Nightsister magic remains something of an enigma in the “Star Wars” universe. It’s clearly connected to the dark side of the Force, but it’s also distinctly different from the power channeled by the Sith. In most cases, Nightsister magic releases a green hue, be it during incantations or more active spells. It can even be used to revive the dead in a zombified form, as seen in shows like “Ahsoka” and “Star Wars Rebels.”
As one might expect, Nightsister Force lightning is also green, giving it a unique look, though its effect is largely the same as the base variety. Mother Talzin, one-time leader of the Nightsisters on Dathomir, uses this technique in “Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” though she also claims not to be a “natural Force wielder” in that same show.
For years, it was thought that Dathomir itself had something to do with the unique dark Force powers of the Nightsisters. However, that theory got more complicated after “Ahsoka” Season 1, which shows powerful Nightsisters channeling dark forces on Peridea — a planet far away from both Dathomir and the main “Star Wars” galaxy as a whole. With “Ahsoka” Season 2 on the horizon and Grand Admiral Thrawn (Lars Mikkelsen) returning to Dathomir with the Nightsisters in tow, we may finally get some concrete answers about how their magic and Force lightning actually works. Regardless, the green tint is pretty cool.
