[pnpgm] Game Update #31 - File #332 - Merman Combat Ph7-8

Scott Adams longshot at darktech.org
Sat Aug 29 02:25:16 CEST 2009


   HT Alias/Player          Character Name    Type    Status/Notes  Sex
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  R1.John Haight...........Arawn.............Druid  .Normal/Alfar  Ma
  ??.Chris Wells...........Ben'dar...........Warrior.Normal/Human  Ma
  R4.Tom Corckett..........Caladan...........Wizard  Normal/Human  Ma
  W2.Marcel Liberty........Chion.............Sailor..Normal/Human  Ma
  W3.Ryan Torres...........Farseeker.........Warrior.Normal/Human  Ma
  --.Tobie Bonahoom........Fremea............Sidh....Normal/Faerry Fe
  R2.Mark Murtha...........Kell..............Trader..Normal/Human..Ma
  Do.David Sanders.........Kiet.Sunan........Acrobat Normal/Human  Ma
  R4.J H Hooten............Raban.Usherwood...Bard....Normal/Human..Ma
  W2.Robert Maxwell........Strie'bog.........Bard....Normal/Human..Ma
  R1 NPC...................Shu.Yeoh..........Wizard..Normal/Human..Fe
  W4.Wout Broere...........Unali.............Ninja...Normal/Human  Fe
  -..Thomas.Magann.........Whitney...........Scholar.Normal/Human..Ma
  R1 John.Stowman..........Will..............Hunter..Normal/Human..Ma
  R4.Alex Koponen..........Z'leyra...........Healer..Normal/Human  Fe
  R1 NPC...................Zhou Kiwat........Noble...Normal/Human..Ma
     Animals: Corona [Eagle] Z'leyra, Tef'wo (Horse) Ben'dar, 2 Donkeys

  Cover Story Info: [HD- House member, F-Foreigner, N-native non house]
     Arawn      aka Arawn         as Teacher to daughter [F]
     Ben'dar    aka Bu Da         as Horse expert        [F]
     Caladan    aka Ca Lu         as Guard/Archer        [N]
     Chion      aka Capt. Chu Mai as Sailor Trustee      [HD]
     Farseeker  aka Fu Sa         as Guard               [F]
     Fremea     aka Lin Mong      as Noble child         [HD] [Disguised]
     Kell       aka Swan          as Trader              [F]
     Kiet       aka Kiet Sunan    as Zhou's servant      [F]
     Raban      aka Toban Nu      as Entertainer/Guard   [F] 
     Strie'bog  aka Sun Zhu       as Entertainer         [N]
     Shu        aka Shu           as Niece               [HD]
     Unali      aka Tun Au        as Zhou's wife         [HD]
     Will       aka Sun Tzu       as hunt master         [F]
     Z'leyra    aka Kakita Junami as Healer              [F]
     Zhou       aka Zhou Wa       as Noble               [HD]

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     Game Update #31 in sequence (file #332)      
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     [Recap]

        From Raban: [Re: Actions]
          <Poor Mermen, they did something that upset Raban...Very Bad
          Idea! Hopefully he wont get any stuck on his arms as he punches
          through them, it is such a bother peeling the bodies off.
          <Frema took a bad hit! 7 is a lot for a Faerry, nasty!

          <Vote? New players is fine with me its a lot more work for the
          GM though

          <New actions: Raban is busy smashing Mermen so has few other
          choices. Hopefully Arawn or someone else can save some people
          but magic is tough in a fight.

          <Fortunately, if they cannot get more against him the ones
          nearby wont last long since Raban can come close to killing on
          a normal hit <No time to safely cast spells for Raban but he may
          make it possible for others to do so. Shame a Bless would be
          very useful. The heal on the Sailor moved down in priority when
          Raban got mad and that may be a good thing since Raban is more
          useful overall as a fighter in this situation. The faster he
          puts them down the less other people will get hurt. <Yup Raban
          will be sad after the fight is done...He does not like being a
          Monster, but sometimes it is needed

          <Sorry cannot think of an actual RP post for the scene except
          maybe growling at the 2 mermen and see if they wet themselves...
          hard to tell with mermen they are already wet
        GM: Ack. Can't RP much during a fight.

        From Fremea: [Re: Actions]
          Fremea will make sure that the one who hit her gets as many
          arrows in him as possible (or least enough to kill him).
        GM: Ack. 

        From Kell: [Re: actions]
          Kell normally sleeps in light pants, no shirt.

          Since Ha'Kell figures this is an emergency, he'll skip the
          tulwar, instead rushing jab his helmet on and grabbing two
          spears and shield since they're in the open and easily
          accessible.  Then head out.  He'll leave the door open for
          Squirt, who will do as Squirt does, with an encouraging "Get
          im Squirt" to the cuddly, cute lil beastie as they exit the
          room.
        GM: Ack. 

        From Kiet: [Re: Actions]
          No change for Kiet's "actions".

          Continue on as before...hope everyone is OK
        GM: Ack. 

        From Whitney: [Re: Actions]
          Whitney will start hacking away as soon as  anything finny comes
          within range of his axe. meanwhile, he'll try and figure out
          which end of the shield is up, and which side goes out.
        GM: Ack.

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     [New Stuff]

        [Junaqa 24th, 1634TH]
        [Winds: Good, Speed 14]
        [Weather: Clear/Sunny, Fog]

        [Time: 3:55:21am]

          Arawn gathers healing energies for healing the sailor.

          Fremea hovering in the air loads her bow again and aims at
        the crows nest she was just knocked from.  Five arrows go flying
        at the merman in the nest.  Arrows #1, 3 , 4 and 5 hit his
        body but bounce off of him.  Arrow #2 flies past into the water
        far to the forward section.  

          Arawn places a hand on the wounded sailors chest and concentrates
        on the wound and casts a healing priest spell.  The green and
        blue energy leaves Arawn's hands and covers the sailor's chest
        and wound.  His 8 point wound would be minor to most but to him
        it is severe.  But as the energy quickly works it heals the
        wound up completely.  Other than the blood on the ramp and
        his shirt there is no sign of damage.

          Raban glances over to see Arawn over one sailor and some pretty
        lights.  He then turns his attention back to Merman #20 and lunges
        but as he does the Merman steps to the side a foot and Raban
        just misses him.

          Unali leaves her cabin and climbs the forward ladder up to the
        hold deck.  As she does she sees Caladan fighting two merman
        and a naked Whitney standing with axe in hand.  She gets a full
        view of all him and shakes her head.  She climbs up onto the
        deck and heads port.  As she rounds the corner she sees several
        sailors and Ben'dar fighting.  She figures that area is being
        handled and decides to head up the stairs which are next to
        her and gets to the top deck.

          Farseeker thrusts again at Merman #18 and hits him in the chest
        doing the killing blow to the humanoid.

          Chion stabs forward and impales Merman #3 in the left ribs
        doing 7 points of damage to him but he is still standing.

          Ben'dar thrusts his spear at Merman #1 and hits doing 3 points
        of damage to his upper left chest.

          Arawn checks the sailor over to ensure no other wounds are
        then checks his pulse and finds it strong.  He'll do fine.
        Arawn glances over his shoulder to see only one Merman in the
        area.

          Kell dons his helmet, grabs two spears and his shield.  He
        then moves toward the door.

          Z'leyra heads to the door and enters the hallway.  She climbs
        the starboard aft ladder and finds Farseeker down one merman.
        She quickly realizes this is a boarding party and comes to
        attack Merman #5 she slams down her staff onto the left shoulder
        of the merman doing 9 points of damage crushing shoulder bone but
        the merman remains up.
        
          The Captain backs away at his own wound but then adrenaline kicks
        in and he charges Merman #2 who has a limp right arm now.  He
        thrusts and impales the merman in the side chest doing 8 points
        of damage.  But the merman remains standing.

          The First mate sees his chance and moves to the wall and thrusts
        his sword at Merman #9 but fails to hit.

          Caladan swings his staff at Merman #16 but fails to make contact
        and leans too far into the swing.

          Concerned Shu continues to dress.

          Kiet sees Z'leyra join the others and can hear thumps as things
        fall on the deck over him.  He waits for any enemy to come below.

          Strie'bog grabs his axe and heads for the door.

          Now all the sailors react at the same time.

          Sailor #3 with his arm now useless retreats toward Arawn and
        the ramp.  He drops his sword and staggers forward.  Suddenly
        he collapses onto the deck and rolls against the wall with head
        flipping wildly till it hits the wall.

          Sailor #4 and #5 thrust dagger and sword at Merman #1 but
        both fail to make any contact with body.

          Sailor #7 thrusts at Merman #4 and finally makes contact in
        the left arm with his dagger doing 6 points of damage. Sailor #8
        thrusts at Merman #4 but fails to hit.

          Sailor #9 being a very skilled slices his dagger against the
        neck of Merman #1 and does massive damage killing the wounded
        Merman instantly.

          Sailor #10 sees his comrades doing well but still can't fight
        from his rear position.

          Now the Merman all react

          Merman #2 knows he is dead so staggers around to thrust at
       who appears to be someone important, the Captain, as he does
       though he can barely lift the sword and fails to hit.

          Merman #4 thrusts trident at Sailor #8 and hits for 3
       more points of damage at his lower left abdomen. 

          Merman #5 twos to see Chion, Farseeker and A'leyra now
       attacking him.  He thrusts his Trident at Z'leyra in her gown
       figuring her to be weak but fails to hit as the three blades
       hit her gown but no body part.

          Merman #6 steps over Sailor #6's body and thrusts his trident
       at the first Mate and hits in the middle chest doing 3 points
       of damage.  Merman #9 helps his pal and swipes his dagger
       at the First Mate's neck slicing just below the critical region
       doing however 7 points of damage.

          Merman #12 remains guarding his stunned allies.

          Merman #15 sees Sailor #3 retreat and turns toward Raban
       and realizes just how large the man is.  But bravely he thrusts
       his dagger but fails to hit.

          Mermen #20 and #17 both use a coordinated effort in the cramped
       hallway to shove Caladan forward and ram him against the wall.

          Merman #15 also notices Raban's large form and glances around
       to see if there is another target.  He looks for the one that
       was just standing a second ago where he was.

          Whitney raises his axe and charges to help Caladan.  He
       swings down at one of the merman 

          Zhou continues to dress slowly.



        [Time: 3:55:24am]

          Arawn glances over and notices the other sailor is in desperate
        help so gathers more healing energy.  

          Fremea fires again more multiple arrows at the man in the nest.
        Three arrows hit.  First arrow hits left shoulder and bounces
        off however.  Second hits neck and penetrates in his thick
        neck just shy of any important arteries and does 2 points the
        3rd arrow hits in the right shoulder and does 5 points of damage
        but the merman remains standing.  Two other arrows fail to hit.
        Fremea is amazed at this creature's strength but she also sees
        a distinct magical aura around his trident.

          Merman #5 shoulders his net and throws it toward Z'leyra who is
        caught in the net and thrown against the nearby wall.

          Merman #6 also throws his net at the First Mate and only
        nets him partially.

          Arawn leans over and casts his healing onto the nearby sailor.
        But when no lights occur around his hand he realizes the spell
        fails.

          The man in the crow's nest looks left toward the starboard
        section of the ship and the water and then at Raban.  Ignoring
        Fremea he snaps his trident in his hands back and forth.  Suddenly
        30 feet off the starboard side of the ship a huge water spout
        shoots up.  The 80 foot wide funnel is 40 feet tall making it
        almost bigger than the entire ship.  The merman guides the funnel
        toward the starboard side of the ship.  Suddenly the funnel
        hits the side of the deck causing the ship to go to port with
        a sudden jolt.  The large water spout hits the deck where Raban
        and the Merman standing nearby are.  The huge funnel lands
        like cement onto both and sweep them off the deck before they
        can react.  Even the huge giant is not strong enough to resist
        the strong winds as it pulls both Merman and Raban out over
        the edge of the ship into the water.

          A large surge of water lands into the area where the horse hold
        ramp is and knocks Arawn down the ramp and rolling into the
        fall aft wall of the hold as water splashes onto his body.  The
        other sailors also are swept down and collide against the wall as
        water splashes down into the hold from the spout but not near
        enough to flood just severely dampen things.  

          Corona knows setting fire to the crows nest is dangerous so
        tries to dive and claw the Merman in the nest but fails to
        hit as he deftly ducks.

          Fremea feels the gusts of wind even as she flaps like mad to
        maintain height over the fast moving ship.  She stares in horror
        as Raban is swept over the side.  

          As Raban flies off the deck he finds himself twirled around like
        a ragdoll in the water tornado.  Confused, dazed he tries to maintain
        his bearings but gets too dizzy.  He can barely move his arms and
        legs much less get the strength to fly away.  He hopes this ride
        will end soon.

          Unali gets onto the top deck just in time to see some large water
        spout heading to the rear of the ship.  She hears a small muffled
        laugh and looks up into the nest to see a Merman it looks like
        holding a trident in  the darkness.  She also notices 5 more in
        the aft raises platform area but it looks like 3 are on the deck.
        She notices one almost in the center of the ship just a few feet
        away.  

          Farseeker feels the jolt of the ship but his sea training holds
        and he continues his balance.  He thrusts toward Merman #5 who
        just netted Z'leyra and kills him for the final points of damage.

          Chion stabs Merman #4 in the back just below his right shoulder
        where the heart should be but misses the heart doing 8 points of
        damage to the merman.

          Ben'dar sees the First mate hurt and turns his attention to
        Merman #6 and thrusts his spear and impales him in the lower right
        side doing 11 points as the Merman screams in a low growl.

          Arawn now drenched gets to his knees to look around.  All around
        the walls and roof of the ramp is leaking water.  Not sure what
        just happened he looks to the two sailors.  The one he healed
        looks good but the other one seems still in desperate need of
        help.  he crawls to the man and checks his pulse which is weak.

          Kell leaves his cabin and rushes to the forward ladder.  He
        climbs it and notices right away there are two humanoids here
        fighting Caladan and a nude Whitney?  He finds it extremely
        hard to climb with two spears and a shield in hand.  he had to
        throw up one spear onto the deck and then climb up.  It takes
        more time then it should to climb with all the gear in hand
        and reaches the hold deck.  

          Z'leyra drops her staff and grapples at the net and takes over
        two seconds to pull the net off.  Throwing it to the ground he
        looks around then bends to pick up her staff again.

          The Captain thrusts his sword at Merman #2 and finally kills the
        wounded Merman.  

          The First mate grabs his neck and with other hand tries to pull
        the net off of him and finally uses his foot to pull it off.

          Caladan swings his war staff at Merman #26 in the cramped area
        and hits but his tough natural hide protects against the blow.

          Shu continues to dress.

          Kiet continues to wait below on the passenger level.

          Will leaves his cabin and climbs up the starboard rear ladder
        but finds himself blocked by Farseeker and Z'leyra in the tiny
        hallway.  

          Strie'bog with axe in hand climbs the port aft ladder and gets
        to the hold deck.  He glances left and right trying to get an
        idea of what's going on and how he can help.

          Now the sailors move.

          Sailor #4 and #5 thrust weapons at Merman #1.  Sailor #4 hits
        him in the center chest and does the final point of damage to
        kill the creature.

          Sailor #7, 8 and 9 gang up on the only Merman left in their
        area #4   Two hit and finish off the wounded Merman easily.

          Merman #6 and Merman #9 see their fellow mermen fall all around
        them and decide retreat is good.  They turn and run toward the
        stairs ending up on the stairs itself.  

          Merman #12 yelps in this strange fish like noise at the water
        spout as it hits the ship as he continues to guard the other
        stunned men.  Merman #15 in the center of the top deck also
        joins in this odd aquatic like noise.

          Merman #16 thrusts his dagger at Caladan and stabs him for 2
        more points into the lower right arm.  Merman #17 swipes at
        Whitney but he holds up his shield to block the blow in time.

          Whitney swings back his axe at Merman #17 and hits in the upper
        right shoulder doing 5 points of damage.

          Zhou continues to dress slowly and considers what that strange
       noise was upstairs and why the ship jolted.  He figures the party
       can take care of it.

        Actions? Comments?

        Next Update...Monday...next 2 phases...

        GM: Language file updates.  Only TWO slots left.  Get them
            while they last!  Deadline is 9/1/09.  I notice Will
            doesn't know Marentian and Ben'dar doesn't know Katai
            yet? :)  Might be useful.  

        GM: Arawn your on the ramp hold deck.
            Fremea your still hovering over the deck.
            Raban your out to sea over the water in a water spout.
            Whitney hold deck, forward, right section 2 merman in area
            Will just now on hold deck but blocked in hallway
            Unali in the shadows between stairs and forward rigging.

        GM: Player status - All but Raban is doing well.  He done his
            Elvis impression and left the area.

            Sailors - One unknown by steering wheel.  One helped but
            one hurt on ramp.  Another one down in the hallway with
            the other folks (aft hallway).  Other six sailors half
            are wounded and half are at full health.

            Captain and First Mate is wounded.

            Merman - 10 are dead, 3 are stunned on top deck, Of the
            six active three are wounded and 3 healthy.  Four of
            them are on top deck and two are now on the stairs going
            up to the top deck at end of this phase.  Leaves only
            two on the hold deck fighting Caladan, Whitney and Kell.
            One of those is wounded and other is healthy.  So all but
            two are on hold deck.  Other Merman are now back on top
            deck.  I've removed all dead/down folks off map for clutter
            sakes.

        GM: Delay in posting due to time ran out last night.  But its out
            now.  As of Friday 8pm EST can't update ftp site/website.  So
            if can't read map it should be up soon I hope.  

  * Ship Deck Plans

    Scale - Each Column = 2 feet    
            Each Row    = 2 feet
    Port (Top),  Forward (Right), Aft (Left),  Starboard (Bottom)
    Port (East), Forward (South), Aft (North), Starboard (West)

    A. Top Deck

    123456789012345678901234567890123456
     __________________________
  A  /***              ____    \      * = Ship's Anchor
  B / ***             I%%%%     \     @ = Navigator Station/Wheel 
  CI----I             I%%%%      \  [--]= Rigging/Sails 
  DI    ,,                        \   , = Steps up/down 
  EI  1 at I                          \  $$= Hold Hatch
  FI   @I                  [--]  ##I\ %%= Deck Stairs down 
  GI    I    ###           [--]  ##I \ #= Provison/Storage locker
  HI   [--]  ###           [--]    I  \  
  II   [--]\              /[--]   ,,  :\___                
  JI   [--]/              \[--]   ,,  :/   
  KI   [--]  ###           [--]    I  /  Lanterns -  
  LI    I    ###           [--]  ##I /      E5 [On steering platform]  
  MI   MM,         M       [--]  ##I/      L15 [Just below rigging on deck]
  NI    MM                         /       I25 [Front of ship on railing 
  OI    I       $$$$$$$$   M      /             latch]
  PI____I       $$$$$$$$    R    /             
  Q \                           /        Nest - 20' above deck on rigging
  R  \_________________________/         
    123456789012345678901234567890123456
             1         2

 Light - Each lantern gives good light in 10 foot area, 20 foot in dim
 diameter and 30 feet at very faint level. 
 Note: Horse/Hold ramp hatch is open.  Stairs hatch is open.


    B. hold Deck. - Height 7 feet - Deck 2

    123456789012345678901234567890123456
     __________________________
  A  /:::@:::@@:::@:::I______I \                        
  B /@               @I %%%  I  \                                 
  CI_________ S_______I %%%  I/\I\                         
  DI[---]@@I S                  I@\                      
  EI[---]  I B ___/\_________   I@ \  $$= Hold Ramp up
  FI#         QI            OO  I@  \ %%= Deck Stairs p to top deck 
  GI *     /T  I            I   I@  @\ #= Provison/Storage locker
  HI[-] @@@I  :I            I   I@   @\  
  II-------O S I  Primary   OO  I@   @I\___                
  JI[--] @@OSSSI  Hold      OONW--\/--I/   
  KI[--]   P   I            I:L  MM   /  
  LI#______/_ CI            I-----/\-/  /\ = Doors [Wooden]
  MI        IFZI            OO##    /    : = Ladder down below
  NI*[]**[]*II:I        ____I##  ##/     * = Chair
  OI*[]**[]*I  I  $$$$$$    /   ##/     [] = Table
  PI*[]**[]*I  I__$$$$$$    \   #/       O = Support Column 
  Q \       \                I##/        @ = Barrel 
  R  \####__/________________I#/         # = Cabinet/locker
    123456789012345678901234567890123456


  People Location
  T A  - Arawn     - [ ] P24- No Armor, No Weapons          [Not on map] 
  T F  - Fremea    - [ ] B12- +15 feet in air               [Not on map]
  T R  - Raban     - [ ] ???- [out to see]                  [Not on map]
  H F  - Farseeker - [F] M10- No armor, Grt Sword           [Not on map]
  H C  - Chion     - [C] L11- No armor, Sais                [Not on map]
  H B  - Ben'dar   - [B] E10- No armor, Spear
  P K  - Kiet      - [ ] F7 - No Armor, Dagger, Ropes       [Not on map] 
  H N  - Caladan   - [N] J27- No armor, War Staff
  H W  - Whitney   - [W] J28- Shield, Axe, naked
  P L  - Kell      - [L] K27- Shield, Helmet, Spears
  P T  - Strie'bog - [T] G9 - Axe                           [Not on map]
  P D  - Shu       - [ ] ???- Cabin                         [Not on map]
  P I  - Will      - [I] N10- Cabin                         [Not on map]
  P Z  - Z'leyra   - [Z] M12- Staff, Helm 
  P E  - Zhou      - [ ] ???- Cabin                         [Not on map]
  T U  - Unali     - [U] E24- Daggers                     

  Sailor locations
  T S* - Sailor #1 - [1] E3 - Sword           [Down on deck]
  T S* - Sailor #2 - [2] P25- Dagger          [Down on ramp][Not on map]  
  T S* - Sailor #3 - [ ] ???- Sword           [Down on ramp][Not on map]
  H S* - Sailor #4 - [S] C11- Dagger
  H S  - Sailor #5 - [S] D10- Sword                    
  H S* - Sailor #6 - [S] E11- Dagger          [Down on deck][Not on map]  
  H S  - Sailor #7 - [S] J9 - Dagger
  H S* - Sailor #8 - [S] J10- Sword
  H S* - Sailor #9 - [S] J11- Dagger
  H S  - Sailor #10- [S] I10- Sword
  H Cap- Captain   - [P] K8 - Sword    [Wounded]
  H 1st- First Mate- [Q] F11- Sword
                      
  Merman -                  
  H M* - Merman #1 - [M] D11- Trident, Dagger [Dead]        [Not on map]      
  H M  - Merman #2 - [M] K9 - Trident         [Dead]        [Not on map]   
  H M  - Merman #3 - [M] K11- Dagger          [Dead]        [Not on map]
  H M  - Merman #4 - [M] K10- Trident         [Dead]        [Not on map]   
  H M  - Merman #5 - [M] L10- Dagger          [Dead]        [Not on map]   
  T M  - Merman #6 - [M] E11- Trident   [stairs going up] 
  T M* - Merman #7 - [ ] ---  Trident,        [Dead]        [Not on map]
  T M* - Merman #8 - [ ] ---  Spiked Club,    [Dead]        [Not on map]
  T M* - Merman #9 - [M] E13- Dagger    [stairs going up] 
  T M* - Merman #10- [ ] ---  Trident         [Dead]        [Not on map]
  T M  - Merman #11- [M] M4   Spiked Club     [Stunned]
  T M* - Merman #12- [M] M5   Trident, dagger 
  T M* - Merman #13- [M] M6   Trident         [Stunned]
  T M  - Merman #14- [M] N5   Trident,dagger  [Stunned]
  T M  - Merman #15- [M] M16  Dagger
  H M  - Merman #16- [M] K30- Dagger             
  H M* - Merman #17- [M] K31- Dagger             
  H M* - Merman #18- [M] N10- Trident         [Dead]        [Not on map]   
  T M  - Merman #19- [ ] ---  Trident         [Dead]        [Not on map]
  T M* - Merman #20- [M] O24  Trident [off ship]
  T M  - Merman #21- [ ] J26  Trident  [Inside Crows nest]  [Not on map]

  Down/Dead
    Sailor   1, 2, 6
    Merman   1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10,18, 19

  Note: M*/S* denotes wounded merman M/Sailor S; plain M/S not wounded
    No armor for sailors or Merman. 
    Deck code - T - Top deck/main deck, H-Hold deck, P-passenger deck








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