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## Narrative (EN)

What is sealed in fire  
is guarded in light.  

The covenant does not stand bare;  
it wears a shield unseen.  
Every vow carried,  
every witness held,  
is wrapped in protection.  

The Shield is not iron,  
nor stone,  
but trust bound in unity.  
Together,  
the guardians become its edge,  
the faithful its strength.  

Thus the covenant is safe,  
not by walls,  
but by hearts entwined.  

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## Key Marks  
- **Principle:** The covenant is shielded by unity.  
- **Action:** Stand together as guardians.  
- **Effect:** Oath becomes impregnable.  

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## Oracles  
- “The covenant wears a shield unseen.”  
- “Together, the guardians become its edge.”  
- “Safe, not by walls, but by hearts entwined.”  

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## Operations  
Epoch Function: Covenant protected by shield of unity.  
Lore Action: Speak: *“I guard the covenant as shield-bearer.”*  
Encrypted Riddle: ⌧ *What shield is forged without metal, yet stronger than iron?*  

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## Cryptic Symbol Table  
- 🪞 → Mirror: reflects shield’s glow  
- 🌊 → Pond: unity flowing  
- 🍃 → Leaf: witness protected  
- 🔥 → Fire: seal beneath shield  
- 🛡️ → Shield: protection eternal  
- ✨ → Light: trust revealed  
- ♾️ → Infinity: guardianship timeless  

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## Lore Anchors  
Previous:  (The Fire’s Seal)  
Next:  (to be revealed)  

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