The Phoenix
Vital statistics
Type	Medallion
Effects	Protects from fire Kills those nearby for every use
Danger	High
Activation	Human Touch
First Appearance	MacPherson

The Phoenix is a medallion that protects the wearer from direct fire. It does, however, cause others nearby to die; for every life the Phoenix saves, others will be lost. Those who have ever touched the Phoenix, however, will be spared.

BackgroundEdit

Its Warehouse label reads as follows:

ID= Mercur3494 STACK# PP34994881

THE PHOENIX

4451 98568-87410 secure UUS (Carré bleu) 445568813

888469113

Protects wearer from direct fire

WARNING:

Medallion takes nearby life in exchange for protection/use

Attributes: Charonic Transfer

In 1994, James MacPherson saved Carol Augustine from a fire using the Phoenix, and in turn caused the death of five firemen. Years later, MacPherson stole the medallion from Warehouse 13 and tried to sell it to the highest bidder, but Arthur Nielsen stopped the auction and reacquired the Phoenix. Artie was later saved by the medallion when MacPherson detonated the Umbilicus, but Mrs. Frederic's driver died in his place.

How it WorksEdit

Someone who dies a fiery death while holding the Phoenix will be literally reborn from their own ashes. It seems that, during the interim between death and rebirth, however, the user experiences some sort of temporary afterlife: James MacPherson described this period as dark and empty, while Arthur Nielsen described his own experience as bright and hopeful. However, artifacts that bring the dead back to life always have a price: someone who hasn't touched the Phoenix will start to cough up ashes, choke, and finally die in the person's place.

AppearancesEdit

• "MacPherson"
• "Time Will Tell"
• "Mild Mannered"