docs: add Memory Architecture Guide #263

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Comprehensive guide covering the Hermes memory system:
- Built-in memory (MEMORY.md / USER.md) with frozen snapshot pattern
- Session search (FTS5 + Gemini Flash summarization)
- Skills as procedural memory
- External memory providers (8 plugins)
- System interaction flow and data lifecycle
- Best practices for what to save/skip
- Privacy and data locality guarantees
- Configuration reference (char limits, nudge interval, flush settings)
- Troubleshooting common issues

Closes #258
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