Stormblade Saga Series by Russ Linton

"We are all brothers beneath the Undying Storm... "Or so Sidge has been taught. Born the sole bugman in an isolated human temple, his many lenses have left little unobserved. But things aren't as they appear. Only when he embarks on his first pilgrimage does Sidge begin to understand the truth.His first trip outside the Sheath, Sidge wrestles with otherworldly encounters, a society unwilling to accept him, and growing feelings for a streetwise woman named Kaaliya... more"We are all brothers beneath the Undying Storm... "Or so Sidge has been taught. Born the sole bugman in an isolated human temple, his many lenses have left little unobserved. But things aren't as they appear. Only when he embarks on his first pilgrimage does Sidge begin to understand the truth.His first trip outside the Sheath, Sidge wrestles with otherworldly encounters, a society unwilling to accept him, and growing feelings for a streetwise woman named Kaaliya. All of these seek to distract him from finally learning to channel the power of the Mighty Dragon, Vasheru so that he may one day ascend to the rank of Cloud Born.But a dire prophecy threatens to change the seat of power in the Stormblade Temple. Gohala, the most likely successor, believes Sidge's presence to be an abomination and his mentor, Izhar, a heretic. Ultimately, the journey will not only test Sidge's faith but his sense of identity as he and Izhar race to ensure their beloved temple does not fall into the wrong hands.Can Sidge find his place among his adopted people and spur change? Or have the fates already spoken... less

"Go forth, seek the corners where the Worldblood pooled in timeless dream."On the eve of the Deep Night Festival, Sidge proves his right to the title of Cloud Born, and while Kaaliya bears witness to his triumph, she can’t help but notice the gleam of mischief in their patron’s eyes. The Jadugar is scheming.Sidge and Izhar continue on their pilgrimage and find that each has their own ideas on how to secure the future of the Stormblade Temple... more"Go forth, seek the corners where the Worldblood pooled in timeless dream."On the eve of the Deep Night Festival, Sidge proves his right to the title of Cloud Born, and while Kaaliya bears witness to his triumph, she can’t help but notice the gleam of mischief in their patron’s eyes. The Jadugar is scheming.Sidge and Izhar continue on their pilgrimage and find that each has their own ideas on how to secure the future of the Stormblade Temple. At Sidge’s insistence, they follow the mysterious Chuman into realms where mortals have not tread since the days of the first Attarah. Deep in the marshes of Sli’mir’s Realm, Sidge must face the terrifying truth about his Ek'kiru nature and confront a lie buried at the very foundations of the temple he has devoted his life to preserving.In Stronghold, Kaaliya delves into the Jadugar’s carefully held secrets. But when commoner’s tales and legends grace the very sky, she embarks on her own journey only to find the past she is running from has finally caught up to her.Forge of the Jadugar is the exciting sequel to Pilgrim of the Storm and the second book in the Stormblade Saga series. Book three, Wake of Alshasra'a, is scheduled for release in early 2017 less