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  1. A weathered, grey and jaded figure takes a deep breath upon hearing the news, looking up at the Arcas sky.

     

    “While our interactions were brief, I’ll never forget the alchemy lessons we had together in Athera with Daniel. Rest peacefully, Elvira. Perhaps I shall meet you, wherever you may be, soon.”

     

  2. Original: https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/151252-✗-daemon-lyes-architect-of-dreams/

    LM and Final said to repost with some changes.

     

    Lyes (Lie-Es)

    Architect of Dreams

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    While there being no records of the existence of Lyes, or any of her Patrons, it is not uncommon for her and these patrons to reveal themselves and interact directly with mortals.This is, however, only the case within her realm, The Nebula. The reason why she has never been mentioned throughout history is because, she and her patrons can only interact with mortals within their dreams. Therefore, the mortals in question think the figure (Which may be Lyes) in their dreams is just that, a figure within a dream.

     

    Lyes, dreams and The Nebula exist in harmony, for the dreams of mortal’s power The Nebula, and The Nebula is what powers Lyes, while Lyes is what causes dreams to form into what mortals know them as. That is, if dreams cease to be formed by Lyes and her Patrons, then The Nebula would slowly deteriorate into nothing, and would cause Lyes to fade away. Without Lyes, dreams would have no setting. Dreams would simply be, in a sense, nothing, for Lyes is the one with the power to turn a thought into what mortal’s know as dreams. Lyes is the architect of dreams, and The Nebula is her blueprint do to with as she wishes.

     

    Lyes is a curious being, though also a childish one. She often creates games or scenarios in the form of a dream to which she brings along an individual, or multiple sleeping minds into. Additionally, upon using a thought to create a dream for a person, she may keep the blueprint for it and bring other minds into that setting at a later date, should the concept be of interest to her. Reason for this is due to her wanting to see if others could possibly resolve the situation in its entirety, or to simply study mortals further, for Lyes cannot examine mortals unless they’re in The Nebula. However, her goal is for this not to always be the case. As more dreams occur, her power grows, and with power, she hopes to find a way to break free from her own realm she is bound by. Her goals after breaking free? Who knows, for not even she knows for certain what lies beyond her own realm.

     

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    The Nebula is a realm which consists of many sub-worlds which represent the dreams of mortals. Due to the nature of dreams being only temporary, each bubble is such, and only lasts as long as the dream does, except for one. The Far Glade. The Far Glade can be considered a permanent bubble of The Nebula, in which creations not tied to the dreams of mortals can be created. This sub-realm however can only be fully utilised by Aureus and Lyes herself. Aureus is explained in more depth later on.

    From time to time, whether it be simply Lyes wanting to spectate without being involved herself, or she simply acts childish and doesn’t wish to host a dream, she allows her Patrons to host dreams. Each Patron of Lyes can host a dream, though each has a unique part of Lyes’ power that other Patrons do not. Afterall, since hosting dreams power The Nebula, which power Lyes, allowing Patrons to host the dreams is efficient and rather effortless for the Daemon.

     

    Those who are brought into dreams not of their own, odd effects can occur. At times, injuries and wounds that are created upon oneself may retain upon waking from the dream. This also includes the chance of death in reality if the person dies within the dream. Not only this, but some may find that items that they acquire from within, they might also retain upon awakening.

     

    It is important to note that, Lyes controls The Nebula in its entirety, which includes any sub worlds of her Patrons. Lyes can also be harmed by others while in her realm. She can change the setting or change any structure to her wishes at an instant. However, something Lyes cannot do is forcibly wake you up, which would you result leaving The Nebula. Lyes’ visible form, if ever shown, while it can be of any race, is always female.

     

     

     

    Patrons

     

    Aureus
    The Creator

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    The first patron of Lyes, having impressed her with the complexity of his own dreams, and the ingenuity he presented when tackling some of the dreams that Lyes herself created to test him while he was a mortal. Lyes proceeded to present herself to Aureus in a dream as he reached an old age and offered him the opportunity to be a Patron to her and live eternally. He accepted which resulted in his consciousness residing within the Nebula. As far as other mortals were aware, Aureus died peacefully in his sleep. This process occurs in a similar manner to each of her Patrons.

     

    Lyes presented him with his own world to do with as he please. Aureus named it, the Far Glade, and was given the power to bring dormant sleeping mortals (Not dreaming) into the Far Glade.

     

    Within the Far Glade, Aureus can control the world to his will, and can inhabit any object or turn his form into any variety of creature. Just as Lyes can, Aureus can be injured if attacked within the Far Glade. However, it should still be noted that Aureus controls the world, and on top of that, Lyes can control it also and intervene in any manner deemed necessary to protect her Patron.


     

    Ectorius
    The Bane

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    A rather psychotic man during his time as a mortal, though this trait proved useful for Lyes.  While not being an unjust evil man, it was rare for him to pity or feel remorse towards other mortals. Upon becoming her Patron, Lyes allowed him to host nightmares and the corrupted dreams induced by shades and other dark sources. Due to his lack of compassion, Ectorius never felt a shred of guilt in regards to the nightmares he hosts.



     

    Idalia
    The Servant

    A humble servant during her mortal life, and to any other observer, there would have been nothing special about her. However, this is exactly what Lyes found special about her. Her willingness to serve and do what was required would prove useful to assist Lyes in hosting ordinary dreams, along with working hand in hand with Unwin



     

    Unwin
    The Inquisitor

    Somewhat of a trickster that assists Lyes in a more direct manner.His mortal life consisted of being a well known scholar, his thirst for knowledge being almost unmatched during his time. Lyes saw this potential and he too was offered to become a Patron.  Instead of hosting dreams himself, he forces himself into other dreams and attempts to learn information about specific mortals or groups. Reason being is that Lyes can only gain information on mortals while they dream, and so information is limited. Unwin attempts to tap into the subconscious of a given mortal in an attempt to learn more for Lyes.




     

    OOC:

    The original lore was made to assist Finalhazard (AwakenMyLove) and hopefully, the rest of the ET. This legitimises a central hub to exist for events known as The Nebula, and other sub worlds of Patrons.

     

    Additionally, this could allow players to give ET ideas in the form of ‘Dreams or Nightmares’, and allows for the option of keeping injuries, and items, which can go towards character development.

     

    It also creates a new and intractable deity which controls an area of LotC which hasn’t really been touched yet.

     

    It allows the ET to create ideas with more freedom, as it occurs within a ‘Dream World’, so many more possibilities open up. However, players who are brought into The Nebula are limited to abilities that they know in the normal world.

    If anyone writes another Patron for Lyes, the name has to start with an O. Not negotiable.

     

    Clarifications:

     

    This does not affect how normal dreams occur. The only time where dreams can cause odd effects upon an individual, is when Lyes or a Patron creates a new scenario or recreates a dream from a past blueprint.


    Lyes  should only be played under LM supervision. Reasons being for if she gets injured within her realm. Depending on the severity, appropriate course of action would be required.

  3. MC name:

    Sythan

     

    Character's name and age:

    Artemis - 77

     

    Character’s Race:

    Human

     

    What magic(s) will you be learning?:

    Ascended; Blue Sect

     

    Who will be teaching you (MC Name)?:

    Jallentime

    Who will be teaching you (RP Name)?:

    Heial

    Do you have a magic(s) you are dropping due to this app? If so, link it:

    Nope


    Have you applied for this magic on this character before, and had it denied? If so, link the app:

    N/A

  4.  

    Disclaimer: It's a bit of a read.

     

     

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    Introduction

     

     

    My idea was to have a follow up and conclusion to the harvester event that occurred in early-mid Vailor (Event is explained in ‘Context of Lore’) as background lore for this idea. Obviously, I’m no LM. I did have difficulties writing some of this up over the fact that, I don’t know what the Lore Team already has planned. I don’t know if using the harvester event as a base is even viable anymore, nor do I know what I’m allowed to do regarding the limits of Aengudaemonic powers. I understand that the Lore Team do a lot regarding a map change so, while I have written lore as ‘how’ this could work, the main point of this post is to offer up the map style while additionally offering possible lore behind it. So be sure to check the OOC Pitch below.


    I have also heard rumors that the next map is already in production. Whether this is true or not, I'd still like to propose the idea.

     

     

    OOC Pitch

     

    Spoiler

     

    [Insert realm name starting with A] is a vast continent accompanied by countless amounts of other floating islands. For the majority of the land, the depth would be as a normal map of 62 layers from the sea level along with mountain ranges and all sorts of naturey stuff. Having a layer of bedrock on the bottom would probably be for the best with the possibility of getting a GM to remove said bedrock incase you want to throw a crazy wife (Or husband. I’m not sexist) down a moondoor.

     

    From talking to many people, I realize a lot of people may not like a high fantasy setting, while some just not wanting a large change to effect their usual RP. To try and lower issues, I’ve made sure nation capitals require to be on the mainland and you could look at the idea as if it were an ordinary map, but with the edges cut off. Let’s take Vailor. Take out the outer ocean and blocks/bedrock. Done!

     

    General idea is that, it’s just like an ordinary map. But in the sky. Only difference is, the edge of the continents are the end of the map. However, there is much more potential with this style of map.

     

    ET/LM’s can add extra islands as they see fit to help with events and quest lines. There is the potential to add different levels of large landforms as well which can be seen in the above picture. During the map the floating continent could slowly break apart and create more of these different levels of land.  It could add something interesting the guilds with bases on their own little island, as long as the land itself is accessible to all in some way.

     

    I would like to note though, nation capitals would not be allowed to be on their own island, and would be required to stay on the mainland. This is to make it so nations at war cannot have a safe haven. Sure the nation can have a town or base on an island, but not the capital.

     

    Which then brings me to Elytra, the glider wings added to the 1.9 update. These would work amazingly with this style of map where you have to reach other sections of floating land. Different types of creatures could see more of an appearance such as Sky Whales, which could be an option for Fast Travel animals if we were to require it.

     

    What’s more is the possibility of using the land that was left as an RPly accessible area. I won’t go into specifics what is down there, but if players were to traverse back down to the land, it could also prove useful for events and such, while not being habitable for players to try and stay for a long term period.

     

    Also, you cannot use water flow to safely get to the surface…

     

     

     

    Name Ideas

    Spoiler

     

    Acrosion

     

    Aeost

     

    Allotria

     

    Aeodore

     

    Arremos

     

    Azure Isles

     

    Aurora

     

    Airthera, Airgis, Airsulon, Airthos (xd)

     

     

     

    Context of Lore

    Spoiler

     

    So the harvester event was the cause of the volcano eruption, smoke covering the sky and the plague. After the plague was cured, the event was then cancelled by the Lore Team for unknown circumstances. The story behind it was, according to the Archaengul, Gazardiael, ‘The Veil’ holding back Wrath would break open unless souls were harvested. The Veil to my belief was a Verge Portal, the bridge between the two mortal plains, Aerios and Axiom. Wrath who I and many believe to be Iblees is trapped in Aerios which was the plain in which Aegis was. On the server, we are currently in Axiom, as were the other maps after Aegis.

     

    The plague that occurred during the event was to be the mass harvest of souls, having only a select few characters being immune to the sickness. While Clerics and Druids were told by their deity's that they were to protect the harvesters in their duty, the Paladins and Ascended were told they were bad! This went on to cause a bit of conflict rp and once the plague started, the paladins went on to cure said plague. This is where the event was cancelled. Due to the plague and Harvesters failing to harvest the required souls, the shattering of the veil would have occurred, resulting in Iblees returning.

     




     

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    Lore

    Spoiler

     

     

    The Veil is breaking. Iblees’ influence has begun to seep out from the cracks, causing the land to change. This in turn would be displayed by the rumbles felt by all (See ‘The Vision’). Upon the complete disintegration of the veil, Iblees would  initiate a calamity upon the plain of Axiom. Most noticeable effect in Vailor would be the eruption of volcanos along with earthquakes. This destruction would not be limited to Vailor however. His machination would slowly spread to all corners of the mortal plain. Vailor, being a rather small realm compared to the rest of the plain, its destruction would occur at a relatively quick rate.

     

    Knowing that this is to occur due to the mortals not completing the harvest, and not allowing the plague to finish the job, Gazardiel would send them all a message. One to their conscious minds, and a vision into the unconscious for them to prepare to flee the realm (See ‘The Vision’). After sending this message, Gazardiel would begin his own preparations of raising an entire continent from the mortal plain.

     

    Once the boats have been built and the mortals flee the destruction of Vailor (and depending how long transition takes) and get close to a new land, Gazardiel, after much preparation would raise a new continent, using pieces of the visible land and earth from below the ocean (See transition event). Due to the large waves passing by earlier, some of the land raised from the ocean would yield grassland and trees.

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    At the centre(?) of this land would be a huge ice mountain. During the winter,due to the altitude of the continent, the already frozen mountain would condense the water within the clouds before freezing it which would create a visibly growing effect. During the warm seasons, this ice would melt which then streams throughout the continent which in turn, allows for the infinite supply of water flowing off of the floating land, down to the surface.

     

    Scattered across the land, a few tunnels would be present which act areas where large quantities of water filter through, falling to the surface.

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    The surface of Axiom after a while would be completely consumed by Iblees’ wrath, turning it into a tainted landscape.

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    Iblees’ power does not have the ability to make direct contact with the floating continent, However, it is not unheard of for minions of his to show up on the rare occasion to attempt to spread his asperity (Mainly for event purposes if ET/LM’s wish to make something happen.). So unless the mortals traverse to the surface themselves, they will not confront Iblees on any level, apart from the odd minions that show up.

     

    While the surface is traversable, one cannot survive there for an extended period as they will be subject to the attacks of Iblees’ minions, searing dust storms and toxic gas.


     

    The new land wouldn't not be lacking new flora or creatures. Due to the new altitude, many new types of life have become known.

     

    Flora:

     

    Ice rose.

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    This flower would only grow during the cold seasons, or other where it is cold all the time. This flower would have the form of a rose, expect the petals appear in various shades of blue, growing a darker shade as temperature gets lower along with having a soft luminescent glow, only noticeable when it is dark. The flower thrives off having its petals frozen at all times, instantly wilting if the petals were to thaw. Because of the frozen nature and the very rare droplets of water running down its stem, them Ice Rose never requires watering! If one were to find a way to keep it frozen, it would prove to be a very beautiful gift.

    In summary, if the ice on the mortals were to melt, the flower will and would not yield the following representations in alchemy, and prove to be useless.

    Water symbol.

    Moderate strength. (Rare to find during non-winter months.)

    Representations: Beauty, freezing, fragility.

     


     

    Soultie:

    Spoiler

     

    These grey, very light and aerodynamic styled flowers would start growing as a normal flower would. However, these flowers would only grow at the edge of the continent. Right before the petals bloom, the Soultie would break away from its own stem, awaiting a gust of wind to take it off the edge of the continent. If the flower is taken over the edge, it'd use the updrift of wind to simply float at a stable level of height. At the force of the updrift, the budding flower would break open to display it's twisted, white petals. Due to the volatility of the direction of wind, it is rare for the flower to be blown into the right direction, making finding it floating off the edge rather hard. It is also a very dangerous flower to try and collect, as there is a possibility of the collector falling off the edge!

    If one were to inhale the fumes of burning the petals of a soultie or consume them directly, the consumer would feel an adrenaline rush which would last a few minutes before being met with a faint feeling of depression which lasts for a couple hours. Due to this, the substance is highly addictive.

    Air Symbol

    Strong

    Representations: Flight. Death. Strength

     

     

    Hanging Moss:

    Spoiler

     

    This deep green coloured moss with small red dots would only grow at the bottom of floating land forms. It thrives off of the underlying airflow and seeping water from above. While it is quite common, it is rather difficult to collect due to where it is found. This moss would cause an odd reaction with animals when it comes in contact with the skin. When this occurs, the skin would seem to puff out and bloat a noticeable amount. Nothing enormous though.

    Earth symbol

    Weak

    Representations: Expansion, Life

     


     

    Seeker’s Silence

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    One of the most unique and rare flowers to be found, if you could even call it a flower. Born from the corpse of a Valkyrie, these amethyst like crystalline flowers would take 5 years to bloom from the time of death of the Valkyrie in question. So this means, there can only be a potential amount of 8 of these flowers at a time.

     

    A Seeker’s Silence would act as a light source, illuminating its surroundings as would a torch. An odd yet calm pulsing sensation would be felt as one would approach it and if one were to touch it, loss of voice and an unpleasant burning sensation across the entire body would be an effect for as long as contact is made.

     

    Attempting to connect to the void while in contact with the crystalline flower would allow it to occur almost instantly, and with it the burning sensation would fade. In its place, an enormous amount more mana would be drained from the person, only allowing them to utilize a few seconds of void magic usage before needing to disconnect of fainting. This effect can only occur once per elven day, per flower.

     

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    Strength: Unknown
    Representations: Death, Life, Illumination, Light

     

     

     

     

     

    Creature

     

    Valkyrie

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    Although they are a rare sighting, the armoured female humanoid with wings would make the odd appearance within the skies. Their origin is clouded in mystery. Only clues, if one were to see one, would be that they all seem to fly from or towards one direction relative to the continent.

     

    Valkyries would act as an ET/LM playable race, and servants of Gazardiel (Being event creatures means no, you cannot ftb with them.). With only being 7 Valkyries (Originally 8, one having already died), all are equipped with Aengulic armour (Like, literally, not profession based) despite their passive nature. They have a calm personality, although they are not creatures with set dialogue. They are separate being to all others, but while their purpose is unknown just as is Gazardiel’s, they will sometimes assist players who find a way to traverse to the surface, and protect them if needed, or if minions of Iblees make their way up to the floating continent.

     

    While they would never be found threatening any person, they do defend themselves if a fight is brought to them, for whatever reason. Ground combat, they would prove to be formidable opponents against the likes of swordsman and marksman. Due to their heavy armour though, striking them with voidal magic such as fire, earth, water or electricity would prove highly effective in injuring the creature which then allows swordsmen to deal the final blows.. If the creature is flying, piercing the Valkyrie’s wings with an arrow or crossbow bolt would prove highly effective, bringing the creature down along with injuring it greatly. Voidal magic would not prove as effective against a flying Valkyrie as they are much more mobile which gives them a greater chance at dodging with the exception of electric evocation.

     

    Upon death, their body, weapon and armour would deconstruct into ash which then begins the growth of a Seeker’s Silence in its remnants. Moving the ash or flower before it has bloomed will prove pointless, as the Seeker’s Silence will yield no effects in return.

     

     

     

     

     



     

    The Vision (Beginning)

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    ((My take on a vision post similar to 

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    The once amber skies transformed into a vast expanse of jet black that engulfed the lands. A canopy of incandescent stars soon becomes visible amongst the ocean of darkness. A presence across would be felt across the land to all elves, dwarves, orcs, humans and the Kha. A rumble within the earth. While faint, an eery breeze would flow through the land as a familiar whisper in the back of the descendants minds would be heard.



     

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    The Veil shall open

    Burning of the Flesh

    The inevitable outcome of choices

     

    The whispers would suddenly become incoherent, multiple words being spoken at once before it becomes silent for a short moment.



     

    No land is free of His machination

    So a land you shall not reside

     

    The voice would then cease. All incoherent whispers along with it.

     

    Should the descendants sleep, a vision that would not proves to be unfamiliar to those of older age would rush through their minds. Steel. Wooden planks. Sails.

     

    An ordinary boat

     

    However, in such vision, the boat would not sail upon water. Instead, upon clouds


     

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    The voice would be heard for a final time before fading.

     

    Feel Wrath’s fury should you not traverse

    Build

    Sail


    The vision would end, the descendants being left with silence

     



     

    Transition Event Idea

    Spoiler

     

    (Rough notes)


     

    Over the week before the transition date, the rumbles across the land would slowly intensify. The volcanos would begin show signs of activity. On the day before or even a couple days before, an avalanche in the snow regions would occur.

     

     


    ---After writing this, it reminds me of Majora’s Mask for whoever has played it. Slowly the inevitable destruction creeps up. This would allow for RP that causes people to actually worry and show that yes, there is a need to get out. I found the whole worm event was just outta nowhere.---


     

    When the transition event time strikes, two massive, simultaneous booms would be heard across the land. Ground shaking, the tides becoming unpredictable. The Dark Elven and Orcish volcano would have erupted. Aerial projectiles of magma and searing boulders would spread the entire realm.
     

    ---Ideas include placing them near RP hubs. Possibly burn some of the wood elven structures. Simply demolish others building in other capitals. Set trees alight. Throw about some RP items around certain areas for the heck of it such as ‘Hardened Magma Shard’.---

     

    As people would flee to the boats, even more rumbles within the earth would occur. The landform splitting open (Earthquake) forming chasms and lava beginning to rise out from them and continue to cover the land. As far as any PvE (Or PvP against ET characters) events go like in the last transition event. As far as what as what creatures are attacking the players, you could choose from a variety of natural creatures from the creature index which are fleeing the area also and will prove act violent towards descendants who happen to be in their path.

     

    Other events on the day could occur as rescues. ET’s, or even normal players who agree to help out could play the role of NPC’s who are being attacked by said creatures or their house has caught alight. It is up to the other players to rescue said people. If a transition map (Last time there was just the boats) was required, those who were successfully rescued could prove useful or helpful in some way should the ET provide further events during that transition map period.

     

    Once boarded on the boats and sailed off, the opportunity to bring back The Devourer would show up. With earthquakes occurring, it would be sure to cause the creature distress along with causing large wave pulses within the water to raise and lower the boats to a large extent. The Devourer could knock some boats about. Maybe destroy the least manned one to which the players can swim to safety before the creature itself would escape the destruction of Vailor.

     

    Once dev’s are ready to change the map over.

     

    As soon as the players spot land, a storm would brew, the clouds stretching as far as the eye could see. The water upon which the boats lay upon would lurch. Waves mid-ocean would form, tilting the boats even further as they are hit with the ocean's fury.A continuous rumbles would begin as the boats would appear to get closer to the clouds, lightning beginning to strike. The strikes would light ablaze the sails of one of the boats. Closer and closer the boats would get to the clouds. (Perhaps global emote the clouds seem to be falling, all while the continuous ocean fluctuations and waves would continue)

     

    Upon entering the clouds themselves, lightning strikes would occur around the entirety of the boats, possibly striking some. The groups of boats would begin to draw all towards one direction with no signs as of why as the clouds would disperse upon the ocean (They have gone above cloud level.). As the clouds clear and the clouds disperse, the view would become clear. They would all be getting pulled over towards a gorge of two high rock formations, the water clearly being suctioned towards it.

     

    One boat would get wedged into the thin gorge, the other boats piling up behind it. Slowly the suction would cease as the gorge gap would fill. Behind the boats, out in the distance, more large rock formations would appear, creating a large, calm, circular sandy bay. This is where the players are then free to begin exploration.

     

     

     

     

    Special thanks to Katari guy, Phil person and that Pie thing for ideas and assistance.

  5. MC name: Sythan
     

    Character's name and age: Art/Artemis, 37

     

    Character’s Race: Human

     

    What magic will you be learning?: Clerical; Tahariae

     

    Who will be teaching you?: Heshakomeu Sohae (Ventusyr), Ramza Mantisuku (_Zer0) 

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