When a catastrophic sandstorm separates young cartographer Elara from her royal expedition, she finds herself stranded in the merciless Sea of Sand with only a cryptic map and a damaged water compass. Her only hope for survival lies in reaching the fabled City of Whispering Stones—a mythical metropolis said to hold the secret to eternal water. Guided by a nomadic tribesman who claims to know the desert's deadly secrets, Elara embarks on a perilous journey across shifting dunes and through buried ruins. But they are not alone; a ruthless treasure hunter follows their trail, determined to claim the city's ancient treasures for himself. As they decipher ancient star charts and avoid deadly mirages, Elara discovers the desert holds secrets far greater than lost treasure—including a power that could either save her kingdom or destroy it forever.
