Chapter Four, Reading 4-4

"How would they know that I would ever be in that place?"
"They didn't. They have left many traps. In fact, all were in place before my final battle. The traps were keyed to my essence and in truth, I barely escaped several such ambushes. You carry my blood and set off the trap with your very presence. Certainly, the Ansu felt the trap being sprung and are now aware my heir is moving through the world. You are in danger."
Flindra sighed. "If the power of the Ansu is so immense, do I really have any hope of making it to Kewero much less defeating them?"
"There is always hope, Flindra," King Meldh answered firmly. "The Spirit is with us so there is always hope. Never give up. Never."
"I won't," she pledged.
"There are pathways free of their traps. I will tell you how to find these safe trails so you can reach Kewero. She resides in a place the Ansu cannot reach or threaten. In fact, they have no notion she exists because she is so protected by the Presence of the Spirit. Once you reach her, you will be safe for the time you are with her. You will learn things from her that will give you the power to oppose them.
"But first, I need to teach you how to reach her safely. Let's start with my gift to you." The King pointed to Flindra's hand. "Look at the eagle ring on your finger - look deeply into the amethyst," he commanded.
Flindra obediently complied. Although her body didn't actually move, in the vision of her dream she clearly examined the ring.
"I gave you this ring to grant you some safety until you come into your full power. This ring has a name; it is called Rigga and it is a ring of power. The power comes from you but it is focused and concentrated by Rigga. With practice, you will be able to use Rigga to protect yourself from all but a direct attack of the Ansu. By the time they are ready to attack you in person you will have other powers at your disposal.