[The enchanted standard] contained the figure of a raven, which had been inwove by the three sisters of Hinguar and Hubba with many magical incantations […]

Turn the heat up to medium-high, add the quinoa, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Miranda: O woe, the day.

This happens to be an antifragmentation vest, which is the vest which would protect you against shell fragments, bullets, et cetera.