Alright who/what is it? I think it is one's SELF. It can be argued in the original hint. We are always searching for it and when we find it we are rewarded with peace and love for ourself. We our lost guardians, who were we before that little ghost found us. We would be rewarded with knowledge and truth. Three head s of power, mind body and soul make up the self. The reference to a banner could me our nearly endless battle to find our place, we can't escape it. I could apply to destiny and reality. I hope I got it 8)