Raft Oasis

The Raft Oasis is a spontaneous settlement that forms from sand rafts, Snubber Chariots and other craft around the the sporadic and unpredictable oases of the Glittering Wastes.
Each Raft Oasis is different, as each consists of the family groups and family super-groups which happen to be nearby at the time. Generally it is the Snubbers and other desert creeatures, as well as the druids and wanderes, who lead people towards a Raft Oasis, as they can sense the water that brings the groups together.
Depending on the duration that the oasis or spring lasts, these settlements can last from a few hours to a week or so.

Defences

Whilst Snubber Chariots and travelling Roachim Nomads are fast enough to avoid the slow-moving sand worms and other dangers of the desert, the Raft Oasis settlements are vulnerable to attack. Therefore, Raft Oasis congregations always have a watch on the perimetre, to look out for dangers, if possible a capable wizard, druid or fighter. If available, any weapons like the light ballistas which are occasionally mounted on Snubber Chariots are pointed towards the horizon, to provide some ranged protection for the group.

Industry & Trade

As well as water, trade is the lifeblood of the Raft Oasis. Materials from outsiders, as well as lucky finds from the desert, like glassicals, are exchanged. The main activity, though, is stocking up on the precious water before the capricious desert swallows it back up once more.

Infrastructure

Invariably, the oasis, spring or other water source is always at the centre of the Raft Oasis. Around this cluster the various sand rafts and snubber chariots that have congregated.