Who is the best character in The High Republic? That’s a very personal question, but it’s one posed to two writers from the official site Megan Crouse and Kelly Knox and they give their thoughts and reasons why they picked who they picked.
It’s Bell Zettifar, says Megan Crouse
As the heyday of the Jedi, Star Wars: The High Republic brings in a lot of new characters, each growing and changing as the series continues. Heroic Avar Kriss, uncertain Imri Cantaros, villainous Lourna Dee and, of course, Geode (who needs no introduction) are among my favorites. But the one who best illustrates what it means to be a Jedi at the height of the Order’s abilities is none other than Bell Zettifar.
An 18-year-old Padawan at the start of the series, he has his whole life ahead of him and a wealth of experiences in his young life. In many ways, he is a Jedi archetype: a person who wants to see the world and be the best version of himself he can be, but who also struggles with doubt and picking up new skills. Bell loves being a Jedi, and that’s one of the things I love about him.
Sorry, but Vernestra Rwoh is the light of the Jedi, says Kelly Knox
Vernestra Rwoh stands out among the ranks of the Jedi Knights in The High Republic — and not just because she was one of the youngest Padawans ever to pass her trials! She might be a prodigy, but she’s not perfect. If you’re looking for a stoic warrior who stands alone against the darkness of the galaxy, that’s not Vernestra. She’s just the opposite. And that’s what makes her great. Vernestra is supportive, sympathetic, terrible at flying, clever, and tenacious. She shows us what the Jedi of any era can and should be.
The Mirialan Jedi Knight is just 16 years old when readers meet her in Justina Ireland’s Star Wars: The High Republic: A Test of Courage. The Force speaks to Vernestra in a dream, guiding her to modify her lightsaber blade into a lightwhip. Yes, she has a purple-bladed lightsaber that turns into a whip, and that’s not even the coolest thing about her. One of her first assignments, escorting a senator’s daughter, seems simple enough. But nothing is ever simple when you’re a Jedi, is it?
