--- product_id: 116607335 title: "Rule of Two: Star Wars Legends (Darth Bane) (Star Wars - Darth Bane Trilogy Book 2)" brand: "drew karpyshyn" price: "€ 9.37" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/116607335-rule-of-two-star-wars-legends-darth-bane-star-wars store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Rule of Two: Star Wars Legends (Darth Bane) (Star Wars - Darth Bane Trilogy Book 2) **Brand:** drew karpyshyn **Price:** € 9.37 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Rule of Two: Star Wars Legends (Darth Bane) (Star Wars - Darth Bane Trilogy Book 2) by drew karpyshyn - **How much does it cost?** € 9.37 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/116607335-rule-of-two-star-wars-legends-darth-bane-star-wars) ## Best For - drew karpyshyn enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted drew karpyshyn brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Rule of Two: Star Wars Legends (Darth Bane) (Star Wars - Darth Bane Trilogy Book 2) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91q9rmyCjgS.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Zannah's Rise and Bane's Tutelage *by F***Y on Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2021* It really should not have taken me this long to finish this book, but other things came up during my reading times, and so it took me nearly a full month. Additionally, I wish I could do half stars here since I definitely would put it at about four and a half stars for this, the second installment of the Darth Bane trilogy.As a friend of mine called it, this novel feels very much like an Indiana Jones movie for the Darth Bane and Zannah. There is a lot of searching for treasure and knowledge and information about the lost Sith lords and both Bane and Zannah are on a constant search to find as much as possible. At the start of the novel, Bane's thirst for knowledge puts him in a predicament that results in parasitic organisms, orbalisks, affixing themselves to his body and feeding off of him. Meanwhile, he is constantly teaching Zannah the ways of the Dark Side of the Force and testing her abilities.A timeskip happens near the end of the beginning of the book where ten years passes between the end of the war with the Sith and the Jedi and Bane's efforts to keep the Sith, only himself and Zannah, secret. A few new characters appear, such as Johun the Jedi, but most of the characters are repeats from the first book such as Farfalla and Tomcat/Darovit.The book moves quickly, but it is not nearly as gripping as the first rise of power that Bane experiences. Zannah's rise is much slower, but there's still enough to keep the book moving at a decent pace. Although it's a slow burn, it's a good one. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rule of Two Is Indicative Of Drew Karpyshyn's Ability To Write A Compelling Star Wars Novel. *by A***E on Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2020* Whether or not the extremely impressive mere six-month gestation period it took Drew Karpyshyn to pen Darth Bane : Rule of Two is factored into the determination of its overall caliber as a novel, the book was nonetheless a fantastically engrossing read.Rule of Two literally picks up right after the first entry in the trilogy, Darth Bane : Path of Destruction concluded, & as I'm remaining steadfast in my efforts to keep my reviews spoiler-free, period, I will refrain from referencing direct plot points or events in a way that I feel would detract from a prospective reader's overall enjoyment reading this wonderful work of Science-Fiction.Darth Bane : Rule of Two chronicles the Sith Lord Darth Bane's search for the power & the wisdom of the Sith Lords of old and also goes into a moderate amount of detail concerning his instruction & teaching of his student, Rain, a name she eventually discards when she decides to tread the path of the Dark Side as Darth Zannah.While reading Rule of Two, I noticed the author has placed a very pronounced emphasis on extreme physical pain & suffering as relates to Darth Bane's growing power in the Sith & the Dark Side of the Force. There were several passages where Karpyshyn crafted situations where Bane's agony probably was so horrific that it could be likened to getting an operation on a vital organ with no anesthesia, or an amputation while the patient just was kept conscious. I literally cringed a few times when I read how he described what was transpiring.Bane also accumulates, to a lesser degree, influence, via his machinations that are often put into motion as a result of his failures to accomplish his goals & objectives to unlock the secrets of the Sith & become more powerful on his own.His apprentice, Zannah, however, seems to be directly doing much of the legwork & exposing herself to the social risks involved in actually meeting with the dangerous individuals upon which many of these sub-plots run centripetal. Though the Star Wars Universe is not known for its rich political scenarios, I nonetheless thoroughly enjoyed Karpyshyn's own contributions to the universe. The Ruusan Reformation was interesting to ponder after I read about the background behind it, with the Jedi being petitioned to take on a less-aggressive, advisory role to preclude further conflicts such as the one that much of the first novel's plot was focused on.Numerous Sith Lords from Star Wars history are referenced in this book. Freedon Nadd is directly mentioned, a Jedi who turned from the path & eventually became a student of the most legendary Sith Lord who ever lived, the unnerving Naga Sadow, (also touched upon briefly) who reigned over the ancient Sith Empire 5,000 years before A New Hope. Belia Darzu was a female Sith Lord previously unknown to me who dabbled in the mechanization of living organisms. The experiments did not end well for her, or for anyone else.The planet Seranno is a key location for a decent portion of the book later on, the homeworld of Darth Tyrannus from Episodes II - III. I enjoyed Karpyshyn's referring to three of the planet's major cities & would have loved to see more exposition on Carannia, Saffia & Fiyarro. I also enjoyed the citation of the planet's nobility in regards to how they view railways & walkways, it serves to illustrate how they live. The emphasis on the noble houses' emblems & coats-of-arms also increased my admiration of the author's writing style, how could a man crank out a book like this in 6 months? Impressive by anyone's standards, let alone mine.The planet Tychon is also integral to the storyline, & Karpyshyn explains it as relates to the Jedi Order's inception being at this particular location, over 25,000 years previous, where the followers of the Ashla defeated those of the Boga & probably being the genesis for the Light & Dark Sides of the Force. I most assuredly do enjoy reading about the history of fictitious locations & universes in the way Drew Karpyshyn has so masterfully done in this novel. I would love to see him revisit Star Wars if his desire is to do so at some point in the future.Fans of the unquestionably superlative Knights of the Old Republic games will love revisiting two of the locations featured in Darth Bane : Rule of Two, namely the wild, untamed planet Onderon & its jungle moon Dxun,both of which KOTOR II fans will recognize instantly.This book read quickly & held my interest to an impressive degree, with all of the Science Fiction/Fantasy I've read over the years that's not an easy feat to accomplish. Overall, I'd say it stands about equal to Path of Destruction. It's tough to compare the two, but if I had to give the edge to Rule of Two or Path of Destruction, I'd give it to Rule of Two, because the writing is a little more polished.I'm looking forward to the final entry in the series, Dynasty of Evil. I'm hoping it meets my expectations of being a worthy conclusion to the Darth Bane Trilogy. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My thoughts on the Trilogy as a whole *by W***R on Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2013* I've only read 6 of the expanded universe novels, the Thrawn trilogy and now the Darth Bane trilogy. I started with the Thrawn series as it seemed to come the most highly recommended of all the star wars novels. I read the trilogy, and was sorely disappointed. The story was grand and epic, and the entire universe is at stake again, but the characters were boring and flat. The characters from the movies like Luke, Han, Lei, etc, were just shadows of the movies, with no new character development, often repeating their iconic lines from the movies with sort of a wink and a nod to the reader. A lot of the plot devices from the Thrawn trilogy were cheap and lazy. The only remotely interesting character was Mara Jade, and she was poorly executed most of the time. I thought to myself, if this is the best the best of the star wars books, then we are in trouble.I searched out a different story, hoping it would redeem the poor effort of the Thrawn series, and I decided to give the first novel of the Darth Bane series a shot. I always though the dark side of the force was lacking in depth from the movies, and I wanted to see if anyone was capable of giving that angle new life. I'm very pleased to report that the Darth Bane trilogy is far more compelling, and is overall a really great story. In contrast to the Thrawn trilogy, the physical scope of the novel is far more narrow. The galaxy is not in any immediate danger after the conclusion of the first novel, and there are no clone armies threatening to destroy the republic and there is no death star blowing up planets. This trilogy is all about the small first steps the Sith will take to the eventual galactic domination that culminates in episode III, and thus the action is far more focused and localized to discrete areas of the Star Wars galaxy. Bravo to the author for not falling into the trap of bigger is better.I won't launch into an exhaustive review, but suffice to say, the main characters are very dynamic and interesting. Bane is obviously the main focus of the novels, and getting to see the transformation that he undergoes really gives you a better sense of what Yoda and the crew were fighting against. From the movies, you sometimes get the sense the dark side of the force is just lightning bolts and intimidating names. This series really delves into the philosophy of the Sith, and how it is so different from the Jedi, and gives you a better idea of what powers the dark side offers, besides silly lightning bolts. The story moves at a great pace, and the story itself falls into place without the need to rely on the cheap plot devices that I detested in the Thrawn trilogy. This is a far more subtle and nuanced trilogy.I'm giving the trilogy a 5 because the characters are very compelling and the story feels like a cornerstone to the whole Star Wars universe. It's not perfect, of course, but it's a very strong trilogy that is definitely worth a read. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/116607335-rule-of-two-star-wars-legends-darth-bane-star-wars](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/116607335-rule-of-two-star-wars-legends-darth-bane-star-wars) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-05-23*