trim-ring

The trim-ring rose smoothly and rotated sideways until it was facing Tannim and balanced on edge, forming a shining "O" that hovered in midair.

Chrome Circle Lackey, Mercedes 1994

That gave him distance and direction; he ought to be able to Gate from here to there with Chinthliss 'assistance, using the trim-ring as an anchor, then return the same way.

Chrome Circle Lackey, Mercedes 1994

He bent over the chrome trim-ring, and once again chanted until a shower of sparks drifted down from his hand and settled on the chrome ring.

Chrome Circle Lackey, Mercedes 1994

CHAPTER SIX Tannim stared at the chrome trim-ring for a moment longer, then waded through the tall grass and picked it up.

Chrome Circle Lackey, Mercedes 1994

Because the Mach I was no longer there; only a flattened place in the grass, and a single chrome trim-ring from one of the wheels, gleaming in the moonlight.

Chrome Circle Lackey, Mercedes 1994

Chinthliss placed the chrome trim-ring down in the middle of the black-lacquered table.

Chrome Circle Lackey, Mercedes 1994

Chinthliss stared fixedly at the trim-ring for several minutes, then raised his hands slowly.

Chrome Circle Lackey, Mercedes 1994

"We need to get back to the barn, or somewhere near it, so we can use the trim-ring as a Gate."

Chrome Circle Lackey, Mercedes 1994

"No-" Chinthliss took his eyes from the vision in the chrome trim-ring for a moment to stare at Ako in astonishment.

Chrome Circle Lackey, Mercedes 1994

Chinthliss spread his fingers, and the trim-ring shivered and expanded, an inch at a time, thinning as it did so, until it was about a half an inch thick and tall enough for Tannim to pass through.

Chrome Circle Lackey, Mercedes 1994