Historian of Bar'leth
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Historian of Bar'leth is an account dedicated to discussing Star Wars content through the lens of real-world history and culture, with additional discussion of new books, comics and more thrown in!
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Hello everyone! This profile as a space for discussing how our world’s history and culture is used to inspire #StarWars. I’ll also discuss new content (books, comics, etc.) and probably some other topics along the way. Read the thread below to see some of my favorite past posts on these topics! 1/x
I got my hands on Master of Evil last week, and it was quite the fun read! It is so difficult to discuss the novel without revealing spoilers, so I'll be vague, but this #StarWars novel dives into a very particular period of galactic history with an interesting angle, and links to- 1/3
November 11, 2025 at 11:57 PM
I got my hands on Master of Evil last week, and it was quite the fun read! It is so difficult to discuss the novel without revealing spoilers, so I'll be vague, but this #StarWars novel dives into a very particular period of galactic history with an interesting angle, and links to- 1/3
Thanks go out once again to @afelipeart.bsky.social for their amazing artistic skills! This High Republic-era Jedi is named Sanlys, who mans a temple outpost on the world of Ord Trasi. His mission robes don’t go to waste as he’s always ready for a measured response to any situation!
Loved working on this pose, also the dinamic lighting was quite a different twist to work on.
Commission done for @historianofbarleth.bsky.social, meet Sanlys!
#commissions #starwars #opencommissions #digitalart
Commission done for @historianofbarleth.bsky.social, meet Sanlys!
#commissions #starwars #opencommissions #digitalart
October 31, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Thanks go out once again to @afelipeart.bsky.social for their amazing artistic skills! This High Republic-era Jedi is named Sanlys, who mans a temple outpost on the world of Ord Trasi. His mission robes don’t go to waste as he’s always ready for a measured response to any situation!
Huge thanks to @afelipeart.bsky.social for this excellent commission to Avaerto! I'm so glad to get a bit more art of the Nothoiins out there. This guy is from a small aristocratic dynasty of the Noble Court, and serves as a record keeper and seeker of facts for the history of the Court!
Commission done for @historianofbarleth.bsky.social , meet Avuerto a Nothoiin OC!
#commissions #starwars #opencommissions #digitalart
#commissions #starwars #opencommissions #digitalart
October 23, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Huge thanks to @afelipeart.bsky.social for this excellent commission to Avaerto! I'm so glad to get a bit more art of the Nothoiins out there. This guy is from a small aristocratic dynasty of the Noble Court, and serves as a record keeper and seeker of facts for the history of the Court!
I am seeing a lot of intense reactions to #StarWars #TheLastOrder today, and I don't understand where it is coming from. The marketing was not misleading, while it certainly didn't say "We're going to have a lot of flashbacks," there was absolutely NO indication of a vast time jump, or training- 1/3
October 21, 2025 at 5:57 PM
I am seeing a lot of intense reactions to #StarWars #TheLastOrder today, and I don't understand where it is coming from. The marketing was not misleading, while it certainly didn't say "We're going to have a lot of flashbacks," there was absolutely NO indication of a vast time jump, or training- 1/3
1/5 is a failing grade but I genuinely did not expect what we got. There’s a little something for many different kinds of #StarWars fan! The lack of proper Mando and Grogu tie-ins is saddening but ultimately fits the pattern. Looking forward to more news about the new SW initiative though!
October 11, 2025 at 5:38 PM
1/5 is a failing grade but I genuinely did not expect what we got. There’s a little something for many different kinds of #StarWars fan! The lack of proper Mando and Grogu tie-ins is saddening but ultimately fits the pattern. Looking forward to more news about the new SW initiative though!
With a week to go until #NYCC, some predictions about the #StarWars Publishing Panel:
1. Half or more of the time will be spent on current/imminent releases (every author on the panel is from this category)
2. They will confirm LoV, JK, and SW (2025) are all ending after 10-12 issues 1/3
1. Half or more of the time will be spent on current/imminent releases (every author on the panel is from this category)
2. They will confirm LoV, JK, and SW (2025) are all ending after 10-12 issues 1/3
October 4, 2025 at 2:36 PM
The process behind the #StarWars #TheHighRepublic Phase 3 Luminous 9 armor was great to see in Art of Vol. 2, and so much was unused! I’ve attached some of my favorite pieces to these posts, but another element I really wish we had gotten was the fascinating idea proposed by Iain McCaig- 1/3
September 9, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The process behind the #StarWars #TheHighRepublic Phase 3 Luminous 9 armor was great to see in Art of Vol. 2, and so much was unused! I’ve attached some of my favorite pieces to these posts, but another element I really wish we had gotten was the fascinating idea proposed by Iain McCaig- 1/3
One of the most interesting elements gathered from Art of #TheHighRepublic Vol. 2 is the reported disagreements regarding the direction Phase 2 took in drawing from the westward expansion of the USA to inform its story and world. I had always seen those elements, but to learn that authors like- 1/5
September 5, 2025 at 9:27 PM
One of the most interesting elements gathered from Art of #TheHighRepublic Vol. 2 is the reported disagreements regarding the direction Phase 2 took in drawing from the westward expansion of the USA to inform its story and world. I had always seen those elements, but to learn that authors like- 1/5
I had to wait a little bit longer than I would have liked, but I got Art of #TheHighRepublic Vol. 2 last week!! I was so glad to finally read this, see all of the amazing art, and get such a great look at how Phases 2 and 3 came into being. Some of my theories on influences and inspiration- 1/3
September 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I had to wait a little bit longer than I would have liked, but I got Art of #TheHighRepublic Vol. 2 last week!! I was so glad to finally read this, see all of the amazing art, and get such a great look at how Phases 2 and 3 came into being. Some of my theories on influences and inspiration- 1/3
Better late than never in discussing Sanctuary! I will avoid spoilers, but ultimately, the novel is a perfect arc of #StarWars #TheBadBatch with a hint more edge due to the different stakes and villains involved. Everyone is rendered great here, and the new characters are fascinating. 1/2
September 1, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Better late than never in discussing Sanctuary! I will avoid spoilers, but ultimately, the novel is a perfect arc of #StarWars #TheBadBatch with a hint more edge due to the different stakes and villains involved. Everyone is rendered great here, and the new characters are fascinating. 1/2
I’ve fallen dreadfully behind on posts for recent #StarWars releases, but that changes today! The Crystal Crown! An excellent @tessagratton.bsky.social YA novel that explores beloved #TheAcolyte characters on a detail-rich planet! A load of other fun new characters, and a lot to love here. 1/2
September 1, 2025 at 6:21 PM
I’ve fallen dreadfully behind on posts for recent #StarWars releases, but that changes today! The Crystal Crown! An excellent @tessagratton.bsky.social YA novel that explores beloved #TheAcolyte characters on a detail-rich planet! A load of other fun new characters, and a lot to love here. 1/2
To my DEEP sadness, my local bookstore isn't getting The Art of THR: Volume II for at least another week due to a weird distributor issue. I cannot wait to get my hands on it, I have been so excited for its release! But, coverage of that release will be delayed for the time being. On to Sanctuary!
August 21, 2025 at 7:25 PM
To my DEEP sadness, my local bookstore isn't getting The Art of THR: Volume II for at least another week due to a weird distributor issue. I cannot wait to get my hands on it, I have been so excited for its release! But, coverage of that release will be delayed for the time being. On to Sanctuary!
Throughout #Wayseeker, we see discussions about how history is remembered and recorded, and the ways records are kept. Given that events of the past which became distorted were partly to blame for worse events in #TheHighRepublic, let’s see what Wayseeker has to say on the matter! 1/6
August 16, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Throughout #Wayseeker, we see discussions about how history is remembered and recorded, and the ways records are kept. Given that events of the past which became distorted were partly to blame for worse events in #TheHighRepublic, let’s see what Wayseeker has to say on the matter! 1/6
I believe #Wayseeker is fascinating as a story that seems to reflect the entirety of #TheHighRepublic in its pages, and perhaps alludes to some original ideas of how the initiative would end. What do I mean by that? Well, most of the broad plot details represent THR but on fast-forward. 1/6
August 12, 2025 at 7:19 PM
I believe #Wayseeker is fascinating as a story that seems to reflect the entirety of #TheHighRepublic in its pages, and perhaps alludes to some original ideas of how the initiative would end. What do I mean by that? Well, most of the broad plot details represent THR but on fast-forward. 1/6
Enough time has passed since the release of the novel #Wayseeker, and since #TrialsoftheJedi, that I’ll finally be discussing various aspects of the book in the coming days! In short, this #StarWars novel is a tremendous culmination of work and dedication which should be deeply lauded. 1/2
August 10, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Enough time has passed since the release of the novel #Wayseeker, and since #TrialsoftheJedi, that I’ll finally be discussing various aspects of the book in the coming days! In short, this #StarWars novel is a tremendous culmination of work and dedication which should be deeply lauded. 1/2
I've held off on posting more of my thoughts about #TheHighRepublic #TrialsoftheJedi because some of the last things to talk about have major spoilers. So, read further at your own risk! Otherwise, it is time I talk about Elzar Man and Avar Kriss, and the Arthurian elements in this THR novel. 1/5
July 18, 2025 at 7:53 PM
I've held off on posting more of my thoughts about #TheHighRepublic #TrialsoftheJedi because some of the last things to talk about have major spoilers. So, read further at your own risk! Otherwise, it is time I talk about Elzar Man and Avar Kriss, and the Arthurian elements in this THR novel. 1/5
The #StarWars planet Lothal being named after the ancient port of Lothal in modern day India is not a new fact. But, I rarely see any deeper analysis of how that name might have impacted the story of #StarWarsRebels, since Lothal means “the mound of the dead” in the local language, Gujarati. 1/4
July 12, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The #StarWars planet Lothal being named after the ancient port of Lothal in modern day India is not a new fact. But, I rarely see any deeper analysis of how that name might have impacted the story of #StarWarsRebels, since Lothal means “the mound of the dead” in the local language, Gujarati. 1/4
The Battle of Eriadu is a grand finale to #TheHighRepublic , and clearly illustrates the strengths and weaknesses of the Nihil. But what is Eriadu left with in the aftermath? I suggest a hatred of outsiders for the chaos unleashed by the Nihil and for those who did not bleed for the planet. 1/5
July 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The Battle of Eriadu is a grand finale to #TheHighRepublic , and clearly illustrates the strengths and weaknesses of the Nihil. But what is Eriadu left with in the aftermath? I suggest a hatred of outsiders for the chaos unleashed by the Nihil and for those who did not bleed for the planet. 1/5
The #StarWars comic series Jedi Knights has seen interesting explorations of various characters, new and old. But Issue 3, while full of stunning visuals, prompted some to wonder how it might factor into the wider plot of the series given how removed it seems. But, I have a theory for this. 1/3
July 10, 2025 at 4:51 PM
The #StarWars comic series Jedi Knights has seen interesting explorations of various characters, new and old. But Issue 3, while full of stunning visuals, prompted some to wonder how it might factor into the wider plot of the series given how removed it seems. But, I have a theory for this. 1/3
The Battle of Eriadu in #TrialsoftheJedi is a big moment, and has nods to existing material from canon while heavily integrating details from the storyline in THR Adventures. But, it also shows us an authoritarian ideology that came to its greatest prominence in the time of the Galactic Empire. 1/5
July 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The Battle of Eriadu in #TrialsoftheJedi is a big moment, and has nods to existing material from canon while heavily integrating details from the storyline in THR Adventures. But, it also shows us an authoritarian ideology that came to its greatest prominence in the time of the Galactic Empire. 1/5
A long time coming, I want to discuss one of my favorite elements of A Pirate’s Fortune, the second and last DLC for #StarWarsOutlaws: the datapads. You can find so many while exploring the new locations of this DLC, and some only appear after a certain point in the story! 1/4
I have just completed the main story to A Pirate's Fortune in #StarWars Outlaws! I wish I had recorded more of the datapads when I first ran into them, but MAN is this DLC full of amazing lore about a High Republic-era civilization called the Khepi! So many influences and details to discuss soon!
July 8, 2025 at 4:40 PM
A long time coming, I want to discuss one of my favorite elements of A Pirate’s Fortune, the second and last DLC for #StarWarsOutlaws: the datapads. You can find so many while exploring the new locations of this DLC, and some only appear after a certain point in the story! 1/4
Something small from #TrialsoftheJedi was a mention of the recent formation of the Trade Federation. #TheAcolyte ‘s Visual Guide noted that they were also one of the companies that helped lobby for the creation of the Corporate Sector, meaning the Sector is very new in galactic history terms. 1/3
July 7, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Something small from #TrialsoftheJedi was a mention of the recent formation of the Trade Federation. #TheAcolyte ‘s Visual Guide noted that they were also one of the companies that helped lobby for the creation of the Corporate Sector, meaning the Sector is very new in galactic history terms. 1/3
So, with over two weeks since #TrialsoftheJedi went out into the world, I’m going to begin posting about some of the elements of the novel that factor into wider #StarWars storytelling and discuss a few elements drawn from our real world! 1/2
July 5, 2025 at 8:29 PM
So, with over two weeks since #TrialsoftheJedi went out into the world, I’m going to begin posting about some of the elements of the novel that factor into wider #StarWars storytelling and discuss a few elements drawn from our real world! 1/2
I remember how delighted I was to read Rise and Fall a year ago. Its discussions of so many critical topics and the inclusion of even the smallest parts of canon storytelling, really makes the book essential to any fan, series or casual. I hope it continues to see success!
It's the first Beaumont Kin Day!
A year ago today 'Star Wars: The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire' was published in the UK (and on the 7th in the US) and readers got the chance to discover just how important Beaumont was to the book he had 'written'.
It was a secret we'd carefully guarded.
A year ago today 'Star Wars: The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire' was published in the UK (and on the 7th in the US) and readers got the chance to discover just how important Beaumont was to the book he had 'written'.
It was a secret we'd carefully guarded.
July 4, 2025 at 6:10 PM
I remember how delighted I was to read Rise and Fall a year ago. Its discussions of so many critical topics and the inclusion of even the smallest parts of canon storytelling, really makes the book essential to any fan, series or casual. I hope it continues to see success!
While #TheHighRepublic fandom has just cause to be focused elsewhere right now, we can't forget about The Acolyte: The Visual Guide! It is a great book as is usual in the format, with some neat expansions on the show's lore. It also has a few fascinating details I'll examine in the coming weeks!
June 18, 2025 at 6:13 PM
While #TheHighRepublic fandom has just cause to be focused elsewhere right now, we can't forget about The Acolyte: The Visual Guide! It is a great book as is usual in the format, with some neat expansions on the show's lore. It also has a few fascinating details I'll examine in the coming weeks!