GEDI LORE: The Influencial Impact of Gedi and Jedi Lore
-----Note from "The Keeper" : This blurb was added to the website after it had been archived and shut down -----
"You must learn the Origin of the Jedi," concludes Gedi in Knowledge I: Origin. "In order to be fully connected to the Force, one must learn where one of the strongest adepts in the Force originate."
What a great way to start this analysis. For it is true that Gedi, and his website, Jedi Lore, are just as ironic as this quote unveils.
In fact, I can safely say there will never be anyone (or anything) like Gedi or Jedi Lore. Because they are both one of a kind. They both bring an unique experience of inner mystery and fascination to the unknown. They help you see beyond an adventure, found within a book or a universe, to reveal a reality in its place.
But most of all, they help, and have helped, set a movement. A movement from basic role play to realistic philosophy.
Leading to the creation of current situations today, Jedi Lore was one of the first to take literal, practical realities from Star Wars. Without its existence, many online institutions would have never grew into fruition.
"The reality of it all is the question that must be answered at some time along your path," Gedi later proclaims in his Knowledge of the Force installment. "What will your role be in the SW universe? What will your role be in reality? Will the two ever intertwine? ... Remember the paths are always parallel."
Gedi's fascination of lore found in Star Wars books acted as the most influential factor in all of his work. He absolutely loved to write stories, later promising he would write a Star Wars book himself. The Trials in Jedi Lore are the highlights of the website as well as his storytelling. It had a "Choose your Own Adventure" format. A work very much ahead of its time.Yet it was his lectures in Knowledge of the Force which made the biggest impact on the future. The struggle between reality and fantasy are clearly noticed there, more so than any other work. It was a true turning point in Jedi development.
Gedi, when I met him in person, was very outlandish in nature, exactly as his work in Knowledge of the Force illustrates. Confident, willing to speak his mind, never afraid to ridicule or be ridiculed. He would at times go on rants people didn't understand. But when you needed his attention, he was there for you. Gedi was one who wanted to see your total potential break forth from your being. Just as his name (pronounced "Jedi") clarifies when seen, he lived exactly as he called himself. A standard by any definition of the word. Gedi was also the mentor to Tionne, a notable member in the Jedi Creed. He would stop by the Creed at times to give advice and, sometimes, warning. It was great to see him in the chat rooms and discussion forums when he was there. And, just as with Jedi Lore, his mannerisms were serious and personal.
What is Jedi Lore like in person? The content on the website is downright intense. Whether it is the colors, the sounds, or the subjects of Gedi's work, it holds as many layers as an onion. Sound files are on just about every page, and, even if Gedi never intended it, they repeat themselves over and over again on many computers. It would get annoying. Very annoying. After a while, though, it gives a very eerie feeling to the page you are visiting. It became an essential component of the Jedi Lore universe. Also the mixing and matching of colors and fonts place interest toward the words on the page. And the subject matter, such as the result of Jedi Trial 3: Ager's Trial, is incredibly sensitive and thought provoking. And that's perhaps the best two words to describe both Gedi and Jedi Lore. They are, indeed, thought provoking. Please, take the time to learn about them. And find out why they made the influential impact they did.
- Relan Volkum