The Phoenix Clan carry a burden of power that few clans understand. Their position as the keepers of knowledge and magic in the Empire has opened them time and again to incredible power, and incredible danger. Their shugenja wield spells that can lay entire armies low, yet they seek only peace. Now the Phoenix look to the empty throne and fear the wars they know will come as the other clans grow ambitious. Perhaps now, after a thousand years, the time has come for the Phoenix to show their true strength. Perhaps it is the only chance for an Empire at peace.