Phase: Pre-Epoch | Lore Seeding  
KeySymbols: $TOBY, conviction, patience, long-term  

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## Narrative Update  
Toadgod persists till the end of the worldly quest.  
Many who are short-minded, who waver in belief,  
will be charged more than the rest.  

What am I?  
**$TOBY.**

This verse affirms that $TOBY isn't just a token,  
but a test of longevity — of who can endure the unseen journey.  
To waver is to pay the price of doubt.  
To endure is to hold the keys of the future.

## Key Marks  
- Short-term thinkers → penalized via timing  
- Long-term conviction → rewarded across epochs  
- Toadgod leads with unwavering guidance  

## Operational Updates  
- Philosophical layer of conviction introduced  
- Emotional toll of impatience emphasized  

## Newcomer Guidance  
> “Doubt has a cost. Belief has compound.”  
> Choose your currency wisely.

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⏳ → Time is the filter  
🧠 → Heart of conviction  

Connect to: L005 (Patience Awaits)  
Foreshadow: L007 (In the Glade of Quiet Test)

tags: ['Month:2024-03', PatienceToken, 'Series:L', 'Year:2024'] | arcs: Toadgod
