User blog comment:B214/Question and Answers 6/@comment-3965848-20161126083141/@comment-29963364-20161126090815

The "Scarlet Bird" that Suzaku was riding on was a Shikigami. Basically a magical being created by Onmyouji (Shinto priests/sorcerers). They are created to do the Onmyouji's bidding.

When Trihexa shows up, Suzaku summons a "Fiery Bird" to fight the Mass-Produced Evil Dragons. That was the Sacred Beast: the Vermillion Bird, Suzaku.

The Heads of the Five Great Families inherit the powers of, and are named after the Sacred Beasts.


 * Nakiri: the Yellow Dragon, [Ouryuu].

* Current Head: Ouryuu Nakiri.


 * Himejima: the Vermillion Bird, [Suzaku].

* Current Head: Suzaku Himejima.


 * Shinra: the White Tiger, [Byakko].

* Current Head: Byakko Shinra.


 * Doumon: the Black Tortoise, [Genbu].

* Current Head: Genbu Doumon.


 * Kushihashi: the Blue Dragon, [Seiryuu].

* Current Head: Seiryuu Kishihashi.