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{{Quote|We have a saying, 'In the darkest hole you can always find some light. You just have to open your eyes to see it.'|[[Goure Conor|Goure]] to [[Tahiri Veila]]|The New Jedi Order: Force Heretic II: Refugee}}
  
{{Quote|We have a saying, 'In the darkest hole you can always find some light. You just have to open your eyes to see it.'|[[Goure Conor|Goure]] to [[Tahiri Veila]]|The New Jedi Order: Force Heretic II: Refugee}}
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The '''Ryn''' were an uncommon [[Humanoid/Legends|humanoid]] [[Species/Legends|species]], with prehensile tails, beak-like noses, long fingers, and white hair. They were known for their musicality and diligent cleanliness.
  
The '''Ryn''' were an uncommon [[Humanoid/Legends|humanoid]] [[Species/Legends|species]], with prehensile tails, beak-like noses, long fingers, and white hair. They were known for their musicality and diligent cleanliness.
   
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They were a nomadic species native to the [[Core Worlds/Legends|Core Worlds]]. They were spread over [[The galaxy/Legends|the galaxy]], their original homeworld forgotten, even to them. They had two theories about their origins: the first being that they were descended from thousands of musicians hired out to a world swept clean of artists, the second that they were the descendants of [[Mercenary/Legends|mercenaries]] deployed against an [[Inner Rim/Legends|Inner Rim]] threat. The second gained credence due to the fact that the [[Ryn (language)|Ryn]] contained many military words and phrases, most notably the fact that the words for ''non-Ryn'' and ''civilian'' were related.
  
They were a nomadic species native to the [[Core Worlds/Legends|Core Worlds]]. They were spread over [[The galaxy/Legends|the galaxy]], their original homeworld forgotten, even to them. They had two theories about their origins: the first being that they were descended from thousands of musicians hired out to a world swept clean of artists, the second that they were the descendants of [[Mercenary/Legends|mercenaries]] deployed against an [[Inner Rim/Legends|Inner Rim]] threat. The second gained credence due to the fact that the [[Ryn (language)|Ryn]] contained many military words and phrases, most notably the fact that the words for ''non-Ryn'' and ''civilian'' were related.
   
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Due to their homelessness, musical talent, natural secrecy, and avoidance of written records, Ryn developed a nomadic culture and a reputation for [[Con artist|confidence games]], leaving many species prejudiced against them. In some [[Sector/Legends|sectors]] it was legal to [[Slavery/Legends|enslave]] or hunt Ryn. Their language was outlawed in many locations, and a large number of Ryn women were used as slave breeding stock.
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Due to their homelessness, musical talent, natural secrecy, and avoidance of written records, Ryn developed a nomadic culture and a reputation for [[Con artist/Legends|confidence games]], leaving many species prejudiced against them. In some [[Sector/Legends|sectors]] it was legal to [[Slavery/Legends|enslave]] or hunt Ryn. Their language was outlawed in many locations, and a large number of Ryn women were used as slave breeding stock.
   
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The largest concentration of Ryn was located in the [[Corporate Sector/Legends|Corporate Sector]] due to the fact that it was far from those who would persecute them. Also, a Ryn healer saved the life of a [[Corporate Sector Authority/Legends|CSA]] [[Executive officer]]. The Ryn claimed to have invented [[Sabacc/Legends|sabacc]], originally as a means of divination. They were a very musical people, being able to play their beak-like noses like flutes. They could even call [[Droid/Legends|droids]] with them, by being able to play pitches very precisely.
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The largest concentration of Ryn was located in the [[Corporate Sector/Legends|Corporate Sector]] due to the fact that it was far from those who would persecute them. Also, a Ryn healer saved the life of a [[Corporate Sector Authority/Legends|CSA]] [[Executive officer/Legends|Executive officer]]. The Ryn claimed to have invented [[Sabacc/Legends|sabacc]], originally as a means of divination. They were a very musical people, being able to play their beak-like noses like flutes. They could even call [[Droid/Legends|droids]] with them, by being able to play pitches very precisely.
   
 
<div style="float:right">[[File:Droma NJOSB.png|thumb|right|180px|[[Droma]], a Ryn]]</div>
  
<div style="float:right">[[File:Droma NJOSB.png|thumb|right|180px|[[Droma]], a Ryn]]</div>
   
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During the [[Yuuzhan Vong War]], a number of Ryn refugees were based on [[Duro/Legends|Duro]], and later attempted to settle in [[Senex-Juvex]] following that world's fall. The Ryn ran an [[Ryn Network|information network]] that was second to none.
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During the [[Yuuzhan Vong War]], a number of Ryn refugees were based on [[Duro/Legends|Duro]], and later attempted to settle in [[Senex-Juvex/Legends|Senex-Juvex]] following that world's fall. The Ryn ran an [[Ryn Network|information network]] that was second to none. Ultimately the Ryn's actions would result in their reputation improving amongst the Galactic Community.
   
 
[[Droma]], [[Han Solo/Legends|Han Solo's]] friend and, for a time, co-pilot was a Ryn.
  
[[Droma]], [[Han Solo/Legends|Han Solo's]] friend and, for a time, co-pilot was a Ryn.
   
 
==Behind the scenes==
  
==Behind the scenes==
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[[James Luceno]], creator of the Ryn, modelled them after the [[Wikipedia:Romani people|Romany people]]<ref name="tosagents">{{SWArchive|url=eu/lit/novel/f20001023/index.html|text=Agent of Chaos: An Interview with James Luceno}}</ref> after seeing a documentary on the Rromani people's plight throughout history.<ref name="Space Station Liberty">{{Cite_web|url=http://terrania.us/libnotes/2007/02/episode-15-james-luceno-interview.html|title=Episode 15 - James Luceno Interview (Part 2)|work=Space Station Liberty|accessdate=2013-06-27}}</ref>
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[[James Luceno]], creator of the Ryn, modelled them after the [[Wikipedia:Romani people|Romany people]]<ref name="tosagents">{{SWArchive|url=eu/lit/novel/f20001023/index.html|text=Agent of Chaos: An Interview with James Luceno}}</ref> after seeing a documentary on the Romani people's plight throughout history.<ref name="Space Station Liberty">{{Cite_web|url=http://terrania.us/libnotes/2007/02/episode-15-james-luceno-interview.html|title=Episode 15 - James Luceno Interview (Part 2)|work=Space Station Liberty|accessdate=2013-06-27}}</ref>
   
 
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*''[[The Clone Wars: No Prisoners]]''
 
*''[[Republic Commando: True Colors]]'' {{Mo}}
  
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*''[[Rebel Force: Hostage]]''
  
*''[[Rebel Force: Hostage]]''
 
*''[[Rebel Force: Renegade]]''
  
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==Sources==
  
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"We have a saying, 'In the darkest hole you can always find some light. You just have to open your eyes to see it.'"
―Goure to Tahiri Veila[src]

The Ryn were an uncommon humanoid species, with prehensile tails, beak-like noses, long fingers, and white hair. They were known for their musicality and diligent cleanliness.

History

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A Ryn male

"We're a superstitious folk..."
―Droma[src]

They were a nomadic species native to the Core Worlds. They were spread over the galaxy, their original homeworld forgotten, even to them. They had two theories about their origins: the first being that they were descended from thousands of musicians hired out to a world swept clean of artists, the second that they were the descendants of mercenaries deployed against an Inner Rim threat. The second gained credence due to the fact that the Ryn contained many military words and phrases, most notably the fact that the words for non-Ryn and civilian were related.

Due to their homelessness, musical talent, natural secrecy, and avoidance of written records, Ryn developed a nomadic culture and a reputation for confidence games, leaving many species prejudiced against them. In some sectors it was legal to enslave or hunt Ryn. Their language was outlawed in many locations, and a large number of Ryn women were used as slave breeding stock.

The largest concentration of Ryn was located in the Corporate Sector due to the fact that it was far from those who would persecute them. Also, a Ryn healer saved the life of a CSA Executive officer. The Ryn claimed to have invented sabacc, originally as a means of divination. They were a very musical people, being able to play their beak-like noses like flutes. They could even call droids with them, by being able to play pitches very precisely.

Droma NJOSB

Droma, a Ryn

During the Yuuzhan Vong War, a number of Ryn refugees were based on Duro, and later attempted to settle in Senex-Juvex following that world's fall. The Ryn ran an information network that was second to none. Ultimately the Ryn's actions would result in their reputation improving amongst the Galactic Community.

Droma, Han Solo's friend and, for a time, co-pilot was a Ryn.

Behind the scenes

James Luceno, creator of the Ryn, modelled them after the Romany people[3] after seeing a documentary on the Romani people's plight throughout history.[4]

Appearances

Sources

Notes and references

  1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 Ultimate Alien Anthology
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Scum and Villainy
  3. ↑ StarWars Agent of Chaos: An Interview with James Luceno on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
  4. ↑ Episode 15 - James Luceno Interview (Part 2) on Space Station Liberty (backup link not verified!)
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