ONE SOUL TWO WORLDS
AT 19, Jade is a gifted ballerina caught in the friction of her parent's fears - a Trinidadian father demanding security of the corporate world and a Scottish mother who knows the industry's brutal capacity for heartbreak.
Jade is complex, highly talented and unfulfilled. She is desperately trying to find meaning in her life and to make her dreams come true. She could out perform out turn and out jump all her peers yet she never landed the lead roles. She new she would have to create her own path in the dance world in order to succeed.
After a thousand rejections in the concrete jungle of the New York City's dance world, Jade's fiery spirit has finally gone cold.
Jade is about to learn that her struggles in succeeding in the dance world can not compare to the challenges that lie ahead.
The heartbeat of QUANTIK, the Maiden, is the living embodiment of the feminine divine - the keeper of the realm's creative fire. Compassionate, powerful and radiating grace, she is Jade's future self, a version of the dancer who has already survived the darkness. More than a mentor, she is the mirror Jade must look into to reclaim her own soul. She is the proof that a heart, once cold won't just be restored but will beat with a new pulse.
The Empress of the Dark is the physical manifestation of Jade's shame, guilt and her deepest fears. Having thrived in the silence for years, she has grown more powerful on a diet of disappointments, despair and resentment, waiting for the moment Jade's spirit finally breaks.
Dominating QUANTIK, the Empress is the darkness currently strangling the realm. With a single touch, she infects the roots of the Tree of Life forcing them to erupt from the earth, turning black and jagged as they encrust the world's heart in a suffocating shell. She does not just want to defeat Jade, she wants to possess her. She is the internal shadow that can only be stopped when Jade stops fighting and starts healing.
Jade's fellow barista and most loyal confidant, Anthony is the steady pulse of her New York reality. As the son of Jade's landlord, he holds a unique behind the scenes understanding of the walls that confine her. He is the only person who refuses to treat Jade's passion as a hobby. Warm, grounded and quietly observant, Anthony is Jade's emotional sanctuary, the understated presence who continually reminds her of her worth both on and off the dance floor.
Part celestial warrior, part shape shifting mentor, the Raven is Jade's only bridge between the grit of NYC and the magic of QUANTIK. She's been watching from the shadows since Jade was born. Waiting for the moment Jade's world finally collapses. Fearless and fiercely loyal, the Raven isn't just a guide - she is aware of the stakes of what Jade must learn to save the Tree of Life. She's prepared to go to any length, including the ultimate sacrifice, to make sure Jade survives the battle for her soul and beyond.
Emerging from golden portals, the Turtle Runes summon a colossal hearth from stone to activate their power. By turning their shells toward the flames they reveal glowing symbols and Runic messages to guide Jade through QUANTIK. More than just messengers they gift her with armor - the protection she needs to succeed in her journey.
Descending from the sky on massive, celestial birds the Chakra ballerinas are the living conduits of the realm's energy. Each ballerina radiates a distinct colour, representing the emotional and physical frequencies of QUANTIK. When the Empress of the Dark strikes, their light begins to fade but through the power of dance, they teach Jade how to channel these colours to ignite her inner light.
Leader of the bioluminescent clan, the Water Goddess radiates a sensual, fluid energy that pulls Jade back from the brink of despair. Through the clan's glowing, acrobatic choreography and the Water Goddess's presence,
Jade's passion is finally flowing.
A DISTANT LAND: A WORL ALIVE
Plush landscapes burst with vivid colours, where deep, rich forests meet towering peaks and glowing bioluminescent swamps. The world is teeming with unique and magical creatures.
