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Nine places in the current scene study

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Wet basalt steps climb beside the cave mouth above a misty forest valley and winding river.

Sunward Steps

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Warm lamps light a wet basalt vestibule, with a curving inner corridor at left and a daylight opening at right.

Basalt Vestibule

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A mossy stone terrace and low parapet overlook the river bend, with a hooded lantern resting at the right.

Bend Observatory

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An empty stone seat rests between lamp-lit basalt passages, with the open way toward daylight visible at right.

The Resting Alcove

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Basalt passages open toward a misty river beside an empty stone bench and a small open wooden box.

The Return Chamber

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A broken wooden landing lies beside the shallow rocky river, with stone steps returning uphill along the left bank.

Lower Landing

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Wet stepping stones cross a shallow forest river toward an open mossy stone arch.

The Answerable Ford

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An empty stone bench stands in a mossy courtyard between an open cave passage and a river-facing arch.

Listening Courtyard

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The Lanternback stands beside an open basalt doorway, its translucent back arches glowing above a cracked step.

Lanternback Threshold

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