Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 2, 2018. Fans of KOTOR 2 might be a little disappointed by the fact that the Exile (here identified as female and named Meetra Surik)barely features, she's only really a supporting character many of the party members of the first game are only given a token mention and most of the characters of the second not even given that courtesy. I am hoping there will be some more books to fill in the gaps between the Old Republic novels. This is a great gift to a Star Wars fan, especially if they've played the KOTOR series and can't get enough of the Old Republic Era. Razgriz-Specter. Having read the Bane trilogy … I know he's canonically male according to TPTB (and I prefer Revan as a male), but, IMO, it would be like writing a Mass Effect novel from Shepard's point of view. edited 2 years ago. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Or get 4-5 business-day shipping on this item for $5.99 There's a problem loading this menu right now. Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2018. I just finished this book. Revan is a fictional character in BioWare's Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic video game.The character may be either male or female, though Revan is canonically male and follows the game's light-side path. His memories have been erased. To ask other readers questions aboutRevan,please sign up. But instead, the book is much more about the MMO which wasn't even out at the time. Star Wars: The Old Republic is an ongoing novel and short story series published by Del Rey. Another great read, depth of character and story meant I just kept on reading. It is ultimately revealed that both Revan and Malak were captured by the Sith Emperor prior to the first game's events, and brainwashed into becoming his Sith servants. The Last Jedi: Expanded Edition (Star Wars), Kenobi: Star Wars Legends (Star Wars - Legends), Thrawn: Treason (Star Wars) (Star Wars: Thrawn), Battlefront: Twilight Company (Star Wars), Thrawn: Alliances (Star Wars) (Star Wars: Thrawn), Battlefront II: Inferno Squad (Star Wars), Last Shot (Star Wars): A Han and Lando Novel, Empire's End: Aftermath (Star Wars) (Star Wars: The Aftermath Trilogy). (No spoilers), Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2018, I have played both KotOR games hundreds of times growing up, and Revan is my favorite Star Wars character of all time, so of course I had to read this. Please try your request again later. Like Guardians of the Galaxy is to my niece I loved Star Wars, the characters, the story, EVERYTHING. 0 DOWNLOAD. However, their plan is thwarted when the player character sends a communication to Republic and Imperial ships informing them of Revan's plan and telling them to cease all fire. Please try again. This is only a quick review but this novel is a little disappointing, while its fairly well written and does fill in a lot of the blanks between "Knights of the Old Republic", it's sequel and "The Old Republic" MMO, it does feel like it focuses too much on one of the supporting characters rather than the book's namesake, however this is admittedly understandable since a lot of Revan's … … It’s sequel Knights of the Old Republic II was flawed, but still enjoyable. The last scene of the game's canonical ending shows the main characters, including Revan, being honored by the Republic at the site of the temple on Rakata Prime; a picture of later events has emerged from subsequent games and novels. The Disney era of Star Wars has frequently used novelizations to tie up loose ends from the films themselves. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. After a vicious battle, Revan is defeated but disappears before a killing blow can be delivered. Revan's link with the Emperor was two-way, however, and they were able to keep the Emperor's darker urges in check, thereby preventing the Emperor from unleashing his full power upon the galaxy before the Republic and Jedi Order had grown enough again to be able to stand a chance against the Sith Empire. I got the book on Saturday and finished it and loved it. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. They were created for BioWare's 2003 role-playing video game Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, in which they are the playable protagonist. Another great read, depth of character and story meant I just kept on reading. Taking advantage of their condition, the Jedi gave Revan a false identity and persuaded them to rejoin their ranks so that they could help bring down their own former Empire, now led by Malak. But after watching this fan's teaser trailer for The Old Republic, adding Keanu as the character of Darth Revan, a former Jedi, I dare you to say … Another great read, depth of character and story meant I just kept on reading. I must admit im a big fan of Revan i would say hes one of my most favourite charecter's of the star war's franchise.Also the two knight's of the old republic games were two of my all time favourite games ive ever played although the second one was a bit of a let down as they rushed the story toward's the end and the game some how felt incomplete.So i was very eager to read this book and see how revans story panned out.I must say i loved the book i couldnt put it down i felt very satisfied on the whole with the book and for me personally i felt it sufficently told me what i wanted to know about revan,for example how he was turned to the darkside and how he won the mandalorian wars etc...The only down side to the book i would say was the ebrupt ending which does not give us a conclusion to revan's story instead setting it up for the for the new pc game star wars the old republic.Which i felt was a bit of a cop out especialy if youve actualy played the old republic and see how badly revan is used in the game.On reading some other comments on this book i can understand how some people feel let down by this book as in the original games u could play revan as either a female or male charecter and choose his or her path good or bad and this book chooses a very liniear path in that sense.If your a big revan fan or just a fan of the old repulicera i would definatly recommend this. [19] Jesse Schedeen listed Revan as one of the Star Wars character that she wanted in Soulcalibur, calling them "one of the rare Expanded Universe characters that unquestionably stands alongside the best of the movie characters. I think it's a mistake to write a novel from Revan's point of view. But only death can stop him from trying. The first half of the book takes place between the two games, and the second half takes place after the second game. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2018. Revan received the second-highest number of votes in the 2006 ToyFare Fan's Choice Poll to determine the most requested Star Wars action figure. Anyways, don't let yourself be influenced by SWTOR haters. Plot. Fan-made trailers are all over the internet, with plenty coming by way of the Star Wars fandom over the years. [12], In 2014, Lego released a Darth Revan Minifigure as a free-with-purchase promotional item from May 3–5. Though Malak believed himself to have been successful in killing Revan, they survived. decisively beat Revan Reborn. Question about Revan: “Is there a sequel as to read what happened to Revan after he got captured, and what happened to Scourge? Subscriber. [24] GameDaily's Chris Buffa listed the moment as the fourth top video game spoiler,[25] and Robert Workman listed the moment as one of the eight BioWare moments that shocked him. It is revealed that Revan was kept alive for centuries as a prisoner by the Emperor to channel Revan's strength in the Force. It stars the two stars of the KOTR games, Revan and the Exile. (Although I like this one more) … Star Wars: The Old Republic - Deceived (Star Wars: The Old Republic - Legends), Fatal Alliance (Star Wars: The Old Republic) (Star Wars: The Old Republic - Legends), Star Wars: Darth Plagueis (Star Wars - Legends), Annihilation: Star Wars Legends (The Old Republic) (Star Wars: The Old Republic - Legends), Path of Destruction (Star Wars: Darth Bane, Book 1), Rule of Two (Star Wars: Darth Bane, Book 2), Star Wars: Light of the Jedi (The High Republic) (Star Wars: The High Republic). In the case of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the film had a startling number of plot holes that writer Rae Carson will surely be hoping to navigate. I would never get sick of Star Wars RPGs, so long as the writing is good and not reduced to prequel level trash. [18] UGO Networks put the character as the ninth top Star Wars expanded universe character. Revan then draws the Empire and Republic into a battle with their Revanite ships over the planet Rishi, so that neither the Republic nor the Empire can interfere when they confront the Emperor. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 16, 2018. I've read more Star Wars novels than I care to remember and no one captures the sheer power of a Sith or Jedi as much as Drew. Figuring that KOTOR was amazing I decided to read the pseudo-sequel books in the series. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. --Update-- Darth Revan can be found in the novel 'Star Wars: The Old Republic - Revan' Along with a countless number of.. Tropes associated with characters from Knights of the Old Republic, its direct sequel, spinoff comic book series, and the Distant Sequel MMORPG Star War Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords. He is to take another mission, which was interesting and enjoyable to read. In April 2014, as a result of its acquisition by The Walt Disney Company, Lucasfilm rebranded most of the licensed Star Wars novels, comics, and video games produced since the originating 1977 film Star Wars as Star Wars Legends and declared them non-canon to the franchise.[6][7][8]. The visual dictionary guide for the 2019 film Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker contains a reference to one of the Sith Eternal's legions being named after Darth Revan. The novel is in many ways moreso a Scourge novel than a Revan novel. During a battle, Revan was betrayed by their friend and Sith Apprentice Darth Malak, left with amnesia, and captured by the Jedi. Apr 19, 2019 #7 Yes, Old Republic absolutely ruined KOTOR 1 . Drew Karpyshyn is the bestselling author of Star Wars: The Old Republic: Revan and the Star Wars: Darth Bane trilogy: Path of Destruction, Rule of Two, and Dynasty of Evil.He also wrote the acclaimed Mass Effect series of novels and worked as a writer/designer on numerous award-winning videogames. Revan eventually encounters Malak, who reveals their former identity as a Sith Lord. I played Kotor 1 and I know that you play as a former Sith Lord by the name of Revan ( which you forgot all about until later into the game ) and you then take out your former apprentice, Malak or w/e, then you beat the game. And now Carth is here, holding an unconscious legend in his arms. They lead a group of followers known as the Order of Revan or "Revanites", into infiltrating both galactic powers and influencing them into annihilating each other. This book is incredibly entertaining and answers a lot of questions (while inevitably producing a few more). Outside of the game the first place I looked - after some player reccomendations - was "Revan." And you’re okay with the shit Drew K did to Revan and Exile? Characters … The most interesting part about Revan was that the fans could fill in their own details about his personality and his background. The highest number of votes was for Quinlan Vos, a Jedi who appeared in comic books and who Hasbro had already slated to be released in 2007 before the poll was conducted. Jika ingin membaca secara online, silahkan klik tombol di bawah ini. This book about Revan is actually a lot more about Scourage and Imperial politics honestly. Now giving them that little bit of credit if you are a long time big hearted fan of the KOTOR games and you're looking for an epic closure for Revan then there is definitely going to be a big let down. It’s a huge scope of reading and puts a lot of historical context to the overall story of Star Wars...Jedi vs Sith...Light vs Dark...you will not be disappointed. Instead we are told he’s incredibly powerful with the force and only given two sentences of him taking out one Sith Lord. Related: Star Wars: 10 Facts Everyone Should Know About Revan. Another fantastic story line from way in the past before a New Hope...well worth a read. They are the primary antagonist of the fourth digital expansion to The Old Republic, entitled Shadow of Revan, in which they return to destroy the Republic and Empire. Written to bridge the gap between Knights of the Old Republic and its sequel, Revan lacks both the excellent writing and gripping plot of the game that started the Old Republic franchise. Revan: hero, traitor, conqueror, villain, savior. Oddly enough, some fans hate the Revan novel not because of Revan, but because of the way Karpyshyn writes Meetra and the way he mentions the events of KotOR II. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 19, 2015. Zu jedem Roman ist der englische und, soweit erschienen, deutsche Titel mit dem dazugehörigen Erstveröffentlichungsdatum angegeben. Im a big Old Republic fan and despite all the negative reviews of this book it is a good read in itself. The two sides of Revan, one Jedi, the other Sith, then reunite, with their now-whole spirit warning the player and his allies that they must undo what they have done, lest otherwise the Emperor will see his evil plans through and everything will be lost. Widowmaker Lady of Barad-angulóke. The Old Republic: Revan, a tie-in novel to The Old Republic by Drew Karpyshyn explains what happened to Revan and the Exile after the events of the two games. The Jedi Council gave Revan his life back, but the price of redemption was high. [5] In the massively multiplayer online game Star Wars: The Old Republic, a corrupted remnant of Revan serves as the titular antagonist of the Shadow of Revan expansion. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Revan: Star Wars Legends (The Old Republic) (Star Wars: The Old Republic Book 1). Revan was cut from the episode in late production since their presence would conflict with Lucas' view of the Force at the time.[10]. They are by far my favorite games and I hope they will one day remake them for the newer consoles if they can do so without ruining the game. Revan is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise. Additionally, the Jedi Exile can speak with several companions and non-player characters within the game to learn more about the history of Revan, and their journey into the Unknown Regions. Please try again. Book 2 of The Chaos Born Trilogy On sale at Amazon and Barnes & Noble. I actually quite liked the novel, though admittedly that might in large part be due to not expecting it to give the "final word" on Revan. Although they managed to escape his control, the pair remained loyal to the dark side of the Force and went on to form their own Sith Empire. Players may choose Revan's gender, physical appearance, and what path they follow throughout the game; in Legends continuity, the character is male and follows the light side of the Force, while their gender is unconfirmed in Star Wars canon. ", "Top 50 Star Wars Expanded Universe Characters", "Players Wanted: Soulcalibur's Star Wars Fighters", "Our Favorite Characters From Star Wars Video Games", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Revan&oldid=998212932, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles using Infobox character with multiple unlabeled fields, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 4 January 2021, at 09:22. Each of the books varies in setting and theme, from gritty war novels to lighthearted heists. Bane, Revan and The Emperor are legends without doubt in the Star Wars universe and I'd love to see them as a star wars story on the big screen. Anyway you brought up a good point about Karpshyn. Canonically, Revan remains loyal to the light side, defeats Malak, and destroys the Star Forge. Grown to adulthood, the Children are in search of the ancient Talismans that can stop the return of Daemron the Slayer, ancient enemy of the Old Gods. Revan?s colleague, the Jedi Exile, is similarly underdeveloped. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Revan: Star Wars Legends (The Old Republic) (Star Wars: The Old Republic Book 1). All in all a good read but not likely to convert non fans. Boards ; Star Wars; How come TOR and the Revan novel … Why did Meetra Surik get weaker in the Revan novel? Find all the books, read about the author, and more. It takes place between the end of the original trilogy and the Disney sequel trilogy, … After spending most of his life in Canada, he finally grew tired of the long, cold winters … I've read more Star Wars novels than I care to remember and no one captures the sheer power of a Sith or Jedi as much as Drew. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. However, the story that came between the two games and after was nonexistent. Drew Karpyshyn is the bestselling author of Star Wars: The Old Republic: Revan and the Star Wars: Darth Bane trilogy: Path of Destruction, Rule of Two, and Dynasty of Evil. After playing the MMO "The Old Republic" (TOR) on and off for a few years, I finally started to get into the lore of the game. Drew Karpyshyn is the bestselling author of Star Wars: The Old Republic: Revan and the Star Wars: Darth Bane trilogy: Path of Destruction, Rule of Two, and Dynasty of Evil.He also wrote the acclaimed Mass Effect series of novels and worked as a writer/designer on numerous award-winning videogames. Also to add to this list: The majority of the novel focuses on Scourge, rather than Revan or the Exile. Some Republic and Imperial forces also declare themselves loyal to Revan. My issues with the 'Revan' novel. I saw there was an Excerpt from some other book but it seemed like it had nothing to do with Revan. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Players may choose Revan's gender, physical appearance, and what path they follow throughout the game; in Legends continuity,[1] the character is male and follows the light side of the Force, while their gender is unconfirmed in Star Wars canon. 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