The Bard's Tales-Book of Names



Book of Names
A collection of people places and organizations through all the legends. If something is mentioned somewhere in my tomes, you can most likley find out more about it here. The majority is of the tales of Moonshadow's Heroes, items in white are names from the tales of Braveclaw and his friends.
Adaris
Adureth
Aleris
Alexis, Lady Vala
Alpheus III
Amaron Rahlus
Angus
Barombyr, Chief Mason
Barthar
Bayrom Taireg
Benelim
Braig Hunthew
Brovath, Mystra
Canondorn
Chassandre, General
Cyrocanth
Daedroth Cezanrar
Dandago
Dark Emissary
Daxon Shadowwalker
Delia, Mystra
Drok Hunters
Dunnis, Court Mage
Elven Weapon, The
Faern Rowaness
Fallax
Fenry
Gaybryam
Gilthinan, General
Gregom
Hadley
Hexbringer
Ian
Ileyas
Ingsraven
Isdrok Morgol
Jair
Jarleth
Jeffrin
Kala
Kyrenlof
Leskes
Liam
Lita Arlenthas
Luceanth
Mar-Shyn the Mad
Margaro (The Magnificent)
Marsilis, King of Falls
Nanis
Orlantha the Black
Orin
Ralkongate
Ryam DuLormo
Tanil
Tayami
Shadowing
Tunraz
Ulthrod, Imperia
Yygramm, Captain
Zaigren, High General

Organizations/ Places

Clan of Daringflight
Clan of Earthenhand
Cult of Cyrocanth
Cult of the Fist
Guild of the Salamander
Odenbend
Pamrydorn
Rivenspan
Rivenspan Alliance
Rutandrith / "Drift"
Senelas
Tidewall

Adaris
Head of the Guild of the Salamander, he is a cool thinking businessman. honor rules his guild and honor rules the man. Tall and dark, Guildmaster Adaris was temporarily unseated as Master of the Guild of the Salamander by Tysa Santone in an effort to stop the minions of the Daedroth Cezanrar during the War of the Heavens Bound. She shortly after returned the position, gracefully retaining only the title of Guildmistress. Rumored to have some minor psionic ability, those who defy Adaris soon feel the cut of his poisoned, Half Moon Sickle.

Adureth
Son of the mysterious assassin Crimson and the summoner Dandago, he was kidnapped and temporarily joined the armies of the Demon Crown, being manipulated by the vile General Zaigren. Being the son of Dandago, he is the only other known descendant of the Sons of Lictalon, save Llewellyn Moonshadow. Consequently, he was used to keep the powerful Staff of Lictalon out of the hands of Moonshadow's Heroes, in the end he was rescued from his brainwashing and vanished mysteriously with his mother, back to where they came from.

Aleris
A young lady with an incredible magic potential (623 PPE total) she has been trained in the school of Amaron Rahlus. She participated in the final battle against the revived Daedroth Cezanrar.

Alexis, Lady Vala
A member of the Royal Knights of Rivenspan, Lady Vala Alexis first sought the help of Moonshadow's Heroes before the first battle of the War of the Heavens Bound. Honorable and proper, she fights with the pride of a lioness and steadfastness of the very stone.

Alpheus III
King of Rivenspan, he is the third king to be called Alpheus. Responsible for much of the organization of the powerful Rivenspan alliance in the Eastern Territory, his armies was the first to raised their spears against the Dark Banner of the Daedroth Cezanrar. He continued to be an asset throughout the war contributing men and funds to destroy the Armies of the Demon Crown.

Amaron Rahlus
A powerful sphinx and Arch Magus, Amaron Rahlus runs and ancient and wholly exclusive school of the mystic arts on a forbidden island somewhere in the inland sea. Llewellyn Moonshadow himself is rumored to have studies at his school for a brief time.

Angus
A member of the Dark Step tribe of wolfen, he befriended the former slave, J'Kassa, rescued from the clutches of Kala by Moonshadow's Heroes.

Barombyr, Chief Mason
Chief Mason Barombyr is the head builder in the underground dwarven city of Pamrydorn. He accompanied Moonshadow's Heroes into the depths of the old city in an effort to stop the Demon Crown from breaking the Seal of Spirit. He also refurbished and expanded the House of Moonshadow as a wedding present to the newly-wed Llewellyn and Lita.

Barthar
From the town of Senelas, the kindly old Barthar is the groundskeeper at the estate of Llewellyn Moonshadow.

Bayrom Taireg
Member of the Kings advisory at Rivenspan. He commanded troops at the Battle against the legendary Isdrok Morgol.

Benelim
This smart mouthed young thief is the second in command in the powerful Guild of the Salamander. Betraying his own people at the Seal of Secrecy, he was expelled from the Guild by the then Guildmistress, Tysa Santone. After realizing his mistake begging forgiveness, Tysa convinced Guildmaster Adaris to reinstate him in the guild.

Braig Hunthew
Owner of the new and promising Luck Bird Inn in Senelas. A hard headed businessman, he also sits on the Town Council.

Brovath, Mystra
A male wolfen Wizard, one of the two protectors of Imperia Ulthrod

Canondorn
Hired by Llewellyn Moonshadow as protector of his estate and property, the tall, dark, grizzled mercenary makes it his duty that no one enters the estate without Master Moonshadow's permission, he works all but four months of the year, during which none know where he goes or what he engages in.

Chessandre, General
The beautiful and seductive general of the Deadroth Cezanrar. She utilized subterfuge, blackmail and trickery to break the Seal of Spirit and the Seal of Protection holding the Deadroth Cezanrar captive. Merciless and cruel under her alluring voice and figure she was finally slain by Moonshadow's Heroes during the ambush at the Seal of Secrecy.

Cyrocanth
An evil and greed driven dragon, Cyrocanth and his Cult tangled with Moonshadow's Heroes and Orlantha the Black during the power struggle for the fabled Tome of Miracles. He was slain by Moonshadow's Heroes with the legendary Lance of Dracothan and perished destroying his mountain top tower in his deathroes.

Daedroth Cezanrar
Translated from the old tongue it literally means "Demon Crown". A figure of legend thought to be nothing more than myth, he was the driving force behind the bloody War of the Heavens Bound. Many eons ago, the Deadroth Cezanrar made an attempt to invade the lands of Light with his Evil Armies. After his forces were shattered, in an attempt to save himself, he fled with the daughter of Ra to the Island of the Flame. Ra rallied the gods of light and gods of other pantheons to rescue his daughter. When the Daedroth Cezanrar was finally cornered at the flames which light the son of each new day, he threatened to throw Ra's daughter to them. The Daedroth Cezanrar made of pact with the gods. He bargained that if none of the gods or their servants would harm him, he would return Ra's daughter. Ra agreed saying. "I and my fellow gods present here pledge that neither we nor our servants will not raise a hand against you, nor will we allow our fellow gods to do so, if you will return my daughter unharmed." The Deadroth Cezanrar satisfied with his bargain returned the daughter of Ra. The gods of light took him and sealed him away behind six seals, entrusting each to the protection of one of their peoples. Ages later, the Daedroth Cezanrar raised new Dark Emissaries and Generals in an effort to break the seals by defeating the protectors and claiming the seal for the Daedroth Cezanrar. The people cried to their gods for aid, and the gods went to crush the Demon Crown, when suddenly they realized they were bound by their oath to him, his master hand all along, to make it so that no god could oppose him in his plans. No god nor priest or minion could raise a hand against the Deadroth Cezanrar, without breaking the Eternal Laws and causing cosmic war. The Generals and the Emissaries, without the intervention of the gods, and using the Deadroth Cezanrar's dark power, managed to free him from his prison where he engaged his plan to forever douse the fires that light the sun of each new day. In a epic effort organized by the powerful mortals of the Palladium world, Moonshadow's Heroes aided by their comrades defeated the Deadroth Cezanrar at the Palace of the Celestial fires on the island of the flame.

Dandago
Uncle of Llewellyn Moonshadow, the dark summoner is the one responsible for the release of the Elven Weapon. Gathering the original Heroes to send them on a quest to retrieve an ancient elven tablet, detailing the circle to be used, he managed to raise the Dark Goddess, but was slain shortly after by the Heroes. Lover of the elven assassin, Crimson, she bore a son after his death, the only other of the last sons of Lictalon, Adureth. For a time it was beleived that he had returned to life to extract revenge on Llewellyn Moonshadow, and the return of his property, but it proved to be the exploits of the noble Sir Luceanth, trying to contact Moonshadow.

Dark Emissary
Dark winged, humanoid, leathery servants of the Deadroth Cezanrar. They are the six high priests of the Demon Crown. Inhumanly powerful and nearly indestructable, they have many evil powers including incredible strength, corrosive breath, razor sharp claws, a poisonous barbed tail, and the ability to metamorphosis into mist.

Daxon Shadowwalker
The son of Tysa Santone, he is the owner of the Sword and Staff Inn. A ladies man and con artist, he went on several adventures with Llewllyn Moonshadow.

Delia, Mystra
A female wolfen air warlock, along with Mystra Brovash she is the personal protectorate of wolfen Imperia Ulthrod

Drok Hunters
The persistent and entirely ineffective minions of Orlantha the Black, the five goblin brothers, Trok, Lok, Nok, Gok and Zok, continue to plague the heroes with their determined bumblings. Defeated many times over, they still persist with the philosophy, "Hey, we know you beat us twenty-three times before, but this time you're really gonna' pay!"

Dunnis, Court Mage
The young and motivated court mage of the city of Rivenspan, Dunnis learned the arts of wizardry from the tomes of the deceased former court wizard. It was he who first suggested seeking the help of Moonshadow's Heroes, and carried out the King's command to enlist their aid. Though inexperienced, he shows potential to be a fine wizard.

Elven Weapon, The
A dark supernatural entity discovered by the elves during the Elf-Dwarf wars, it was thier plan to release her against the Dwarves. The war was ended before they could do so and the secrets of her summoning lost to the ages. The summoner and historian Dandago, learned of her existence and researched the whereabouts of the tablet that supposedly held the means of her awakening, in his plan to rebuild the ancient elven empire. Dandago was slain during her summoning by the intervention of the Heroes, but the mystic energy released by his death was enough to bring the Elven Weapon fully into our world. Offering a rule of power, she tempted Llewellyn Moonshadow to join her, and after he refused she cast the entire party far into the North. The heroes made their way back, but the Dark Goddess had already begun her campaign of terror. It was then that there came the full intervention of the Dragon God, Kym-Nark-Mar, who lead the Heroes to the Tomb of Lictalon, to retrieve the Staff of Lictalon, to be wielded only by his descendants. With the staff and the help of his companions, Llewellyn Moonshadow harnessed the incredible magic power of Kym-Nark-Mar and sealed the Elven Weapon away.

Faern Rowaness
High Stablekeeper at the capitol of Rivenspan, Faern took the position after the passing of her father. Cheerful and level-headed, the beautiful Faern is responsible for the mounts of the Royal Knights and Nobles as well as the retraining of the griffon mount of General Gilthinan. She is known to be courting the wandering bard, Vates the Taleweaver, of the Heroes.

Fallax
The massive gromek gladiator minion of the godling Tayami, the huge fighter has a personal vendetta against the kankoran knight, Braveclaw Earthenhand. Constantly locked in combat with the group of northern warriors, the gromek is the former employee of the colosseum owner, Hadley.

Fenry
One of the creatures summoned by Dandago, he remained by Dandago's side during the efforts to raise the Elven Weapon. He fought beside Dandago at his death and disappeared for some time afterwards. He returned later to demand the Eye of Wisdom from Llewellyn Moonshadow in exchange for his then house keeper, Lita Arlenthas,

Gaybryam
Son of Lord Orin and nephew of Tysa Santone, he can often be seen with Daxon Shadowalker, the two sharing in their partying and womanizing. Whenever Gayb is near, you can be sure he has a snide remark on the tip of his tounge.

Gilthinan, General
General of the Daedroth Cezanrar and leader of the pseudo-religious Knights of Flames warding, it was he who organized the attack on the Rivenspan Alliance and claimed the first Seal, the Seal of Unity for the Deadroth Cezanrar. He was slain by the heroes in a fierce battle shortly afterwards during the rescue of Queen Iyleas.

Gregom
Third in command in the Guild of the Salamander, the kind but stalwart gnome acts to balance out the burning temper of Guildmaster Adaris and the cocky arrogance of Benelim. Being a major psionic, he uses his powers to heal injured members of the guild.

Hadley
A former gladiator himself, Hadley led a revolt with his fellow gladiators and escaped captivity in the Western Empire. They travelled east and discovered the ruins of an old colosseum in the northern part of the Eastern Territories, after refurbishing the structure, Hadley and his men took over the nearby town and now Hadley own a successful arena. Calculating and shrewd, Hadley manipulated the Wandering Warriors into fighting for him. They won the fight and he attempted to trap them into a contract, but they refused and left. Ever since, he has kept an eye out for Braveclaw and his freinds.

Hexbringer
A vicious and cruel Nightstalker dragon, Hexbringer earned his name from the misery he brings on others. Allied with the Daedroth Cezanrar in the recent war, the vile creature kidnapped Princess Shea of Falls. Outraged by her rescue by the Heroes, he now seeks revenge against them particularily on Llewellyn Mooshadow and Tysa Santone.

Ian
A young and charismatic boy, he was a promising warrior from a region near the domain of Lord Orin. Manipulated and decieved by the vengeful Wizard Kyrenlof, he raised a rebellion against Orin and nearly destroyed the lordship, until he was made to see the truth by the Heroes. He repented his error and now serves Orin as protectorate. He is the current bearer of the Sword of Aryn.

Ileyas
Queen of Rivenspan and wife of King Alpheus III, she was taken during the War by General Gilthinan of the Demon Crown. Relativley young to be a queen, she is a quiet and respectful woman. She was rescued shortly after her capture by the Heroes.

Ingsraven
Gnomish king of a band of gnomes that roam the river west of Odenbend, they hunt the woods for thieves and monsters. After the defeat of the notorious thief Ryam DuLormo, and after a short misunderstanding involving a trap set with a net, the Heroes were thanked by the gnomes for their aid and stayed a few nights with them before going on their way.

Isdrok Morgol
One of the Seven Despairs of Arcanath, the ancient creature was summoned by the Armies of the Deadroth Cezanrar during the attack on Rivenspan. The horrid creature had a huge mound of a body, short, thick serpentine heads that breathed fire and skin like rock and soil. It was defeated by the Royal Knights, Llewellyn Moonshadow and Vance Wescott.

Jair
Childhood freind and drinking buddy of Vance.

Jarleth
Claiming to be the greatest thief in the world, he may very well be. He watches out for himself above all, and goes wherever the price is highest. he has frustrated the Heroes on many occasions and always manages to escape.

Jeffrin
Son of Barthar, he helps maintain the grounds around Moonshadow's Estate. The boy also cares for the sorcerer's horses and animals.

Kala
A greed driven and vain (though good looking) Kankoran, she runs multiple criminal operations and holds considerable power in the city of Rutandrith. A former slave, she was taken from her home in the north and sold as a concubine to a wicked master. Slaying him, she worked her way to a seat of power. Lazy and cruel, she herself owns many slaves, including male kankoran concubines, as well as many warriors, one of which was the wolfen longbowman, J'Kassa. Put in her place by the Heroes, she now seeks revenge on them like she seeks revenge on all her enemies, any way she can.

Kyrenlof
A human wizard from the northeast, he had a reason to hate the Merchant-Lord, Orin. Manipulating the young warrior, Ian, into gathering a peasant army, he nearly suceeded in overthrowing Orin's kingdom. He was slain in single combat with Llewellyn Moonshadow.

Leskes
A female ice dragon, she participated in the battle for the final seal. Friend of the dragon Ralkongate, she offered much aid to the Heroes. It is beleived that she and Ralkongate were once mated, but neither has confirmed this. In her humanoid form she appears and an exquisetly slender elven woman with long ears, vivid blue hair and hypnotizing golden eyes.

Liam
A young coyle cub rescued by the Wandering Warriors, he had a gift which aided the Warriors in their quest to reassemble the shattered staff. Afterwards, too long dealing with being an adult too soon, he left them to enjoy what every child needs, his childhood.

Lita Arlenthas
Former housekeeper of Llewellyn Moonshadow, she and he were married after the end of the War of Heavens Bound. Her unearthly beauty is said to be greater than that of an elven princess. Kind and gentle she is a support to her husband.

Luceanth
An ancient Titan and palladin, he has banished more evil to the nether-realms than the greatest crusaders will in ten lifetimes. Searching out Llewellyn Moonshadow to join him against the Deadroth Cezanrar some time before the war even started, he joined the Heroes the pledge to protect their lives. A massive and powerful man wielding a sword as tall as most men, he walks in human guise thanks to the help of an ancient amulet. For, you see, though he has done much good, it has cost him dearly, much in the ways of freedom, and there are many dark forces with would like to see him dead, This is why he was beleived to have been killed so many years ago. There are many things about himself and the deeds he has done which he can never tell, lest he risk the lives of those around him or those he has helped, lest the forces of evil return to extract their terrible revenge on them. It was for this lack of information that for a time he was not trusted by the heroes, even suspected to be a spy. Llewellyn Moonshadow ordered him to leave the heroes and he complied. It was only after the plans of the dragon Ralkongate were fully carried out, with no risk of revealing them, did he return and tell them what he could of the truth. He fought galantly by their side in the final battle against the Deadroth Cezanrar, and when it was over, he again disappeared, his existence revealed to some, in order to spare his friends from his dark pursuers.

Mar-Shyn the Mad
An insane alchemist who has inlocked secrets of magic most men will never know, he wanders the land, his shop an enchanted gypsy cart drawn by magic horses. He was encountered by the heroes on their way south and offered his assistnace for the $tandard price.

Margaro (The Magnificent)
A experienced knife thrower of what most would consider amazing skill, that is until they found out that she is completely blind, in which case they would consider her superhumanly phenominal. She is currently residing in the house of Llewellyn Moonshadow and is training Vance Wescott in her art.

Marsilis, King of Falls
The ruler of the Elven City of Falls, he proved an obstacle for the Heroes in their fight to keep the seals from the Deadroth Cezanrar. Affected greatly by the terrible transformation of his only daughter, Shea, he turned the seal of Fertility over to the Armies of the Demon crown, in exchange for her return to normal. After the war ended he returned and repented of his error to the Heroes.

Nanis
The new housekeeper at the House of Moonshadow, the plump and maternal Nanis keeps "her" house in order, often giving a freindly word and a hot meal to the guests who frequent the house. Though she often scolds Moonshadow for the constant flow of "strange people" in and out of the house, she does as best she can.

Orlantha the Black
A name feared and cause of terror in the south of the Eastern Territory and the western regions of the Old Kingdom, the lizard mage is the arch nemisis of Llewellyn Moonshadow. Her plans stopped and constantly halted by the intervention of Llewellyn Moonshadow, there is a subtle respect for each other in the two enemies. Don't be decieved, given the chance she would tear Moonshadows heart out with her own claws.

Orin
The only member of Tysa Santone's family to survive that fateful night when she mistakenly murdered her entire family. Orin built a flourishing merchant buisness and a lordship from the ashes of his tradgedy. In his youth he hated Tysa for what she had done, but after her death he eventually forgave her. After her return to life the two met and Tysa begged forgivness. He forgave her but there is still some uneasiness between the two.

Ralkongate
Ice dragon and former priest of Kym-Nark-Mar (he was expelled so that he could aid in the battle against the Deadroth Cezanrar) he was instrumental in opposing the Demon Crown during the War of Heavens Bound. He rallied the worlds most powerful mortals to oppose the evil being. Personally, he acts as advisor to all of the Heroes and helps them when they require it. He is allied with the wolfen armies and enlisted their aid in the final battle for the seal. It is rumored that in his pocket dimension the legendary Frostfoil sleeps. Indeed many testify that they saw the mythical blade in the hands of Vates the Taleweaver being wielded against the Deadroth Cezanrar. Many wolfen know him as a tall white wolfen carrying a spear and clad in blue scale mail, while in the south he can be seen as a tall elven warrior with long white hair and armed in a similar fashion.

Ryam DuLormo
A notorious thief and leader of a gang that plagued the land near Odenbend, he captured the Heroes after a faerie attack in the woods. After his gang was smashed by the Heroes and he was defeated (tied upside down to a tree by Tysa Santone as payment for a similar treatment to her) he now is trying to rebuild his band....to get revenge on Tysa Santone!!

Tanil
The court wizard of Falls. He acted as a go between for the King and the Heroes during their efforts there.

Tayami
Godling daughter of the love goddess, she is hater of all kankoran due to her loss in an ancient feud. She is responsible for the death of hundreds of kankoran, inculding the clans of Braveclaw and Hearshot. She has besieged the Warriors many times and continues to be their greatest foe.

Shadowing
Former griffon mount of General Gilthinan, he was wounded and captured in the battle for the Seal of Unity. He was retrained by Stablemaster Faern and now belongs to her.

Tunraz
An ice dragon that unexpectedly joined the Armies of the Deadroth Cezanrar at the last battle for the Seal. He proved an unconquerable foe for the Heroes coupled with Hexbringer, the Dark Emissaries and High General Zaigren, the Deadroth Cezanrar was released. He and Ralkongate share a cold dislike for each other though no one knows why.

Ulthrod, Imperia
An Imperia of the Wolfen Empire that battle the Dark Armies at the Final Seal, along with his two magician bodyguards, Mystra Delia and Mystra Brovath.

Yygramm, Captain
Captain of the Guard and Holder of Defense for the city of Rivenspan, he commanded the battle during the fight against the Dark Armies.

Zaigren, High General
The last and most powerful General of the Deadroth Cezanrar. A former sorcerer before becoming High General, he claimed the Seal of Secrecy, Seal of Fertility and the Final Seal, suceeding in raising the Deadroth Cezanrar. He was killed by the Deadroth Cezanrar himself in a show of power to the Heroes.

People and Organizations

Clan of Daringflight
A peaceful and rare non-nomadic clan of kankoran dedicated the the preservation of one of the goddess Heim's remote temples. The entire clan was destroyed by the hateful Tayami, leaving no one but Heartshot Daringflight.

Clan of Earthenhand
The clan of Braveclaw and Shadowtree, the warrior tribe can be recognized by the clawed paw-print brand placed above their left eye after their rite of passage. Involved with the wolfen armies and battles with coyles, the village of skin huts was burned to the ground by Tayami and her minions, the only survivors Braveclaw and Shadowtree, off on a hunting trip and a small cub.

Cult of Cyrocanth
A break-off of the religion of Dragonwright made up mostly of sub humans that worshipped the dragon Cyrocanth exclusively. They have made many attempts on the lives of the heroes after the dragons death and it is feared that the dragon Hexbringer may have taken control of this bloodthirsty cult.

Cult of the Fist
A group of warriors from somewhere across the sea, they have begun to make a bid for power in a small portion of the south Northern Wilderness. Their leader killed, many members slain, and a city burned by the Wandering Warriors, they seek revenge against them.

Falls
Built on a falls where the Great River crosses the Old Kingdom mountains, the elven city is a steep, stepped city set on a rocky spire accessible by a gleaming bridge. It was many lush and beautiful gardens as well as great architecture. It is the site of the Seal of Fertility.

Guild of the Salamander
A powerful thieves guild based in Rutandrith. Tysa Santone was guildmistress for a short time, but returned the responibility to Guildmaster Adaris. Counselors are young Benelim and the gnome Gregom. The guild is the custodean of the Seal of Secrecy.

Odenbend
A southern trade city sitting on the great river in the Rivenspan Alliance. It was here that the first Dark Emissary was ecnountered by the Heroes.

Pamrydorn
An old dwarven fort city still occupied by dwarves, though much of the old city is in ruins and closed off. It houses the Seal of Spirit and is the home of Chief Mason Barombyr.

Rivenspan
A large city in the Eastern Territory which sits on a large island on the center of the Great River. King Alpheus III reigns and it is a site of much trade and promising development. It is here where the Seal of Unity is located.

Rivenspan Alliance
The efforts of the all three generations of the Alpheus', it is an alliance of kingdoms and territories around a segment of the Great River, with it's capitol at Rivenspan.

Rutandrith / "Drift"
A city located in the old kingdom, which is run by a council consisting of thieves guilds heads! The city sits in a more barren portion of the Old Kingdom and has a somewhat arabic style with narrow streets, tall buildings crissrossed with bridges and curtained doors, music, shops and trade. Though it's old name is Rutandrith, many call the city Drift.

Senelas
The residence of Llewellyn Moonshadow and location of the house of the late Dandago, inherited by Llewellyn. The town itself is old and full of older (but rich) men. A town council has recently been organized under the direction fo Llewellyn Moonshadow in efforts to revitalize the town's economy.

Tidewall
A city on Phi surrounded by an ancient wall and drainage system which keeps the below sea level portions of the city dry during high tide. It is the home of Vance and a busy trade city. It is the location of the Seal of Warding

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