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.
"The power of the ring is activated by your thoughts. The reality of the shield is based on the reality that you give it in your mind. The strength of the protecting field is directly related to the clarity of your imagery. You need to imagine yourself within the gem - surrounded by the purple. Once you are enclosed in purple, you will be protected.
"Now, empty your mind of all things save the thought of the purple shield. Think of nothing but the purple which is the power."
Flindra quieted her mind as best she could. This was not easy since random thoughts kept leaping through her consciousness. She tried to think of the purple by closing her eyes and pretending she was at the center of the gem looking out. The darkness behind her closed eyes gradually turned from black to purple. When she opened her eyes the purple fled from her vision.
"You are trying too hard," King Meldh whispered. "Close your eyes and listened to your breathing. Breathe slowly and relax."
Flindra closed her eyes and willed herself to relax. She felt each breath - in and out, in and out. Tension melted from her body. The purple returned to the backside of her eyelids. The color deepened as she relaxed further. Finally, she opened her eyes and the color remained.
All around her was purple. She was viewing the world through a veil of violet. Flindra smiled at the King. She was privately pleased at her success.
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