Summary
Ahsoka's Inquisitor Marrok is revealed to be working with Morgan Elsbeth, a connection that raises questions about the latter's theorized Force powers.
Marrok's association with Arthurian lore suggests a potential connection between Nightsister Morgan Elsbeth and Morgan Le Fay, a mythical sorceress.
Marrok's allegiance to Elsbeth could validate her Nightsister lineage, suggesting that she is guiding the Inquisitor and supporting the hypothesis that she possesses the Force abilities of a Dathomirian, similar to Darth Maul.
New information has emerged regarding Ahsoka's enigmatic Inquisitor, potentially confirming a significant connection to Darth Maul in the show. Despite being set in the New Republic era after the Empire's downfall, the inclusion of an Imperial Inquisitor was confirmed in the midst of Ahsoka's marketing campaign. This sparked numerous speculations surrounding the identity of the masked individual, with many speculating a connection to Ahsoka's extensive Star Wars history.
However, recent revelations about the Inquisitor known as Marrok have unveiled additional character details. The character profile for Ahsoka's Inquisitor has been updated in Lucasfilm's Star Wars Databank, offering intriguing insights into this mysterious antagonist who will pursue Ahsoka throughout the series. These details may even lend support to a long-standing theory concerning the link between the show and the Sith Lord Darth Maul from the Star Wars universe.
Ahsoka’s Inquisitor Marrok Is Revealed To Be Working With Morgan Elsbeth
Prior to Lucasfilm's character profile, there was a big question surrounding Inquisitor Marrok - who they were working for. In previous Star Wars stories set during the era of the Empire, the Inquisitorius answered to Darth Vader and were trained by him to hunt Jedi. With Darth Vader's death and the rise of the New Republic, many wondered who Marrok would align with. Fortunately, Lucasfilm has provided an answer: Marrok, once an Inquisitor hunting Jedi for the Empire, now works as a mercenary hired by Morgan Elsbeth to carry out dark tasks. Despite being clad in worn battle armor, Marrok still wields a red double-bladed saber with a circular hilt.
Marrok's Arthurian Connections Hint That Morgan Elsbeth Is Star Wars' Morgan Le Fay
The character profile reveals that Marrok, a mercenary, has been hired by Morgan Elsbeth, the Imperial Magistrate whom Ahsoka encountered in The Mandalorian season 2. Before delving into the potential connection between Morgan Elsbeth and Darth Maul, it is important to explore their Arthurian associations to enhance the Maul theory. Firstly, the name Marrok originates from Arthurian legend. Although the character of Marrok might not directly correlate with their Arthurian counterpart, the connection remains significant. Marrok was a knight who served Uther Pendragon, as well as his son Arthur.
This Arthurian link can also extend to Morgan Elsbeth. In Arthurian tales, Morgan Le Fay, also known as Morganna, was an enchantress. While earlier depictions of Morgan Le Fay portray her as a benevolent sorceress, later accounts depict her as an antagonist. Considering that Marrok the Inquisitor draws inspiration from Arthurian legend, it is plausible that Morgan Elsbeth is connected to Morgan Le Fay, thus strengthening the theory that ties her to Darth Maul.
Marrok Could Confirm Morgan Elsbeth’s Nightsister Theory
The connection between Darth Maul and Ahsoka originates from Dathomir, Maul's homeworld. There is a prevailing theory suggesting that Morgan Elsbeth is a Nightsister, a group of female inhabitants on Dathomir who possess their own form of the Force referred to as magick. Throughout the Star Wars universe, Nightsisters have held various roles, such as Mother Talzin in Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Merrin in the Star Wars Jedi video games.
It is believed that Elsbeth's association with Marrok, who serves under her and is being mentored by her as a Force user, could confirm her origins as a Nightsister. Additionally, their connection draws parallels to the Arthurian legends, as Elsbeth resembles an enchantress akin to Morgan Le Fay. These aspects further support the notion that in Ahsoka, Morgan Elsbeth will be revealed as a Nightsister who acts as the master for one of the few remaining Inquisitors of the Empire.