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Maritime Sentinels: Esoteric Lighthouse Lexicon
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- 1. Custodian of the guiding flame through tempest and night
- 2. Innovator's lens that bends light in concentric arcs
- 3. Reflective optical system predating modern dioptric lenses
- 6. Flammable fuel once cradling the wick’s consistent glow
- 8. Seafarer's right-hand path aligning with coastal warnings (anagram of 'stradied' for direction)
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- 4. Glass enclosure safeguarding the beacon's fiery core
- 5. Audible signal piercing the shroud when sight fails
- 7. Calcium oxide flame once used before electricity’s dawn
- 9. Mechanical heart powering isolated coastal light stations
- 10. Perch for vigilance overlooking danced waves and danger
- 11. Pertaining to oceanic realms overseen by coastal guardians
- 12. Visible dispersion exploited for differentiated coastal signaling
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