The Storm Hawks land The Condor by an expedition site on Terra Xoam where they meet I.J. Domiwick, the most famous explorer (but more like a treasure hunter) in all of Atmos who, after giving Piper his autograph, rattles of the list of what he is described as- including "Don't forget smart, brave, adventurous, scientific, handsome, charming, and successful" to which Aerrow sarcastically remarks "Humble". Domiwick gives them a tour of the site, explaining he is about to lead the first expedition into the ancient Forbidden City, which contains the Oracle Crystal, a stone with a spirit inside of it that can see the future and with that ability the ability to remember the entire past and present it has lived through. Upon arriving at the Dig Site they encounter several squads of Talons and Sni