The Ember of Vahl represented a dark side group of the wandering Vahla species. This coven venerated the goddess Vahl, who personified the destructive aspects of the dark side of the Force. While primarily composed of Vahla individuals, it sometimes welcomed Force-sensitives from other species if they demonstrated sufficient devotion.
Due to their penchant for destruction, the Jedi Knights nearly eradicated the Ember of Vahl millennia before the time of the Sith–Imperial War. Following this near annihilation, its members dispersed throughout the galaxy, seeking their lost homeworld and engaging in activities such as piracy, theft, and bounty hunting. Harboring deep resentment towards the Jedi Order, some Vahla aided the Empire in their hunt for Jedi. Even during the Sith–Imperial War, they continued to operate as independent bounty hunters across the galaxy.