Battle at Kyuden Kitsune

In an attempt to expand their holdings the Hare Clan and Fox Clan engage in a series of border skirmishes that threaten to explode into full blown war.

The Crane mediate a tmeporary truce, but when the Fox dignitaries are assassinated the Fox accuse the Hare. The Hare deny this, but the Fox attack, supported by the Crane.

Even with the Fox winning, their daimyo blames the Crane for the whole thing, and challanges the Crane emissary, Kakita Toshimoko. Toshimoko win easily.

The Emperor decrees that the Crane shall from now on be the advisors of both the clans when making important diplomatic decisions.

(3E p. 16)