Star Wars. Trials of the Jedi (High Republic)

In the climactic end to Star Wars: The High Republic, the Jedi are set for a decisive showdown with Marchion Ro and the Nihil. To them, the Force signifies interconnectedness—every life linked to every other form of life. This interconnectedness fuels their fight for survival and the light side of the Force. Marchion Ro, a ruthless tyrant driven by an insatiable hunger for power, has long menaced this light. His onslaught, bolstered by the marauding Nihil, has left the galaxy scarred and shaken the foundations of the Republic, sowing destruction and despair. Many have perished, beacons of hope extinguished, yet through relentless trials, the Jedi Order stands firm, a beacon against the gathering shadows.Despite their resilience, the Jedi have yet to unravel the enigma of the Nameless—creatures unleashing terror among even their bravest ranks by feeding on the Force. These ominous beings, released by Ro, haunt the galaxy, threatening to obliterate every victory won by the Jedi. At the heart of this turmoil are nine fearless Jedi, guided by Avar Kriss and Elzar Mann, embarking on a perilous expedition. Their goal: to unearth the secrets of the Nameless and their link to the Force and to stop the destructive blight before it brings irreversible doom.As they pursue this mission, a final conflict with Marchion Ro looms. Ro, fueled by his relentless ambition, is prepared to abandon everything he has built to achieve a decisive victory over the Jedi and immortalize his name across the stars. The stakes have never been higher, with the outcome potentially affecting the fate of the entire galaxy—and possibly even the Force itself.