Board Thread:Episode Discussion/@comment-68.227.60.126-20160215002302/@comment-26397825-20160215002618

She the mysterious narrator from the first episode, and what seems to be the big bad and end-game boss for Ruby and company to fight. Her name is Salem, and she seems intent on destroying everything Ozpin has done.

A 'smaller soul' seems to be a euphemism for the Silver Eyed Warriors, as well as hope and mankind uniting.