Phoenixes-Mystical birds with brilliant feathers and possessing a unique mystical power. Upon reaching a point in it’s maturity roughly 25 years, it spontaneously bursts into flames and arises from the ashes fully restored with a new coat of feathers. It is said that through this mystical act it can live for centuries. It is believed though that if killed, it does not always rejuvenate. Much like other animals the males are the more colorful of the species covered in feathers of shades of red, yellow, and orange while the female is coated in a solid but equally beautiful coat of blue feathers. It is believed that the feathers of the phoenix can be used as a good luck charm and consuming the feathers in a potion can bring amazing healing and long life. Some people believe that dining on the bird itself will make one immortal.

Here we are with the phoenixes being added to the bestiary of Something Wicked. I had an interesting time creating them visually making a bird that was a mix of different traits and the use of some different brushes to get a mixed color feel to it. Please enjoy.

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