Ignoring his parents' warnings about the danger, Prince Jacob accidentally unleashes terrifying destruction when he touches the magic seal in the Forbidden Forest--the seal that his father, the Jade Emperor, has used to contain the evil of the Dark Forces. When the seal shatters, the twelve diamonds and the beautiful jade in the centre of the seal are violently dispersed across the world. Once again, evil has taken over Earth.
Although animals are unaffected, the evil causes suffering for the entire human race, and without the magic seal to contain it, the Jade Emperor has no choice but to destroy Earth.
Prince Jacob begs his father for the chance to find the diamonds and the jade, restore the magic seal, and banish the Dark Forces forever. The emperor agrees, but he knows that his son cannot do this alone.
The emperor devises a unique challenge to find the bravest animals in the world. The animals will compete in the Great Race, and the first twelve to cross the Trial River will help Prince Jacob in his quest: the animals will be known as the Legendary 12.
The smallest and youngest animal to finish the race is Valy Tiger. Her small size and timid personality make her doubt her worthiness to be a part of the Legendary 12. Her individual task is to find the orange diamond, which can bring total destruction upon the world and is highly sought after by warlords and conquerors.
Can Valy Tiger find the inner strength and courage to face the evil that exists in the form of the Rakshasa? Can she confront Alexander the Great in his merciless invasion of India?
Or will she succumb to her fear and lack of self-worth? Will she surrender to the might of the Dark Forces?
