1501
The Hawks defeat the Serpents at the Battle of Buzen.
1502
Mura Shuko, an independant diplomat, considered the father of
the Tea Ceremony, dies.
1504 - First year of Eishô, 'The Swift'
1506
Asak Norik and the Ikko Ikki of The Leaves clash at
Kuzuryu.
1507
Hoso Masa is assassinated by his adopted son Sumi, later revealed
to be a Draconis
1508
Oûchi Yoshi restores the shogun Ashi Yoshi in Kyoto under the
name Ashi Falcons, and is named Deputy Kanrei, but not before severing the new Emperor's head.
Shimazu Tadama commits suicide and is succeded by Tada.
1509
Naga Tamek of Draconis defeats Uesugi Sada of the Falcons at
the Battle of Etchu.
1510
The first firearm, a Chinese matchlock, to appear in Japan is
presented to Hôjô Ujitsu of the Hawks, giving them the edge in battle
