$20 · The Journal of Master Gnost-Dural: Compiled by Jedi Grand Master Satele Shan

The Journal of Master Gnost-Dural: Compiled by Jedi Grand Master Satele Shan Hardcover, 2011, 112 pages. New in shrinkwrap The Journal of Master Gnost-Dural is a book by Rob Chestney that represents an in-universe work of the same name. The book was published by Chronicle Books in 2011 and shipped in December of that year as a pack-in with the preorder collector's edition of the massively multiplayer online roleplaying game (MMORPG) Star Wars: The Old Republic. The book features artwork by Sperasoft Studios, Roman Artamonov, Fedor Losev, Lorenz Hideyoshi Ruwwe, Clint Young, and Arnie Jorgensen, as well as maps and diagrams by Michael Voigt. The book includes three inserts: the Jedi Temple floorplan; Article 15, Section 9 of the Treaty of Coruscant; and the Shield Generator Defense Plan by Master Belth Allusis. The Journal of Jedi Master Gnost-Dural is a must for fans of the Old Republic. It is a beautiful hardbound book filed with the musings of the esteemed Jedi Archivist. Grand Master Satele Shan also includes her thoughts on relevant passages. It is beautifully illustrated with full color artwork depicting the events mentioned. The reader feels the emotional impact that the various conflicts had on both. Gnost-Dural's own research into the Sith have the Jedi a greater understanding of their formidable enemies. Three posters are included: The Jedi Temple Floor plan, the Shield Generator Defense Plan by Master Belth Allusis and the Treaty of Coruscant. Chapters are listed below. #1 On the History of the Jedi Order #2 The Return of the Sith Empire #3 The Early Days of the Great War #4 The Battle of Bothawui #5 Studying the History of the Sith Empire #6 The Mystery of the Sith Emperor #7 The Battle of Alderaan #8 The Mandalorian Blockade #9 The Sacking of Coruscant #10 Events After the Treaty of Coruscant Like most Jedi, Master Gnost-Dural helped defend the Republic and was sent to several battles. He loved the Jedi archives and petitioned the Jedi Council to allow him to research the Sith in an effort to aid the Jedi, since their knowledge was scarce at points. He is also featured in one of my favorite books, Star Wars Annihilation. This is informative and fascinating look at a tumultuous period in Jedi and Republic history. I loved it! I wish we had more from this era. See pictures Pickup in Langford Cross posted