The Asako are a notable faction affiliated with the Phoenix Clan, recognized for their wisdom and spiritual insight. They serve as advisors and scholars, holding a position of influence due to their connections with the daimyo and their navigation of the political landscape of the clans. The Asako are involved in various diplomatic missions and are respected for their knowledge of the kami and the natural world.
In the year 1123, an Asako daimyo sent a Phoenix-sealed missive to Bayushi Monban, delivered by Doji Setsuna during her journey to Loyalty Castle. The missive revealed that Monban had inherited a castle, prompting laughter and surprise. This event occurred amidst clan tensions, including a disturbance between the Lion Clan and the Unicorn Clan, and a recent nonaggression treaty between the Lion and Crane that favored the Lion. The Asako's involvement through the missive indicates their active role in the ongoing political dynamics and their connection to the personal affairs of influential figures like Monban.