Summary
Baylan Skoll is depicted in a new piece of Star Wars art, showcasing his appearance as a Jedi General during the Clone Wars.
In the illustration, Baylan is depicted as a younger version of himself, featuring a different hair color, no beard, and wielding a green lightsaber instead of his usual orange one. Baylan Skoll stands out as a compelling and distinct antagonist within the Star Wars universe, being a Dark Jedi who harnesses the power of the dark side of the Force, yet also exhibiting empathy and regret for his deeds.
Ahsoka-inspired Star Wars art beautifully depicts Baylan Skoll's tenure as a Jedi General in the Clone Wars. Baylan Skoll, one of the franchise's captivating new antagonists, possessed an imposing presence thanks to the late Ray Stevenson. His partnership with Padawan Shin Hati and his unique orange lightsaber piqued audiences' curiosity about his past and his experiences in the galaxy following the Jedi Order's downfall.
In a stunning new art piece by Uzuri Art, Baylan Skoll is envisioned as a Jedi General during the Clone Wars, leading a legion of clone troopers under his command.
{{h1_placeholder_0}} Uzuri Art's depiction presents a youthful portrayal of Baylan Skoll prior to the immense stress and trauma induced by Order 66. With a gentle hue of brown, his hair exudes a softness, while his face remains free from the presence of a beard. In this rendition, his lightsaber emanates a striking shade of green, markedly different from the ambiguous orange color seen in Ahsoka.
Baylan, one of Star Wars' most captivating villains, remains enigmatic due to his obscure past. Not much is known about his relationship with the Jedi or his life after the Empire's dominance over the galaxy. Although he has acquaintanceship with Anakin Skywalker, his time as a General during the Clone Wars remains a mystery. Interestingly, he wields an orange lightsaber - an unprecedented color in the Star Wars canon - without any explanation of its origins. While assisting Morgan Elsbeth in the rescue mission of Grand Admiral Thrawn, it becomes apparent that Baylan has personal motivations for journeying to Peridea, as evidenced by his discovery of statues representing the gods of Mortis in the Ahsoka finale.
What's most intriguing about Baylan is that he breaks the mold of the franchise's typical Force-wielding villains. Unlike the Sith or Inquisitors, Baylan and his apprentice are Star Wars' first canon Dark Jedi. While he embraces the dark side of the Force, he feels remorse for having to kill Ahsoka Tano and mourns the loss of many Jedi since Palpatine's rise to power. Baylan possesses both compassion and intimidation, assertiveness and encouragement. This unique combination of traits has made him one of Ahsoka's most intriguing characters and one of Star Wars' finest villains. Hopefully, audiences will have the opportunity to delve deeper into his backstory in the future.