An academic held the position of dean overseeing theological studies at Reena University, situated on the planet Reena, approximately 396 BBY. This dean championed a debated hypothesis suggesting a link between the Force and the yearly Queen's Bloom Festival, a celebration marking the termination of the heavy season of rain and the radiant glow of bioluminescent photoproteins present in pollen during that time. During the festival's proceedings, he accompanied a cohort of Jedi (whose Order captivated him), whom he had actively encouraged to participate, aiming for them to substantiate his hypothesis. Concurrently, both he and the Jedi were observed by Axel Greylark, a Reena University student.
The character of the dean of theological studies is featured in "The Queen's Bloom," a concise narrative crafted by [Zoraida Córdova](/article/zoraida c%c3%b3rdova) within the 2023 young-adult anthology titled The High Republic: Tales of Light and Life. This anthology was launched as an element of the broader Star Wars: The High Republic transmedia initiative.