Phoenix

Creature 15

rareBeastFireHoly

Perception +27; Darkvision (detect magic)

Skills Acrobatics +30, Athletics +27, Diplomacy +31, Intimidation +27, Nature +25

CHA +6

CON +5

DEX +7

INT +7

STR +6

WIS +6

AC 36; Fort +27, Ref +31, Will +28

HP 300 regeneration 20 (deactivated by cold or unholy), self-resurrection

Weaknesses Cold 10, Unholy 10

Speed 25 feet, Fly 70 feet

The phoenix is a primordial bird made of heat and flame that dwells in the most inhospitable regions of the desert. Though highly intelligent and usually brimming with compassion, phoenixes are best known for their iconic ability to resurrect themselves when slain, emerging reborn from the ashes of their own corpses. Phoenixes are often sought out for their knowledge of healing abilities, as they cannot abide the sight of suffering and deny their succor only to the most foul and irredeemable of creatures.

Phoenixes enjoy the company of peaceful dragons, and the two can forge lifelong friendships, keeping each other updated on regional news.

While most phoenixes are benevolent, they are not infallible. When a phoenix loses their way, they still retain their strong appetite for knowledge. Malevolent phoenixes are known to assault universities and libraries in their pursuit for power—not only to gain new information, but also to set fire to the texts and thus hoard that knowledge for themselves.