Yasuki Jinn-Kuen

Yasuki Jinn-Kuen was a Crab Clan courtier and Kolat. He was present at the Battle of the Tomb in 1168. It was he who brought the Tao of Fu Leng to the Crab.

Sensei
Jinn-Kuen's sensei was Yoritomo Leshanu.

Loyalties
Jinn-Kuen was a double and triple agent with shifting loyalties. When the Second Yasuki War began, he was one of the first Crab Yasuki to swear fealty to the Crane, and secretly helped the Crane Clan take Friendly Traveler Village during the war. However, after Yasuki Hachi swore fealty to Hida Kuon during the battle to save Shinsei's Last Hope, Jinn-Kuen quickly followed suit, and became one of the leaders of the Crab Yasuki, acting as Hachi's lieutenant.

Hiruma Castle Besieged
Iuchi Hari brought a message to Jinn-Kuen revealing Hida Kuon's order to gather reinforcements to aid Shiro Hiruma, which was besieged by Shikibu no Oni. The only forces available in the province was a Crane unit led by Daidoji Rekai. Rekai was willing to offer aid, and were magically aided by Iuchi magic to travel to the castle.

Jade Shortage
Hida Kuon promised a great reward to Jinn-Kuen if he could find new sources of jade.

Master Coin
In 1159 he became the new Master Coin of the Kolat, after having manipulated the discovery and eventual downfall of the previous holder of the title, Moshi Shanegon. He was able to feed information about Shanegon to Moto Chen and Yoritomo Kumiko, who used this to destroy Shanegon's secret stronghold and expose the members of the Coin Sect who were loyal to him and not to Jinn-Kuen.

The Wanderer
In 1168 the Imperial Court had received testimony from the Nezumi ambassador indicating the Emperor Toturi III had entered the Shadowlands. The Empress Toturi Kurako exposed Naseru had left the Imperial City Toshi Ranbo months ago as a wanderer seeking enlightenment. The Emerald Champion Yasuki Hachi would lead a rescue party with assembled forces from every Clan in the Crab lands. Jinn-kuen met Hida Benjiro and Toritaka Tatsune and gave them a large jade piece, enough for the safe travel in the Shadowlands of the Crab party. In return he would be let to accompany them. The shortest way from the capital would be through the Shamate Pass entering Scorpion territory, which were at odds with the Crab with the Kisada affair. Jinn-Kuen offered to arrange the transport through Scorpion lands with no fear of discovery.

Yasuki Daimyo
Jinn-Kuen was selected to succeed Yasuki Hachi as the daimyo of the Crab Yasuki family.

Winter Court - 1170
Jinn-Kuen attended the Winter Court in 1170 in Kyuden Ikoma. While there he attempted to bait Daidoji Daimyo Daidoji Kikaze, but with little success. Kikaze was aided by Ikoma Yasuko, probably the largest reason for the Daimyo's success.