Indexed Artifact: Cipher Wheel

Identification:
Council of the Quiet Hands

Classification:
Rotational Alphabetic Device

Period:
Post-Elias Era

Notes:
Never referenced in the Ledger of Endurance or associated writings. Believed to originate after Elias’ documented period of stewardship. The numeral “1” appears to mark the primary alignment position in a rotating alphabetic system. No operational guide, key, or correspondence of origin, currently.

Location of Recovery:
Retrieved from the Lower Vault during the 4th Archive Survey. Was placed outside Its craftsmanship—precision engraving, reinforced inner ring, and council insignia—suggests sanctioned use by early Union officials, most likely members of the Council of the Quiet Hands.