Life-bearer

Life-bearers, also known as life-witches, were human females with the rare ability to prolong a males life for five years after which the male would die. They existed only on the planet Leria Kerlsil and use the title "Ver" in addition to their surname. The life-bearer was sterile, thus they appeared very seldom.

After the male accepted the bond by performing the blood kiss in the wedding ceremony, the life-bearer supported it for five years, providing "Support" in form of a life in luxury and the strength and vitality of a young man during this time. At the end of five years, the life-bearer withdrew the support because they would die themselves if they did not inheriting all of their husband's possessions. This could explain the lifestyle they provided. They had to recover for a time before they could marry again.

In 18 ABY, Lando Calrissian nearly married the life-bearer Karia Ver Seryan while he was searching for a bride with Luke Skywalker.

Appearances

 * Ambush at Corellia