The Shadowlands of Kashyyyk are one of the most terrifying and overlooked locations in Star Wars Legends, a forbidden region beneath the Wookiee homeworld where ancient Rakatan terraforming, Sith alchemy, and the dark side of the Force converged to create a perfect environment for killing Jedi. In this video, we explore how the Shadowlands became a dark side nexus long before the Sith, why creatures like the terentatek were drawn to its corruption, how Exar Kun used them to wipe out Jedi enclaves, and why even Revan chose only to survive the Shadowlands rather than conquer or purify them. From venomous predators and Force-hunting war beasts to mysterious Wookiee burial grounds and unanswered questions about honor and exile, this deep dive breaks down why the Shadowlands remain one of the most dangerous and fascinating places in the galaxy.
