Wind Tribe Arc
Seeking shelter in the winds, Yona finds a new purpose.
The Wind Tribe Arc follows Princess Yona and her bodyguard Hak as they seek refuge in the Wind Tribe's capital, Fuuga, after fleeing the coup. Guided by Hak's adoptive grandfather, the former general Son Mun-deok, they locate a priest exiled by Su-won's father. The priest recounts the legend of the Crimson Dragon King and his four dragon warriors, inspiring Yona to embark on a quest to seek these warriors and reclaim her kingdom.
- Key Characters
- Yona, Hak, Son Mun-deok
- Primary Conflict
- Yona and Hak seeking refuge from Su-won's coup
- Outcome
- Yona learns of the four dragon warriors and begins her quest
Lore & Background
The Wind Tribe is one of the five tribes of Kouka, founded by one of the four dragon-blooded warriors who served King Hiryuu two thousand years ago. Hak, the former Wind Tribe general nicknamed "Thunder Beast," was orphaned in a Xing-Kouka war and raised by General Son Mun-deok. After Su-won's coup falsely implicates Hak in King Il's murder, Hak's loyalty is torn between protecting Yona and coping with Su-won's betrayal—his former closest friend. The priest exiled by Su-won's father recounts the legend of the Crimson Dragon King and his four dragon warriors, setting Yona on her quest.
In Their Own Story
After witnessing Su-won murder her father King Il, Princess Yona flees the Crimson Dragon Castle with her bodyguard Hak. They seek refuge in the Wind Tribe's capital, Fuuga, where Hak's adoptive grandfather, former general Son Mun-deok, guides them. Mun-deok helps them locate a priest who had been exiled by Su-won's father, Yu-hon. The priest recounts the legend of the Crimson Dragon King and his four dragon warriors. Inspired by the myth, Yona embarks on a quest to seek these warriors, determined to reclaim her kingdom and restore its future.
Reader's Guide
Yona and Hak arrive at the Wind Tribe's capital, Fuuga, seeking protection from Su-won's forces. They are received by Son Mun-deok, Hak's adoptive grandfather and former general. Mun-deok guides them to a priest exiled by Su-won's father, Yu-hon. The priest tells Yona the legend of the Crimson Dragon King and his four dragon warriors. Inspired by this myth, Yona decides to seek out the four dragon warriors, beginning her journey to reclaim her kingdom and restore its future.
Did You Know?
- Hak was orphaned in a Xing-Kouka war and raised by General Son Mun-deok.
- Hak is nicknamed "Thunder Beast" for his unmatched combat skills.
- The priest Yona meets was exiled by Su-won's father, Yu-hon.
- The legend of the Crimson Dragon King and his four dragon warriors is two thousand years old.
- Yona decides to seek the four dragon warriors after hearing the priest's story.
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