Phoenixes

Phoenixes are legendary creatures from the Celestial Plane. They resemble large eagles composed of flame, unless they choose to take another form, usually human.

Their base instinct is to enjoy life, wanting to preserve everything, but they have a large amount of pride and will not tolerate others insulting it.

Abilities
Phoenixes live roughly 100,000 years, going through a rebirth every 10,000 years or when needed a total of 10 times. Phoenixes have high intelligence and can also regenerate their bodies to incredible degrees in their Phoenix forms and as long as they still have magic left over. They cannot become intoxicated, poisoned or sick and don't need to eat, drink or breathe. If they have lives to spare they can revive others from near-death, except for fellow Phoenixes. This ability is not common knowledge and is rarely used.

However, they have relatively low physical strength and a vulnerability to water. Phoenixes cannot swim, even in their human form, and water attacks will damage them severely and slow down their regeneration. Earth magic will also slow them down.

Ice Phoenix
Ice Phoenixes have reversed powers and blue and white feathers. They can manipulate ice and are vulnerable to fire. They tend to be more peaceful and isolated than regular Phoenixes, and are physically somewhat weaker. In humanoid form they have white tufts of hair and pale blue eyes.

Heavenly Humans
Heavenly Humans are the product of a phoenix granting his or her power to a human; any offspring they have will be merely human. They appear human, but have golden eyes and red tufts of hair mixed in with their original color. They have a lifespan of roughly 5,000 years, and they can draw life from this timespan to give to others. As hybrids, they are not vulnerable to earth-based attacks, nor can they turn into flames or fly, but water is still dangerous and they cannot swim. They usually gain pyrokinetic abilities and enhanced stamina, able to go without food or water for years if need be. All such hybrids have an innate desire to help others, no matter how evil they may be.