
Star Wars' New Force Power Is Lifted Straight From The Clone Wars
Mother Talzin is shown using a similar teleportation power inThe Clone Warsepisode “Massacre,” briefly taking the form of green ichor instead of black vapor. The Nightsister Merrin also notably uses the power in theJedivideo games, allowing her to pass through Imperial force fields. The modernStar Warscanon has introduced new witch clans, such as the Mountain Clan of Dathomir – likely inspired by the Singing Mountain Clan from the Legends continuity – who can also teleport.
Teleportation is a rare Force ability in theStar WarsLegends continuity, typically practiced by dark side users like Sith Lords.
The mysterious being known as the Bendu, who debuted inStar Wars Rebels, possesses many esoteric powers, resembling those of Jedi, Sith, and witches. This includes teleportation, which he used duringGrand Admiral Thrawn’s attack on Atollon. Whilethe power of teleportation is seemingly not exclusive to dark side users, it is nevertheless an ability not used by the Jedi, as implied by Sol’s reaction to it inThe Acolyte.
The Acolyteepisode 7 is now streaming. The final episode premieres Tuesday at 9 PM ET on Disney+.
The Acolyte
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The Acolyte is a television series set in the Star Wars universe at the end of the High Republic Era, where both the Jedi and the Galactic Empire were at the height of their influence. This sci-fi thriller sees a former Padawan reunite with her former Jedi Master as they investigate several crimes - all leading to darkness erupting from beneath the surface and preparing to bring about the end of the High Republic.
