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− | 30th of | + | 30th of May 1348 (Isle of Man, Kingdom of Man) |
Sisters, sisters, rejoice ! | Sisters, sisters, rejoice ! | ||
Tonight we shall dance and sing and feast. | Tonight we shall dance and sing and feast. | ||
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⚜️⚜️⚜️💀💀💀 | ⚜️⚜️⚜️💀💀💀 | ||
− | 30 | + | 30 Mai 1348 (Ile de Man, Royaume de Man) |
Mes sœurs, mes sœurs, réjouissez-vous ! | Mes sœurs, mes sœurs, réjouissez-vous ! | ||
Ce soir, nous allons danser, chanter et festoyer. | Ce soir, nous allons danser, chanter et festoyer. | ||
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At this period the papal trial between Thomas Holland and William Montagu just started and no conclusion was taken yet. | At this period the papal trial between Thomas Holland and William Montagu just started and no conclusion was taken yet. | ||
− | The Red Knight chose this location because this island is not part of the English kingdom and elects its own bishop. It is very far from English and Catholic eyes and has a total population of 1000 people. It has a long history of Paganism and is currently controlled by a heretic witch : “The Hermit”. | + | The Red Knight chose this location because this island is not part of the English kingdom and elects its own bishop. It is very far from English and Catholic eyes and has a total population of 1000 people. It has a long history of Paganism and is currently controlled by a heretic witch : “The Hermit”. |
Since William’s father’s passing, the Isle is completely independent and he didn’t even visit yet. | Since William’s father’s passing, the Isle is completely independent and he didn’t even visit yet. | ||
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Then they will try to frame them. | Then they will try to frame them. | ||
− | During her abduction, | + | During her abduction, she sent messages to her lover to come rescue her. Being the chivalric knight that he is, Thomas Holland made the trip in person to try to sneak her out of the island. He cannot be accompanied by armed soldiers because rescuing her is illegal and he risks losing the trial. |
He is quickly caught by “the Hermit”. | He is quickly caught by “the Hermit”. | ||
− | The witch will then try to frame the Inquisitors for the execution of Thomas Holland. If they did have him executed, it would disastrous for them and mark the end of their career as he is one of the favourites of King | + | The witch will then try to frame the Inquisitors for the execution of Thomas Holland. If they did have him executed, it would disastrous for them and mark the end of their career as he is one of the favourites of King Eward III. |
To do that, they dressed him in the red armor of the Red Knight (which doesn’t fit well) and kept him drugged so he cannot defend properly in the Trial. | To do that, they dressed him in the red armor of the Red Knight (which doesn’t fit well) and kept him drugged so he cannot defend properly in the Trial. | ||
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*Exorcism | *Exorcism | ||
*Possession | *Possession | ||
− | *Black dog of Peel | + | *Black dog of Peel (Moddey Dhoo) |
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*Joan of Kent | *Joan of Kent | ||
*William Montagu, 2nd Earl of Salisbury | *William Montagu, 2nd Earl of Salisbury | ||
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*Mermaid | *Mermaid | ||
*Fairies | *Fairies | ||
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=Intro= | =Intro= | ||
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'''Music : Vampire Dark Waltz Music''' | '''Music : Vampire Dark Waltz Music''' | ||
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The King of England indicated to the pope that the Red Knight that fought on his side was a mercenary hired by one of his best knights, William Montagu, 2nd Earl of Salisbury. | The King of England indicated to the pope that the Red Knight that fought on his side was a mercenary hired by one of his best knights, William Montagu, 2nd Earl of Salisbury. | ||
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They are surprised by the youth of the lord. He is 20 and seems surpassed by the responsibilities that fell upon him. He is the king’s ward, meaning that he doesn’t even administer his own lands (except the Isle of Man) | They are surprised by the youth of the lord. He is 20 and seems surpassed by the responsibilities that fell upon him. He is the king’s ward, meaning that he doesn’t even administer his own lands (except the Isle of Man) | ||
− | Describe his coat of arms (no Isle of Man Triskell at this point | + | Describe his coat of arms (no Isle of Man Triskell at this point) and the fact that there’s an eagle on his coat of arm means that his family is highly respected by the king. |
He is very cooperative and tell the players everything he know, which is not much because this mercenary Captain and his company “the Red Crowns” have been hired by his father before him, who died 4 years ago. | He is very cooperative and tell the players everything he know, which is not much because this mercenary Captain and his company “the Red Crowns” have been hired by his father before him, who died 4 years ago. | ||
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| 30min = They see a little altart with the carving of the face of an old man, below it is written “the King”. In front of it, lots of offerings of grass “green rushes”. And there’s a prayer in a little scroll “Manannan Mac y Leirr Little Manannan son of the Sea who blessed our island, bless us and our boat going out well, coming in better with living and dead in our boat” | | 30min = They see a little altart with the carving of the face of an old man, below it is written “the King”. In front of it, lots of offerings of grass “green rushes”. And there’s a prayer in a little scroll “Manannan Mac y Leirr Little Manannan son of the Sea who blessed our island, bless us and our boat going out well, coming in better with living and dead in our boat” | ||
One of the offerings is a weird little pendant that looks like dozens or tiny teeth put as a pendant a “Crosh bollan” | One of the offerings is a weird little pendant that looks like dozens or tiny teeth put as a pendant a “Crosh bollan” | ||
− | | 45min = There’s a horse walking towards them. On his side is written in French “Run away now ! Leave the island now !”. There’s a bunch of decapitated rabbit corpses attached to the horse looking almost like a saddle. | + | | 45min = There’s a horse walking towards them. On his side is written in French “Run away now ! Leave the island now !”. There’s a bunch of decapitated rabbit corpses attached to the horse looking almost like a saddle. |
| 60min = In Peel Castle, they find a guard completely terrified. (he saw the Moddey Dhoo) he is unable to speak and completely shocked. | | 60min = In Peel Castle, they find a guard completely terrified. (he saw the Moddey Dhoo) he is unable to speak and completely shocked. | ||
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Unfortunately, their boat has only one sail so they can’t just cut it. | Unfortunately, their boat has only one sail so they can’t just cut it. | ||
− | + | ‘’’Action : Up to them to find a solution. Agility could work, Strength also or they can just turn the boat so the wind don’t tilt the boat.’’’ | |
===Mermaids=== | ===Mermaids=== | ||
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In the distance they see a fire, that could be a lighthouse and hear some singing. (no lighthouse at the period in the Isle of Man, but they don’t know that) so they approach carefully and hit a rock sinking the ship. | In the distance they see a fire, that could be a lighthouse and hear some singing. (no lighthouse at the period in the Isle of Man, but they don’t know that) so they approach carefully and hit a rock sinking the ship. | ||
− | + | ‘’’Action : If they stop in a distance and send someone swimming, attack of the Mermaids directly but no crash’’’ | |
− | + | ‘’’Action : If they sail toward it, their boat sinks.’’’ | |
The lighthouse was in fact a trap. | The lighthouse was in fact a trap. | ||
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As their crew starts to swim and climb on a nearby rock, he is killed by mermaids with red hats who were waiting for them there with tridents (actually those are witches part of the coven disguised as mermaids) | As their crew starts to swim and climb on a nearby rock, he is killed by mermaids with red hats who were waiting for them there with tridents (actually those are witches part of the coven disguised as mermaids) | ||
− | + | ‘’’Action : Either use some kind of combat feats or just swim away in the mist, stick together and wait for the storm to finish’’’ | |
===Before the Trial=== | ===Before the Trial=== | ||
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He lies and say that they caught the Red Knight. | He lies and say that they caught the Red Knight. | ||
− | He brings them to Peel Castle, under the cathedral where he is kept because he is prisoner of the Manx church (there’s two tribunals at this period | + | He brings them to Peel Castle, under the cathedral where he is kept because he is prisoner of the Manx church (there’s two tribunals at this period) |
The cathedral itself is very small for a cathedral and has clear pagan symbols. For example the cross has a strange circle on it and there are Wreaths (couronnes de fleures et de guy) in lots of places, also the triskell of man is everywhere. | The cathedral itself is very small for a cathedral and has clear pagan symbols. For example the cross has a strange circle on it and there are Wreaths (couronnes de fleures et de guy) in lots of places, also the triskell of man is everywhere. | ||
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They have one night only before the trial. | They have one night only before the trial. | ||
− | + | ‘’’Action : inspect him’’’ His armor is of the right kind, but it doesn’t fit. He has claw scratches on him, lots of them. He is clearly a noble and a mighty warrior. He is in his mid thirties. | |
− | + | ‘’’Action : Make an antedote’’’ Impossible without a sample of the poison itself. | |
− | + | ‘’’Action : Any guards heard anything???’’’ One guard is crazy and doesn’t speak. (it’s an old legend of a guard that went on his own at night and got attacked by the Moddey Dhoo, since then he lost his mind) | |
Before the trial the “House of Keys” from the Tynwald (Tynwald = House of Keys plus Governor plus the council), the equivalent of Manx parliament will protest saying that this should be tried in their court not in the church court. | Before the trial the “House of Keys” from the Tynwald (Tynwald = House of Keys plus Governor plus the council), the equivalent of Manx parliament will protest saying that this should be tried in their court not in the church court. | ||
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Few weeks later, my sheeps started withering | Few weeks later, my sheeps started withering | ||
− | + | ’’’Action : Inspect the sheeps inspecting the sheeps of one of the farms it’s possible to see that they have dog marks.’’’ | |
And I am not the only one who suffered. Lots of peasants are in the same situation and refuse to talk, but I won’t be silenced ! I demand that he is burned at the stake ! | And I am not the only one who suffered. Lots of peasants are in the same situation and refuse to talk, but I won’t be silenced ! I demand that he is burned at the stake ! | ||
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and in the local language he says something completely different. | and in the local language he says something completely different. | ||
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And he does it again : | And he does it again : | ||
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Now therefore, my son, obey my voice; arise, **flee** to Laban my brother in Haran, | Now therefore, my son, obey my voice; arise, **flee** to Laban my brother in Haran, | ||
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Do you not know that in a race all the runners compete, but only one receives the prize? So run (he emphasize on this word and looks them straight in the eyes) that you may obtain it. | Do you not know that in a race all the runners compete, but only one receives the prize? So run (he emphasize on this word and looks them straight in the eyes) that you may obtain it. | ||
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If they succeeded the trial in any way, the soldiers don’t dare to attack them and they have time to flee. | If they succeeded the trial in any way, the soldiers don’t dare to attack them and they have time to flee. | ||
− | If not, fight against two waves of soldiers, two | + | If not, fight against two waves of soldiers, two ‘’’Combat (skirmishes)’’’ at the same time. |
===The Moddey Dhoo=== | ===The Moddey Dhoo=== | ||
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- '''Normal : Blood Religion then Z_Baston-Fire Pit Fiends''' | - '''Normal : Blood Religion then Z_Baston-Fire Pit Fiends''' | ||
− | + | ‘’’Combat (monster)’’’ each turn if they don’t defeat him, someone is stung by the poison and dies. | |
His claws have clearly been sharpened and poisoned. | His claws have clearly been sharpened and poisoned. | ||
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‘’By Boat ?’’ If they do that, they are attacked by soldiers. | ‘’By Boat ?’’ If they do that, they are attacked by soldiers. | ||
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’’Cut through the forrest’’ Thomas Holland is very uneasy and say that it’s dangerous because of the red eyes deer (Knowledgable characters know that there are no deers in the isle of man) If they go anyway, they get lost and finally go through the countryside. | ’’Cut through the forrest’’ Thomas Holland is very uneasy and say that it’s dangerous because of the red eyes deer (Knowledgable characters know that there are no deers in the isle of man) If they go anyway, they get lost and finally go through the countryside. | ||
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’’Cut through the countryside’’ The soldiers are against them, but the population is not. So they cut through the countryside, hoping that the population won’t rat on them. | ’’Cut through the countryside’’ The soldiers are against them, but the population is not. So they cut through the countryside, hoping that the population won’t rat on them. | ||
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Men behave like sheeps. Women behave like birds and jump out the windows. | Men behave like sheeps. Women behave like birds and jump out the windows. | ||
Frogs, Pigs, everything. And they all create problems for the players. | Frogs, Pigs, everything. And they all create problems for the players. | ||
− | In the opposite windows they see a white lady walking. | + | In the opposite windows they see a white lady walking, followed by a black lady. |
− | It’s the legend of the white lady of Castle Rushen. | + | It’s the legend of the white lady and black lady of Castle Rushen. |
-Staircase, an animal throws things at them | -Staircase, an animal throws things at them | ||
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- '''Music : Ave Satanas (at the end of the music, the effect of the poison dissipates)''' | - '''Music : Ave Satanas (at the end of the music, the effect of the poison dissipates)''' | ||
− | The room is full of incense, it’s hard to see. The incense is poisonous anyone breathing it without precautions will start attacking the other players | + | The room is full of incense, it’s hard to see. The incense is poisonous anyone breathing it without precautions will start attacking the other players. |
===Exorcism=== | ===Exorcism=== | ||
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She screams in a language they don’t understand. (she’s actually speaking backwards) | She screams in a language they don’t understand. (she’s actually speaking backwards) | ||
− | It’s Green, Everything is Green → Neerg si | + | It’s Green, Everything is Green → Neerg si gnityeve, neerg sti |
Du vert, partout du vert → Trev ud tuotrap, trev ud | Du vert, partout du vert → Trev ud tuotrap, trev ud | ||
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===How to leave the tower ?=== | ===How to leave the tower ?=== | ||
− | The minute they leave the tower, '''Music : | + | The minute they leave the tower, '''Music : The Only Thing They Fear Is You ( DOOM Eternal OST)''' |
The tower is surrounded by a huge mob of peasants wearing animal masks, and they start to storm the castle. | The tower is surrounded by a huge mob of peasants wearing animal masks, and they start to storm the castle. | ||
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I tried everything to get rid of you. | I tried everything to get rid of you. | ||
− | A shipwreck, I tried | + | A shipwreck was not enough to kill you, so I tried giving you what you came for, the Red Knight for you to trial and burn, also that was not enough. |
− | + | Unfortunately for you, tonight is Oie Voaldyn, and everyone on this island knows what's best for them tonight, so they will help me do to you what you did to so many of my kind. | |
− | + | We will burn you alive. | |
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Ironic isn't it ? Inquisitors burned by a coven or witches. | Ironic isn't it ? Inquisitors burned by a coven or witches. | ||
− | But don't you worry, your sacrifice will not be in vain, you will bring | + | But don't you worry, your sacrifice will not be in vain, you will bring prospecrity to this islands, flowers will bloom and harvests will be plentiful. |
Now lots of peasant girls march forward and take off their animal masks, they have flower crowns in their hair and they start chanting. | Now lots of peasant girls march forward and take off their animal masks, they have flower crowns in their hair and they start chanting. | ||
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===The Night of the Witch=== | ===The Night of the Witch=== | ||
− | '''Music : The Only Thing They Fear Is You ( DOOM Eternal OST) then loop | + | '''Music : The Only Thing They Fear Is You ( DOOM Eternal OST) then loop Z_Baston-Skeleton Dance''' |
As the prisoners start running everywhere, a torch falls on the wicker man, which starts to burn. | As the prisoners start running everywhere, a torch falls on the wicker man, which starts to burn. | ||
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'''Action : Combat (duel) against her''' | '''Action : Combat (duel) against her''' | ||
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As soon as she dies. Everyone stops. | As soon as she dies. Everyone stops. | ||
− | They drop their | + | They drop their annimal masks and they go home. |
The other witches in her coven simply fall to the ground and cry. | The other witches in her coven simply fall to the ground and cry. | ||
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+ | XXXX | ||
=Epilogue= | =Epilogue= | ||
Epilogue musics : | Epilogue musics : | ||
− | *''' | + | *'''Epique entre-scenart gagant 12-Pista de audio 12.mp3''' |
+ | *'''Epique entre-scenart gagant 12-Pista de audio 12.mp3''' (put it twice) | ||
+ | *'''Fin epique glorieuse 06-Final''' | ||
*Then loop this Playlist '''Normal-Prima''' | *Then loop this Playlist '''Normal-Prima''' | ||
After the battle, a band of soldiers find them and escort them back to safety. | After the battle, a band of soldiers find them and escort them back to safety. | ||
− | The governor | + | The governor that since the queen was the prisoner of the witch, he had no choice but do what she wanted. |
The goal of the witch was to eliminate the players, a shipwreck wouldn't be suspicious. | The goal of the witch was to eliminate the players, a shipwreck wouldn't be suspicious. | ||
− | Once they landed, the trial was a way to give them what they wanted, the Red Knight, so they would leave | + | Once they landed, the trial was a way to give them what they wanted, the Red Knight, so they would leave. |
− | As soon as they freed Joan of Kent, the governor has no reason to continue doing | + | As soon as they freed Joan of Kent, the governor has no reason to continue doing her bidding. |
− | Unfortunately, since it's may's eve, the night of the witch, all the local population is terrified of | + | Unfortunately, since it's may's eve, the night of the witch, all the local population is terrified of her and they do what she asks. |
The bishop repents and explains that he tried to warn them, but could not oppose the witch because she trapped him in sin and threatened to reveal everything. He begs for forgiveness and actually died of sadness few months later. | The bishop repents and explains that he tried to warn them, but could not oppose the witch because she trapped him in sin and threatened to reveal everything. He begs for forgiveness and actually died of sadness few months later. | ||
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As soon as he lands in England, Thomas Hollands meets with Montagu and threatens to reveal everything to the King. Montagu accepts to yield and lets his wife testify against him to the pope, thus losing his marriage a year later. | As soon as he lands in England, Thomas Hollands meets with Montagu and threatens to reveal everything to the King. Montagu accepts to yield and lets his wife testify against him to the pope, thus losing his marriage a year later. | ||
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==Post Game Bonus== | ==Post Game Bonus== | ||
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− | + | All documents about the Isle of Man from 1333 to 1390 are lost ! | |
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− | + | In 1348 only a few thousand people in 700 farms, they live in Norse rectangular houses and speak Gaelic and Norse | |
− | + | Oie Voaldyn / May Eve / Walpurgis Night is still a thing in the Isle of Man and the villagers still protect themselves from evil fairies and witches [http://asmanxasthehills.com/april-30-oie-voaldyn-may-day-eve/](http://asmanxasthehills.com/april-30-oie-voaldyn-may-day-eve/) https://www.spookyisles.com/isle-of-man-haunted/ | |
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− | Oie Voaldyn / May Eve / Walpurgis Night is still a thing in the Isle of Man and the villagers still protect themselves from evil fairies and witches http://asmanxasthehills.com/april-30-oie-voaldyn-may-day-eve/ | ||
Only existing film of an actual exorcism: https://www.20min.ch/fr/video/exorcisme-filme-pour-la-rts-779604688096 | Only existing film of an actual exorcism: https://www.20min.ch/fr/video/exorcisme-filme-pour-la-rts-779604688096 | ||
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The garter of Joan of Kent supposedly fell to the ground and was picked up by the king. And when people laughed, the king said “Honi soit qui mal y pense” and decided to create a knightly order of the garter. But actually most historians dispute that, so I’ve only included this as an anectode. | The garter of Joan of Kent supposedly fell to the ground and was picked up by the king. And when people laughed, the king said “Honi soit qui mal y pense” and decided to create a knightly order of the garter. But actually most historians dispute that, so I’ve only included this as an anectode. | ||
− | Excellent movie on the theme of paganism | + | Excellent movie on the theme of paganism [https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wicker_Man_(film,_1973)](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wicker_Man_(film,_1973)) |
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− | + | A great article about witchcraft in the isle of man : [https://go.gale.com/ps/i.do?p=AONE&u=googlescholar&id=GALE|A174640665&v=2.1&it=r&sid=AONE&asid=1a13000b](https://go.gale.com/ps/i.do?p=AONE&u=googlescholar&id=GALE%7CA174640665&v=2.1&it=r&sid=AONE&asid=1a13000b) | |
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+ | Post Game Bonus : | ||
+ | In the Isle of Man, cats have indeed no tails, regardless of their breed. | ||
+ | Mananan's Prayer | ||
+ | Tehi Tegi Manx fairy tale chapter 31 | ||
+ | Walpurgis Night | ||
+ | Manx fairy tales 27 une isle qui est sous l'eau et apparaît uniquement on may day là est Mananan | ||
+ | Manx fairy tale 36 description du buggane | ||
+ | Fomorian evil sea people ? [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fomorians](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fomorians) ??? | ||
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