Tara, mortally wounded, asks the inhabitants of the Wandering City to help her. But they claim that there is nothing to be done for the Barbarian. Djana discovers that the city holds a cargo of dried fish (with incredible regenerative powers) that could save her friend. but she accidentally sets fire to the stock. The guardians of the city decide that Djana will be used as bait for the creature from the bottom of the sea who supplies the city with dried fish. Herik opposes these ancient practices.