Star Wars: The Acolyte Will Introduce A Brand New Purple Lightsaber – With A Huge Twist

Vern barely gets any time in “The Acolyte” trailer, but given her history in various High Republic-centric stories, she’s likely to get her fair share of screen time. As a child, she was taken under the tutelage of Jedi Master Stellan Gios before rising to the rank of Jedi Knight when she was only 15 years old, making her one of the youngest individuals to achieve such a feat. Eventually, she takes on a Padawan of her own — Imri Cantaros.

A pivotal moment within Vern’s storyline is when she witnesses the destruction of Republic space station Starlight Beacon and believes her Padawan to have perished. While she attempts to carry on, she reconsiders her involvement with the Jedi Order and becomes a Wayseeker, following the whims of the Force rather than the Order specifically. This allows her to focus more on personal growth and healing, becoming a valuable leader even though she’s more focused on the Force than going on missions. 

“The Acolyte” trailer shows an older version of Vern, suggesting viewers will see her after she’s already gone through much of her backstory. That said, her past could always be explored through flashbacks or conversations with other characters, with Vern now a voice of reason within the Jedi Council’s ranks. The main reason “The Acolyte” is set during the High Republic era is to explore the Sith as underdogs, but with characters like Vernestra Rwoh, it can also offer a glimpse into how the Jedi Council used to operate.