

Maz and Sav's early care for Qort and their acceptance of him helped Qort be able to thrive within the Jedi Order. Instead, he triumphs over the Nihil invaders. In the present timeline, Qort does not panic when his mask crumbles because he has been given the support he needs to function without his mask from Maz Kanata, Sav, and his other fellow Jedi. RELATED: Star Wars: Why the Sequel Trilogy Characters Deserve Their Own Spinoff This prepared Qort for the moment when Master Yoda arrived to take him to the Jedi Order.
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Still, by not panicking when she found Qort, by supporting him when he found his new mask, and by seeking out experts to make sure her guidance was helpful, Maz provided a safe environment for Qort to begin learning how to use his abilities with the Force. Jedi Master Sav Malagán tells him that only he will know when he is ready to live without the mask. Since Maz's influence on Sav has already been established, Sav's advice could also be partially attributed to the guidance Sav has received from Maz herself. It is heavily implied that the mask works as a sort of security blanket for Qort in Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures #10 by Daniel José Older, Toni Bruno, Rebecca Nalty, Johanna Nattalie, Riley Farmer, and Heather Antos. The flashback in the ninth issue shows that Qort was so anxious about losing his mask that he went on a rampage throughout Maz’s castle until he found a suitable replacement. RELATED: Star Wars Revealed the Sith Aren't the Universe's Darkest EvilĪs an Aloxian, Qort earned his mask as a very small child in a coming of age ritual, presumably for toddlers. Traumatized by his kidnapping, Qort was separated from his mask.

A flashback in the ninth issue reveals Qort was accidentally delivered to Maz as part of a smuggling shipment when he was a toddler, and Maz took his surprise arrival in stride. Sav's coolness under pressure throughout the arc reflects Maz's positive influence in her growth as a Jedi, and their continued friendship shows that Maz continues to be a strong ally to the Jedi despite the fact that she is not a member of the Jedi Order herself.īoth Maz and Sav serve as two surrogate mothers for Qort before his Jedi training begins. Sav and Maz's gleeful retelling of how they met reveals their bond has stood the test of time. Sav first met Maz when she was a Padawan and went undercover with Maz's crew. Maz's role as mentor to both Sav and Qort is established in Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures #9 by Daniel José Older, Toni Bruno, Rebecca Nalty, Johanna Nattalie, Riley Farmer, and Heather Antos. RELATED: Star Wars Galaxy of Creatures Features Its First High Republic Creature Through Maz's mentorship, and by extension Sav's, Qort is able to overcome what could have been a devastating loss. Maz's appearance in the latest arc of Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures, especially her mentorship of Jedi Master Sav Malagán and Padawan Qort, further establishes both her allyship with the Jedi and her wisdom in caring for the needs of young Force users. What made this all the more impressive is that Maz is not a Jedi, but she is attuned to the Force and a strong proponent for the light side.

While Yoda is generally considered to be the best trainer in the galaxy when it comes to Jedi tutelage, Kanata proved herself to be an incredible leader. While Star Wars: The Force Awakens introduced Maz Kanata as a pirate queen with her own castle, she has taken on a mentorship role throughout her appearances in the Star Warsfranchise. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures #10, on sale now.
