Phenex

The **Phenex** Clan is one of the remaining 32 Devil Clans of the 72 Pillars and holds the rank of Marquis. The next heir to the Phenex clan is Ruval Phenex.

## **Summary**

The Phenex Family have inherent powers that are equivalent to that of the legendary creature, the firebird Phoenix. As such, their abilities reflect that of the legendary bird, where they can regenerate from almost any injuries immediately and are practically impossible to defeat. It is said that the Phenex family's tears (known as Phoenix Tears) sell for a high price because of its powerful healing abilities, resulting in the Phenex Family's immense wealth.

## **Abilities**

Members of the Phenex Clan, earned their renown from their three demonic powers, in which was similar to the Phoenix, Suzaku, and Fenghuang. Their power of **Immortality**, lets them regenerate body parts in flames, which restores them to their previous conditions in flames, making them difficult opponents for those without immense power; powerful flame comparable able to incinerate opponents, wounding Dragons and Scale Mail wearers; and creating and controlling wind.

Unique to them, members of the Phenex Clan has wings of fire for light, instead of bat-like wings.

## **Symbol**

The clan symbol of the Phenex consists of a phoenix encased in a circular shape. Their magic circles also have a unique flair, in which flames erupt from it whenever a Phenex Clan member appears.

## **Members**

Members of the Phenex Clan include Riser Phenex, Ruval Phenex, Ravel Phenex, Lord Phenex, Lady Phenex, and an unknown grandchild (nominated in both the light novel and manga). Their second son has yet to appear in the series, but he is known as one of the bosses of a media company.

## **Phoenix Tears**

Members of the Phenex Family are also the only known source for Phoenix Tears, a special potion of liquid that can instantly heal injuries.

## **Locations**

### **Phenex Castle**

#### **Exterior**

The home to the members of the Phenex family is a large castle, greater in size than the Gremory mansion, which serves as the place of ruling. The castle's outside layout is comprised of the main building with a tall building in the background, surrounded by multiple towers with flames protruding around and at the top. The front tower has embedded, the phoenix emblem. There are also leafless trees that have tiny flames protruding from the tips. At the entrance is a huge golden statue of a phoenix in the middle of a fountain of fire and at the sides, there are poles with small flames coming out on top, and also archway structures similar to an aqueduct that also have flames sprouting at the top.

#### **Interior**

The interior of the castle has a red color theme blended with matching colors. The entryway has a white, square tile floor with large red tiles to the sides with the phoenix emblem embedded. To the sides of the entryway floor are large gaps with huge flames sprouting out, more poles of fire, and elevated platforms with grass and goblets of fire. Everywhere inside has the clan's signature emblem.

## **Trivia**

* In demonology, Phenex is a Great Marquis of Hell with 20 legions of demons under his command. He teaches all wonderful sciences, is an excellent poet, and is very obedient to the conjuror. He is depicted as a phoenix which sings sweet notes with the voice of a child.
* The Phenex Family has the largest number of Devil offspring, with 4 which is quite rare among pure-blooded Devils.
	+ In Volume 14, it was revealed that clones of the members of the Phenex Family, however, their current status is unknown.
* It is revealed that the Phenex clan's vast wealth is derived from their sale of Phoenix Tears.
* Phenex flames are noted to be weaker than the Uchiha Clan's