Sunagakure Overview
Apr 26, 2013 12:00:23 GMT -8
Post by Jae on Apr 26, 2013 12:00:23 GMT -8
[KK] Kaze no Kuni - In order to locate the village one must first surmount the treacherous desert that surrounds it. Those with knowledge of the village's whereabouts may locate it without difficulty but outsiders are faced the threat of danger with every step. There is a 50% chance you will encounter an aggressor here.
S U N A G A K U R E
PLACES OF INTEREST
--- Tavern.
--- Atheneum.
--- Graveyard.
D E S C R I P T I O NNestled in the center of an uninhabitable desert [KK], Sunagakure no Sato is virtually inaccessible to those without a properly planned route. The lack of water coupled with the threat of sandstorms and an unforgiving climate, which ranges anywhere from extremely hot in the daytime to frigidly cold at night, the surrounding landscape has transformed many would-be invaders into highwaymen stricken with the need to survive by any means necessary. The village itself, which is shell of its former self, lies within a fortified valley behind cliffs of rock. The outside cliff face, facing the desert, has been terraced so defending shinobi can stand up against assaulting forces [OS]. The passage to travel into the valley is in a cleft between two cliff faces which acts as a choke-point [SV], making the area very hard to attack from the ground. Successfully traversing the passageway will bring the traveler to the actual village gate [VG], a checkpoint for those seeking entrance into the desert settlement.
2.[OS] Outer Suna - Once through the desert the traveler will finally locate the terraced cliff that shells Sunagakure. This has become a refuge for exiled peoples and bandits. There is a 30% chance you will encounter an aggressor here.
3.[SV] Suna Valley - You're on the right path but Sand Valley is no oasis. The passageway to Suna is ripe with controversy, namely thieves and prowlers who make a killing off of misleading those out of the know. There is a 30% chance you will encounter an aggressor here.
4.[VG] Village Gate - This is where the bandits and wildlife refuse to go and can be considered a safe haven for those affiliated with the Village. This place is always guarded by two Jounin-level shinobi, each with a Chuunin as backup. Proof of residency is generally required for entry.[/ul]
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WHAT IS SUNAGAKURE?
Sunagakure no Sato is a settlement housed in the sandy region of Kaze no Kuni. Apart from other hidden villages, Sunagakure was built purposefully confined in the unforgiving desert to ward off potential invaders. As a result, Suna-nin are well acclimated to the harsh environment and can survive for long periods without food, water, or shelter. Foreign attackers will never be comfortable in the destitute wastelands leading the residing shinobi, along with local mauraders, to use that to their advantage. Like most villages, Suna ushers it's willing citizens into a life of military service and cultivates them based on their specific skill sets. In turn these people progress to become the village's guardians, doctors, and potential leaders.
A Suna-nin's appearance can lie on any side of the spectrum given the population's diversity. Fair skinned and dark skinned citizens are plentiful and it isn't uncommon for a dark skinned citizen to have a fair skinned relative, and vice versa. Due to the fact that Suna-nin are coached to become incredible long-range fighters, they generally aren't well built as far as muscle is concerned. However, they do shine when it comes to their endurance and overall chakra control. Both attributes are specifically catered to as they progress through the academy and it's been rumored that elite Suna-nin are trained to fight for over 24 hours without rest or sustenance.
They can be identified by their identical dress, and though it may vary from person to person, the standard attire of a Sunagakure shinobi consists of blue or black uniforms underneath flak jackets of various shades of beige to better blend with their natural environment. As Suna-nin specialize in long range assaults, and generally carry copious amounts of gear with them, their jackets have shoulder pads for added defense and support. Sand shinobi also tend to wear a common headpiece consisting of a head-wrap and cloth neck-covers to aid against the sun and sandstorms with a headband on top.
A Suna-nin's appearance can lie on any side of the spectrum given the population's diversity. Fair skinned and dark skinned citizens are plentiful and it isn't uncommon for a dark skinned citizen to have a fair skinned relative, and vice versa. Due to the fact that Suna-nin are coached to become incredible long-range fighters, they generally aren't well built as far as muscle is concerned. However, they do shine when it comes to their endurance and overall chakra control. Both attributes are specifically catered to as they progress through the academy and it's been rumored that elite Suna-nin are trained to fight for over 24 hours without rest or sustenance.
They can be identified by their identical dress, and though it may vary from person to person, the standard attire of a Sunagakure shinobi consists of blue or black uniforms underneath flak jackets of various shades of beige to better blend with their natural environment. As Suna-nin specialize in long range assaults, and generally carry copious amounts of gear with them, their jackets have shoulder pads for added defense and support. Sand shinobi also tend to wear a common headpiece consisting of a head-wrap and cloth neck-covers to aid against the sun and sandstorms with a headband on top.
WHAT ARE OUR PRINCIPLES?
Suna-nin are taught to believe that the accomplishment of a mission predominates the lives of the ninja trying to accomplish it. As a result we are proudly merciless in battle, and fully understand that failure is not an option. Should it seem inevitable, a Suna shinobi will assuredly try to make a success of their mission. Our comrades, just like our resources, are precious and scarce and their deaths counter balance our own merits twofold.
WHAT MAKES US WHO WE ARE?
Our skill— it is unrivaled.
Our minds— they are insatiable.
Our hearts— they are unbreakable;
And our spirits— they are untameable!
Our minds— they are insatiable.
Our hearts— they are unbreakable;
And our spirits— they are untameable!
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