Ancient Enemies

Contents
Shield of Perfect Light New Quest - Tanada House of Waters New Creatures Graveyard Missing Town Crier	New Kill Task Tower Guardian Golem Activated New Splash Screen Latest News Live Events

Shield of Perfect Light!
Kalazar of SC reports: "When patch came up, I went to Eastham. Then went out the road to the Emmisary and the windmill. There is now a portal to Asheron's Island. Use it, then use the portal of Asheron's Castle at the drop. Then go into the castle and talk to Asheron, grab the note and take him the item(s) he needs, you get a reward for 50 points, 100, and 200. They consist of a title, pack doll, and a awesome new shield!"

Thanks also to Simius, Lan'fear of HG, John T., Sweet Destiny of LC, Nihiiji the Great of TD!

Portal: Asheron's Island 17.9N, 64.3E (Destination 16.1N, 69.3E)
Portal: Asheron's Castle 16.2N, 69.3E (Destination 21.3N, 69.2E)
Text: Mote and Crystal needed for Golem

Emissary of Asheron tells you, "Greetings, Asheron, my lord and creator, has asked me to invite all humans to his home. He wishes to thank you all for your help in freeing him from the horrible Falatacot who imprisoned him on Bur. You can take this portal to get to his island."

Asheron tells you, "Welcome to my home! I owe your people a great deal. Because of you I am still able to continue my efforts to return my people to this world."
Asheron tells you, "Humans shall forever be friends with the Empyreans."
Asheron tells you, "I have been told much of what happened here while I was held captive by the Bur."
Asheron tells you, "My servants showed surprising initiative in acquiring your help in defense of the tower."
Asheron tells you, "It would have been very bad indeed if Grael had gained access to my tower. He could have called upon the full magics of the ley lines and split the planet asunder if that had been his wish."
Asheron tells you, "Thanks to your people the tower was well defended. I wish to ensure the safety of the tower and all that lies within these walls."
Asheron tells you, "To that end I am building a great golem of crystal and pyreal who will protect this place and all who rest here."
Asheron tells you, "Bring me Crystal and Pyreal and I will add it to my ultimate protector"
Asheron tells you, "There is a note on the table here that lists the types of crystal and pyreal I can use in the golem's construction."

Asheron tells you, "Thank you for your help."
ASheron tells you, "Take this small bit of knowledge in reward."
You've earned 99,078,618 experience.
Asheron tells you, "You've handed in at least 50 motes and crystals now. This Guardian will be as much your creation as it is mine."
Asheron awards you the title "Tower Guardian Architect".

Asheron tells you, "Thank you for your help."
Asheron tells you, "You've handed in quite a few crystal and motes now. At least a hundred by my count."
Asheron tells you, "Take this knowledge and one of the models I made when designing the Tower Guardian."
Asheron gives you Pack Tower Guardian.
You've earned 99.078,618 experience.

Pack Tower Guardian

The powerful golem built by Asheron and the good people of Dereth to protect his tower and home.

Value
10

Burden
10

John T of TD's Pack Tower Guardian!

Asheron tells you, "I have a little more knowledge that I will impart to you."
Asheron tells you, "These are the last rewards I have for you, but your continued help in building the golem would be greatly appreciated."
Asheron gives you Shield of Perfect Light.
You've earned 297,235,855 expereince.

Shield of Perfect Light

A shield glowing with a brilliant light. Although the shield looks insubstantial it strongly resists your efforts to penetrate the magical barrier it contains.

Value
23,000

Burden
300

Shield Level
430

Spells
Aura of Deflection, Aura of Defense, Olthio's Bane, Minor Impenetrability, Gelidite's Bane, Brogard's Defiance

Protections
Slash: Excellent (774)
Pierce: Average (430)
Blud: Excellent (774)
Fire: Average (344)
Cold: Unparalleled (860)
Acid: Unparalleled (860)
Elec: Average (344)

Spellcraft
400

Mana
x/2000

Mana Cost
1 pt. per 40 seconds

Activation
Melee Def: 400+

Restrictions
Level 140+ to wield

Special Props
Magic Absorbing

Nihiiji the Great of TD poses with the shield below!

New Quest - Tanada House of Waters!
Thanks to Ishmael of LC for details below. Thanks also to Devsie of SC, Flandamier of LC, Shogunz of TD!

If you've completed the Tanda quests by talking to Ben Ten's students in shoushi and Yanshi you're flagged for the new Tanada quest. Talk to the student in Shoushi. If you've helped her recently enough, she'll refer you to Meshenq in Zaikhal. Meshenq tells you that while tracking the Tanda to the Southern Landbridge, he was sent to his lifestone by a group of Tanada. He gives you a medallion and asks you to investigate the area, bringing back any relevant info on this new Tanada.

NPC: Sayuji Jina - 33.3S 72.8E in Shoushi
NPC: Meshenq - 13.8N, 0.6E in Zaikhal

Sayuji Jina tells you, "Ah yes, I remember your excellent work in the past on this ongoing Tanada investigation. I would ask you to tangle again with those renegade Nanjou Shou-Jen... My colleague Meshenq in Zaikhal had a run-in with some Tanada while he was exploring the southern land bridge. Please go to Zaikhal and see if there is some way you can help him."

Meshenq tells you, "Ah! Sayuji Jina told me of you! You helped her investigate the Tanada houses of Earth and Air, did you not? Excellent! I need your help now."
Meshenq gives you Tanada Gate Medallion.
Meshenq tells you, "I was exploring the southern land bridge when I was attacked by a pair of Tanada! But these were strange Tanada, not like the descriptions I've heard from Jina. They killed me and sent me back to my lifestone here in Zaikhal, but before I died I was able to tear this medallion off one of them..."
Meshenq tells you, "My camp was at 85.2 S, 4.4 W, and I think they came from the west. I would advise you to search the area and see if you can locate some trace of the Tanada presence... Please bring me back any evidence you might turn up of what has brought the Tanada to that area."

Dungeon: Tanada House of Water - 85.3S 5.8W (Level 80+)

You can reach the Southern Land Bridge via the settlement portals directly west of the drop in Qalabar. You're running mostly west to the coords he provides: 85.2S, 4.4W. You'll have to stay on the mountains, zig-zagging your way there. Don't jump down as you'll get stuck in a valley. You'll find an Abandoned camp site, apparently Meshenq's. Meshenq mentioned that he suspected the group came from the west.

Head west and you'll discover the Tanada House of Water Portal. You must put on the medallion at this point, or you will be informed that you have to complete a quest to enter the portal.

The dungeon resembles those of the Tanada of the house of Breath and Earth...however it pulses with portal energy, apparently from the Virindi these Tanada have allied with. It's very linear - as long as you don't turn around you'll reach the end. Along the way you'll encounter Acolytes and Masters of Decay (level 115), as well as Virindi Profane. The Masters are wearing Virindi Masks! The final room contains a master and what appears to be a Virindi Consul, but goes by the name Consul of Tanada. He's only slightly harder than a Virindi Consul.

Consul to the Tanada is reduced to cinders!
My master will take his revenge, weakling flesh puppet!

Loot the corpse to receive an untranslated Virindi shard, the Consul's Message Shard - surely something Meshenq would be interested in. Luckily, the translator required for Virindi Shards is right up the hill from him.

	Tanada Consul's Message Shard
This shard of black obsidian throbs with the unwholesome magical emanations of the chaotic Virindi. This item cannot be read, but a scholar of the ways of the Virindi may be able to decode the message contained within.
Value	0
Burden	50
Pages	1 of 1 pages full

You give Diyas al-Yat Tanada Consul's Message Shard.
Diyas al-Yat tells you, "Ah, a message shard from a Virindi Consul found in the southern land bridge? Most intriguing... Let me see if I can translate it for you..."
A strange, cold light emanates from the eyes of Diyas al-Yat as he concentrates on the message shard.
Diyas al-Yat gives you Tanada House of Water Orders.
Diyas al-Yat tells you, "I have translated the shard for you. You should bring that translation to Meshenq. He will know what to do with such dire news. Imagine, Nanjou Shou-Jen corrupted by the chaos Virindi! Such an abomination!"
Diyas al-Yat tells you, "Also, Meshenq has told me he gave you a medallion he took from the Tanada who attacked him. The medallion is attuned to the corrupted spirits of the House of Water Tanada. If you give it to me, I can channel its magic to make it useful to you, but I am afraid it will lose the property that grants you access to the House of Water. Not that you need to go to that foul place any more..."
You give Diyas al-Yat Tanada Gate Medallion.
Diyas al-Yat tells you, "Yes, as I may have mentioned, this medallion is attuned to the corrupted life-force of the Nanjou Shou-Jen who have given themselves to the dominion of the chaotic Virindi... Truly tragic. I can channel the magic in this medallion to be useful to you, but it will no longer grant you access to the House of Water. I can't imagine why you'd want to go back in there, though."
Diyas al-Yat gives you Channeled Tanada Medallion.
Diyas al-Yat tells you, "If you don't find this channeled medallion useful, you can just give it to me and I'll compensate you with general training."

Channeled Tanada Medallion

A Tanada medallion enchanted by Diyas al-Yat to be useable by humans untainted by chaotic Virindi.

Value
0

Burden
50

Spells
Moderate Focus, Moderate Willpower

Spellcraft
300

Mana
x/2000

Mana Cost
1 pt. per 30 seconds

Special Props
Attuned, Bonded, Ivoryable

Giving Meshenq the tranlated writings awards you with experience, based on your level. At level 131 I recieved 27 million. You also get to keep the nifty Tanada Medallion, which casts Moderate Focus and Willpower. You may also return it to Diyas for 6 million experience.

You give Meshenq Tanada House of Water Orders.
Meshenq tells you, "A house of the Tanada has been corrupted by the chaos Virindi? Terrible news! I have much to report to my colleagues who share this task of investigating the Tanada... In the meanwhile, I thank you for your excellent service."
You've earned 27,564,250 experience.
Meshenq tells you, "I'll also give you a copy of this translation, for your own edification..."
Meshenq gives you Copy of Tanada House of Water Orders.

Text: Copy of Tanada House of Waters Orders

Your site is much appreciated. Hopefully someone else will send the pics I forgot to take. Thanks Maggie!

Devsie of SC adds: "Please mention that presently you must hand in the necklace before handing in the translated notes to Meshenq. If you don't, then Diyas won't reward you with new necklace."

New Creatures!
Thanks to Ishmael of LC, Sweet Destiny of LC!

New Creatures (click pics to enlarge)
Acolyte of Decay			Wight	Wight Captain	Wight Blade Sorcerer	Hatred Wisp	Sorrow Wisp
Pyre Minion	Pyre Skeleton	Spectral Dread	Grave Rat	Shade of Parieth	Spiketooth

Please send LIVE ACTION SHOTS in addition to stats panel. Thank you!

New Creatures Level Str End Coor Quik Foc Self Hlth Stam Mana

Acolyte of Decay 115 220 220 220 200 200 200 230 340 320

Master of Decay 115 220 240 220 200 220 220 400 360 360

Consul to the Tanada ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

Wight 210 ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

Wight Captain ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

Wight Blade Sorcerer 220 ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

Hatred Wisp 180 ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

Sorrow Wisp ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

Pyre Minion 200 400 400 300 300 250 250 3000 2900 250

Pyre Skeleton 220 500 500 350 350 300 300 6850 4100 3000

Spectral Dread 225 ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

Grave Rat 145 320 300 400 380 200 190 1350 6000 190

Shade of Parieth 80 140 200 160 160 290 290 200 350 440

Spiketooth ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

Graveyard!
Thanks to Sweet Destiny of LC and fellows Vici, Flandamier, Madaster Mage, Linx, Sweet Destiny, Natalia Brynmad, GG, and Dipali!

Graveyard: 65.0S, 44.1W
NPC: Apep-Tek the Tolerant

Details from Devsie of SC: "Hi maggie, Tao found the graveyard in the Dires and a group of us went to check it out. We probably had about 20 toons running there in the end, such was the interest.

To reach the graveyard, take Wai Jhou portal or something closer? Run to 65S 44W roughly. Hard to miss it is a big landscape area.

As we arrived and ran through gravestones we were met by a lot of level 200ish undead and skellies. We later worked out that this spawn is present from "Gloaming till Dawnsong", and during the daytime are a bunch of very annoying rats (lightning works well if you're a mage).

So quickly people started dying left and right and we gave the command to jump onto the rooftops of the structures there. From here we could hunt relatively safely. But we still had a number of deaths and unfortunately a lot of people dropped out. You mainly need to kill Wights (undead), Wight Captains and Wight Sorcerers. They drop shrouds which every now and again you need to drop down to collect. The captains take more killing but tend to drop 2-3 shrouds. The sorcerers have fairly nasty spells. Hit me for 215 whilst I was buffed with a major ward on.

Eventually about 5 of us finished it - to the best of our knowledge so far.
We collected up 10 Shrouds each and handed them in to Apep-tek the Tolerant found amongst the gravestones and the rest of the spawn.

Apep-tek the Tolerant tells you, "So, you have gathered the shrouds of the cursed. Speak with me."
Apep-tek the Tolerant tells you, "You are foolish to brave this cursed place."
Apep-tek the Tolerant tells you, "I see that you have gathered 10 shrouds of the pyre."
Apep-tek the Tolerant tells you, "Excellent. The deceivers shall never gain these shrouds."

You hand over 10 of your Pyre Shrouds.
You've earned 9,000,000 experience.
(Yes 9 million at lvl 250+)

Pyre Shroud

An insubstantial ashen shroud. Though warm to the touch, you can barely tell you are holding anything.
This item cannot be sold.

Value
0

Burden
2

Special Props
Attuned, Bonded

I seriously hope this is flagging for something more, and hope there is a lot more to the quest. I'm sure they wouldn't have built such a large area just for this. It definitely is not worth it for 9million, so I'm trusting it will develop.

There's more...
Of the 2 that finished, First Wizard mentions...
"I got some exhumed bones that are attuned"
"says The ghostly gravedigger seeks these bones to lay them to rest"
Dunno any more on these yet.

And Monu Ia found Ancient Journal Page:
Kuyiza bint Zayi the Translator tells you, "There you are. This was found in an ancient graveyard you say? It would appear to have been several millenia old! I wonder how this place appeared after all this time.

I will not ask for mercy, nor would the lord mage Rytheran grant it to me if I bowed to him and begged for it. He seems to revel in the corruption and destruction his foul magic has wrought. The manor is in ruins, torn asunder by the wizard. Only the graveyard survives now. Rytheran's servants took to throwing the prisoners, my soldiers and vassals, on a great pyre in the center of the lower graveyard. The magic used against us corrupted the pyre. I could hear their spirits cry out in torment. He would deny them peace even in death. I can still hear the cries of those of noble blood as Rytheran subjected them to his cursed magical experimentation. It is only a matter of time before they find me. Rytheran's magic has rent the ground, and the estate is slowly being swallowed by the earth. Even the edges of the graveyard, stone and spirit, are being cast down into the earth. Soon there will be nothing left and no one who will even remember my House. I can hear them. They have found me.

Just one more bit -- this is the "new tech" they were banging on about. Rather than handing over notes, you talk to him and a popup comes up asking if you're sure you want to hand them over. To be honest, he's in a relatively hostile environment that I wasn't going to clear so I did it in a real rush and didn't pay any attention to their "glorious new tech". :)

Missing Timaru Town Crier!
Thanks to Larceny of TD, Jobu Uboj The Green of SC!

Guard Hrothgar tells you, "Greetings, traveler. If you'll excuse me, I am in the middle of examining a crime scene here."
Guard Hrothgar tells you, "The Aun town crier has disappeared from the town, and no one seems to know where she is. Aun Hareltah reauested [sic] that the Queen send someone to investigate. It was a harrowing trip to get through Viamontian lines unnoticed, but we've managed to do so."
Guard Hrothgar tells you, "Unfortunately, we have no clues. We'll keep looking, but I don't see much likely hope of finding anything."

On the ground next to him, random spawn spots, is a Shred of Blue Cloth. I picked this up and handed it back to Guard Hrothgar. I then received this message and and xp reward:

You give Guard Hrothgar Shred of Blue Cloth.
Guard Hrothgar tells you, "What's this? You found it in the grass by where the town crier had been? Well, we'll see if we can figure out anything by it."
You've earned 2,820,052 experience.

I spoke with him again and received the first message again. I tried to pick the Shred of Blue Cloth up again and received the text "You have solved this quest too many times!". Looks like it might be a 1 time deal.

Shred of Blue Cloth

This is a small piece of dark blue fabric that you found near the site where the Aun town crier was abducted. You've no idea what it belongs to.
Give this to Guard Hrothgar - his guards haven't found it yet.

Value
0

Burden
2

Special Props
Attuned, Bonded

devsie of SC reports this update on March 26th: "It appears the search party is now missing too. Lol. I went there today and no one was around. No tc, no guards, no blue cloth. He was there yesterday. Glitch? Progression? [face_baffled]"

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Being Punishedd of SC sends this update (March 28th): "Greetings Maggie,
Found this (new Holtburg scene - 42.3N, 34.6E)... I have attached two pictures. One of the cloth and one of the text. Pls Post my findings. . Love your site."

Guard Hrothgar tells you, "Greetings, traveler. If you'll excuse me, I am in the middle of examining a crime scene here."
Guard Hrothgar tells you, "This is the second crime scene I've been to this month. This one is certainly more unusual. Certainly countless adventurers have honed their weapons and spells on the drudges which used to lurk by this tree - but I cannot imagine anyone with the power to kill permanently would waste their efforts here."
Guard Hrothgar tells you, "In addition, you'll note that only one corpse is accounted for. Perhaps the drudge felt that the threat of permanent death was too frightining and ran off - but after how many years guarding the same apple tree? This is a strange scene indeed."

You give Guard Hrothgar Shred of Blue Cloth.
Guard Hrothgar tells you, "You found it near the tree, hm? We'll take a closer look and see if it means anything to anyone. Good eye."
You've earned 3,289,118 experience.

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Devsie of SC sends more (March 31st): "Hiya, not sure I already posted to you to say that the guards had gone from Timaru. Found them just outside the hidden entrance not far from the VoD hot drop.

Guard Hrothgar tells you, "Greetings, traveler. If you'll excuse me, I am in the middle of examining a crime scene here."
Guard Hrothgar tells you, "We had a report from Hendac and Jenavere that something strange occurred within this cavern. Apparently, they have on occasion visited the banderling chieftain of this place - one Harraag - to learn more about the conflict between the banderlings and the augmented drudges, with few results. However, they tried to pay a visit this last time, and he wasn't there."
Guard Hrothgar tells you, "As much as I hate to admit it...I can't seem to get in to investigate the site. Instead, we're investigating around here to see what we can find."

Harraag is indeed missing, but if you head to where he was u find another piece of blue cloth. (1 time pickup) Hope that helps :)"

You give Guard Hrothgar Shred of Blue Cloth.
Guard Hrothgar tells you, "Thank you for going through the caverns for us! We'll take a close look and see what this is."
You've earned 32,891,180 experience.
(Level 255 = 32 million; Level 155 = 18 million)

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The April 1 update from Devsie of SC: "Just to keep you up to date, we had a global, went to Candeth, chatted with Hrothgar and handed in cloth.

As the month rolls around to April on another world far away, the world of Dereth becomes...more surreal.
Yet even amongst all the surreality, a tragedy occurs. Yet another kidnappin has occurred, this time in Candeth Keep itself!

Guard Hrothgar tells you, "Greetings, traveler. If you'll excuse me, I am in the middle of examining a crime scene here."
Guard Hrothgar tells you, "This is at least a more conventional crime, even if we have no leads yet. Dojiro Sargi has been the grocer here in Candeth Keep for some time, but no one is aware of any enemies that he may have made. One night, Talira Dain's servant, Gilly, went out to pick up cheese for her mistress's late night snack, and discovered that Grocer Sargi was missing."
Guard Hrothgar tells you, "The local guard report that they might have seen the purple glow of someone portalling earlier that evening, but they assumed it was one of the many adventurers who often come here to reprovision."

You give Guard Hrothgar Shred of Blue Cloth.
Guard Hrothgar tells you, "We're beginning to develop a collection of these, I must say. We'll take a look and see what it means."
You've earned 3,289,118 experience.

New Kill Task!
Baebarri of LC reports: "There's a new kill task in Kor-Gusha. Talk to Tibik to get flagged.

Tibik tells you, "Me Tibik. Me gather food for Clutch and Tribe. Me find magic path to great food, but cave full of Moar! Moar bad. Moar eat Tibik. If less Moar, then maybe Tibik sneak and gather food. You kill Moar, hmmm... 25. You kill 25 Moar, and Tibik reward Strong Traveler from Faraway."
Tibik tells you, "You find magic door in Eastern Catacombs, near top. You go, kill Moar, come back, yes?"

There's a portal just inside the Eastern Catacombs to "Swamp Cavern." The cavern is populated with Putrid Moars (lvl 95). When you complete the kill task, return to Tibik.

Tibik tells you, "Excellent! Tibik be sneaky now. Gather food for Kor-Gursha. Tibik reward strong hunter now."
Tibik declares you a hunter of Moar, and you receive the "Moar Hunter" Title.
You've earned 5,000,000 experience.

There's also a Spiketooth moar in the Cavern. Loot his head and return it to Tibik.

Spiketooth's Head

The Head of Spiketooth, an especially nasty Moar.
Tibik, the Ruuk Village Gatherer, may be interested in this.
This item cannot be sold.

Value
0

Burden
25

Special Props
Attuned, Bonded

You give Tibik Spiketooth's Head.
Tibik tells you, "What this?!?!"
Tibik screams!
Tibik tells you, "Spiketooth!! Spiketooth mean! Spiketooth bite Tibik in leg! Wait!! Spiketooth Dead??? Oooh. Tibik reward you for this! Thankyou!!!"
For your bravery, Tibik awards you the title of "Spiketooth Slayer".
You've earned 7,500,000 experience.

Tower Guardian Golem Activated!
Tenchi Rei of LC reports: "Tenchi Rei with the Activation, getting unique title of "Artisan of Flame and Light," and MUCH MUCH later that evening, killing the golem for title of "Guardian of the Tower". Hopefully LC was the first again!

Asheron recalled when the golem was "completed." Nnow it spawns, you kill it, and it re-spawns after about 5-10 minutes. Asheron DID recall, but came back and handed the golem a huge sword to fight with - so he IS there, ready and willing to accept point items so that, in his words, he may "make repairs to the golem". So you can still turn in your stuff and you still get the same rewards. Just don't go when the golem isn't occupied already, or he'll chop your pee pee off.

The Golem is level 750, and seems to be weak to bludge, especially with
mages / archers using comp bow. Meleer's were having good success with fire and frost AR weapons."

Asheron forms the head of the golem.
Well done Tenchi Rei! For being the final contributor to my creation you shall be known as an "Artisan of Flame and Light."
Tenchi Rei turns in the final resource Asheron needs to build his golem. Asheron prepares to activate his golem on his island to the east.
Asheron says, "I must go and retrieve my new golem's weapon. I shall return in a few moments."

Tenchi Rei stikes the killing blow to the Tower Guardian. Its crystaline form flies apart. Each piece vanishing in a purple flash as the golem returns to the lifestone.

Thanks also to Sucamarto of LC:
Sucamarto strikes the killing blow to the Tower Guardian. Its crystaline form flies apart. Each piece vanishing in a purple flash as the golem returns to its lifestone.
Asheron announces, "Attention my friends. Sucamarto shall be know henceforth as a 'Guardian of the Tower' "
Asheron tells you, "Well done! My golem learned alot from its last fight. I'm pleased with how well its training is going."
Asheron tells you, "You have proved of great service to me."

New Splash Screen!
Thanks to Larceny of TD!

(click to enlarge)

Latest News!
Thanks to Larceny of TD!

The people of Dereth have once again rallied together for a greater cause and they have freed the great Asheron from his prison. With Asheron free, the time has come for him to insure that something like this does not happen again.

Spring is once again in the air. With the change of seasons comes the arrival of Dereth's young creatures, exploring the world for the first time. Be careful when checking out the baby rabbits this year, for you never know who might be protecting them.

With April 1st fast approaching, watch out for strange things falling from the sky. It is udderly ridiculous to think that something like a cow would fall from above. Make sure you moove out of the way!

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