Seyomi

Seyomi did not travel to The Teikodian Empire to become a philosopher. They were simply looking for a quiet spot to fish and mistook the Emperor's private koi pond for a public waterway. A minister, stressed over a border dispute, saw their placid focus and dignified goatee and begged for guidance. Thinking of a stubborn carp, Seyomi mumbled, "The prize you seek often ignores the fanciest bait." The minister, thunderstruck by this profound simplicity, rushed the advice to the strategists. By sundown, Seyomi was hailed as a master of unorthodox tactics. They now attend council meetings, clutching their fishing rod, their face a permanent blush as generals dissect their fishing anecdotes for military secrets.