"Of course," said Ayin, and she checked the time and got up. "I'll do that now, before my break is over." The list was short, and most of the 'necessary' components were for aroma and touch depending on the kind of dwelling and who owned it.

There was usually an element of fabric for the texture and symbolism--silk for wealth, leather for strength, wool for security, cotton for versatility. The aromas were what helped ward off nightmares; lemon oil, lavender, jasmine, chamomile, peppermint. "If you want it to be a surprise, it's possible to make a guardian whose fragrances can be switched out for others," she explained when she brought the note back. "That way the recipient can use the fragrance they like best."