Phoenix

The Phoenix is a legendary bird immortalised by its cyclical regenerative powers. They are revered in the mythologies of cultures worldwide, embodying the energy of the Sun, life and death.

They are magnificent creatures with vibrant plumage of red and gold. As large as an ostrich, the Phoenix has a great wingspan from which embers burst and cascade in-flight.

There are varying accounts on the longevity of the fact, however most scholars agree a Phoenix lives at least 500 years before it is reborn. When this time comes, the Phoenix constructs a nest of incense and other such herbs which it then ignites in a fierce display of fire and embers. Shortly after the flame has dissipated, the Phoenix is reborn out of the ash; renewed and revitalised.