Kehotara was a Tsurani noble family. Their insignia was black-trimmed red During the Riftwar Lord Mekasi made his house a vassal of the Minwanabi after Jingu helped him with his financial problems because of the opulent life of his sons. He was a follower of Tan-jin-qu When Desio succeeded Jingu, Bruli refused to renew the vow of complete vassalage his father, and at the succession ceremony Bruli just mouthed a promise of friendship.