The Ninjas, once feared warriors, had been losing their edge for years as they waged territorial battles amongst themselves and paid little attention to protecting their borders from foreign sea dogs. They had lost their reputation as the unseen killers, black as death, and allowed pirates to stumble the streets of Adelaide drunk and unchecked.
In early 2008 the Pirate Prince docked at Port Adelaide unchallenged and declared the city his. Many of the older Ninjas were upset that the borders they had fought so hard to secure had been lost so easily but they were powerless against the young and fearless pirate hordes.
There was one Ninja who had not forgotton the old ways and was not about to let his home city fall. He was a young and calculating warrior called Red Ninja and he united the many tribes to come out of the shadows and show their strength in the Ninja Raid on Adelaide. Red Ninja was a natural leader and a good general too. Fighting under him, the Ninjas found a sense of pride once again and fought on until they had retaken the city and captured the Pirate Prince.
(several months later)
News of his son's capture has reached the Pirate King far across the seven seas. He is furious that his son could be so careless but outraged that the Ninjas perpetrated such a brazen and personal attack.
The King loves his son, but he loves his pride even more. He is calling for all factions of the Pirate empire to unite behind his flag, retake the city, and squash out the Ninjas for good.
He is offering 12 chests of gold for the one who rescues his son and delivers the Red Ninjas head on a platter.
Meanwhile, his success in battle has been kind to Red Ninja. He is now no longer a warrior but a Ninja Lord with the allegiance and respect of thousands. He has got wind of the Pirates' plan and has sent messages to all corners of the land for Ninjas to be ready to fight their sworn enemies, the Pirates, in a conflict to end all conflicts, The Battle for Adelaide.
This is the follow up to the hugely successful "Ninja Raid On Adelaide" which saw the largest group of ninjas ever seen descend upon the city.
Where: South East Corner Of Hindmarsh Square, Adelaide
When: 2:30pm Saturday 9th August
To ensure this event is huge we need everyone to help promote and organise the event. The more people we get the more fun the event will be. Last time we got 150 Ninjas, this time we'd like to get more than 350 Ninjas and pirates.
We want to ensure that this event is seen as harmless fun.
That means nothing with a blade, nunchucks or anything else thats on the prohibited weapons list, or anything that appears genuinely threatening.
To ensure that we can continue these events if you do bring a weapon you will be asked to get rid of it. We will have a police officer assigned to the group and bringing a weapon could land yourself in trouble.
Pirates and Ninjas will be split into teams of 20 - 30 and assigned a colour. Each pirate and ninja team will have:
The Ninja and Pirate army will be lead by the "Ninja Lord" and "Pirate King". Their captains will relay instructions to the generals of each team
If you think you've got what it takes to be a Ninja or Pirate general, can organise together 20 or more people, then you can organise your own team, then check out the bring your own team requirements
I want to be a Ninja or Pirate GeneralIf you have any special Ninja or Pirate Skills now is your chance to show them off.
If you think you have some very impressive martial arts or acrobatic ability and can demonstrate it in 60 seconds or less let us know.
Last time the ParkourSA guys did some really impressive stuff. There are certain restrictions on what we are allowed to do so you will have to contact us if you wish to perform.
