The new Crab embassy stands only two blocks from the Castle of Misty Moon, the Scorpion having honored their allies by allowing them to set up their diplomatic mission in an estate that once belonged to a Bayushi hatamoto whose property was confiscated by the planetary governor. The records do not detail the events that led to the banner bearer losing her favor and her possessions. Similarly, the name of the hatamoto has been struck from records. Those who remember the woman seem hesitant to speak her name, the topic seemingly taboo among the locals. Built almost one hundred and fifty years ago, the mansion now serving as the Crab embassy was lovingly crafted by Scorpion artisans using both achingly beautiful stone and sturdy modern alloys, creating a modern marvel that the Soshi and Shosuro architects study even today. Within, the embassy retains many of the original designs, the Yasuki and Kaiu both appreciative of the detailed stonework. The dozen or so bedrooms originally reserved for the hatamoto's family now house Crab diplomats and dignitaries, with each room housing two to four people. The heimin staff working at the embassy hail from Green Carp, each and every servant having been schooled by the Yasuki. A spacious lounge serves as a common room, comfortably furnished with chairs and cushions large enough to accommodate the largest Hida bushi. Behind a large sofa sits an expansive paludarium hosting a pair of lesser death pangolins. The antics of the small, curious, and bloodthirsty creatures native to Hida Prime provide amusement for those present. Kuni shugenja have bound a benevolent Water kami into a hologram floating above one of the tables, the spirit often takes the shape of a large carp as it observes the people within the room, often turning to face the door moments before someone enters the room.

Location special rules: Curiously enough, the kind and rather bubby kami bound to the Kuni built hologram is attuned with Path Not Taken - any character performing divinations in the room may converse with the kami as they perform the rites, gaining a Free Raise on their Intelligence/Divination roll. The spirit grows easily bored and so no character may benefit from the Free Raise more than once per day.

Lesser death pangolins: The two adorably murderous creatures have been named Ketsuyoku (血浴) and Zansatsu (惨殺). A character in the room may try to hand feed crickets to the beasts - though they must roll Reflexes against TN 10 to avoid getting maimed and suffering 1k1 damage in the process. This damage roll cannot explode and so a character can only ever take 10 damage at most.