Mortis

> "I don't understand. What is this place?"
> "Unlike any other. A conduit through which the entire Force of the universe flows."
> ― Obi-Wan Kenobi and the spirit of Qui-Gon Jinn
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**Mortis** was an ethereal realm within the Force which was whispered over in legends and stories passed down through the millennia by Jedi, Sith, and the average spacer alike. It was believed to have existed outside any star system, and potentially the galaxy, or even the universe. Some believed that the origins of the Force came from Mortis. Several millennia prior to the Clone Wars, Mortis became home to the Ones, a family of Celestial Force wielders that each represented one aspect of the Force.

## **Description**

Mortis was a realm of the Force which contained dreamlike environments; it could not be mapped, and even its landmarks appeared in different locations frequently. The daytime was a time of peace during which luminous creatures moved about lush fields, green mountains, and stunning vistas. Dense forests, molten caverns, and floating mountains above the surface were among some of the different biospheres. The light had a healing quality, though it came from no star. When night fell the plants withered and died, the creatures vanished, and the few stars that shone in the black sky were unidentifiable. Scalding rains swept the terrain, making survival without shelter near impossible.

Although one of the Sixteen Realms, entrance to the realm was never voluntary, as Mortis drew in its visitors inexplicably; only beings of tremendous power themselves could bridge the dimensional barrier to travel there voluntarily. Mortis manifested itself in different ways; it was reported as having appeared as a giant, metal rhombohedron floating in space; other times individuals walked through a door or landed there without discernible reason. Time within Mortis had no meaning; what seemed like days or weeks within the realm, passed within seconds without.

## **Appearances**

* *Secrets of Jinn* — "The Avatar has Returned"
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 17: Overlords" (first appearance)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 18: Altar of Mortis"
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 19: Ghosts of Mortis"
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 20: Informing the Council" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 21: The Citadel" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 24: Visions" (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 52: The Lawless" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 53: Sabotage" (vision to Jarik Shan)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 61: Destiny" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 70: Getting in a Mess" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 3: Revenge of the Sith* — "Chapter 4: Another Happy Landing" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 3: Revenge of the Sith* — "Chapter 5: Mysterious Connection" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 3: Revenge of the Sith* — "Chapter 12: The Aftermath" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 4: A Jedi in Exile* — "Chapter 16: Discovering Yourself" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 4: A Jedi in Exile* — "Chapter 19: Revelations from the Force" (vision to Ahsoka Tano)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 4: A Jedi in Exile* — "Chapter 25: Return to Berk" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 4: A Jedi in Exile* — "Chapter 83: The Daring Escape" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 4: A Jedi in Exile* — "Chapter 89: Shroud of Darkness Pt 2" (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 95: Twilight of the Apprentice Pt 2" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 4: A Jedi in Exile* — "Chapter 96: Twilight of the Apprentice Pt 3" (mentioned only)
* *Sun and Moon* — "Prelude" (mentioned only in recap)
* *Sun and Moon* — "The Matron" (mentioned only)
* *Sun and Moon* — "Unpleasant Memories" (mentioned only)
* *Sun and Moon* — "A Taboo Proposal" (mentioned only)
* *Sun and Moon* — "The Pyramid" (mentioned only)
* *Sun and Moon* — "The Prophet" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 1: Memories of the Past" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 19: Judgement of Soul" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 60: Exploring Old Ruins" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 68: Wolves of Dume Pt 1" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 70: Wolves of Dume Pt 3" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 71: Enter the Gateway" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 72: World Between Worlds" (indirect mention only)

### **Non-canon appearances**

* *The Legend of Reylea - Volume 1: The Avatar and the Force* — "Chapter 14: Visions" (indirect mention only)
* *The Legend of Reylea - Volume 1: The Avatar and the Force* — "Chapter 21: A Love Square?" (dream to Caran)
* *The Legend of Reylea - Volume 1: The Avatar and the Force* — "Chapter 22: New Knowledge" (dream to Caran)
* *The Legend of Reylea - Volume 2: Mysteries of Reylea* — "Chapter 10: Escalation" (mentioned only)