The Age of Aikana Trilogy

A dark epic fantasy trilogy set in a world of cut-throat cities, satyr warriors, rum-soaked taverns, and scheming witches.

READ THE TRILOGY

DISCOVER THE WORLD OF JORIA

BOOK ONE

In a city where magick means death, one woman must choose whether to burn the world—or stand with the man who will.

Vanth the Vile is a Salt Sword of Armoria: a skilled fighter, a cynical tavern crawler, and fiercely loyal to the High Lord who saved her from a life on the streets. The one thing she never wanted to be was moon-blessed. Bound to a dark magick that scorches and destroys, Vanth must choose between loyalty and ruin as the High Lord's monsters rise.

Gwin is a frost-wielding Asrai druid, seeking vengeance against the High Lord who shattered her homeland. Vanth would make a powerful ally, but the cursed Salt Sword would rather see Gwin hang than turn traitor.

As the twin moons shift and arcane horrors rise from beneath the earth, Armoria teeters on the edge of collapse. Secrets fester. Witches scheme. The Changing of the Moons brings more than just unrest—it has awakened something long buried.

Perfect for fans of The Witcher, Priory of the Orange Tree, and The First Law trilogy, The Obsidian Druid is a dark epic fantasy full of morally grey heroines, forbidden magick, and rum-soaked rebellion.

The Obsidian Druid by Caroline Barnard-Smith

You can expect:

  • Epic fantasy with female protags
  • Combat, monsters, violence
  • Multiple fantasy races including satyrs, hobgoblins, and warrior Scrat
  • Immersive city and forest settings
  • Mild romance (spice level: oyster mushroom)
  • Mass consumption of alcoholic beverages in seedy pubs



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THE TRILOGY CONTINUES


The Scarlet Warrior
The Bloodbound Wraith

Book Three Arriving
2027

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REVIEWS FOR THE OBSIDIAN DRUID



"If you enjoy immersing yourself in fantasy worlds, then you need to read The Obsidian Druid. It’s almost inevitable that you will have your favourite POV – mine is definitely Lowen’s – but not a single chapter dragged, and each POV has its own niche that draws you in. I can’t do this book justice without risking spoilers, but trust me when I say that your next fantasy obsession could be waiting for you under Aikana’s light."
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    - For the Plot


"The characters are fascinating, and I loved getting to know them over the course of the book. The story is intriguing, and the world-building is perfectly detailed."
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    - Amazon review


"Absolutely loved this book. The worldbuilding and character work were the highlights, but it was just really really good."
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    - Goodreads review


"The world building was amazing, the characters engaging in their own ways and the author knows how to set the mood!"
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    - Goodreads review