At dusk, the trio and their two escorts arrive in Kekunan territory and stare in amazement at a flock of Mountain Banshees circling overhead. The unnerved youngsters duck and tumble away when the creatures swoop down from above. When the Kekunan notice the trio they quickly surround the intruders.

But when the Kekunan Clan Chief notices the sacred objects they carry, he recognizes the signs of a prophecy that has been passed from generation to generation among his people. "Five sacred objects for the Toruk: The talisman of the Omaticaya clan to recognize it, the horn of the Anurai to lure it, the seeds of the Tawkami to soothe it, the shield of the Tipani to protect against it, the visor of the Kekunan to guide it, and a pure soul to ride it." The Chief agrees to help Ralu, Entu, and Tsyal to pursue their quest and guides them to the place where Toruk likes to hunt.