Daja watched with fascination as Aibghalien transformed. "Amazing," she said. "I have never seen magic like it. Truly, you possess wonderful gifts."

She left the figurines on a small, unmagicked table, and took a step back. "These all contain protection spells - for health and vitality, for long life, for warding against ill will, for warding against intruders, and for calm and tranquility," she said, pointing to each in turn.