It was the year 1279AD, and the ancient city-states of Oyo and Ibadan were at war. The two powerful kingdoms had been at odds for many years, and the conflict had only grown more intense in recent times.
The Oyo-Ibadan Warlord, a powerful leader of the Oyo people, had been leading his people in battle against the Ibadan forces for some time. He was a fierce warrior, and his tactics had been successful in pushing back the Ibadan forces.
But one day, the Warlord received a strange vision. In his dream, he saw a figure standing before him, shrouded in a dark cloak. The figure spoke to him in a deep, rumbling voice, telling him of a prophecy.
The figure said that the Warlord would soon face a great betrayal. He would be betrayed by someone close to him, and it would lead to his downfall. The Warlord was shaken by the prophecy, but he knew he had to prepare for whatever was to come.
He gathered his forces and made plans to protect his kingdom from the coming betrayal. He also sent out messengers to warn the people of Oyo and Ibadan of the prophecy.
The Warlord's prophecy spread quickly throughout the two kingdoms, and both sides prepared for the coming battle. The Warlord knew that he had to be ready for whatever was to come, and he steeled himself for the coming conflict.