#loden greatstorm appreciation

[apollodreams]

One of my favorite things Light of the Jedi did and is introduce Bell Zettifar who is exactly my age and so perfectly wish fulfillment for this world, like he's a Jedi Padawan, his master is Loden Greatstorm who is the best ever, he has a pet dog named Ember who loves him and can also breathe fire, he struggles with the same thing I feel like I would struggle with because breaking your fall with the force seems terrifying but he's able to do it when he needs to later on in the book, he even has a green lightsaber which is my favorite color, he's kind and noble and so eighteen years old he's the whole package for my wish fulfillment and I appreciate that a lot

[brachiosaurus-on]

Reverse Unpopular Opinion meme: Who is your SECOND favorite High Republic Jedi?

AAH. THIS IS SO MEAN. Now I have to decide who my FIRST favorite is. AAAHHHH. I hope you can hear me screeching across the internet. I kid, I kid, you know I love an opportunity to scream about my favorite Jedi. BUT WHICH ONE.

How do I decide between Elzar and Stellan??? They're both so amazing?!?!? You know what, we're going to move past that and say Elzar & Stellan are tied for first. That means I have to choose from all the other amazing Jedi. Which is... not any easier.

I'll rule out Vernestra because I haven't finished her books yet, so I wouldn't be able to properly scream about her. I'll rule out Avar because if you have Elzar & Stellan you already know Avar is somewhere nearby and it becomes redundant.

I'm leaning towards Loden or Bell. I mean, Bell is such a good character. And he comes with Ember, who, I would like to remind everyone, breathes fire. Is Ember an option? But Loden is so... yeah, ok, so let me scream about how much I love Loden. Below the cut. Because haha, this is going to be so long and you did ask for it.

Loden Greatstorm appreciation below the cut. Spoilers for Light of the Jedi.

Ahaha ok, here we go. All images are from Light of the Jedi by Charles Soule.

We'll start with his teaching methods, which Bell lovingly describes in this excerpt from page 36.

His primary teaching philosophy is "why should I do it when I could make you do it" 😂😂😂 I love him. (I also love that Bell knows this is for his own benefit and not Loden being lazy)

And though Bell has long suffered having to do everything, this is how he describes his master, who is capable of doing something, should he so please. Excerpt from page 37.

And we do see what those enormous reservoirs of strength can do. Being a Jedi is not about being a badass but damn, does Loden pull off both. He is powerful.

OKAY. Now let's talk about his sense of humor because this is easily the best part of his character. When Bell is struggling with the Jedi cultural tradition skill of yeeting yourself from high places, this is his extremely helpful suggestion. Excerpt from page 60.

"HOW ABOUT I THROW YOU OFF A SKYSCRAPER, THAT SHOULD HELP YOU FIGURE IT OUT, RIGHT BELL???" LODEN, PLEASE. He might actually be worse than Obi-Wan "good job" Kenobi. Bell should be knighted just for putting up with him. Actually no, Bell gets the honor of putting up with him. Poor Bell just says "Yeah, great idea Master." and Loden responds "I know, right? Aren't I so funny?" Yes, Loden, yes you are.

But even better, is that HE ACTUALLY DOES IT. Excerpts from pages 158 and 160.

Bell is just out here trying to enjoy the view and not jump to his death and LODEN PUSHES HIM OFF A CLIFF. "I believe in you." THAT'S ALL HE SAYS. AND THEN HE PUSHES HIM OFF THE CLIFF. I CAN NEVER READ THIS WITHOUT CACKLING. Never change, Loden, never change.

Let's rewind to this exchange with a guard during the Hetzal Disaster. Excerpt from page 63.

This entire exchange is a joy (everyone go read the full version). Loden has complete control of the situation he's basically just trolling the guard. This is another thing about Loden, he's always smiling. He's like Kit Fisto. We do love our green Jedi Masters with long tentacles/lekku. But also, he has prearranged signals with Bell and I love that. Those two are such a good team.

Here's a continuation of the events. Excerpt from page 82.

"They must have misunderstood the understanding." I love him. He's perfect. But also, he's so Jedi at the same time. He recognizes "They're afraid. They're trying to carve out a little control from an uncontrollable situation." And he teaches this to Bell. He knows that people want to feel like they're in control, especially when they're afraid. But in pointing this out, it tells us that he knows it's beyond his control and that he understands and practices Jedi philosophy. Loden is perfect and I will hear no criticisms.

Moving on to what he does for fun... Excerpt from page 173.

"But maybe I want to fight a hundred chromants." Loden, please. This is not a normal thing to do for fun. Have you tried screaming about the Jedi on tumblr? Ok, maybe I shouldn't be talking.

He also loves and appreciates his fellow Jedi. In fact, he regularly gets distracted by how amazing they are. Excerpts from pages 202 and 261.

He's so mesmerized by Porter that he's not paying attention to anything else and their Vanguard gets blown up 😂😂😂 pay attention to your surroundings, Loden! I wish that Soule had described Porter's face after that happened, like "what were you two idiots doing while they blew up the ship?" At least he thought to take the ship's laser canon, and then fire the laser canon from his shoulder. The laser canon. Designed for a ground-based version of the Vector (their star fighters). He fired a spaceship gun from his shoulder as if it was a blaster. And he didn't even break his step. Loden is a gift.

And when Indeera shows up flying two Vectors (with her MIND) "By the light, look at her go." LODEN, YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO BE RESCUING A KIDNAPPED FAMILY. Ok, to be fair, I would also get distracted by Jedi being amazing and this is not an uncommon occurrence in High Republic. All of the Jedi are so impressed with each other, they're just like "wow." Sparkles in their eyes and everything.

[the-obiwan-for-me]

Me, as a kid, watching Luke Skywalker in the original trilogy: Jedi are so cool!

Me, learning to love and appreciate the prequels and The Clone Wars and all the Jedi that come with those stories: Oh WOW! Jedi are soooooo cool!!!!

Me, now, listening to "Light of the Jedi": HOLY SHIT!!! JEDI ARE SO FUCKING COOL AND I CANNOT TRULY FIND WORDS TO ACCURATELY DESCRIBE MY EMOTIONS ABOUT THEM SO I WILL JUST SCREAM AND CRY ABOUT THEM WHILE DRIVING.

[dincobb-ao3feed]

by ThePiningTrees

Set in the time period when the Old Republic was a democratic union comprising thousands of star systems, the Outer Rim territories are mostly uncharted, colonized recently or not at all. The Jedi Order is an appreciated cooperative partner to the Republic and loved by most. This story takes place sometime during the High Republic Era, an age of unprecedented peace, comparably. The Jedi are no longer at war with the Mandalorians, but that’s not to say Din Djarin, a force-sensitive Mandalorian, is feeling the love. Put it simply, he doesn’t fit in anywhere and he’s learned to accept the fact. He doesn’t need the approval stamp of the Jedi—he works best alone. Not until he is sent to the Outer Rim and rescues the Freedom Fighter Cobb Vanth do sparks fly between Din and another force-sensitive outcast, then he FEELS A LOT OF THINGS. LIKE, A LOT. Meanwhile, Cobb’s internalized homophobia is so deep it used to be an ocean. What Din and him are doing is just bros letting off steam, right? Right?!

Alternative title: The Light of the Jedi: the Denial edition.

Words: 2168, Chapters: 1/2, Language: English

Series: Part 1 of Five feet apart (because they’re Jedi gay)

Fandoms: The Mandalorian (TV)

Rating: Explicit

Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Categories: M/M

Characters: Din Djarin, Cobb Vanth, Loden Greatstorm

Relationships: Din Djarin/Din Djarin, Din Djarin/Cobb Vanth

Additional Tags: Porn With Plot, Masturbation, First part of a longer fic, Inappropriate Use of the Force, Force-Sensitive Din Djarin, Force-Sensitive Cobb Vanth, High Republic, Rescue Missions, Light of the Jedi, but hella gay, Internalized Homophobia, Kink tags to be added, Din man you’ve got some issues but we’re cool

[brachiosaurus-on]

AHEM. Since I was so rudely interrupted. By tumblr's ten image limit. Here are three more Loden appreciation moments.

Remember those reservoirs of enormous strength? Excerpts from pages 259 and 260.

HE DEFLECTED LASER BOLTS FROM A STARSHIP. I am completely with Bell here. That was incredible. See? Look at what he does when he actually decides to do something. It may be rare, but he never disappoints. I want an entire book dedicated to Loden being Loden.

This is what he says when Bell has to jump out of a plummeting Vector with no one to catch him. (Loden did have Indeera catch him at the bottom of the cliff.) Excerpt from page 293.

He really does believe in him this time, and he's so encouraging and oh, my heart. They have a really sweet conversation after this because Bell does figure out how to catch himself and Loden is so proud of him. He's such a good master. Bell loves him so much. (I do too) Rereading this hit me right in the feelings.

Finally, I think this excerpt from page 315 shows how great of a Jedi he is.

He's a Jedi. All life is sacred. But everyone decides what to do with the life they are given. And if they choose to make poor decisions, they will face the consequences of those decisions. He'll save everyone he can, even someone who chose to throw a child out of an air lock. That's very Jedi of him.

Loden Greatstorm is a guardian of peace and justice: He's a Jedi Master.

Reverse Unpopular Opinion meme: Who is your SECOND favorite High Republic Jedi?

AAH. THIS IS SO MEAN. Now I have to decide who my FIRST favorite is. AAAHHHH. I hope you can hear me screeching across the internet. I kid, I kid, you know I love an opportunity to scream about my favorite Jedi. BUT WHICH ONE.

How do I decide between Elzar and Stellan??? They're both so amazing?!?!? You know what, we're going to move past that and say Elzar & Stellan are tied for first. That means I have to choose from all the other amazing Jedi. Which is... not any easier.

I'll rule out Vernestra because I haven't finished her books yet, so I wouldn't be able to properly scream about her. I'll rule out Avar because if you have Elzar & Stellan you already know Avar is somewhere nearby and it becomes redundant.

I'm leaning towards Loden or Bell. I mean, Bell is such a good character. And he comes with Ember, who, I would like to remind everyone, breathes fire. Is Ember an option? But Loden is so... yeah, ok, so let me scream about how much I love Loden. Below the cut. Because haha, this is going to be so long and you did ask for it.

Loden Greatstorm appreciation below the cut. Yes, there are spoilers for Light of the Jedi.

Ahaha ok, here we go. All images are from Light of the Jedi by Charles Soule.

We'll start with his teaching methods, which Bell lovingly describes in this excerpt from page 36.

His primary teaching philosophy is "why should I do it when I could make you do it" 😂😂😂 I love him. (I also love that Bell knows this is for his own benefit and not Loden being lazy)

And though Bell has long suffered having to do everything, this is how he describes his master, who is capable of doing something, should he so please. Excerpt from page 37.

And we do see what those enormous reservoirs of strength can do. Being a Jedi is not about being a badass but damn, does Loden pull off both. He is powerful.

OKAY. Now let's talk about his sense of humor because this is easily the best part of his character. When Bell is struggling with the Jedi cultural tradition skill of yeeting yourself from high places, this is his extremely helpful suggestion. Excerpt from page 60.

"HOW ABOUT I THROW YOU OFF A SKYSCRAPER, THAT SHOULD HELP YOU FIGURE IT OUT, RIGHT BELL???" LODEN, PLEASE. He might actually be worse than Obi-Wan "good job" Kenobi. Bell should be knighted just for putting up with him. Actually no, Bell gets the honor of putting up with him. Poor Bell just says "Yeah, great idea Master." and Loden responds "I know, right? Aren't I so funny?" Yes, Loden, yes you are.

But even better, is that HE ACTUALLY DOES IT. Excerpts from pages 158 and 160.

Bell is just out here trying to enjoy the view and not jump to his death and LODEN PUSHES HIM OFF A CLIFF. "I believe in you." THAT'S ALL HE SAYS. AND THEN HE PUSHES HIM OFF THE CLIFF. I CAN NEVER READ THIS WITHOUT CACKLING. Never change, Loden, never change.

Let's rewind to this exchange with a guard during the Hetzal Disaster. Excerpt from page 63.

This entire exchange is a joy (everyone go read the full version). Loden has complete control of the situation he's basically just trolling the guard. This is another thing about Loden, he's always smiling. He's like Kit Fisto. We do love our green Jedi Masters with long tentacles/lekku. But also, he has prearranged signals with Bell and I love that. Those two are such a good team.

Here's a continuation of the events. Excerpt from page 82.

"They must have misunderstood the understanding." I love him. He's perfect. But also, he's so Jedi at the same time. He recognizes "They're afraid. They're trying to carve out a little control from an uncontrollable situation." And he teaches this to Bell. He knows that people want to feel like they're in control, especially when they're afraid. But in pointing this out, it tells us that he knows it's beyond his control and that he understands and practices Jedi philosophy. Loden is perfect and I will hear no criticisms.

Moving on to what he does for fun... Excerpt from page 173.

"But maybe I want to fight a hundred chromants." Loden, please. This is not a normal thing to do for fun. Have you tried screaming about the Jedi on tumblr? Ok, maybe I shouldn't be talking.

He also loves and appreciates his fellow Jedi. In fact, he regularly gets distracted by how amazing they are. Excerpts from pages 202 and 261.

He's so mesmerized by Porter that he's not paying attention to anything else and their Vanguard gets blown up 😂😂😂 pay attention to your surroundings, Loden! I wish that Soule had described Porter's face after that happened, like "what were you two idiots doing while they blew up the ship?" At least he thought to take the ship's laser canon, and then fire the laser canon from his shoulder. The laser canon. Designed for a ground-based version of the Vector (their star fighters). He fired a spaceship gun from his shoulder as if it was a blaster. And he didn't even break his step. Loden is a gift.

And when Indeera shows up flying two Vectors (with her MIND) "By the light, look at her go." LODEN, YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO BE RESCUING A KIDNAPPED FAMILY. Ok, to be fair, I would also get distracted by Jedi being amazing and this is not an uncommon occurrence in High Republic. All of the Jedi are so impressed with each other, they're just like "wow." Sparkles in their eyes and everything.