"
Shaara and the Sarlacc: The Skiff Guard's Tale" is a short story written by
Dan'l Danehy-Oakes that was published in
Tales from Jabba's Palace in
December 1995 by
Bantam Spectra. It is narrated in first person. In it, a Skiff Guard under the employment of
Jabba the
Hutt recalls a story about his sister
Shaara encountering the
Sarlacc, which he relays to
Boba Fett. This happens as
Luke Skywalker and
Han Solo are being taken to the
Great Pit of Carkoon to be eaten.
Plot summary
Shaara is the sister of a skiff guard. While on a trip to the Sarlacc, this guard recounts a story to Boba Fett about how his sister, Shaara, had once been chased by a group of Imperials, during which she fell into the Great Pit of Carkoon.
However, his sister survived when she was miraculously thrown out of the pit. The skiff guard is not sure why the Sarlacc threw her back, but believes it might be that the Sarlacc will only eat those that deserve it.
After more thought, the skiff guard realizes that if this it the case then everyone should be Sarlacc food.
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