Although well-shielded from the sun's glaring eye and the withering

winds of the desert, this small village is nonetheless plagued by

clouds of dust which catch in your throat. The buildings here seem to

be semi-permanent, constructed of heavy cloth and sturdy poles. To the

north, an ornately-decorated tent twice the side of the others stands,

its door-flaps open wide in greeting. It appears to be a shop of some

sort, as a wide array of useful objects are on display.