At the base of each magnificent crystal mast of the Moon Singer is a band of solid gold rings that encircles it, much like a necklace. Using a unique cutting tool that he himself designed, Ishtar cuts through a ring on each of the three masts, freeing them at the ends. He then links the three necklaces together to make one continuous chain.
Tentatively, as he has not been aboard any sailing ship in years, he climbs the perilous 15-story rope ladder to the crow"s nest with one end of the lengthy chain firmly in his grip. Because the chain is pure gold, it is light enough for Ishtar to hoist as he climbs. With each sway of the ship Ishtar halts his step and grabs onto the rope ladder for balance, repeating a mantra of faith and determination to shore up his courage.
Finally Ishtar stands i
