Storyteller (comic story)


The 8-page comic, called "Storyteller," can be found within Star Wars Tales #19__.

Narrative Summary

In a time far removed from the Battle of Yavin, the cruel Vindar have subjugated their adjacent species, ruling them oppressively. The Vindar have inflicted torture, arson, and death upon numerous members of the enslaved race, effectively crushing the morale of most—except for Otalp. Since childhood, his mother figure recounted visions of a mystical "Oracle," said to share stories of the past to inspire hope for the future. Otalp's brother figure, Remoh, is skeptical, yet accompanies Otalp solely to escape their unending misery of enslavement.

Upon reaching the legendary Oracle's cave, Remoh expresses "I have a bad feeling about this." Entering the cave, they encounter a particular protocol droid rambling about a past tragedy experienced during a period of deactivation. The droid utters unfamiliar phrases like "Ar-Too" and "Master Luke," which confuse the brothers. Once the droid begins speaking in a comprehensible language, Otalp requests a narrative. Despite the droid's admission of being an inadequate storyteller, he agrees to share the best story he knows, given their journey. He tells the tale of a young man from a barren world who redeemed a corrupted spirit and liberated the galaxy from the supreme villain using a mythical weapon called a "lightsaber." As the droid narrates, the brothers visualize the events as if their own people were engaged in the conflicts.

Immediately after the storyteller finishes, the Vindar destroy his head with a blaster. While Remoh conceals himself, Otalp falsely claims to have arrived alone. The Vindar executes him and departs to other business. As Remoh observes his brother's lifeless body, he spots a peculiar metal object protruding from the storyteller's destroyed chest. Noticing a button, Remoh presses it. A vibrant, green energy blade emerges from the object. Understanding dawns upon him, and he begins formulating a plan to liberate his desolate planet from the grasp of their ultimate evil.

A new age has begun...

Production Notes

Remoh is a reversed spelling of Homer, while Otalp is a reversed spelling of Plato. The setting of a cave, where the protagonists receive enlightenment, evokes Plato's Allegory of the cave.

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