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Template:Location-infobox Scorching Sandpaper Desert is a location in Paper Mario: The Origami King, a desert that has become shrouded in darkness, spotting an ominous hole in the sun. Due to this, the desert is noticeably darker and colder than it normally is. It is located in the yellow streamer district and connects to more specific areas, such as Scorching Sandpaper Minor. The Sun Altar, the Fire Vellumental Cave, and one of the four towers are located here.

Layout

Right after Mario, Olivia, and Bob-omb get off the tram, Olivia comments on its aesthetic beauty as the perfect place to make memories. Behind the tram is a pile of giant coins. As they travel along the way, they reach a dried-up river. Bob-omb becomes excited and runs off. Olivia tries to warn him, only for Bob-omb to come back to correct his name. Despite this, she continues to name him incorrectly, now calling him "Bobby" for the rest of their adventure. When Mario and Olivia follow him down the stream, they reach a few boulders blocking the way. They decide to travel back up the stream only to find a dried-up lake. They find a boat they can use to travel to the blue streamer, but it cannot be used due to the lake being drained.

Mario must travel off to the right, crossing a field of dry, tall, patchy grass where several enemies and Toads can be found. When they get out, it is discovered that Bob-omb became lost somewhere along the way. Olivia decides he must have gotten excited and run off like last time. Moving on, Mario and Olivia finally reach the Water Vellumental Temple, but if Bob-omb is not with them, it cannot be entered as the door requires two people standing on the tiles to open. Fortunately, Bob-omb can be found on an area just off the dry field, hanging out with a Sombrero Guy. As they try to cross the bridge, a Paper Macho Goomba appears on the other side. Thinking it is friendly, Bob-omb runs toward him and ends up getting knocked off the bridge. Mario must jump off the bridge and locate Bob-omb several times in Chestnut Valley.

After rescuing Bob-omb, Mario and Olivia can enter the temple. However, Bob-omb stays outside, not interested in exploring the temple and finding the Water Vellumental. After the Water Vellumental is defeated and Olivia gains its abilities, they can all return to the dried-up lake and use the Magic Circle to restore water to both the lake and the stream. However, as none of them can use the oar to row the boat, they must first find the oarman, who is actually in disguise as the origami monkey atop a stack of cans. Mario must follow him around and hammer him to rescue the oarman, allowing them to use the boat to reach the Eddy River.

Hidden Toads

There is a Toad disguised as a yellow scorpion in the village ruins area, in the open structure with the mountain images.

To the right of the village ruins is a hidden area with a Toad wedged in a cactus next to the coffee shop.

The top of a Toad's head can be seen sticking out of the ground at a fair distance in front of the altar.

There is another Toad disguised as a yellow scorpion, climbing up the side of the tower's right foot.

There is another Toad buried in southeastern direction of the tower.

There is a Toad disguised as a green lizard, climbing up the cliff wall on the west end of the desert. Mario must slide down into it to knock it off, allowing him to hammer it below.

On the west side of the desert, there is a special Not-Bottomless Hole Mario must fill in to reveal a door to a Sensor Lab, where he must pull a Toad out of the max machine.

Professor Toad is automatically rescued after defeating Mega Paper Macho Pokey.

Captain T. Ode is hidden down below the altar. After the sun is recovered, a set of stairs opens up leading down to a large block of ice. Mario must use the powers of the Fire Vellumental and have Olivia melt the block of ice to rescue him.

There is one last Toad near the edge of the map, stuck in the ground south of the Fire Vellumental Cave.

Not-Bottomless Holes

There is a Not-Bottomless Hole in the north wall of the ruins.

There are two Not-Bottomless Holes to repair near the broken section of the ancient wall.

There is an addition Not-Bottomless Hole to patch up within the ruins.

There is an area hidden away to the right of the ruins with a Not-Bottomless Hole Mario can patch to reveal as a door to a coffee shop.

In the southwestern area, there is a Not-Bottomless Hole Mario must patch up to reach a ? Block.

There is a Not-Bottomless Hole in the western wall.

There is another Not-Bottomless Hole in the western wall, located near the Sensor Lab.

There is a Not-Bottomless Hole on the western ledge Mario can fill to reveal as an entrance to a Sensor Lab.

There is a Not-Bottomless Hole on the left of the yellow Warp Pipe.

There is a Not-Bottomless Hole at the top of the tower in the tablet. Mario must patch it before he can read the writing.

The last Not-Bottomless Hole is found on the left of the tower.

Collectible Treasures

Near the center of the ruins, there is a glowing spot Mario must have Professor Toad dig in to unearth Collectible Treasure #60: Boot Car.

At a fair distance in front of the tower, there is a glowing spot that must be dug into to reveal Collectible Treasure #61: Cactus.

After entering the area below the altar, Mario must hammer to reveal a Hidden Block next to a crate, then jump onto the crate and hit the ? Block to get Collectible Treasure #62: Temple of Shrooms Statues.

? Blocks

Along the right wall is a ? Block containing a giant coin.

After entering the area below the altar, Mario must hammer to reveal a Hidden Block next to a crate, then jump onto the crate and hit the ? Block to get Collectible Treasure #62: Temple of Shrooms Statues.