Gyle, a member of the Melodie race who had reached the rank of Elder, was also the parent of Lyric. On the voyage to Yavin 8, the Jedi initiates Anakin Solo and Tahiri Veila received knowledge from him, along with another Melodie called Aragon, about the presence of old Massassi etchings. These carvings contained details regarding the beginnings of Exar Kun's cursed Golden Globe and the individuals imprisoned inside.