Rhiannon Raethor

Rhiannon Raethor (born Rhiannon Celkane) was a photographer during the New Republic and a direct supporter of the Rebel Alliance during the Galactic Civil War.

Rhiannon was born on Alderaan to her parents Terek and Alia Celkane in the year 17 BBY. She was a childhood friend of Princess Leia until the year 5 BBY, when she and her mother moved to the planet of Bakura following the death of her father due to illness.

It was on Bakura that she developed her skills for photography. After the war ended, she became a freelance photographer in the New Republic. It was during this time that Leia introduced her to Kaden Rethor. The two would marry and have two children, Lisele and Heaton.

Early Life
Terek and Alia Celkane had tried for fifteen years to have children unsuccessful before finally giving up on their dream. When Alia learned that she was pregnant with Rhiannon in the year 18 BBY, the couple was overjoyed at the surprise. The birth was witnessed personally by Bail and starwars:Breha Organa in the year 17 BBY.

Rhiannon grew up in an estate near the Royal House of Alderaan and spent much time with Princess Leia, only a few months older than Rhiannon. Rhiannon attended a highly-acclaimed private academy and from a young age developed a taste for the arts, particular the art of photography.

Terek became very ill in the year 6 BBY and a large part of Rhiannon's life that year was helping her mother take care of him. When Terek passed away in 5 BBY both Rhiannon and Alia were devastated. They moved to Bakura as a way to deal with their loss.

Leaving Alderaan
While on Bakura, Rhiannon attended a public institution. In the year 4 BBY, Rhiannon had a troubling encounter with a group of students who were loyal to the Empire, which she and her mother opposed. The students were bullying and beating up a young Twi'Lek. Rhiannon stepped in and one of the kids knocked her unconscious. She was found hours later by security officers and was treated for her injuries.

After that incident, Alia took Rhiannon out of school and tutored her privately, and Rhiannon started to develop her skills as a photographer. She dreamed of taking pictures of the war. While Alia encouraged her to chase her dreams, Rhiannon could not bear the thought of leaving her mother alone.

When the Empire took control of Bakura in 1 ABY, Rhiannon and Alia fled to starwars:Naboo, seeking peace and solace. Rhiannon fell in love with the beauty of the world. It was there that they stayed until the end of the war, when Rhiannon got in touch with Leia, whom she hadn't spoken to since leaving Alderaan.

Romance, Marriage, and Family
Around this time, Rhiannon was making a name for herself as a freelance photographer. Alia encouraged her to leave for Coruscant, as more opportunities awaited Rhiannon there. Rhiannon did in the year 5 ABY, while maintaining a close relationship with her mother on Naboo.

Later that year, Leia introduced Rhiannon to Kaden Raethor, a member of the Rebel Alliance and current officer in the Executive Chief Security Force. The two fell in love and were married after a year, in 6 ABY on Naboo.

A year and a half after the couple exchanged their vows, Rhiannon gave birth to their daughter, Lisele in 7 ABY. Rhiannon took a year off of being a photographer after the birth. She did the same thing again in 11 ABY when Rhiannon and Kaden's son, Heaton was born.

In 12 ABY, she was named the top photographer in the galaxy, winning the prestigious Yanix Award.

Family
Like her husband, family was the most important part of Rhiannon's life. Called by her father, "a nurturing soul," Rhiannon often made extreme sacrifices, especially in her job, for the people that she loved. However, she never resented her sacrifices, telling her husband, "my first dream is that the ones I love, love me back."

Spirit
Rhiannon was known by her friends for her fiery will and passion. Critics believed that this was the reason she was such as great photographer. She shot pictures without thinking, as she often acted in life. She never refused to act when she was called to do it.

Behind the Scenes
Rhiannon means "great queen." The name has Welsh origins.