House Vizsla was a Mandalorian faction to which Sabine Wren of Clan Wren belonged; Clans Saxon and Vizsla were two others of its vassal families. [11], In the seventh episode of the animated television series Star Wars Rebels' third season,[19] "Imperial Supercommandos," Fenn Rau mistakenly referred Sabine Wren and Gar Saxon as Clan Vizsla. As a child he was inducted into the Jedi order and would create a unique black-bladed lightsaber called The Darksaber. Frustrated, Pre Vizsla suggested that Mandalore was the leader of the Council of Neutral Systems, which contained 1,500 worlds, and thus allowed for more opportunities. House Vizsla would be at the center of various conflicts in Mandalorian history, including the unification of Mandalore after Tarre Vizsla's death, a civil war during the Clone Wars, and another civil war during the Imperial Era. The lightsaber at the end of The Mandalorian season 1 is called the Darksaber. Related: The Mandalorian Theory: Who is The True Villian Of The Show? Mand'alor Pre Vizsla of the eponymous Mandalorian clan and house led the Death Watch. The Mandalorian. When Kanan voices surprise that such a thing exists, Fenn Rau, in his describing the backstory of the darksaber, tells Kanan that it was created by Tarre Vizsla, the first Mandalorian ever inducted into the Jedi Order, but was kept in the Jedi Temple following his passing until “members of House Vizsla snuck in and liberated it. Tarre Vizsla was a force-sensitive human Mandalorian. During the fall of the Old Republic, members of House Vizsla stole Tarre Vizsla's Darksaber from the Jedi Temple. Tarre Vizsla, a Mandalorian Jedi, the first of his kind, crafted the Darksaber. However, at some point, House Vizsla stole it back. How Wookieepedia treats Canon and Legends, Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know, Rebels Recon: Inside "The Mystery of Chopper Base", https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Clan_Vizsla?oldid=9720464. Carlac[8]Concordia[3]Krownest[9]Zanbar[10] The tale has become part of Mandalorian cultural legend. Once the improvements have been completed, you may remove this notice and the page's listing. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. For example, House Vizsla was comprised of Clan Vizsla and its allies like Clan Wren. Clan Vizsla was a Mandalorian clan that was active during the time of the Galactic Republic, and the Galactic Empire. A flashback during The Mandalorian season 1 finale revealed that Din was rescued and raised by the Mandalorians from a young age. House Vizsla is one of the greatest houses in mandalorian canon and it deserves better representation on Chaos. Below them were the political factions known as Houses, made up of family Clans. With the Darksaber as a symbol of power, House Vizsla managed to conquer and unify all of Mandalorefor a period of time. General information D&D Beyond It is requested that this article, or a section of this article, be expanded. His Darksaber , a rare, black-bladed lightsaber variant, became the symbol of the ruling house of Mandalore, passing down from leader to leader through successive generations after it was taken from the Jedi Temple until Darth Maul became ruler of Mandalore after defeating and killing Pre Vizsla, its previous wielder. Comment. Following the Mandalorian Civil War, the head of House and Clan Vizsla, Pre Vizsla became Governor of Concordia. Tarre Vizsla was a force-sensitive human Mandalorian. It's unclear if these members were supporters of Darth Maul as many Mandalorians didn't consider themselves his allies. After Tarre's death, the saber was kept in the Jedi Temple until it was stolen members of House Vizsla who snuck in and liberated it[10] during the fall of the Old Republic. Satisfied, Maul then ordered Vizsla to send scouts to Mandalore in order to identify targets vital to Mandalore's security. Eventually, the Vizsla shriek-hawk was adopted by the entire Death Watch faction. Rau tells Kanan, “It is the Darksaber, a symbol for the leader of House Vizsla, and later the group known as Death Watch.” He continued, “Legend tells that it was created over a thousand years ago by Tarre Vizsla, the first Mandalorian ever inducted into the Jedi Order. Generations of Mandalorian rulers used the unique black-bladed lightsaber not only as a practical weapon, but a symbol of power. [21] On November 7, 2016, Lucasfilm Story Group's Pablo Hidalgo stated that Fenn Rau should have said "House Vizsla."[22]. Mandalorian clan[1] During Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Death Watch leader Pre Vizsla wielded it against the established Mandalorian … Other information Date founded House Vizsla [Source]. After his passing, the Jedi kept the saber in their temple. Mand'alor[2] Pre Vizsla[3] [4] The survivors, however, regrouped and secretly rallied behind Concordia's governor, Pre Vizsla and became known as the Death Watch. During the fall of the Old Republic, members of House Vizsla stole[3] Tarre Vizsla's Darksaber from the Jedi Temple. [12] By the time of the Galactic Civil War, Vizsla warriors adorned their armor with a different emblem, representing a flowered branch. In The Mandalorian, whoever wields the Darksaber is the rightful ruler of the planet of Mandalore, but how can they when they're not Jedi? It didn't start off that way. Unknowingly, Jedi Padawan Ahsoka Tano, who was with Bonteri, was revealed as a Jedi and following a skirmish on Carlac, Tano and Bonteri escaped Death Watch and Pre Vizsla. During the Clone Wars, Pre Vizsla was the leader of Death Watch, a Mandalorian splinter faction that opposed the planet's pacifist government. Historical information After the two recovered, they agreed to an alliance to bring down Duchess Satine and seek revenge against Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi. Tarre Vizsla, the first & only Mandalorian Jedi, constructed the Darksaber. It was commonly associated with Death Watch, a violent group dedicated to preserving Mandalore's warrior culture, of whom Sabine's mother was a member. House Vizsla, a powerful political sect to the Mandalorians, eventually stole the Darksaber from the Jedi temple during one of these battles. The Mandalorians had a strong code of honor that could be invoked to settle disputes with one-on-one combat that would conclude with the death of one opponent. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. After a mission to Mandalore by members of Clan Wren and Clan Kryze, Governor Tiber Saxon was killed and Bo-Katan became the new Mand'alor, gaining the support of Clan Vizsla, Clan Rook, Clan Eldar, the Journeyman Protectors, Clan Wren, and others. As a child he was inducted into the Jedi order and would create a unique black-bladed lightsaber called The Darksaber. House Vizsla was a Mandalorian house, or political faction that was part of Mandalorian society and was led by Clan Vizsla. [19] One member of House Vizsla, Tarre Vizsla, created the Darksaber, which became an important symbol of the house and respected by all others. Leader(s) Leader(s) While publicly supporting the New Mandalorians' pacifist government under Duchess Satine Kryze, Vizsla secretly led Death Watch in a secret alliance with Coun… It was headed by Clan Vizsla. One Mandalorian, Tarre Vizsla, became the first of his people to join the Jedi. Location(s) Legends. [4] The members of House Vizsla used the Darksaber to unify the people and defeat those who opposed them, allowing them to rule all of Mandalore at one moment. The coup ultimately fell apart, when Duchess Satine managed to persuade the Senate on Mandalore's position. Carlac[5]Concordia[4]Mandalore[6]Zanbar[7] [11], The house's emblem was a shriek-hawk, a predatory bird native to Mandalore. House Vizsla used the Darksaber for years to protect Mandalore, killing many Jedi and uniting the people. Other information For example, House Vizsla was comprised of Clan Vizsla and its allies like Clan Wren. [3], During the reign of the Galactic Empire, House Vizsla sided with the Empire in hopes of gaining more power under the leadership of Imperial Viceroy Gar Saxon[21] of Clan Saxon. Organization type [10] Eventually, Tarre became Mand'alor and led his fellow Mandalorians. An ancient Mandalorian clan with ties to House Vizsla, Clan Wren's storied warriors are legendary for their battlefield prowess. The Darksaber was respected by the Mandalorian people as a symbol of leadership. [7], Now with an army and the resources required to sustain a war without the scrutiny of the Galactic Republic, Maul revealed to Pre Vizsla that after Mandalore was under Vizsla's control, Maul would then operate a new criminal underworld. Its leader, the late Pre Vizsla, had been the head of both House and Clan Vizsla and was responsible for the uprising on Mandalore that cost many lives. Prior to the establishment of the modern Galactic Republic[8] He succeeded in taking over Mandalore and became Mand'alor and Prime Minister, but was killed shortly thereafter by Darth Maul. Affiliation In the events of the animated series Star Wars Rebels, the Darksaber is taken by Sabine Wren, who is a member of House Vizsla. Mandalore[7] Paz Vizsla is a member of House Vizsla, a Mandalorian house you’ll encounter often in this list and arguably the most powerful and important house of all.. Paz was an imposing Mando who was specialized in open warfare against armies, so he was able to keep several opponents at bay simultaneously. [4] After an failed attempt to capture Duchess Satine on the Coronet by Mandalorian Prince and Senator Tal Merrik on behalf of Death Watch, Duchess Satine was able to present her case to the Galactic Senate to maintain her planet's neutrality in the Clone Wars. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. [10] During that time, the Darksaber was used to kill many Jedi. House Vizsla was one of the houses, or political factions, that made up Mandalorian society. It would also eventually become the emblem of Death Watch.[20]. Clan Vizsla While publicly supporting the New Mandalorians' pacifist government under Duchess Satine Kryze, Vizsla secretly led Death Watch in a secret alliance with Count Dooku's Confederacy of Independent Systems. 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Mand'alor Tarre Vizsla[2]Mand'alor[3] Pre Vizsla[4] The signet on their armor indicated that they were members of House Vizsla's Death Watch. [14], Working with the Confederacy, Death Watch and Pre Vizsla attempted to orchestrate a Republic occupation of Mandalore, so that Pre Vizsla and Death Watch could move in to liberate the people, and thus usurp Duchess Satine from power. The Darksaber was respected by the Mandalorian people as a symbol of leadership. Pre Vizsla and his Death Watch forces, alongside Darth Maul and Opress traveld to Mustafar and recruited the Black Sun after killing their ruling council. [11], The statue of Tarre Vizsla, the ancient Mand'alor and Jedi, Clan Vizsla was formed prior to the foundation of the modern Galactic Republic. Maul then challenged Vizsla for his place as leader of Mandalore and Death Watch, ultimately triumphing over Vizsla and beheading him. Jedi Order[11]Death Watch[3]Mandalorian super commandos[12]Confederacy of Independent Systems (briefly)[3]Shadow Collective[10]Galactic Empire[13]Imperial Academy of Mandalore[14]Imperial Super Commandos[4][5]Spectres[15]Alliance to Restore the Republic[16]Mandalorian resistance[17] The jai'galaar version of the Clan Vizsla emblem, Clan Vizsla was a Mandalorian clan[7] that was the leading clan of House Vizsla, one of the political factions of Mandalorian society and government. During the fall of the Old Republic, members of House Vizsla stole Tarre Vizsla's Darksaber from the Jedi Temple. Clan Vizsla was a Mandalorian clan that was the leading clan of House Vizsla, one of the political factions of Mandalorian society and government. The ancient emblem of the clan was a stylized shriek-hawk, or jai'galaar in Mando'a. While publicly supporting the New Mandalorians' pacifist government under Duchess Satine Kryze, Vizsla secretly led Death Watch in a secret alliance with Coun… With the Darksaber as a symbol of power, House Vizsla managed to conquer and unify all of Mandalore for a period of time. Fandom Apps Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. House Vizsla would see internal conflict following a skirmish on Krownest, between the Clans Saxon and Wren, with Clan Saxon having Imperial support.[18]. It was put in a Jedi Temple after his death, but long before the events of any “Star Wars” movie, members of House Vizsla stole it and used it to unify their people and rule over them. House Vizsla[9]Jedi Order[10]Death Watch[4]Confederacy of Independent Systems (briefly)[4]Shadow Collective[7]Mandalorian resistance[11] Bo-Katan Kryze, top lieutenant to Pre Vizsla, expressed her concerns that Maul and Opress could not be trusted, but Vizsla assured her that Maul and Savage would be dead alongside Duchess Satine. The Darksaber remained in the custody of House Vizsla up until the Clone Wars. Eventually, after a mission to Nal Hutta and attack on Jabba's Palace, the Hutt Cartel joined Pre Vizsla and the others, forming the Shadow Collective. Wookieepedia is a FANDOM Movies Community. The super-soldiers and 'wizards' have been linked ever since. Curious about their situation, Pre decided to rescue them and bring them to Zanbar. Mandalorian clan structure was like a pyramid, with the ruler or Mand'alor at the top and the Protectors enforcing their rule. Bo-Katan's mandate as the ruler of Mandalore is based on Satine's legacy and her claim to the Darksaber, unless a House Vizsla Mandalorian pops up. After his death, the Darksaber was kept in the Jedi Temple, but House Vizsla stole it back during the fall of the Old Republic in 1032 BBY and passed down from generation to generation. 0. [1], The ancient emblem of the clan was a stylized shriek-hawk, or jai'galaar in Mando'a. Tarre used the blade to lead House Vizsla and the Mandalorian people as Mandalore. Following the Mandalorian Civil War, the head of House and Clan Vizsla, Pre Vizsla became Governor of Concordia. During the Mandalorian Civil War against the Galactic Empire and Clan Saxon, Clan Vizsla rallied behind Bo-Katan Kryze of Clan Kryze, along with Clan Eldar, Clan Rook, Clan Wren, the Journeyman Protectors, and others, making Bo-Katan the new Mand'alor. After a bombing of the Memorial Shrine in Sundari, Mandalore's capital, and subsequent skirmish on Concordia, Pre Vizsla and his organization were exposed and forced to retreat. Founded by Tor Vizsla, the group wanted to return Mandalorians to their ancient ways of being warriors. Bo-Katan and other Death Watch members refused to accept Darth Maul and created the Mandalore resistance, igniting another Mandalorian civil war. [13] As a Jedi, Tarre created the Darksaber, a unique black-colored lightsaber that became the symbol of leadership for House Vizsla. General information [11], Following the Mandalorian Civil War, the head of House and Clan Vizsla, Pre Vizsla became Governor of Concordia. See the request on the listing or on this article's talk page. It eventually ended up in the hands of a Mandalorian named Pre Vizsla, a descendant of Tarre. The crime syndicates attacked key targets, and according to strategy, memebers of Death Watch arrested them, winning the hearts of the people. Whoever wielded it ruled the planet. [5], In 19 BBY,[16] Pre Vizsla and Death Watch came across an escape pod containing Sith Lord Darth Maul and his brother and Sith apprentice, Savage Opress. Affiliation The Mandalorian Jedi Tarre Vizsla served as the Mand'alor of the Mandalorians sometime prior to the fall of the Old Republic. The Death Watch opposed the pacifist New Mandalorian government and its leader, Duchess Satine Kryze during the Clone Wars. Mandalorian clan structure was like a pyramid, with the ruler or Mand'alor at the top and the Protectors enforcing their rule. [2] Mandalorians kneeling before the Mand’alor wielding the Darksaber (from the history of Tarre Vizsla in Star Wars Rebels) [17], Eventually, the Galactic Republic invaded Mandalore and Maul was removed from power. Mandalorian house[1] House Vizsla seeks to establish a place for mandalorian writers of Clans Vizsla, Vizla, Kryze, Wren and other clans loyal the house in canon or chaos canon to write together regardless of faction loyalties or reputation leftover from The Red Coronation. Alongside those of House Vizsla, many of the chief officers of Death Watch were of Clan Ordo - as Death Watch's pragmatic and blunt approach to Mandalorian freedom resounded within them.