Death Knight Series by Michael Chatfield

He went by many names, Guardian Legion Commander, the Tree Knight, A member of the Order of Light. The Clan Spirit Champion, the Dragon Tamer, Phoenix Rider, shadow Whisperer and Friend of the Fairies, oh, and Anthony. He died in a war forgotten, removed from the history books. So he has rested for centuries in the dark. And then... moreHe went by many names, Guardian Legion Commander, the Tree Knight, A member of the Order of Light. The Clan Spirit Champion, the Dragon Tamer, Phoenix Rider, shadow Whisperer and Friend of the Fairies, oh, and Anthony. He died in a war forgotten, removed from the history books. So he has rested for centuries in the dark. And then. Someone had the audacity to wake him up from his nap! Come on, is nothing sacred anymore? Aila Wranoris is a princess of the Underdark in the Northern reaches of the Stoha Mountains. The Dark Elves have remained out of the war that has ground to a halt between the Humans and the Beast-Kin. Now, in their research they have found signs of mysterious 'doorways'. She is sent to the Deepwood in the South, between the lands of Radal in the West held by the humans and Selenus in the East, controlled by the Beast-Kin. And she just woke up a Death Knight, though this one looks like he might have hit his skull a few times and a heart beats within his chest. Their adventure has only begun. Anthony! Put your armor dammit! Stop using your ribs as a Xylophone! You're freaking out the Dark Elf. Lets see if they can make it? ***Warning this is a SHORT book!!*** less

Tommie, Anthony and Aila have a new quest, to head across Dena to the Island nation Ilsal. There the might learn more of Anthony's past and recover his lost power. Getting there.. well that's half the adventure, and something is working in Dena's shadow.  A Guardian's work is rarely done, at least this one doesn't need to sleep.

Star-crossed lovers? The mage and her knight? The Fool and the Genius, the world’s oddest couple? Claire and Anthony have a storied and colorful past. Ahem. It took Anthony nearly 1,000 times to ask Claire out on a date, you know? Like, come on. They were adventuring together for years! Maybe he wasn’t the fool. Claire, didn’t notice you there—don’t give me that look! You’re starting to scare me… Uh, okay, so, this world’s greatest love story continues, even though Dena is not a safe place... moreStar-crossed lovers? The mage and her knight? The Fool and the Genius, the world’s oddest couple? Claire and Anthony have a storied and colorful past. Ahem. It took Anthony nearly 1,000 times to ask Claire out on a date, you know? Like, come on. They were adventuring together for years! Maybe he wasn’t the fool. Claire, didn’t notice you there—don’t give me that look! You’re starting to scare me… Uh, okay, so, this world’s greatest love story continues, even though Dena is not a safe place. War is on the horizon as the humans and beast kin mobilize. And they’re not the only group on the move. It’s time that the Guardians returned to Dena. Beware of a Guardian on a mission—especially if one of them is the ex-Guardian Battle Mage, who made even the Drafeng speak her name in fear! Really, Anthony must be a masochist or some—Hey! Claire! Put the fireball down! No—don’t make it bigger! No fireballs in the house! Aah! Check out the 3rd book in the Death Knight series—you know you want to! less

Uniter of Dena. Guardian of the people. Death Knight: Anthony gained a few titles. So did the savior of the north, the Guardian princess; Aila Wranoris. The gnomish engineer Tommie. The mad undead. Redeemer of kin, last of his bloodline, Damien. The reborn battle mage, the honorable Lich, high judge Claire. It seems as if he stands in good company. Titles, honors, awards. They are little consolation for the dead, a grim reminder and heavy weight for the living... moreUniter of Dena. Guardian of the people. Death Knight: Anthony gained a few titles. So did the savior of the north, the Guardian princess; Aila Wranoris. The gnomish engineer Tommie. The mad undead. Redeemer of kin, last of his bloodline, Damien. The reborn battle mage, the honorable Lich, high judge Claire. It seems as if he stands in good company. Titles, honors, awards. They are little consolation for the dead, a grim reminder and heavy weight for the living. Peace is an aspiration a desire of all people. One that is paid for by the blood, tears and sacrifices of honorable men and women. Honor, respect, love, it is earned, it is tested and it is a greater force than war, or even time. A Lich’s love, tempered through time, through unimaginable trials. How strong must that be? How far would it be willing to go to save those held dear? less