The Phoenix

Appearance: The Phoenix possesses resplendent plumage that glimmers with vibrant shades of red, orange, and gold, akin to a mesmerizing inferno. Its feathers are exceptionally large, shimmering brilliantly in the sunlight. Its beak is sharp and powerful, designed to tear through even the toughest materials. Its eyes are fiery orbs that seem to hold the wisdom of ages and emit a glow that intensifies when it is excited or angered.
Rebirth and Immortality: Phoenixes have the extraordinary ability to rise from their ashes after death. When it senses its time drawing near, it builds a pyre of fragrant woods and spices, and in a blaze of magnificent flames, it perishes, only to be reborn anew from the ashes. This cycle of death and rebirth represents the concept of immortality and renewal.
Elemental Mastery: As a creature of fire, the Phoenix has absolute control over flames and heat. It can conjure infernos of unimaginable scale and manipulate fire with unparalleled precision. With a mere flap of its colossal wings, it can create gusts of scorching wind, and when it sings its haunting song, embers dance through the air like fiery stars.
Protector of the Skies: The Phoenix is a symbol of power and protection. It is said to be a guardian of the skies, watching the world from above. Legends speak of its benevolence towards the innocent and its wrath against those who seek to harm the innocent. Some ancient tales even describe it as a celestial messenger that brings tidings of significant events to those who have earned its favour.
Elusiveness and Rare Sightings: Encountering a Phoenix is an incredibly rare event, as it is said to live in the world's most remote and inaccessible corners. Many who have claimed to have seen it describe the experience as both awe-inspiring and humbling, as the sight of such a magnificent creature leaves a lasting impression on all who behold it.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Aves Phoenicidae, are a species of Gargantuan Bird, often with fiery resplendent feathers of orange, blue or purple depending on their age. Often they are four-limbed, having two razor-sharp talons and two massive feathered wings. Generally, their bones are hollow in order to allow them the ability to fly.

Genetics and Reproduction

Aves Phoenicidae reproduced asexually. The entire process relied on the concept of self-immolation and rebirth. As a result, most people were under the impression that there is only one phoenix.

Growth Rate & Stages

After undergoing their self-immolation, Aves Phoenicidae would leave behind ashes and a hot cinder egg that was completely immune to damage, after a few days a new phoenix would hatch from the egg. Generally, Aves Phoenicidae would have a lifespan upwards of 12,000 years making them amongst some of the longest-lived creatures of the world

Ecology and Habitats

Aves Phoenicidae are often found in the deepest parts of the Elemental plane of fire, or alternatively they are found in the craters of active volcanoes on the prime material plane. Aves Phoenicidae thrive in these areas and are often safe from most threats

Dietary Needs and Habits

The Dietary needs of Aves Phoenicidae are a mystery, due to their seclusion and elusiveness. The few researchers who've studied Aves Phoenicidae have seen the species go without eating for weeks, leading to the belief that they do not need to eat.

Biological Cycle

As Aves Phoenicidae ages, its plumages changes, starting out as yellow then proceeding to orange, then blue, then purple and the oldest of Phoenix have white plumage.

Behaviour

Aves Phoenicidae have an instinctual hatred for undead, this seems to be universal and most of us believe it is due to their connection to the cycle of life and death.

Additional Information

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Aves Phoenicidae are known to have Darkvision, allowing them to effectively see in total darkness, though when relying on their Darkvision they see everything in shades of red.

Scientific Name

Aves Phoenicidae

Lifespan

6,000 years

Average Height

20ft

Average Weight

170lbs

Average Length

10-15ft