Masters of magic and the soul of the Emperor, the Phoenix Clan is one of the seven Great Clans and was founded by the Kami Shiba. [1] Staunch pacifists, with little interest in warfare, the Phoenix had extensive numbers of shugenja and were led by the Council of Elemental Masters. [2]
Master the elements and be reborn. [1:1]
The official clan colors are orange, red, and yellow. The clan Mon is a symbolic phoenix (featured top-right of this page) [1:2]
Phoenix clan values Righteousness, and views Sincerity as less significant. [3]
Also known as jizamurai, vassals are smaller families that pledge loyalty to one of the greater clan families. They are often formed as a reward for great service. Known vassal families are listed below.
The following are the most prominent Phoenix schools:
While the clan is ruled by the Isawa family, the Phoenix Clan Champion is always the Daimyō of the Shiba family and is chosen through a special ceremony involving the ancestral blade Ofushikai and the Elemental Council. The spirits of the ancestral Champions assist the new clan champion and shrines are built in their honor. [4] Known Champions of the Phoenix Clan are listed here:
Champion | Date Range |
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Shiba | 5 - 42 |
Shiba Ujimitsu | ? - 1123 |
Shiba Tsukune | 1123 - Present |