=====The Village Hidden in the Sand===== {{ :sp:hiddensand.png?450 |}} ----- ^ DATE | 4 VE ^| ^ LOCATION | Stone Village^| ^ OUTCOME | [[https://wiki.unlimitedprojectstudio.com/doku.php?id=sp:sungakure|Sungakure]] Victory^| ---- ==== Introduction ==== ## A few weeks preceding the first Chunin exams, the tranquil village was disrupted by the arrival of Sirroco Dustwind, a mysterious figure. Despite being uninvited, Sirroco Dustwind proposed an expedition, an offer accepted by [[https://wiki.unlimitedprojectstudio.com/doku.php?id=sp:tall|Tall Yome]], the village leader. As they ventured forth, peculiar individuals speaking an unfamiliar language approached the village, delivering a cryptic warning. The encounter prompted a return to the village, where Tallpan, Sirroco, and Research shared their findings. Sirroco revealed the strangers to be the 'Duneborne,' an enigmatic faction with historical ties to the [[https://wiki.unlimitedprojectstudio.com/doku.php?id=sp:yome|Yome Clan]]. ====First Expedition Discoveries ==== Sirroco, well-versed in the Duneborne language, offered to teach the villagers. A subsequent expedition, armed with this knowledge, allowed communication with the Duneborne. An invitation to meet their King was extended, with the exception of Sirroco. The meeting with the Duneborne King started amicably but took a dark turn when he demanded a deadly duel between Sand's shinobi and Duneborne warriors. ====Deadly Duels and Revelation ==== The first duel, featuring Genin Hail Oribe, ended swiftly, but the Duneborne King scorned him as weak. The second duel, involving Chunin [[https://wiki.unlimitedprojectstudio.com/doku.php?id=sp:baal|Baal Yome]], ended similarly, with Baal making offensive remarks. The Duneking explained that the duels were a test of strength and loyalty, expressing a desire for an alliance. The condition was clear: Sand had to send Sirroco to the Duneborne lands. ====The Dilemma and War ==== Sand faced a dilemma, torn between handing over Sirroco or resisting the Duneborne. Opting for conflict, war erupted the next day. The Sand shinobi emerged victorious, defeating the Duneborne forces. However, the Duneking initiated a devastating technique, causing widespread injuries. In the midst of chaos, the Duneking escaped, and Sirroco vanished. ====Aftermath and Discoveries ==== Returning to the Duneking's throne, the shinobi discovered a hidden entrance leading to a chamber filled with maps, peculiar stones, and unanswered questions. The secrets within the chamber left the village in a state of bewilderment, contemplating the consequences of their choices and the mysterious connection between Sirroco and the Duneborne. This event marked a pivotal moment in the village's history, forcing them to confront external threats, make difficult decisions, and unravel the mysteries hidden within their seemingly tranquil surroundings. {{ :sp:2a49ba912828a9d48a76f2121de58600.png?600 |}} //The first meeting with the leader of the Duneborne, Duneking Isthe, establishing the deal that was later declined and led to the war.// ----