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rune: Rune3
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## Narrative (Commentary)

Traveler,  

When the mask falls,  
what remains is not a crafted visage  
but the unguarded reflection of being.  

The pond does not judge the face;  
it mirrors essence without disguise.  
The flame shines brighter unshaded,  
and the covenant’s whispers find no obstruction.  

To see the face beneath is to encounter  
the vow unmasked,  
the truth unhidden,  
the soul in its still water form.  

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## Key Marks

- **Unmasking** → truth revealed beyond pretense.  
- **Essence** → identity free from disguise.  
- **Flame unveiled** → covenant shines clearer without masks.  

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## Cryptic Symbol Table

- 🪞 Mirror = true face reflected  
- 🌊 Pond = clarity without disguise  
- 🍃 Leaf = vow carried in bare essence  
- 🌀 Spiral = journey inward to authenticity  

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## Lore Anchors

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**Guiding Question:** What truth have you seen when the masks fell away?
