An Ancient Evil

An Ancient Evil
In the first Star Wars novella by Matthias Malone, Emperor Palpatine is revived by a fanatical Grand Moff, Arismendi Hydoc, by way of the Jedi Oracle, an ancient site on the swamp planet Dagoba where Force-sensitive beings can be revived spiritually, appearing on the pyhsical plane. Such an appearance would be like the images of Obi-Wan Kenobi,Yoda, and Anakin Larsappearing at the end of Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. The use of the Oracle creates a dark stirring in the Force, and Luke Skywalker, along with the rest of the Jedi Order, feel it.

Days later, Luke is in the Mos Eisley Cantina with Leia Organa Solo and Han Solo when he is attacked by Hydoc. Though the Moff escapes, Luke discovers his long-lost second-cousin, Anakin Lars.