Editing Phoenix Clan (section)

===Bushido & Religion===
As THE shugenja Clan, magic and religion are at the heart of who the Phoenix are and what they do. They are one of the most devout Clans in Rokugan, and set the traditions for religion the way the Crane set the traditions for court. Not surprising given that they worshiped the Fortunes even before the Kami arrived, then became the custodians of the Tao of Shinsei which Shiba recorded, and finally made sure to spread these faiths across the Empire and incorporate rites and rituals from both throughout virtually all parts of everyday life.

Because the power of magic and religion are so closely tied in Rokugan (what with shugenja spells being prayers to the kami and the spirits), Phoenixes are both dedicated magic scholars and devotedworshipers who spend just as much time studying scrolls as they do conducting festivals and ceremonies to please or petition the Fortunes. And because they're the Phoenix, they take matters of new magical or religious ideas very seriously. On the one hand, their knowledge-boner tempts them to explore almost any new avenue of faith and power. But on the other hand, their highly traditional natures makes them very cagey around ideas outside of Fortune worship and Shinseism, such as the Iuchi's magic which draws on the power of sacred words and names, not the kami.

Despite being know mostly for huge egos, magic, and pacifism, the Phoenix are actually quite respectful of the tenets of Bushido. Though not as devoted as the Lions, their traditionalist mindsets hold it in high regard as a societal pillar, and Phoenix samurai try to do right by it. Notably, the Phoenix have traditionally been closely associated with the virtue of Righteousness, which is often taken to mean "do what's right no matter what" in contrast to Sincerity and Courtesy representing the face-saving part of Rokugani ethics. In effect, this means that they will either [[Noblebright|stand up for what is right and true no matter the cost]], or be [[Stupid Good|utterly convinced about the infallibility of their cause]].