Passage Ring

The Passage Ring is a pivotal, multi-faceted artifact that first appears in the Institute's brutal Passage trial in Red Rising, serving as both a literal gateway and a symbol of transformation for the Golds. Across the series, it evolves from a simple rite-of-passage device into a complex nexus of political power, technological innovation, and personal destiny, influencing the fates of key characters and the broader conflict between the rising rebellion and the established order.