Kaouta

Kaouta was a Kolat Master prior to the Clan War and she was known as the Geisha.
== Family ==
Kaouta was orphaned at early age, being her mother a geisha in a Crane port. Merchant's Guide to Rokugan, p. 87
== Appearance and Abilities ==
Kaouta appeared as a porcelain-faced woman, dressed in brightly-colored robes of her profession. Her skills of deception and manipulation were second only to Bayushi Kachiko. Merchant's Guide to Rokugan, p. 89
== Kolat Indoctrinatement ==
Kaouta was fostered by the rest of the geishas, and one in particular taught her the kolat philosophy. When she was old enough she worked at the geisha house and became a active kolat member. She could pass information got while at work or to arrange "accidents" with unquestioned obedience. Merchant's Guide to Rokugan, p. 88
=== Kolat Master ===
She was a loyal, cunned and a devoted member. When she was twenty five was appointed as Kolat Master. As a geisha was one of the most desireable woman and she had a client list that included Daimyos and Imperial family members. Kaouta had established a geisha house network which was also used by the kolat. 
== Hidden Temple ==
In 1132 Kaouta was at the Hidden Temple with the rest of the masters and the kidnapped Doji Shizue. Through the Oni's Eye they were surveying the events that happened in the Assault on Otosan Uchi. Rulebook Story (Ambition's Debt)
== Death ==
Kaouta was lost before the Battle of Oblivion's Gate, A Letter from Doji Shizue (Imperial Herald v4 #4) possibly murdered by the Shadows.
== See also ==
* Kaouta/Meta
Category:Kolat Masters
Category:Geisha