Star Wars: The Old Republic: Revan (2011) by Drew Karpyshyn is a thrilling expansion of the lore surrounding one of Star Wars’ most iconic and enigmatic figures—Revan, the Jedi-turned-Sith-turned-legend. Set centuries before the films, the novel bridges the events of the Knights of the Old Republic video games and The Old Republic MMO, delving into Revan’s fractured psyche after his memories were erased and his quest to uncover a forgotten threat lurking in the Unknown Regions.
The story alternates between Revan’s perspective and that of Lord Scourge, a Sith Emperor’s Wrath tasked with hunting him, culminating in a fateful confrontation with the ancient Sith Emperor Vitiate. Karpyshyn explores themes of redemption, identity, and the cyclical nature of light and dark, while deepening Revan’s mythos as a warrior torn between destiny and free will.
Packed with Lightsaber duels, Sith betrayals, and shocking revelations, the novel is essential for fans of the KOTOR era, though its abrupt ending remains controversial.
