The Astonishing Revelations: Ahsoka's Mortis Gods Breathes Life into a Game-Changing Rise of Skywalker Theory
Ahsoka's connection to the Mortis Gods deepens in Rise of Skywalker, fueling speculation that she will assume the role of the Daughter Will Dave Filoni's Star Wars movie explore this intriguing possibility?
Warning! This article contains spoilers for Ahsoka episode 8.
Summary
Dave Filoni neither confirms nor denies Ahsoka's fate in The Rise of Skywalker, leaving open the possibility that she may still be alive in the sequel trilogy. The Mortis Gods statues featured in the season 1 finale of Ahsoka hint at her potential transformation into the new Daughter, symbolizing the embodiment of the light side of the Force.
Ahsoka's presence on Peridea, a planet dedicated to the Mortis Gods, hints at the potential for her to fill the role of the Daughter and restore equilibrium to the Force.
In episode 8 of Ahsoka's first season, titled "The Jedi, the Witch, and the Warlord," the Force Gods of Mortis make a return, providing fresh evidence for a widely discussed theory relating to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. When Rey engages in battle against Emperor Palpatine, she hears the voices of numerous past Jedi, including Ashley Eckstein as Ahsoka Tano. This occurrence leads viewers to infer that Ahsoka perished at some point in the timeline. However, Dave Filoni from Lucasfilm refuses to confirm Ahsoka's death during the sequel trilogy, leaving room for the possibility of her survival. Furthermore, Star Wars enthusiasts have contemplated a third option, and the finale of Ahsoka's season lends support to this notion.
The Rise of Skywalker novelization by Rae Carson explores this idea further by providing more details about the Jedi Rey had a connection with. It confirms that not all the voices Rey heard were from deceased Jedi, as some of them had a peculiar connection to the living. This suggests that Ahsoka might still be alive, but it also leaves room for a more significant destiny for Ahsoka. The presence of the Mortis Gods presents a perfect opportunity for this theory to be realized in Ahsoka season 2, which would serve as a conclusion to her story across the Star Wars TV shows and introduce her role in The Rise of Skywalker.
Star Wars Fans Have Long Theorized Ahsoka Will Become The New Daughter
Many Star Wars fans believe that instead of being deceased or simply communicating with Rey through the Force, Ahsoka will transcend her current state and assume the role of the new daughter among the Mortis Gods. These deities, known as the Mortis Gods, each represent a distinct aspect of the Force: the Daughter symbolizes light, the Son embodies darkness, and the Father maintains balance between them. In the episode "Altar of Mortis" from Star Wars: The Clone Wars season 3, Ahsoka was on the brink of death when the Daughter transferred her remaining life Force to her. Even after the Daughter's demise, Ahsoka remained linked to her through a mysterious convor named Morai.
Given these circumstances, Ahsoka is considered the most suitable candidate to replace the Daughter among the Mortis Gods. She has been revived through the Force, explored the World Between Worlds, and maintained a connection with a being associated with the Daughter. Despite no longer being a Jedi, Ahsoka has steadfastly embodied the light side of the Force and dedicated her life to aiding others. Her encounter with Anakin Skywalker in the World Between Worlds has prepared her for the next phase of her journey, with Peridea being the ideal setting for her to embark on this new chapter.
Ahsoka Is Now Stranded On A Place Dedicated To The Mortis Gods
Baylan Skoll discovered statues of the Father and the Son on Peridea, indicating the planet's dedication to the Mortis Gods. Ahsoka, stranded on Peridea with no way back to the Star Wars galaxy, has the opportunity to confront the dark power that is calling out to Baylan through the Force. The absence of the Daughter's statue suggests that the dark side has taken hold of Peridea, necessitating the restoration of balance through the light side. If Ahsoka takes on the role of the Daughter, it would not only accomplish this restoration but also elevate her position within the Star Wars universe.
The appearance of Morai in the Ahsoka finale implies that she will have a significant role, but the presence of Anakin's Force Ghost is potentially even more crucial. As the Chosen One who brought equilibrium to the Force, the Father always intended for Anakin to assume his place, making it possible for Anakin to do so now if he hasn't already. It is speculated that Baylan may assume the Son's role by succumbing to the dark side, while another theory suggests that he is being called upon by Abeloth from Star Wars Legends. With all the pieces aligned on Peridea, it seems that Ahsoka is destined to embody the light and fill the role of the Daughter.
Will Ahsoka Take The Daughter's Place In Dave Filoni's Star Wars Movie?
The remaining question is whether Ahsoka will replace the Daughter in Season 2 of Ahsoka or Filoni's Star Wars movie, The Mandalorian. At the end of Ahsoka, Grand Admiral Thrawn returns to conquer the Star Wars galaxy, which is likely to be the main focus of The Mandalorian movie. Although Ahsoka Season 2 will primarily focus on Peridea, there is a possibility that she will have a role in Filoni's Star Wars movie, thus saving her taking the Daughter's place for later. Whenever Ahsoka's transformation occurs, it presents an intriguing theory that provides a new perspective on Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and gives fans a reason to anticipate Ahsoka Season 2. You can now stream all episodes of Ahsoka on Disney+.
