Phenex

Siblings: The Thrones

**Phenex** is a Great Marquis of Hell, who is listed as the 37th demon of the Ars Goetia.

## Overview

Formerly a Throne, Phenex is a member of the Ars Goetia, one of the demons summoned by the biblical King Solomon. He is described as singing with the voice of a child, as well as being an excellent poet, teacher of the sciences, and singer. In particular, he is notable for swinging sweet melodies to the person who summons him, and can be greatly obedient to them. He commands over 20 legions of demons in Hell.

Interestingly, Phenex doesn't seem to be particularly fond of his status as a demon and wishes to return to Heaven after 1,200 years and regain his position as a Throne. This makes him stand as out as one of the more penitent demons in Hell.

## Appearance

Phenex is described as having an appearance similar to a phoenix, although he can also take on a more human-like form.

## Powers and Abilities

**Animal Companionship:** Phenex can form a sacred and powerful union between Phenex and animal companions, and they both tend to protect and care for one another and assist each other in multiple situations. Phenex can also share an empowering friendship so that they draw strength from and granting them the power to achieve anything and overcome potential obstacle in their way. The bond they have with their animals is purely sacred because of the pure love they have for one another and use it to synchronize each other and gain a variety of powers they use for themselves.

**Animal Imitation:** Phenex can use/imitate animal powers, they can run like an ostrich, swing like a monkey, sprint like a cheetah, move like a cat, take the strength of an ant, track like a dog, hide like a turtle, constrict like a snake, etc. They cannot transform into animals, as this power only enables Phenex to mimic animalistic traits while still in their original form. Phenex can mimic multiple animals at once.

**Army Manipulation:** Phenex can create, call or otherwise gain control/access to/over an army and control it unchallenged.

**Authority:** Phenex has the power of authority; a power that grants them the right to rule, enforce orders, and establish laws within their dominion, even extending to the supernatural realm. This authority bestows upon them total control over their designated domain including supernatural elements, such as mystical forces, living entities, mythical creatures, and otherworldly dimensions that shape their environment.

**Dark Power:** Phenex wields an extraordinary dark power; a primeval and essence of cosmic balance from which they derive a myriad of abilities rooted to the source of darkness. In all its power, this fundamental element is a wellspring of shadow, encompassing realms both mundane and esoteric natures, which inherently opposes all things light. Through their mastery of darkness, Phenex commands extraordinary capabilities associated with the obscurity of the unknown, channeling and harnessing these dark forces to their advantage.

**Demon Physiology:** Phenex possesses the traits, attributes, characteristics and/or abilities of demon, a malevolent spirit usually of Satanic divinity or associated with Hell. They achieve this either through full or partial transformation into demons, choosing to mimic certain aspects of demonic beings, or simply already being a demon in the first place. Most commonly Phenex retains their general form but with some additions; horns, claws, fangs, and tail are common, as are wings, more fit (muscular and/or larger) body and color change (red, blue or black dominate) but there are several kinds of demons who are far less humanoid, varying from strange, surreal or even absolutely horrific.

**Demonic Source:** Phenex has demonic powers, which can be obtained a number of different ways. Phenex may be a demonic being or have demonic ancestry, transform into a demon, channel or act as a vessel for a demon, have the power or soul of a demon, or mimic/steal powers from a demon.

**Esoteric Power:** Phenex possesses an internal and personal force of esoteric and supernatural nature that lies dormant within them as it ultimately acts as the core of their otherworldly powers that by its unique and esoteric nature, can endow supernatural abilities with only their skill, personal power-level, imagination/knowledge, and/or morality to define the borders.

**Hybrid Physiology:** Phenex possesses the genetic traits and abilities of two or more different species.

## Quotes

*"Phenex is one of the nicer demons in the Ars Goetia, as well as one of the few that genuinely wish to return to Heaven. Because of this, many tend to forget that he used to be one of the most terrifying and bloodthirsty demons as well." - Unknown.*