Song of Echoes (Book 1 Epic Fantasy Series) by R.E. Palmer

For three hundred years, the people of the Five Realms have lived in relative peace, protected by their great leader, the Archon. But as Toryn, an outsider in his village, toils in the fields, tales of dark creatures roaming their lands abound. Far to the north, Elodi, the new leader of her realm, fears the raids on her borders herald evil times to come.

As Toryn learns of a dreadful secret forcing him to flee his home, Elodi’s pleas for help are rejected by the Archon, insisting the threat lies to the south.

But as the raids increase, Elodi and Toryn must discover their hidden powers to fight an ancient evil long thought exiled from mortal lands…