- "My parents gave it to me when I left to take on the Governorship of Theed. It's a stone my father found on our land. My mother fashioned the clasp. The amulet means everything to me."
- ―Padmé Amidala
An amulet made of transparisteel and stone was created by the parents Ruwee and Jobal Naberrie. It was given to their daughter and Princess of Theed on the planet Naboo, Padmé Amidala.
Description
The amulet was made of transparisteel and stone and strung on a cord.[2]
History
Amidala lends her amulet to her handmaiden, Sabé.
The amulet was given to Padmé Amidala by her parents when she became Princess of Theed. Ruwee Naberrie found the precious stone on their very own land and Jobal Naberrie crafted the clasp herself. In the young Queen's opinion, this single object represented all the love and protection her parents endowed to her.[1]
One day, Amidala woke up from a bad dream about laser fire and her amulet falling and realized that the amulet was missing from its cord. One of her handmaidens, Sabé, entered her room and asked what was wrong. Amidala suspected she had lost the amulet the prior day while in a meadow. Before the others woke up, Sabé and Amidala left Theed for the countryside to search for the item. When its polished metal sparkled in the grass beneath a tall tree, Sabé located it.[2]
Upon returning to Theed Royal Palace and rushing to the throne room, the Queen learned that the Trade Federation had blockaded Naboo. Amidala and her handmaiden knew what they must do; telling no one else, Sabé dressed as the Queen to serve as her decoy while Amidala dressed in flame-colored robes to become Padmé the handmaiden.[2]
Knowing that the entire planet depended on them and that Sabé was in the most danger while disguised, Amidala gave her amulet to her dear friend to wear as a symbol of her gratitude for Sabé's bravery. Sabé initially refused and said it was her honor to serve, but Amidala fastened it around Sabé's neck and assured her that the Queen would wear it again when Naboo was safe.[2]
Behind the scenes
The amulet first appeared in the 1999 young readers book The Queen's Amulet, written by Julianne Balmain and illustrated by Matilda Harrison.[2]
Appearances
- Star Wars Journal: Queen Amidala (Mentioned only)
- The Queen's Amulet (First appearance)
Sources
The Queen's Amulet on StarWars.com (original site is defunct)
