Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine are famous Sith Lords from the Star Wars universe, known for their power and influence.
However, there was another Sith who lived longer than both of them.
This Sith was Darth Glovoc, an ancient and mysterious figure whose story is full of intrigue and mystery in Star Wars Legends.
Let’s learn more about this character.
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Darth Glovoc’s Rise and Vision
Darth Glovoc was a powerful Sith Lord who served in Darth Revan’s Sith Empire during the Jedi Civil War. Known for his brilliant military strategies, Glovoc was a key player in the war against the Galactic Republic.
He led several successful campaigns, earning a reputation as a feared and respected commander.
Despite his success, many in the Sith Empire thought he was mad due to his obsession with meditation.
Near the end of the Jedi Civil War, Darth Glovoc had a powerful vision.
In this vision, he saw a distant planet covered in dark clouds and lightning.
Believing this vision was a message from the dark side of the Force, Glovoc became determined to find this mysterious world.
He left his duties and set off on a journey to discover the planet from his vision, convinced it held the key to the Sith’s ultimate victory.
Darth Glovoc and His Followers’ Struggles on Nyriaan
Glovoc’s search led him to the planet Nyriaan.
This planet matched the one in his vision, with thick, dark clouds and frequent lightning storms. As he and his crew arrived, they were attacked by Republic forces.
A fierce battle ensued, and Glovoc’s ship, the Dying Sun, was severely damaged. The ship crash-landed on Nyriaan, and Glovoc and his followers were stranded.
On Nyriaan, Glovoc and his followers struggled to survive.
The harsh environment and constant storms made life difficult.
Glovoc took on the role of a harsh but effective leader, guiding his followers through the challenges they faced.
Over time, his dark influence twisted his followers both physically and mentally.
In order to prolong his life, Darth Glovoc used an ancient Sith technique to enter stasis inside an oubliette.
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He would awaken every hundred years to check on his followers, who began to worship him as a god.
His presence became legendary among his people, who called themselves the Children of the Tempest. They believed he was the “Dying Sun,” a god who would one day lead them to greatness.
Rediscovery and Enduring Legacy of Darth Glovoc
Centuries later, in 132 ABY, the Galactic Emperor Darth Krayt discovered rumors about Glovoc and his followers on Nyriaan.
Hoping to find valuable Sith artifacts, Krayt sent an agent named Darth Vurik to investigate.
Vurik found the descendants of Glovoc’s followers and tried to locate Glovoc’s stasis chamber.
However, the followers, who had become twisted and inbred over the centuries, fiercely protected their sleeping god.
Although Darth Vurik failed to retrieve Glovoc, the ancient Sith Lord’s story continues to enhance his legend.
From his rise in the Sith Empire to his prolonged stasis on Nyriaan, Glovoc’s life is filled with mystery and power.
His tale shows the enduring nature of the dark side of the Force and provides a fascinating look into the depths of Sith lore.