The High Republic: Tempest Runner is a canon audio drama written by Cavan Scott set in the High Republic Era starring the Nihil Tempest Runner Lourna Dee. It was released on August 31, 2021 by Random House Audio. An accompanying script book of the audio drama was published on March 15, 2022.
Publisher's summary[]
In this Star Wars audio original, delve into the cutthroat world of one of the High Republic's greatest foes, the merciless Lourna Dee.
The Nihil storm has raged through the galaxy, leaving chaos and grief in its wake. Few of its raiders are as vicious as the Tempest Runner Lourna Dee. She stays one step ahead of the Jedi Order at the helm of a vessel named after one of the deadliest monsters in the galaxy: the Lourna Dee. But no one can outrun the defenders of the High Republic forever.
After the defeat of her crew, Lourna falls into the hands of the Jedi–but not before she hides her identity, becoming just another Nihil convict. Her captors fail to understand the beast they have cornered. Just like every fool she's ever buried, their first mistake was keeping her alive.
Lourna is determined to make underestimating her their last.
Locked onto a Republic correctional ship, she's dragged across the galaxy to repair the very damage she and her fellow Tempest Runners inflicted on it. But as Lourna plans her glorious escape, she makes alliances that grow dangerously close to friendships. Outside the Nihil—separated from her infamous ship, her terrifying arsenal, and her feared name—Lourna must carve her own path. But will it lead to redemption? Or will she emerge as a deadlier threat than ever before?
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- ISBN 9780593455869; August 31, 2021; Random House Audio; Audiobook download[2]
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Sources[]
A Step Into the Dark, Art of The High Republic, and More! on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
New Concept Art of the Bogaranth And More From Star Wars: The High Republic Show on StarWars.com (backup link)
First Details of the Next Wave of Star Wars: The High Republic Stories Revealed – Exclusive on StarWars.com (backup link)
New Star Wars: The High Republic Video Premiere, First Look at The Monster of Temple Peak, and More! on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
"Launchpad" – Star Wars Insider 203
See the Deadly Lourna Dee on the Cover of Tempest Runner, the Star Wars: The High Republic Audio Original – Exclusive on StarWars.com (backup link)
The Second Wave of Stories from Star Wars: The High Republic Is Here on StarWars.com (backup link)
10 Highlights and Reveals from the Star Wars: The High Republic Panel at Comic-Com@Home on StarWars.com (backup link)
Tempest Runner Audio Original Cast Revealed – Exclusive on StarWars.com (backup link)
The Jedi Search for the Deadly Lourna Dee in Tempest Runner – Exclusive Clip on StarWars.com (backup link)
"Launchpad" – Star Wars Insider 205
Tempest Runner to Get Hardcover Release – Exclusive on StarWars.com (backup link)
"Launchpad" – Star Wars Insider 207
"Launchpad" – Star Wars Insider 208
"Launchpad" – Star Wars Insider 209
Check Out the Star Wars Celebration Anaheim Panel Schedule on StarWars.com (backup link)
Notes and references[]
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Del Rey (@DelReyStarWars) on Twitter: "We're excited to share the cover for our next audio original, TEMPEST RUNNER, written by Cavan Scott. Coming Aug 31st. Delve into the cutthroat world of one of the #StarWarsTheHighRepublic's greatest foes, the merciless Lourna Dee. (cover art by Katerina Balikova)" (backup link)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4
Star Wars: Tempest Runner (The High Republic) on Penguin Random House's official website (backup link)
- ↑ The High Republic: The Rising Storm features the Valo Republic Fair, Attack on Valo, and the Battle of Grizal, all of which take place in 231 BBY according to
SWCC 2022: 7 Things We Learned from the Lucasfilm Publishing Behind the Page Panel on StarWars.com (backup link). The High Republic: Tempest Runner takes place several months after the events of The High Republic: The Rising Storm. The events of Tempest Runner must therefore occur around 231 BBY.
External links[]
Del Rey (@DelReyStarWars) on Twitter: "Coming this fall, a new audio original. A #StarWarsTheHighRepublic villain story! TEMPEST RUNNER by Cavan Scott. Follow the villainous Lourna Dee. As leader amongst the Nihil, she's always looking over her shoulder for threats. Either from the Jedi, or the Nihil themselves." (backup link)
Star Wars: Tempest Runner (The High Republic) on Penguin Random House's official website (backup link)