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## Narrative (Commentary)

→ **A shrine hidden beneath cedar boughs.**  
⊃ Not built by hands, but shaped by time and reverence.  
⊃ Offerings of leaves and stones lie scattered at its root.  

→ **The shrine listens.**  
⊃ No words required — presence is enough.  
⊃ Those who pause to bow carry the blessing of unseen guardians.  

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## Key Marks

- 🏯 Shrine = focal point of reverence.  
- 🍃 Leaves = natural offerings.  
- ⏳ Time = true builder of sacred places.  

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## Operations

- Series code: C1622  
- Scope: Sacred reverence in the Forest Arc.  
- Instruction: Offer stillness, not possession; the shrine hears silence best.  

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## Cryptic Symbol Table

- 🏯 = shrine  
- 🍃 = offering  
- ⏳ = timeless consecration  

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## Lore Anchors

- **Previous:** C1621 (Forest Mirror)  
- **Next:** C1623 (Forest Torch)
