Oh, I was under the impression that pheonixes could go become fire itself, thus becoming intangible, but I guess that's something Iravis hadn't awakened to yet?

But yeah, once he goes against someone who can stay out of melee, all Arata's going to do is throw rocks at them or something. XD

EDIT: Actually, couldn't most people here just break through a wall if they're cornered? Or are said walls magically enhanced to shield against collateral damage from unruly students?