THE SCEPTER
A Television Series Created by Mona Lisa​
Destiny chooses the unprepared.
The Scepter is an epic, character-driven fantasy series rooted in African mythology. When a modern young woman is unexpectedly chosen by ancestral forces to restore a fractured kingdom, she must rise against political betrayal, ancient prophecy, and the weight of a legacy she never knew existed.
Short Description
The Scepter is a multi-season fantasy drama set across two timelines, the modern world and an ancient, mythic African kingdom. The story follows Ruva, a seemingly ordinary young woman whose life changes forever when she inherits a mystical pendant connected to a forgotten royal bloodline. As ancestral beings awaken and old powers stir, Ruva must confront enemies both human and supernatural while discovering the truth of who she really is.
World and Themes
The Scepter blends contemporary African life with an expansive mythological world.
From bustling cityscapes to hidden ancestral realms, the series explores the living connection between past and present, earth and spirit, mortality and destiny.
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Themes Explored
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Identity and chosen destiny
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Ancestral power and spiritual inheritance
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Betrayal, loyalty, and political intrigue
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The collision of the modern and the ancient
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Feminine power and leadership
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Legacy, bloodlines, and generational purpose
Characters
Ruva — A young modern woman whose life is upended when she becomes the chosen heir of an ancient kingdom.
Shumba — The lion guardian spirit, fierce and protective, representing courage and ancestral strength.
Masibanda — The wise keeper of knowledge, carrying the history and secrets of the ancestors.
Full series bible and detailed synopsis available upon request.
Credits
Created and Written by: Mona Lisa
Produced by: MonaLisa Creative Studios
Format: TV Series (Multi-Season)
Genre: Fantasy / African Mythology / Drama