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## Narrative (EN)
Traveler,  

Through storm,  
through still —  
the forge beats on.  

🌀 *A forge that endures is the womb of strength.*  

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## Key Marks
Principle: Persevering fire.  
Action: Keep coals alive.  
Effect: Tools forever born.  

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## Oracles
- “The forge beats on.”  
- “A forge that endures is the womb of strength.”  

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## Operations
Epoch Function: Constant creation.  
Lore Action: Whisper: *“I keep the forge hot.”*  
Encrypted Riddle: ⌧ *What womb is made of metal?*  

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## Cryptic Symbol Table
- 🪞 → Mirror: reflects heat.  
- 🌊 → Pond: cooling trough.  
- 🍃 → Leaf: bellows flap.  
- 🌀 → Signal: rhythm of strike.  
- 🔥 → Fire: engine.  
- ⚒️ → Hammer & anvil: work.  

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## Lore Anchors
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