In a world where alchemy is a viable science and gears and steam are the masters of technology, an ancient artifact threatens to change the status quo. When it is discovered that the ancient Alkimiyan texts and the mystical Crimson Stone are hidden in a secret location up in Beringia, the Artifact Recovery Corporation employs young adventuress Elie Meade to find them. Will she bring the priceless artifacts safely to A.R.C. headquarters, or will the power of the Crimson Stone fall into the wrong hands?