is the story of Sofia, Sticks, and Silas, who journey through the desert in search of the beautiful Qumbu valley. Sofia, a healer, hopes to find a cure for her illness; Silas, a storyteller, is searching for a new story to tell, and Sticks, an orphan, is looking for his parents.

On the outskirts of the town they greet a group of young people digging holes who run away from them in terror. Sticks discovers that the townsfolk are hiding a shameful secret which threatens to destroy the town. The three travellers unravel the mystery surrounding the orphans of Qumbu and bring peace to the community.