Adult Female
Name: unnamed
Species: Dusk Cinersi
Birthday: Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Owner: SapphireRain
Element: Fire 
It is well known that one of the most potent of companions is a cinerus. They are extremely powerful, and often help in casting spells. Their magic boosts the abilities of their magi companions, and together the two are a formidable team. It is believed that phoenixes deal with the magic of life, arguably one of the most powerful elements. The earliest stories of phoenixes tell of a time when all creatures were immortal, capable of living forever. But into this world crept death, and the number of animals began to fall. To combat death, the power of life became stronger and creatures were given the gift of life. Phoenixes, however, were given more of this new power than others, and they alone were untouched by death. Others could end their lives, but they would otherwise remain immortal.
Cinerusi are a unique species of phoenixes, born only once a year. When the moon reaches its fullest, these birds lay eggs that are only able to live if given life through flame. Cinerusi spend all year creating nests that are woven with powerful spells. At midnight of the new year, these nests ignite and the eggs within are gifted with life. This is how new phoenixes are created, and fully grown cinerusi birds undergo a birth much the same. Every thousand years a cinerus is consumed in fire and reborn, to live again with its youth restored. No one knows how long phoenixes are capable of completing this cycle – these birds have never had a natural death; they have only met their end in combat. Because of their long lifespans, new phoenixes do not often come into existence, and indeed their numbers are dropping. So it is that these huge birds have aligned themselves with the magi, so their race can become replenished and their numbers can grow once more.
Sprite art: GlassWalker (adult) | Description: Damien | Side art: GlassWalker