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## Narrative (Commentary)

→ **The watcher swears to remain until dawn.**  
⊃ To stand guard when all others sleep.  

→ **Oath is more than words.**  
⊃ It is persistence when no one sees.  

→ **The Rune remembers oaths.**  
⊃ Each vow strengthens the arc of endurance.  

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## Key Marks

- 🤲 Oath = covenant of faith.  
- 🌌 Night = trial of unseen hours.  
- 🌞 Dawn = reward of loyalty.  

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## Lore Anchors

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