The High Republic: The Eye of Darkness

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The High Republic:
The Eye of Darkness

Publisher's summary[]

One year after the tragic events ofThe Fallen Star, the Jedi fight to break the Nihil's control over the galaxy.

The galaxy is divided. Following the shocking destruction of Starlight Beacon, the Nihil establish an impenetrable barrier called the Stormwall around part of the Outer Rim, where Marchion Ro rules and his followers wreak havoc at his every whim. Jedi trapped behind enemy lines, including Avar Kriss, must fight to help the worlds being pillaged by the Nihil while staying one step ahead of the marauders and their Nameless terrors.

Outside of the Nihil's so-called Occlusion Zone, Elzar Mann, Bell Zettifar, and the other Jedi work alongside the Republic to reach the worlds that have been cut off from the rest of the galaxy. But every attempt to breach the Stormwall has failed, and even communication across the barrier is impossible. For both Elzar and Bell, their failures and losses weigh heavily upon them as they search desperately for a solution.

But even if the Republic and Jedi forces manage to breach the Stormwall, how can the Jedi ever fight back against the Nameless creatures that prey on the Jedi's connection to the Force? And what other horrors does Marchion Ro have in store? As desperation for both the Jedi and the Republic grows, any hope of reuniting the galaxy could be all but extinguished….

Opening crawl[]

It is a time of great turmoil. A year has passed since thedestruction of the STARLIGHT BEACON station by the nefariousMarchion Ro and his Nihil marauders.The Nihil have established an OCCLUSION ZONE in the OuterRim, stranding hundreds of worlds behind their Stormwall.Communications are blocked, and ships that enter are lost to thevoid or destroyed by the Nihil.The Republic is helpless against this sinister threat, and the braveand wise JEDI KNIGHTS remain fearful of Ro's fabledNAMELESS creatures, which the Jedi have learned are very real,and very deadly….

Plot summary[]

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Development[]

George Mann worked closely withCharles Soule while writing the novel.^[5] Mann described the novel atCelebration Europe as a story about "the triumph ofMarchion Ro." He also accidentally revealed the novel would includeElzar Mann andAvar Kriss.^[6] At San Diego Comic Con 2023, Mann described the novel as "brutal."^[5] The UK bookstore Goldsboro Books sold a special edition ofThe Eye of Darkness where each copy was numbered (limited to 750 copies) and signed, the pages were also sprayed yellow.^[7]

Continuity[]

• In the initial hardcover andaudiobook release ofThe Eye of Darkness, the list of planets brought under Nihil control by theexpansion of the Stormwall includesSullust,Pantora, andMalastare. The digital release edits the list and instead placesTriton,Abtin, andElrood behind the new Stormwall border.^[8]
• On page 254, it is stated that Nib Assek would be participating in theattempt to breach theStormwall. This is an error, as Nib Assek died during the events ofThe High Republic: The Fallen Star.
• On page 262, the novel misspellsQuarik as Quirik. The issue is later resolved on page 270.
• On page 319, a mention ofXo Lahru swaps the order of his names and he is referred to as Lahru Xo instead.
• On page 341,Seswenna sector is misspelled as Seswanna sector. Other mentions of the sector in the book follow the correct spelling.

Media[]

Editions[]

• ISBN 9780593597934;November 14,2023;Random House Worlds; US hardcover^[1]
• ISBN 9780593823125; November 14, 2023; Random House Worlds; US eBook^[1]
• ISBN 9780593722855;May 28,2024; Random House Worlds; US paperback^[9]

Appearances[]

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Notes and references[]

External links[]

• Star Wars: The Eye of Darkness (The High Republic) onPenguin Random House'sofficial website(backup link)

Phase III: Trials of the Jedi
Novels Adult novels The Eye of Darkness(audiobook) ·Temptation of the Force(audiobook) ·Trials of the Jedi(audiobook) Young adult novels Defy the Storm(audiobook) ·Tears of the Nameless(audiobook) ·Into the Light(audiobook) Junior novels Escape from Valo(audiobook) ·Beware the Nameless(audiobook) ·A Valiant Vow(audiobook) Audiobook Originals Seeds of Starlight ·Haunted Starlight Audio dramas Tempest Breaker(script) Comic books Marvel The High Republic (2023) ·Fear of the Jedi(1 ·2 ·3 ·4 ·5 ·TPB) ·The Finale Shadows of Starlight(1 ·2 ·3 ·4 ·TPB) Omnibus Dark Horse The High Republic Adventures (2023) ·Crash Landing /Crash and Burn(TPB) The Wedding Spectacular ·Phase III Annual ·The Battle of Eriadu Saber for Hire(1 ·2 ·3 ·4 ·TPB) ·Echoes of Fear(1 ·2 ·3 ·4 ·TPB) Dispatches from the Occlusion Zone(1 ·2 ·3 ·4 ·TPB) Complete Phase III Part 1 ·Complete Phase III Part 2 Viz Media The Edge of Balance(3 ·4 ·Premonition) Short stories Tales from the Occlusion Zone "No Big Deal" · "Friend or Foe?" · "Survivors" · "Pathogen" · "Family Ties" "The Fate of Eriadu" · "Sparks Fly" · "Out with a Bang" · "The Will to Fight" Chronicles of Corellia "Heir Apparent" · "Cracking the Mask" Tales of Light and Life "Light in the Darkness" · "All Jedi Walk Their Own Path" · "Rogue Element" Reference books The Art of: Volume 2 Promotional material The High Republic Show Trials of the Jedi promotional postcards Articles "Charles Soule: Luminous Legacy" · "Long Live Luminous" "The High Republic: Phase III Companion" Related media Comics Yoda: The Cave · "All the Republic" The Acolyte - Kelnacca 1 Novels The Acolyte: Wayseeker(audiobook) ·The Acolyte: The Crystal Crown(audiobook) GeneralThe High Republic media ·Phase I media ·Phase II media
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