Test of the Jade Champion

In an effort to hold the crumbeling peace of the Empire together after the disappearance of Toturi and apparent suicide of Kakita Toshimoko the Seppun and Otomo call the first Test of the Jade Champion in centuries.

The Position had long been defunkt as it had been seen as an affront to the power of the Phoenix Clan.

One shugenja wa sent from each clan to enter the championship, ending in the Doomseeker Iuchi Karasu being defeated by Kitsu Okura. Rumors of Okura's power spread, some believeing them being owed to a dark allegience, but even so the post is awarded to Okura. (3E p. 22)