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"In time, things will work out as intended."

- Revwien adage

Biology and appearance
The Revwiens were a plant-like sentient species. The central trunk of a Revwien body was cylindrical, with a slight bulge at the lower end. This trunk was lightly ribbed into five or more portions, and could be colored red, orange, yellow, green, blue or purple. Stored within the chamber of this central trunk were all the vital organs. Underneath the trunk grew a dense mass of thin, flexible, short appendages.

Arrayed at the base of the trunk were between six and eleven leaves. These leaves were strong and were adapted for seizing, grasping, and manipulating items. They also had an ambulatory function; normally four or more were in use for movement and other support. These leaves could hoist the central trunk off the ground to a height between one third to two thirds of the height of the central trunk itself. This resulted in an average height for Revwiens of between one and two meters. The base leaves came in colors ranging from dark green to purplish black and had striations running down their length. The leaves terminated in two strands that gave the appearance of fingers. Some Revwiens also had smaller leaves sprouting from the top of the central trunk, although these leaves were shorter and remained one strand through to their termination.

An ovoid, clear, seed case was attached to the top of the trunk by a cluster of tiny budstalks. Revwiens were able to see through the budstalks. Other sensory data was obtained through their leaves. These could sense fine vibrations, acting as a hearing analog. The leaves also provided Revwiens with the senses of touch and smell. The Revwiens gained sustenance from carbon dioxide and soil nutrients&mdash;typically dissolved in water&mdash;via a chlorophyll analog. The conversion of these materials into usable forms was powered by sunlight.

Society
"Think of peace and honor&mdash;and act upon that only!"

- A Revwien Force adept

Revwien society was generally organized into small, self-governing communities living in groves in the wilds of Revyia. These communities were semi-nomadic, with annual migrations to lakes and rivers. Individuals largely lived in irenic co-existence. This peace was disturbed on occasion by herds of herbivorous creatures that preyed on Revwiens. In order to ward off this threat, some communities domesticated carnivorous animals such as the large, wolf-like urpine.

There were two main exceptions to the unorganized Rewvien social system. First, Revwien universities were the sole formal institutions on Revyia. Tuition was conducted in meadows and open woods and produced excellence in learning. Revwiens characteristically spent their lives learning and sharing knowledge with others. Second, following the establishment of a small Imperial base on Revyia, the Revwiens set up a formal starport and customs station. Known as Revyia Station, this was the only settlement on the planet worthy to be called a city. An offworld institution linked with the Revwiens was the Revwien Comedy Academy Playhouse, located in the prominent Uscru Entertainment District of the galactic capital, Coruscant, in 22 BBY.

Very infrequently did Revwiens wear clothing; however, they did use other accessories for decorative or practical purposes. For instance, some Revwiens wore ribbons and amulets around their central trunk. A number of Revwiens wore amulets that were representative of the Tyia philosophy. These amulets had a triangular centerpiece to which were attached green or opalescent beads, as well as green discs. Those Revwiens that lived offworld for long periods took to wearing belts for the purposes of carrying weapons, credits and other assorted items.

Tyia philosophy
"I am quite certain that the White Current is the Force in the same way that Tyia or Allyan magic are also the Force."

- Luke Skywalker, speaking at the Jedi Praxeum

History
"I went to one of the Meetings out in deepspace, halfway from the Pits of Plooma to the Galactic Rim. All I cared about was sneaking in under the Ithorians' detection screens, handing off about a hundred kilos of rock ivory to Grambo the Worrt and getting out of there before the Imperials caught up with me, and it was still the most&hellip; I dunno."

- Han Solo

The Revwiens evolved on Revyia, a world located on the northern fringes of the Outer Rim Territories that was considered to be halfway from the Pits of Plooma to the Galactic Rim. The ancient histories of the Revwiens told of a dominant civilization on the planet, with developed cities and powerful artifacts; however, the authenticity of these legends was disputed by later archaeologists who could not unearth any evidence to support such a situation. As Revwien society developed, it formed very few formal institutions; open air universities being one of the exceptions. Rather than researching technology, the Revwiens cultivated botanical solutions to meet their needs; plants were used for lighting, adhesives, weather prediction, and even munitions.

Despite their navigational isolation, Revyia became part of the Veragi sector, and the Revwiens received occasional visits from a handful of independently-owned light freighters. This produced only light commerce, as the Revwiens had little technology to trade; however, Revwien lettuce and coleslaw were available as far away as Coruscant, and were regular ingredients on the menu of Dexter Jettster's Diner.

Around the year 30 BBY, one of these freighters brought a missionary from the Tyia faith. The Tyia philosophies resonated strongly with the Revwiens, and swiftly spread across the planet. Its universal message also spurred numerous Revwiens to travel offworld. A further impetus to travel offworld occurred in 19 BBY. That year, the Tyia masters on Revyia were heavily disturbed by the deaths of so many Jedi Knights during the execution of Order 66 by the Galactic Empire, which they could sense through the Force. It prompted them to action, and they called a meeting within a temple grown from the largest trees on their world. They then charged their most capable students with seeking out any remaining Jedi and aiding them in whatever way possible.

Some time between 14 and 1 BBY, the Revwiens' home starsystem was the site of an Ithorian Time of Meeting, an event in which Ithorian Herdships from all across the galaxy gathered to undertake herd business and conduct trade. The event attracted smugglers such as Han Solo and Grambo the Worrt. Smugglers also established a base deep in the jungles of Revyia. Their presence attracted the attention of the Galactic Empire, who eliminated the smugglers and subsequently established a small, permanent presence on Revyia. The Revwiens cooperated with the new Imperial presence and established Revyia Station just outside the Imperial base. They also purchased several run-down freighters. However, despite these additions, Revyia remained a quiet, undeveloped world.

Behind the scenes
A Revwien miniature was produced by West End Games as part of the Aliens of the Galaxy 1 set.

Originally described as from a "tropical rainforest".

Tyia follower in Flight of the Jedi

A Revwien appeared in the background of the non-canonical comic book The Emperor's Court, published in Star Wars Tales 14. The comic presented a trial of Han Solo on the charges of killing Greedo, in a parody of the television show, Judge Judy.

Appearances

 * Star Wars Droids 6: Star Wars According to the Droids, Book I
 * Dining at Dex's
 * Fire Ring Race
 * Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
 * Classic Star Wars: The Early Adventures 7

Non-canon sources

 * Monsters and Aliens from George Lucas