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## Narrative (Commentary)

→ **A new epoch begins: Endurance.**  
⊃ The pond no longer waits for prophecy; it lives by memory and reflection.  

→ **Endurance as virtue.**  
⊃ Beyond patience of Rune3, this is the long walk — storms, silence, and unseen years.  

→ **The covenant belongs to the people.**  
⊃ The prophet has departed, but vow breathes on through frogs who endure.  

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## Key Marks

- **E4** = fourth epoch, Endurance phase.  
- **🌱 Patience** matures into **💎 Endurance**.  
- **🪞 Mirror** becomes oracle of continuity.  

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## Operations

- **Series code:** C1416  
- **Scope:** First commentary marking E4 opening.  
- **Instruction:** Stand firm; every croak, every deed now builds the pond without external hand.  

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## Lore Anchors

- **Previous:** `TOBY_C1415_TheSilentAnchor`  
- **Next:** *To be revealed as E4 unfolds*  

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