


They could use cell adjustment once per day, energy control and molecular agitation three times per day, as well as probability travel once per week. Phoenixes possessed no offensive psionic abilities and could not be harmed by them, though they typically had a handful of disciplinary powers. In severe situations a phoenix could create a fire storm and incendiary cloud, which would destroy them in the process and leave a gem-like egg that would hatch into a new phoenix within twenty days. By performing a dance they unleashed an incredibly powerful exorcism. By spreading their wings and uttering a call they could dispel illusion or dispel magic. Whenever their blood was spilled, a phoenix could make its droplets act as fire seeds. The touch of their wings gave off an effect similar to cure light wounds and a touch of their comb gave off one similar to cure disease. They could make themselves ethereal, allowing them to travel either ethereally or astrally. Their bodies radiated an effect similar to protection from evil in a radius of out to 10 feet (3 meters). They were capable of near instantaneously detecting the presence of charms evil, and magic. Phoenixes possessed an incredibly wide array of magical abilities. Their bodies were capable of withstanding incredibly severe cold and heat. They were practically impossible to sneak up on or surprise. With the latter two senses, they had a visual range of 120 feet (37 meters) and 200 yards (180 meters) respectively. The eyes of these creatures were capable of seeing in total darkness and low-light conditions, as well as the infrared and ultraviolet spectrums. Phoenixes had a fierce hatred toward undead and attacked them on sight. Most accounts agreed that phoenixes were reclusive creatures that did not seek out contact or conflict with other creatures, but, if disturbed, provoked, or properly motivated, showed relentless fury and destructive power. Phoenixes were described by many sages as champions of good, and by others as random agents of destruction. For that reason, they were capable of passing through extremely narrow passages and of engulfing opponents within their fiery bodies. Phoenix bodies were almost immaterial, composed of flame taken solid shape. A phoenix's body was naturally bright and shed its own light. Their talons had the consistency of diamonds. Phoenixes were enormous birds with brightly colored feathers ranging from orange to red and violet, and blue-violet beaks and claws.
