Golden Cap

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The Golden Cap is a magical item that allows its owner to call upon the Winged Monkeys three times. It has a circle of diamonds and rubies running around it.

Its charm is invoked by the following incantation, which is written inside the cap:

First, stand upon the left foot and say "Ep-pe, Pep-pe, Kak-ke."

Then, stand upon the right foot and say "Hil-lo, hol-lo, hel-lo."

Finally, stand on both feet and shout "Ziz-zy, zuz-zy, zik!"

[edit] History

The Golden Cap was made as a wedding present by a princess named Gayelette for her intended, Quelala, and was said to have cost half her kingdom. When the Winged Monkeys played a trick on Quelala, Gayelette, who was also a sorceress, punished them by making them slaves to the Golden Cap. Quelala, being the first owner of the Golden Cap, commanded the Winged Monkeys to stay away from Gayelette.

Over time, the Golden Cap fell into the hands of the Wicked Witch of the West, who used it first to conquer the Winkie Country, then to fight of the Great Oz, and finally to capture Dorothy Gale and her companions.

After the Witch was melted, Dorothy took the cap and used it to travel back to the Emerald City and then to the Quadling Country.

Glinda took the cap and returned Dorothy's companions to their homes. Then she gave it to the Winged Monkeys, freeing them forever. (The Wonderful Wizard of Oz)