A nine-tailed fox—an ancient spirit or creature said to have lived for a thousand years. One of its powers was seeing and hearing anything happening in the world. It can also create illusions and use a fire-fox, which was considered a destructive power.
Amaris didn't notice that she changed into a nine-tailed fox. They said you could feel a different level of pain when you shapeshift, but she didn't feel anything at all. It just happened.
Sura was also surprised when Amaris jumped at Sharaya in fox form. Phelan could shapeshift and copy different creatures, but there was always a limit. He could never use his powers all at the same time.
His daughter was different. Sura couldn't tell exactly her other powers and abilities, but he was sure that Amaris was more powerful than Phelan and Selene combined.
"Ari!" Zion called, but he was surprised when the fox glared at him.