Battle of Sleeping River

After the failure of the attempts led by Isawa Ryuiso to negotiate with Iuchiban, the Phoenix Clan were instrumental in securing the victory of the Empire. As the forces of the clans were being divided and crushed by the Bloodspeaker forces, the Phoenix stepped in, unleashing their most powerful magics against the undead and their masters. The Bloodpeakers tried to fight back, but their maho was no match for the sheer power of the Elemntal Masters, and the Shiba Yojimbo cut down any enemy that drew near. After a near-rout, the Phoenix drove the Bloodspeakers back to the plain, allowing the Imperial armies a chance to recover.

The battle lasted for seven days before it was finally over and Iuchiban was captured once more, his very soul imprisoned. His essence was returned to his tomb, and the magic of the Isawa bound him to the very walls of the place. (Phoenix pp. 40-41)