Layla El-Faouly is an Egyptian adventurer and archaeologist, a resourceful and fiercely independent survivor. Haunted by the death of her father and a past she can't escape, she lives on the run, using her sharp wits and combat skills to navigate a world of ancient mysteries and supernatural dangers. Initially hesitant to embrace her destiny, she becomes the Scarlet Scarab, the avatar of the goddess Taweret, wielding a golden suit of armor and a fierce resolve to protect those she cares about, even as she grapples with the trust and betrayal that define her complicated life.