Mari McCabe, a fashion designer living in Detroit, discovers that she has inherited mystical powers through her family's Tantu Totem, a magical artifact once protected by her ancestors in Africa. The totem allows her to harness the abilities of various animals, giving her superhuman strength, speed, and agility. Mari struggles to understand and control these new powers while also dealing with her fractured past and the death of her parents. Desperate for answers and seeking justice, she embarks on a journey back to Africa, where she encounters threats from those who wish to exploit the totem’s power for their own gain.

As Mari delves deeper into her heritage, she learns more about the legacy of the Tantu Totem and its significance. Along the way, she gains allies who are also fighting for justice, including other heroes with powerful abilities. Her determination is put to the test as she faces increasingly dangerous adversaries and uncovers a sinister plot that could threaten the world. The fight for control of the totem's power becomes a battle for survival and identity as Mari embraces her destiny and accepts her role as a protector of her people and their legacy.