Wen

Mistress Wen was the madam and owner of a high class bordello in Itko Kan that catered to the "sophisticated and exotic" - and highly varied - tastes of a clientele of superior rank. The madam was ancient, bent with age, and she spoke with a "harridan's screech" when she was upset. Mistress Wen was made up as garishly as was her establishment. She prepared her own D'bayang power to smoke in a long-stemmed pipe with a tortoiseshell mouth-piece. In a lush garden on the roof, Wen grew unusual flowers that were very rare and which sold for a "good price" as did her exotic lads and lasses: an example of whom was Leena.Kellanved's Reach, Chapter 18, US TPB p.270-272Kellanved's Reach, Chapter 21, US TPB p.322
==In Kellanved's Reach==
One night, Mistress Wen's bouncers encountered Iko, who had inadvertently gotten drunk and destructive in Wen's establishment after losing her position in the royal palace. When the sober Iko tried to leave, the madam stopped her because Iko owed coin because of the damage Iko had done. Mistress Wen took Iko up to the roof-top garden to "talk business".Kellanved's Reach, Chapter 18, US TPB p.269-271
Wen had been very impressed at Iko's talent as a fighter and she wanted Iko to be in charge of the bordello's security. As Wen had foreseen, Iko agreed, not having anywhere else to go. The madam outfitted Iko with a half mask, and a simple tunic and trousers - which unknown to Iko - made her appear to be a Seguleh. Mistress Wen thought this outfit a "very funny joke". Thus, Iko became Mistress Wen's chief bouncer and peace-maker.Kellanved's Reach, Chapter 18, US TPB p.272-273Kellanved's Reach, Chapter 21, US TPB p.322
==Notes and references==
Category:Females
Category:Kanese
Category:Merchants