Kildo, an Alcedian male Jedi Initiate, found himself stranded on the planet of Valo, isolated by the Nihil Stormwall. He secretly held affections for Gavi, a human youngling who was also a Jedi trainee. Kildo's weapon of choice was a lightsaber with a purple blade.
The character of Kildo debuted in The High Republic: Escape from Valo. This junior novel, released in 2024, was authored by both Daniel José Older and Alyssa Wong. It is a contribution to Phase III of the expansive Star Wars: The High Republic initiative.