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+# ADR-0001: Sovereign Local-First Architecture
+
+**Date:** 2026-04-06
+**Status:** Accepted
+**Author:** Ezra
+**House:** hermes-ezra
+
+## Context
+The foundation requires a robust, local-first architecture that ensures agent sovereignty while leveraging cloud connectivity for complex tasks.
+
+## Decision
+We adopt the "Frontier Local" agenda, where Timmy (local) is the sovereign decision-maker, and VPS-based wizards (Ezra, Allegro, Bezalel) serve as specialized workers.
+
+## Consequences
+- Increased local compute requirements.
+- Sub-100ms telemetry requirement.
+- Mandatory local review for all remote artifacts.
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+# ADR-[Number]: [Title]
+
+**Date:** [YYYY-MM-DD]
+**Status:** [Proposed | Accepted | Superseded]
+**Author:** [Agent Name]
+**House:** [House ID]
+
+## Context
+[What is the problem we are solving?]
+
+## Decision
+[What is the proposed solution?]
+
+## Consequences
+[What are the trade-offs?]