In the heart of Nahr al-Ab's Whirring Oasis, a merchant by the name of Zaratan has amassed a fortune from the rare sands mined deep within the dunes. However, his goods are now being targeted by marauding bandits and dangerous sandwraiths. Ki the Sand-Whisperer, renowned for their ability to navigate even the most treacherous of storms, has been tasked with escorting Zaratan safely through this hazardous route.