Elemental Magic

Elementalists, are magicians whom have the ability to control a specific element; usually according to his or her choice of God or Goddess. Elementalists are generally skilled magicians, for it requires a lot of prowess to direct a path of a god into an element. However, magicians in training to become an Elementalist do not need to focus on just one element, nor are the only able to choose one specific element. Magicians may choose others or all the elements to control, even if they specify in a specific area. Thoth's elemental shabti in The Red Pyramid that he tested Carter and Sadie with made a wave of water come from the ground, he made rocks fly at her, and he began to summon fire before Sadie finally destroyed him.

Types of Elements mentioned in the Kane Chronicles

 * Fire
 * Earth
 * Water
 * Air
 * Cheese(..?)
 * Lightning and Storm (or sometimes called Chaos magic)

Notable Elementalists

 * Zia Rashid : Fire elementalist. Her power was greatly increased when she started to tap into Ra's power (or Khepri, a part of Ra), and she lost control of her fire several times.
 * Alyssa: Earth elementalist. She follows the path of Geb, the god of the earth.
 * Kwai: A lightning elementist. His power was greatly increased when he combined with Apophis. He uses his power to torture prisoners.
 * Michel Desjardins: Earth Elementist. He can control boulders and earthquakes.
 * Leonid: Air elementist. He tapped into the power of Shu to get to Sadie. He practiced this path without letting his superiors know of this.