L5r:Featured article for 2006, week 52

Shiba-kami, the First Phoenix, the twin of Bayushi, and the wisest of the Kami, led the Phoenix Clan until his death at the hands of the First Oni during his attempt to rescue Shosuro and Shinsei after the first Day of Thunder. After his death, his essence possessed his sword, Ofushikai, and for over a thousand years Shiba himself chose the new Champions of his clan and guided them in their paths. (More...)