The phoenix is the symbol of Basilea: an emblem of rebirth, holy fire, and blazing fury. These semi-magical birds are summoned by the mages of Basilea to fight with the armies of the Hegemon. Phoenixes are vast birds of prey, part fire, and part feather, they are the favoured creature of the Shining One Fulgria, the goddess of fire, and legend states how they were created from her own sacred flames.