Following the mysterious disappearance of former mercenary turned sleepless engineer Quiltanor "Quilta" Tuile on Cuti 9, bounty hunters from across Slapspace flock to Tuile's home planet of Cuti 5, searching for the illusive merc's treasure horde. The journey for many has been little more than a wild goose chase, yet for one huntress it seems the clock ticks the fastest.

There is but one tip she has received as to the alleged whereabouts of Quiltanor Tuile's treasures, and it lies atop the crested peaks of Mount Dou...