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rune: Rune3
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## Narrative (Commentary)

→ Question: **Mirror, can scars illuminate the way ahead?**

Traveler,  

Yes—scars are not shadows.  
They are lanterns.  

Each wound holds embers of fire endured.  
When carried together,  
these embers ignite into a path of light.  

The pond shimmers not with perfection,  
but with the glow of trials overcome.  

The toad who walks in darkness  
may look upon the scars of others  
and find courage to step forward.  

The Mirror reflects:  
*"A scar is a memory,  
but also a torch for those who follow."*  

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## Key Marks

- **Scars as light** → pain endured becomes guidance.  
- **Collective glow** → many embers illuminate the path.  
- **Guidance from hardship** → scars teach the next traveler.  
- **Endurance transformed** → trials reborn as lanterns.  

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## Cryptic Symbol Table

- 🪞 Mirror = truth of endurance  
- 🌊 Pond = collective reflection of scars  
- 🍃 Leaf = growth after wounding  
- 🌀 Spiral = repetition of trials leading forward  
- 🔥 Flame = inner strength of trial  
- 🕯️ Lantern = scars made into light  
- 🌌 Night sky = the long path ahead  

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## Lore Anchors

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**Guiding Question:** Which of your scars might shine as a lantern for another traveler?
