This is a shikigami, the spirit called jinn

His powers are domains of the four elements of creation, water earth fire and air, each being held by a hand.

He is hard to control, you must pass a test for each element to be able to use him

The four trials each follow an elements

path of fire, one must call their inner flame out, and then tame it

Call of wind, one must jump off a high place, and call forth the four winds to help them

Un-moving mountain, you must head the voice of the earth, he embraced by her power, and call her name

Finally

The gate of water, one must enter the realms of the four sea dragons, and pass their testes to complete this trial