Rin Coda
Rin Coda was Kuni Garu's timid and scholarly childhood friend. He rose to become the Farsight Secretary in the Dandelion Dynasty, a role akin to an intelligence minister, but he was ultimately broken by the moral compromises of his position.
Appearance & Personality
Rin is portrayed as nervous, cautious, and bookish, a stark contrast to his bold friend Kuni. He prefers study and quiet contemplation to action. While intelligent and loyal, his gentle nature is often ill-suited to the brutal realities of politics and espionage. He possesses a strong moral compass, which is severely tested by his duties.[TGOK-1][TWOS-1]
History
The Grace of Kings
As one of Kuni's oldest friends, Rin was a constant presence from their schoolboy days in Zudi, serving loyally throughout the rebellion.
Friend and Advisor
The Wall of Storms
Appointed to a high-stakes position at court, Rin's gentle nature was tragically exploited, leading to his downfall.
The Farsight Secretary's Burden
As Farsight Secretary, Rin oversaw the first Grand Examination. However, he was subtly manipulated by Empress Jia into pursuing conspiracies. His intelligence failures regarding the Hegemon Cults and his unwitting role in Jia's plot against Gin Mazoti weighed heavily on him.[TWOS-4][TWOS-20]Consumed by guilt for his part in the downfall of honorable people, Rin ultimately took his own life, leaving behind a confession that exposed the empress's machinations.[TWOS-39]
Biographical Information
- Aliases:
- Farsight Secretary
- Occupation:
- Scholar, Farsight Secretary
- Place Of Birth:
- Zudi
- Status:
- Deceased
- Gender:
- Male
- Affiliation:
- Dandelion Court, Empire of Dara
- Nationality:
- Cocru
- First Appeared:
- The Grace of Kings
- Last Appeared:
- The Wall of Storms