XLVII - Phenex

47 - Phenex aka phoenix - Appears in Book of Incantations, The Discoverie of Witchcraft, The Book of Spirits, Pseudomonarchia Daemonum, and The Lesser Key of Solomon

FROM THE LESSER KEY

The 37th spirit is called Phoenix he his [is] a great Marquiz & appeareth like ye [form of the] Bird Phoenix having a Childs voice, he singeth many sweet notes before ye Exorcist, wch he must not regard, but by & by he must bidd him [to] put on a humane shape, Then he will speak Mervellously of all wounderfull siences; he his a good & excellent Poet, & will be willing to doe yr Request he hath hopes to returne to ye 7th Throne affter 1200 yeares more, as he said to Salomon, he governeth 20 Legions of spirits, his seal is Thus to be made, & worne &c.

FROM DISCOVERIE / PSEUDOMONARCHIA

Phoenix is a great marquesse, appearing like the bird Phoenix, having a childs voice: but before he standeth still before the conjuror, he singeth manie sweet notes. Then the exorcist with his companions must beware he give no eare to the melodie, but must by and by bid him put on humane shape; then will he speake marvellouslie of all woonderfull sciences. He is an excellent poet, and obedient, he hopeth to returne to the seventh throne after a thousand two hundreth yeares, and governeth twentie legions.

Appearance: A bird, like a phoenix. Speaks with a childs voice.

Subrace: Likely some form of fallen.

Abilities: Liberal sciences, poetry.

Legions: 20

Rank: Marquis

Notes: Depicted as a burning bird. When summoned, phenex will sing. The song will corrupt mortal ears, summoning must be done deaf. Has a baby voice. Ask him to be in human form. Teaches science. Excellent poet. Hopes to return to heaven.

Brand of the Bard - The marked is given perfect auditory recall. Anything the marked hears can be repeated with perfect accuracy down to specific pitch and tone. However, what is heard can never be forgotten and will never fade from memory.