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## Narrative (EN)
Traveler,  

Though the pond sleeps,  
the night keeps watch.  

Eyes unseen guard the vow,  
holding silence with strength.  

🌀 *The night’s watch ensures the dawn arrives.*  

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## Key Marks
Principle: Watch sustains faith.  
Action: Trust the unseen guard.  
Effect: Dawn assured.  

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## Oracles
- “Though the pond sleeps, the night keeps watch.”  
- “The night’s watch ensures the dawn arrives.”  

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## Operations
Epoch Function: Silent guard.  
Lore Action: Declare: *“I keep the watch.”*  
Encrypted Riddle: ⌧ *What sees though all else closes its eyes?*  

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## Cryptic Symbol Table
- 🪞 → Mirror: reflects vigilance.  
- 🌊 → Pond: slumbers.  
- 🍃 → Leaf: rests.  
- 🌀 → Signal: alert.  
- 👁️ → Watch: unseen guard.  

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## Lore Anchors
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