Yeah, only ten. One for each of the eight elements, and then there are the Father of the Spirits, and the Ruler of Them. The last two can use multiple Elements. [ Which tells just how powerful the Spirits can be. His question, however, deflates her slightly. ] At one time there were a lot of Summoners, but it became a lost art over the centuries.

As far as I know, I'm the only one left.

[ She picks up slightly and starts to chuckle. ]

By "fight of will", do you mean an actual, physical battle? Because that's how it goes on my world.

[ And she'd hate to imagine what would have happened if she hadn't proven her worth. ]