"The phoenix must burn to emerge."
— Janet Fitch
The Phoenix Pact is a nascent Cabal formed by three ambitious and resilient Magi in New York City. United by shared histories of personal loss and reinvention, the Pact embraces the philosophy of destruction as a means to fuel creation. They take their name from the mythological phoenix, a creature that burns in its own flames only to rise anew from the ashes, reflecting their commitment to transforming adversity into strength and opportunity.
Members:
Jillian “Hangfire” IngrahamOrder: Free Council
Path: Acanthus (Fate/Time)
Legacy: Keepers of the Wheel
Background: Jill is a private detective with a sharp tongue, a dark past, and a penchant for living life on the edge. Her mastery of Fate and Time makes her a natural at unraveling mysteries and manipulating the flow of events. Haunted by trauma and survivor’s guilt, she views her magic as a means to reclaim her agency and ensure that others can chart their own destinies. Jill brings an unconventional, defiant energy to the Pact, blending pragmatism with idealism.
Bjorn “Beowulf” Johnson
Order: Guardians of the Veil
Path: Thyrsus (Life/Spirit)
Background: Bjorn’s rough upbringing and work as a former enforcer shaped him into a man of stoic strength and calculated efficiency. Awakened to the interconnectedness of the living world, he uses his powers to protect the balance between the physical and spiritual realms. Though secretive about his past missions, Bjorn is fiercely loyal to the Pact, providing both grounding wisdom and a fierce protective instinct.
Amara “Satya” Chopra
Order: Adamantine Arrow
Path: Obrimos(Forces/Prime)
Legacy: Perfected Adept
Background: Amara is a disciplined MMA fighter and gym owner who channels her relentless drive into the pursuit of magical mastery. Her philosophy of personal and magical refinement mirrors the phoenix’s cycle of destruction and rebirth. Amara brings both physical prowess and a focus on transformative self-improvement to the Pact, serving as its moral compass and motivator.
Philosophy: The Phoenix Pact believes in the transformative power of destruction as a necessary precursor to growth and creation. They see themselves as agents of change, unafraid to challenge the status quo or dismantle broken systems. Their approach to magic, conflict, and community reflects this ethos: whether dismantling harmful traditions, facing down their own demons, or forging new paths for the Awakened, they seek to ignite rebirth from the ashes.