Xanth 40 - Isis Orb
“The snapshot showed it to be a weedy barren, but that was fine; they needed flying space.“First, let’s verify that you aren’t cured of your fear, Faro,” Hapless said. “Give me the Horn, and fly without it.”The winged centaur gave him the Void Totem. It did not throb with power; it was inert in his hand. He could not command it, only she.Faro trotted forward, then spread her wings and leaped into the air. And immediately stalled and landed again. “The fear is back,” she said tightly.Hapless returned the Horn to her. “Try it again.”She did. This time she sailed up to treetop height, then spiraled higher with no problem. It was definitely the Totem.When she landed, Hapless raised the Orb. “What is the exact protocol?” he asked Isis.“First you must orient the five Totems to focus on the Orb. Each must activate briefly. That in turn activates the Orb so that it is ready to function. It’s a safety feature. You never want to activate it carelessly.”“Totems,” Hapless said.The five gathered around.
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