It takes place during the Mandalorian Wars and nominally focuses on a Padawan named Zayne Carrick, who has been framed for the Padawan Massacre of Taris, suddenly finding himself on the run from the Jedi Order. Finding himself unexpected new allies and trying to prove his innocence, he learns about a secret Jedi organization operating without any attention from the Jedi High Council. His attempts to enlighten the Council to the existence of the Covenant result in a shocking and terrible event that threatened to change the Jedi Order forever.
