The Ashjin is a mythical figure, the name is only used in whispers. The only thing known is that the Ashjin is the most influential information broker in the South, and that even the great Delzahn take into account the abilities of the Ashjin. The most careful military manouver, the best placed misinformation, the carefully kept names of mistresses of great rulers, everything becomes known to the Ashjin if he so wishes.