Star Wars: The High Republic has introduced a new kind of threat the Jedi Order must face: The Drengir. These amorphous plant-like beings have lain dormant out the Outer Rim territories, but due to the events of the novel Star Wars: The High Republic – Into The Dark, the Drengir are re-awakened and set their sights on one goal: consuming life. The first encounter between the High Republic Jedi and the Drengir left one of the youngest, brightest Jedi Knights shattered; in their next act of aggression, The Drengir have ostensibly “infected” several Jedi with their hive mind evil, taking control of them.