Lara Shan

> "Even in the bleakest of times, always remember that you are loved. You are our son, and the Force will guide you on your path if we are not there to be with you."
> ― Lara Shan in a recording to her son, Jarik Shan
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**Lara Shan** was a Force-sensitive human female who lived on the planet Chandrila several years prior to the start of the Clone Wars. A descendant of the ancient Jedi and Sith Lord Revan, she entered a romantic relationship with Marcus Sohl, a Mandalorian warrior, with whom she gave birth to her son, Jarik Shan. However, Shan and her family would soon be hunted down by the Sith apprentice Darth Maul at the behest of his master, who sought to claim the young boy for the potential of his bloodline. Marcus fought the Zabrak Sith to provide time for Shan to escape with their son, though he was quickly killed. Knowing that she wouldn't be able escape on her own, Shan gave her life to ensure that her son remained out of the Sith's reach.

## **Personality and traits**

> "Like I said, you've got the heart! The Force doesn't give you that!"
> ― Claynel Shan
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Lara Shan was a human female who had blue eyes, fair skin, and blonde hair.

For much of her life, Lara was a gentle and caring individual who greatly desired to help others, which led her to become involved in the practice of medicine and healing. Although sometimes shy and timid around new people and unfamiliar situations, she was never afraid to speak her mind or stand up for herself, though she always tried to resolve conflicts as peacefully as she could. Around the people she was close to, Lara often displayed a much more energetic attitude and would also express exasperation over behavior she considered as "rowdy." She cared deeply for her loved ones, and was willing to risk her life to protect them.

## **Powers and abilities**

> "Aren't you the one who said I should use the Force sparingly?"
> "Did I now? Huh. Must've forgotten it."
> ― Lara Shan and Claynel Shan
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As a result of her bloodline, Lara was sensitive to the Force. Although she was never brought to the Jedi Temple Lara was nevertheless a skilled practitioner of the Force, having received training from her father, Claynel Shan, who was also Force-sensitive. She later began instructing her two-year-old son in using the Force.

Lara could perform a Jedi mind trick with relative ease and was proficient with telekinesis; though she rarely used her abilities to fight, Lara was still able to throw the Sith apprentice Maul with a Force Push while simultaneously pulling her husband back to safety.

## **Appearances**

* *Forbidden Love* — "Chapter 1: Life Changes"
* *Forbidden Love* — "Chapter 2: Attempting to Settle"
* *Forbidden Love* — "Chapter 3: The Tournament"
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 1: Beginnings* — "Chapter 1: Dawn of a Legacy" (first appearance)
* *Fate of a Friend* (flashback only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 1: Beginnings* — "Chapter 2: Brought to the Temple"
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 1: Beginnings* — "Chapter 3: Meeting the Council" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 1: Beginnings* — "Chapter 5: Nightmares" (dream to Jarik Shan)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 32: Forgotten Memories" (flashback only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 37: Revenge" (flashback only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 38: Healing" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 47: Bound for Rescue" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 49: Searching for Clues" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 50: Revival" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 53: Sabotage" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 61: Destiny" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 64: Sith Alliance" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 71: The Pyke Investigation" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 72: Old Friends Not Forgotten" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 73: The Phantom Apprentice" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 4: A Jedi in Exile* — "Chapter 57: The Wedding" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 4: A Jedi in Exile* — "Chapter 87: Destiny is Confusing" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 4: A Jedi in Exile* — "Chapter 93: The Mystery of Chopper Base" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 4: A Jedi in Exile* — "Chapter 94: Twilight of the Apprentice Pt 1" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 4: A Jedi in Exile* — "Chapter 95: Twilight of the Apprentice Pt 2" (voice only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 4: A Jedi in Exile* — "Chapter 96: Twilight of the Apprentice Pt 3" (mentioned only)
* *Sun and Moon* — "Venture the Unknown" (mentioned only)
* *Sun and Moon* — "The Matron" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 4: Anger" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 12: The Holocrons of Fate" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 18: Familial Doubts" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 19: Judgement of Soul" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 29: A Galaxy in Uproar" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 31: A False Sense of Security" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 35: Thrawn's Dilemma" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 37: Visions and Voices" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 39: His Mandalorian Past" (hologram only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 40: Some Preparation" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 42: Ghosts of Geonosis Pt 2" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 43: Trials of the Darksaber" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 44: Family Reunion" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 46: The Hunt for the Mask" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 48: Against All Odds" (mentioned only in a vision to Jarik Shan)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 50: Through Imperial Eyes" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 52: Old Wounds" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 61: Return to Mandalore" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 62: Night of a Thousand Tears" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 64: Heroes of Mandalore" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 72: World Between Worlds" (voice only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 76: A Family" (mentioned only)

### **Non-Canon appearances**

* *Farewell Old Friend (appears in hologram)*