Eretz is among the many creations of the Righteous One. But it has been slowly overtaken by the shadows of Balaam. Families and homes have been destroyed, including Ariel's, the last remaining heir to the throne of Nephesh. Ariel has spent the past twelve years as a slave in the mines of Avuda, trying to forget the painful memories of the night her family was stolen from her. But when a mysterious lion named Judah appears to Ariel, opportunities begin to arise, and Ariel must decide if she is willing to fight for and bear the crown of Nephesh. But with the shadows waiting to derail Ariel's path, can she trust in the lion Judah to lead her? And can Ariel learn to trust in her new comrades to remain by her side when it is time to walk onto the battlefield and face her enemies?