Prelude -
When the comforts of civilization begin to dull our senses, we must never forget that in the beginning, there was war. And war. And more war. Long before there were empires, there were humans consumed with greed and the hunger for power. Resources, territories, information—these were the forms of sustenance upon which we preyed. Today, we call such habits vices. Oh, how arrogant we have become! Are we not still impelled by those primordial emotions? Is the advent of war so far-fetched? But alas, for you to truly understand, we must dive deeper into this land’s half-forgotten past.
There was a time when might was the only law that humankind knew. Fearsome clans roamed throughout the land, seeking amenable grounds within which they could take root and opposing forces against whom they could test their mettle. Given the irregularity of nature’s bounty, certain regions appealed more than others, and dominion over such coveted territories became the spark that ignited the earliest inter-clan wars. These fierce, internecine affairs tended to conclude only when one side had decimated their competition into oblivion, and many clans of story were rendered extinct during this period.
The victors of war, having claimed their territories, often made truces with surrounding locals, offering protection in exchange for access to the yields of agriculture. Over time, certain communities emerged as more dominant than others, either due to numbers or sheer talent, and their rapid expansion would force smaller, neighboring communities to either collapse into their fold or be devastated. When the dust settled, humankind found itself divided into the five major territories that we are familiar with today. And was the bloodshed over? With our lands obtained and our bellies filled, were we finally content?
Sunagakure no Sato
Shinji Speaks To The Next Generation of Shinobi [M] [Solo] (Jun 22, 2023 15:54:01 GMT -6)
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Sunagakure (砂隠れの里, Sunagakure no Sato, Literally meaning: Village Hidden by Sand) is the hidden village of the Land of Wind. As the village of one of the Five Great Shinobi Countries, Sunagakure has a Kage as its leader known as the Kazekage, of which there have been five in its history. Being surrounded by desert offers the village a natural deterrent against invasion, as few foreign powers would be willing to endure the sandstorms and water scarcity common to Suna. Sunagakure itself lies in a fortified valley behind cliffs of rock, with passage in and out of the village restricted to a single cleft between two cliff faces, making the area very hard to attack from the ground. The buildings inside seem to be made of clay or stucco, which would help to keep the buildings cool.
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The Sprawling Drylands
Shinji Shinden: Book Of Awakening [Flashback] (Feb 22, 2023 6:49:27 GMT -6)
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Exactly as it sounds, these are the usually flat expanses of dry, cracked earth: with many interesting carved out features, random mountains in the middle of nowhere that had been carved through millions of years, deep caverns and some slight chance of Oasis: I wouldn't want to be without water here.
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Selance
Selance (May 27, 2023 10:02:34 GMT -6)
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Nestled near the southern reaches of the vast and arid Wind Country, lies the captivating seaport city of Selance. With its strategic location and the protection of Sunagakure, Selance has become a bustling hub of commerce and cultural exchange. As the gateway to the realm, the city's walls stand as a testament to the harmonious coexistence of trade, politics, and diverse cultures.
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The Bedouin Refuge
The Aftermath Of Ishi no Toride (Jun 13, 2023 12:41:33 GMT -6)
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Deep within the arid expanse of the Land of Wind, nestled between the mighty Sunagakure and the uncharted reaches of the western horizon, lies a hidden sanctuary known as the Bedouin Refuge. Carved by the relentless winds that have shaped the rocky landscape, this mystical haven is a testament to nature's artistic prowess. Its towering rock formations have been molded into enigmatic bridges, graceful arches, and majestic columns, within which the resourceful inhabitants have crafted their dwellings.
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Kaze no Kuni
The Land of Wind (風の国, Kaze no Kuni) is one of the more prominent countries in the series. It is located to the south-west of the Land of Fire and borders the Land of Rivers and Amegakure. Its government leader is the Wind Daimyō. The country covers a vast realm, but is significantly composed of deserts and thus has little productivity. Because there is very little rainfall throughout the year, the people of the country live in villages built on one of the desert's many oases. Despite the country's extremely harsh environment, it has a large population. Although they have warred with each other in the past, the Land of Wind is now on good terms with the Land of Fire, with a great deal of trade going on between the two countries.
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Shinji Speaks To The Next Generation of Shinobi [M] [Solo] ( Jun 22, 2023 15:54:01 GMT -6 )
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