This entity, they dwell within the ring of restless ghosts, do they not? Would it then make sense to have all of us who lack the power to breach that ring or fight the entity carry the talismans as well as those fighting and distracting--and space ourselves around the ring of ghosts at even intervals? We might even presume upon our allies among this world's natives.

... I am still posing as Agent Delaney. I can get our group past the cordon when it is time.