During the time of the Clone Wars, whispers began to spread concerning a clandestine hyperspace route known only to the Jedi that led to Ossus. A common belief arose that the Jedi, when they previously retreated to Ossus, possessed a concealed wealth which they then utilized to finance their order. The nature of this supposed treasure differed greatly depending on the specific rumor, ranging from vast quantities of raw gemstones originating from the Cron Supernova, to clandestine alchemical workshops capable of transmuting lead into aurodium. These conspiracy theories and the related rumors became more prevalent as public sentiment shifted negatively towards the Jedi as the Republic Era drew to a close.