"I am making my new sword. It’s why I’m here of all places, where the leylines converge. Actually, I’m not sure how old you are. Were you here when my people still used this place?" Phoenixes were one of very few species that have existed since the dawn of time, along with Dragons and Fey. While Phoenix’s were immortal, a new one would appear from time to time. It was possible that Fawkes has been around for a very long time.