Can two unlikely heroes break free from societal expectations and find the inner strength to save their kingdom in Obsidian Tide?Set in the splendor of the Victorian Age and mixed with the intrigue of a classic fantasy quest - Obsidian Tide chronicles the epic quest of Princess Katerina, Liam ? the Akarian Emperor's outcast nephew, and Anthony ? Liam's brother and the Emperor's chosen heir to retrieve a magical relic. The Healing Stone is one of four long lost magical stones. It is known to contain the powers needed to cure any disease and when the threat of a terrible disease, known as The Obsidian Streaks, hits too close to home, the Healing Stone soon becomes Akaria's only hope. Readers will follow the daring trio of the Akarian Empire royalty as they're forced into societal roles that go against what they desire. The trio embarks on a harrowing quest to find the dragon-protected Healing Stone that promises to save many lives from the grip of the Obsidian Streaks. Along their journey ? through triumphs, perils, and major setbacks ? the trio must navigate the world, learning more about themselves all the while being the last line of hope to preserve the Akarian Empire's storied legacy. The journey forces the characters to set aside who they were always told to be, in order to embrace who they truly are.