Elemental Warrior Series by D.K. Holmberg

A return of a long defeated threat changes everything for a Master Shaper of the elements. Serving as the Master of Spirit leaves Tolan with little time for anything beyond teaching. There’s no time for the research he enjoys, no time to explore ancient ruins, and no time to search for strange elementals in the land beyond the bleak waste where no magic can exist... moreA return of a long defeated threat changes everything for a Master Shaper of the elements. Serving as the Master of Spirit leaves Tolan with little time for anything beyond teaching. There’s no time for the research he enjoys, no time to explore ancient ruins, and no time to search for strange elementals in the land beyond the bleak waste where no magic can exist. During a Selection of new students, Tolan uncovers a strange village where the elementals are worshipped, along with power he didn’t believe possible within his homeland. When a threat all thought long ago defeated returns, Tolan finds his service to the Academy will require more than a Master of Spirit. Stopping this threat will need a master of all the elements—and the elementals, but can he still be that person? less

Still injured with a mysterious ailment stemming from his separation into his elemental form, Tolan knows he must protect Terndahl before the elementals attack. After years spent teaching others the elementals were no danger, he fears the repercussions of changing course.After an attack on the Academy and then losing an ally, Tolan has no choice but to bring the fight to the Lands Beyond... moreStill injured with a mysterious ailment stemming from his separation into his elemental form, Tolan knows he must protect Terndahl before the elementals attack. After years spent teaching others the elementals were no danger, he fears the repercussions of changing course.After an attack on the Academy and then losing an ally, Tolan has no choice but to bring the fight to the Lands Beyond. The key to reaching it is buried in a secret the ancient shapers never passed on, but it's one Tolan thinks he can decipher.Even reaching those lands is challenging, but once there, he needs new allies and must find the help they need before the elementals attack. If they fail, the barriers separating his land from those Beyond will fall, and all he cares about will be in danger.When even an elemental warrior might not be enough, Tolan must find the elemental nature within him.The gripping conclusion of The Elemental Warrior. less