The Journals of Ood Bnar comprised a collection of journals thought to be authored by Ood Bnar, a celebrated Jedi Master who existed during the era of the Great Sith War. By the time of the Battle of Yavin, the very reality of the Journals of Ood Bnar was questioned, yet it remained a target for those seeking riches. The adventurer Riyan Kiner descended into complete madness after dedicating his entire existence to the pursuit of this mythical item.