De'Vas Chronicles Series by Chase Kilgore

The world changed the day the rifts happened. Trolls, elves, and other races from fantasy and myth emerged into a modern world, bringing magic with them. The world governments worked to segregate these new arrivals into refugee camps, which eventually became the nation of De’Vas. A nation of paranormals.Five years after the rifts first appeared, Asher Grayson was deported, or as he called it exiled, to De’Vas since he could use magic... moreThe world changed the day the rifts happened. Trolls, elves, and other races from fantasy and myth emerged into a modern world, bringing magic with them. The world governments worked to segregate these new arrivals into refugee camps, which eventually became the nation of De’Vas. A nation of paranormals.Five years after the rifts first appeared, Asher Grayson was deported, or as he called it exiled, to De’Vas since he could use magic. Now he is trying to carve a life out for himself in District 114. His roommate and best friend is an orc, keeping his dryad boss in line is a full-time job and the local beastkin gang has it out for him. As Ash works to hone his magic and navigate this new world, he finds himself in a dangerous situation involving the darker side of De’Vas. With powerful foes after him, Ash must rely on his magic and friends to survive. less

Is there ever rest for an Exile?Ash has settled into his new life as the boss of District 114, but discord lies ahead. A new wave of rifts occupies the council, and powerful foes seek revenge on his ally.When Ash finds himself intervening between a powerful clan and the daughter of the man he killed, the lines between friend and foe blur. Worse, his own magic has started to revolt against him.Only the strong survive in De’Vas…Will Ash?