
Archmage (Beasts) skill planner
57 skills, line by line as the game lays them out. Click or tap a skill to put a point in it; right-click or long-press takes one back. Skills that need others first stay grey until they have them; the rank counter shows the rank a character needs for the build (one point per rank, up to 50).
- Barded Ithilmar SteedUnlocks at rank 11
Mount: Elven SteedAn extremely light yet resilient material, Ithilmar gives the same protection as heavy steel, but without slowing down its wearer. - Ithilmar ChariotUnlocks at rank 14
Mount: Ithilmar ChariotExcellent Elven chariots, barded with priceless Ithilmar for extra protection on the battlefield but at no cost in speed or agility. - Great EagleUnlocks at rank 16
Mount: Great EagleUlthuan's Great Eagles are the firm allies of the Elves, fighting their causes since the coming of Chaos. - Moon DragonUnlocks at rank 22
Mount: Moon DragonThose atop the mighty Moon Drakes are steeled in the knowledge of their mount’s enlightened strength that has seen them face down Daemons. - Speed of AsuryanUnlocks at rank 4
Melee defence: +3
Speed: +15%The High Elves possess a natural skill that far outstrips the prowess of ordinary mortals. - Greater WardUnlocks at rank 8
Ward save: +10%With precise applications of unmaking, any threat may be rendered null and void in turn. - Soldiers of RenownUnlocks at rank 10 · 3 levelsLevel 1 · free at rank 10
Regiments of Renown army capacity: +1 (own army)Level 2 · free at rank 20
Regiments of Renown army capacity: +2 (own army)Level 3 · free at rank 30
Regiments of Renown army capacity: +3 (own army)Their renown shall further elevate the one under whose command they march. - ImmortalityUnlocks at rank 20
This Lord will be wounded instead of killed in battleWho wants to live forever? As it turns out, most beings wouldn't say no… - MentorUnlocks at rank 30 · 3 levelsLevel 1
Character experience gain: +20% (Heroes in Lord's army)
Character will share +15% of experience earned between all other active LordsLevel 2 · rank 40
Character experience gain: +35% (Heroes in Lord's army)
Character will share +30% of experience earned between all other active LordsLevel 3 · rank 50
Character experience gain: +50% (Heroes in Lord's army)
Character will share +50% of experience earned between all other active LordsHaving learned much in their long years of service, this character now turns their attention to training others.
- Crackling PotencyUnlocks at rank 12Bound spell: "Chain Lightning"
Campaign line of sight: +25% - Absolute ControlUnlocks at rank 14
Cooldown: -10% to all spells
Winds of Magic cost: -10% for all spellsRequires: Crackling PotencyMere talent alone is not enough, one must be truly gifted to be chosen to study at the Tower of Hoeth. - Peerless Abjuration
Barrier hit points: +500
Enemy Winds of Magic power reserve capacity: -15 (local region)
Spell resistance: 10% (Lord's army)Requires: Crackling PotencyUlthuan’s mages wield their peerless gift for abjuration and counterspell by the grace of Lileath, Maiden of dreams and fortune. - Aberrant Sensitivity
Ward save: +10% when fighting against armies that spread corruption (Lord's army)
Enemy Hero action success chance: -10%
Ambush defence chance: +20% (Lord's army)Requires: Crackling PotencyAspiring archmages steel their senses to Chaos by keeping vigil against the corrupted beasts that prowl amid the crags of the Annulii. - Scholarly Brilliance
Spell intensity: +10%
Winds of Magic power reserve capacity: +10
Magic item drop chance from battle: +30%Requires 2 of: Absolute Control, Peerless Abjuration, Aberrant SensitivityBlessed by the crescent moon, this magister wields sorceries of rare brilliance, and artefacts are drawn unbidden to their hands.
- Dedicated to AsuryanUnlocks at rank 10
Upkeep: -5% for Phoenix Guard units (Lord's army)
Leadership: +5 for Phoenix Guard units (Lord's army)
Speed: +15%
Control: +2 (local province)Not with: Dedicated to Addaioth, Dedicated to Hoeth, Dedicated to Hukon, Dedicated to Isha, Dedicated to Kurnous, Dedicated to Mathlann, Dedicated to VaulAsuryan's adherents believe they are part of the Creator's plan and will never be abandoned. - Dedicated to HoethUnlocks at rank 10
Leadership: +5 for Swordmasters of Hoeth units (Lord's army)
Upkeep: -5% for Swordmasters of Hoeth units (Lord's army)
Corruption: -2 (local province)
Winds of Magic power reserve capacity: +5 (own army)Not with: Dedicated to Addaioth, Dedicated to Asuryan, Dedicated to Hukon, Dedicated to Isha, Dedicated to Kurnous, Dedicated to Mathlann, Dedicated to VaulThe supporters of Hoeth bask in their patron's generosity, for it was he who gifted the Elves with much of their revered knowledge. - Dedicated to VaulUnlocks at rank 10
Income from Industry buildings: +1% (factionwide)
Leadership: +5 for Dragon Princes units (Lord's army)
Upkeep: -5% for Dragon Princes units (Lord's army)
Armour: +10Not with: Dedicated to Addaioth, Dedicated to Asuryan, Dedicated to Hoeth, Dedicated to Hukon, Dedicated to Isha, Dedicated to Kurnous, Dedicated to MathlannThe God of Smiths knows the Elves will need fire and fury to survive; his blessings steel them for the darker days ahead. - Dedicated to KurnousUnlocks at rank 10
Leadership: +5 for White Lions of Chrace units (Lord's army)
Upkeep: -5% for White Lions of Chrace, War Lions and Lion Chariot units (Lord's army)
Attribute: Vanguard Deployment
Income from post-battle loot: +10%Not with: Dedicated to Addaioth, Dedicated to Asuryan, Dedicated to Hoeth, Dedicated to Hukon, Dedicated to Isha, Dedicated to Mathlann, Dedicated to VaulIsha's husband is the father of all Elves; his blessings are given to those who hunt for food, but woe betide those who kill for sport. - Dedicated to IshaUnlocks at rank 10
Leadership: +5 for Spearmen and Archers units (Lord's army)
Upkeep: -5% for Spearmen, Rangers and Archers units (Lord's army)
Physical resistance: 3%
Casualty replenishment rate: +5% (Lord's army)Not with: Dedicated to Addaioth, Dedicated to Asuryan, Dedicated to Hoeth, Dedicated to Hukon, Dedicated to Kurnous, Dedicated to Mathlann, Dedicated to VaulThe Goddess of Fertility blesses farmers and mothers, but also those votaries who are caught abroad in dangerous lands. - Dedicated to AddaiothUnlocks at rank 10
Upkeep: -5% for Dragon units (Lord's army)
Leadership: +5 for Dragon units (Lord's army)
Armour-piercing weapon damage: +30
Income from sacking settlements: +15% (Lord's army)Not with: Dedicated to Asuryan, Dedicated to Hoeth, Dedicated to Hukon, Dedicated to Isha, Dedicated to Kurnous, Dedicated to Mathlann, Dedicated to VaulThose who follow the Bringer of Wrath and Fire are blessed with direct and forceful solutions to the obstacles in their way. - Dedicated to MathlannUnlocks at rank 10
Upkeep: -5% for Ship's Company and Lothern Sea Guard units (Lord's army)
Melee defence: +4
Income from Ports: +1% (factionwide)
Leadership: +5 for Ship's Company and Lothern Sea Guard units (Lord's army)Not with: Dedicated to Addaioth, Dedicated to Asuryan, Dedicated to Hoeth, Dedicated to Hukon, Dedicated to Isha, Dedicated to Kurnous, Dedicated to VaulAs the Lord of the Sea, Mathlann is patron to sailors and explorers; he is prayed to by Elves about to embark on a voyage or seeking new lands. - Dedicated to HukonUnlocks at rank 10
Leadership: +5 for Chariot units (Lord's army)
Upkeep: -5% for Chariot units (Lord's army)
Campaign movement range: +5%
Charge bonus: +5Not with: Dedicated to Addaioth, Dedicated to Asuryan, Dedicated to Hoeth, Dedicated to Isha, Dedicated to Kurnous, Dedicated to Mathlann, Dedicated to VaulIf you can hold you ground when all around are falling into the cracks, then that's the patronage of Hukon, God of Earthquakes.
- Wyssan's Wildform2 levelsLevel 1
Overcast spell: "Wyssan's Wildform Upgraded"
Cooldown: -30% to "Wyssan's Wildform"Level 2
Miscast base chance: -15% for "Wyssan's Wildform Upgraded"
Overcast spell: "Wyssan's Wildform Upgraded"
Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "Wyssan's Wildform"
Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "Wyssan's Wildform Upgraded"
Cooldown: -50% to "Wyssan's Wildform"The spellcaster unleashes the beast within, using its fury to transform allies into bestial forms. - Flock of Doom2 levelsLevel 1
Overcast spell: "Flock of Doom Upgraded"
Cooldown: -30% to "Flock of Doom"
Spell: "Flock of Doom"Level 2
Miscast base chance: -15% for "Flock of Doom Upgraded"
Overcast spell: "Flock of Doom Upgraded"
Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "Flock of Doom"
Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Flock of Doom Upgraded"
Cooldown: -50% to "Flock of Doom"Requires: Wyssan's WildformWith a mighty bellow, the caster invokes Corvus the Crow Lord, summoning his servants to peck at the foe's eyes. - Wild Heart
Passive ability: "Wild Heart"Requires: Wyssan's WildformThe spellcaster attunes the magic of the wild, channelling its ancient and arcane power. - Pann's Impenetrable Pelt2 levelsLevel 1
Overcast spell: "Pann's Impenetrable Pelt Upgraded"
Cooldown: -30% to "Pann's Impenetrable Pelt"
Spell: "Pann's Impenetrable Pelt"Level 2
Miscast base chance: -15% for "Pann's Impenetrable Pelt Upgraded"
Overcast spell: "Pann's Impenetrable Pelt Upgraded"
Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "Pann's Impenetrable Pelt"
Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Pann's Impenetrable Pelt Upgraded"
Cooldown: -50% to "Pann's Impenetrable Pelt"Requires: Wyssan's WildformCalling upon the beast spirits of the wild, the caster sheathes vulnerable flesh in unyielding fur and hide. - The Amber Spear2 levelsLevel 1
Overcast spell: "The Amber Spear Upgraded"
Cooldown: -30% to "The Amber Spear"
Spell: "The Amber Spear"Level 2
Miscast base chance: -15% for "The Amber Spear Upgraded"
Overcast spell: "The Amber Spear Upgraded"
Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "The Amber Spear"
Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "The Amber Spear Upgraded"
Cooldown: -50% to "The Amber Spear"Requires: Wyssan's WildformSounding a gnarled horn, the caster summons a glowing amber spear and hurls it at the foe with uncanny accuracy. - Potential Energy
Winds of Magic power reserve capacity: +10
Speed: +10%Requires all: Wild Heart, Flock of Doom, Pann's Impenetrable Pelt, The Amber SpearThe Archmage crackles and flows with energies that would unmake any mortal practitioner. - The Curse of Anraheir2 levelsLevel 1
Overcast spell: "The Curse of Anraheir Upgraded"
Cooldown: -30% to "The Curse of Anraheir"
Spell: "The Curse of Anraheir"Level 2
Miscast base chance: -15% for "The Curse of Anraheir Upgraded"
Overcast spell: "The Curse of Anraheir Upgraded"
Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "The Curse of Anraheir"
Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "The Curse of Anraheir Upgraded"
Cooldown: -50% to "The Curse of Anraheir"Requires: Potential EnergyNebulous nature spirits assail the foe, clawing at them with hands not nearly as insubstantial as they appear. - Transformation of Kadon
Winds of Magic cost: -6 for "Transformation of Kadon"
Spell: "Transformation of Kadon"Requires: Potential EnergyKadon, a master of forms, was able to shift his shape into anything he chose. This mastery is used to summon a Great Eagle, as if Kadon himself fights for you. - Earthing
Miscast base chance: -15%Requires: Potential EnergyBy stabbing a staff or some arcane conduit into the ground, an accomplished magic-user can earth or tether the Winds and hopefully reduce a chance of miscasting. - Magical Reserves
Winds of Magic power reserve capacity: +5Requires: Potential EnergyA few magic-users have the ability to store the Winds of Magic for later use, increasing their spellcasting power when it really counts. - Greater Arcane Conduit
Passive ability: "Greater Arcane Conduit"Requires all: Earthing, Magical Reserves, The Curse of Anraheir, Transformation of Kadon
- Inspiring Presence
Unit experience gain per turn: +75 (Lord's army)
Character's aura leadership effect: +5There are Lords that radiate power, confidence and fear, inspiring their followers to great or terrible acts. - Militia Master3 levelsLevel 1
Melee defence: +4 for Ship's Company, Spearmen, Silverin Guard, Rangers, Archers and Lothern Sea Guard units (Lord's army)Level 2
Melee attack: +4 for Ship's Company, Spearmen, Silverin Guard, Rangers, Archers and Lothern Sea Guard units (Lord's army)
Melee defence: +4 for Ship's Company, Spearmen, Silverin Guard, Rangers, Archers and Lothern Sea Guard units (Lord's army)Level 3
Melee attack: +6 for Ship's Company, Spearmen, Silverin Guard, Rangers, Archers and Lothern Sea Guard units (Lord's army)
Melee defence: +6 for Ship's Company, Spearmen, Silverin Guard, Rangers, Archers and Lothern Sea Guard units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceTurning an untrained bunch of regular citizens into effective fighting units requires a special kind of talent, and oodles of patience. - Bow Master3 levelsLevel 1
Ammunition: +8% for Archers, Lothern Sea Guard, Shadow Warriors, Shadow-walkers, Sisters of Avelorn, Skycutters and Bolt Thrower units (Lord's army)Level 2
Ammunition: +12% for Archers, Lothern Sea Guard, Shadow Warriors, Shadow-walkers, Sisters of Avelorn, Skycutters and Bolt Thrower units (Lord's army)
Reload time reduction: +4% for Archers, Lothern Sea Guard, Shadow Warriors and Shadow-walkers units (Lord's army)Level 3
Ammunition: +20% for Archers, Lothern Sea Guard, Shadow Warriors, Shadow-walkers, Sisters of Avelorn, Skycutters and Bolt Thrower units (Lord's army)
Reload time reduction: +8% for Archers, Lothern Sea Guard, Shadow Warriors and Shadow-walkers units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceMissile combat isn't always about attacking; knowing how to defend also pays dividends. - Cavalry Master3 levelsLevel 1
Speed: +5% for Ellyrian Reavers and Silver Helms units (Lord's army)Level 2
Charge bonus: +9 for Ellyrian Reavers and Silver Helms units (Lord's army)
Missile strength: +6% for Ellyrian Reavers units (Lord's army)
Speed: +7% for Ellyrian Reavers and Silver Helms units (Lord's army)Level 3
Charge bonus: +12 for Ellyrian Reavers and Silver Helms units (Lord's army)
Missile strength: +8% for Ellyrian Reavers units (Lord's army)
Speed: +10% for Ellyrian Reavers and Silver Helms units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceYears of experience in mounted combat has started to pay off; this one is always in command of both their force and its steeds. - Vanguard Master3 levelsLevel 1
Charge bonus: +6 for Chariot, War Lion, Dragon Princes and Merwyrm units (Lord's army)Level 2
Charge bonus: +9 for Chariot, War Lion, Dragon Princes and Merwyrm units (Lord's army)
Melee attack: +4 for Chariot, War Lion, Dragon Princes and Merwyrm units (Lord's army)
Missile strength: +9% for Tiranoc Chariot units (Lord's army)Level 3
Charge bonus: +12 for Chariot, War Lion, Dragon Princes and Merwyrm units (Lord's army)
Melee attack: +6 for Chariot, War Lion, Dragon Princes and Merwyrm units (Lord's army)
Missile strength: +12% for Tiranoc Chariot units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceBeing present at the very forefront of the assault, on many occasions, prepares one for future engagements of a similar nature. - Sky Master3 levelsLevel 1
Weapon strength: +6% for Great Eagle, Phoenix and Dragon units (Lord's army)Level 2
Charge bonus: +9 for Great Eagle, Phoenix and Dragon units (Lord's army)
Weapon strength: +9% for Great Eagle, Phoenix and Dragon units (Lord's army)Level 3
Charge bonus: +12 for Great Eagle, Phoenix and Dragon units (Lord's army)
Weapon strength: +12% for Great Eagle, Phoenix and Dragon units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceThe firmament holds no fear for this one, such is their command of the many airborne beasts of battle. - Master Strategist3 levelsLevel 1
Melee attack: +4 for Swordmasters of Hoeth, White Lions of Chrace, Phoenix Guard, Oceanids and Sea Elemental units (Lord's army)Level 2
Melee attack: +4 for Swordmasters of Hoeth, White Lions of Chrace, Phoenix Guard, Oceanids and Sea Elemental units (Lord's army)
Melee defence: +4 for Swordmasters of Hoeth, White Lions of Chrace, Phoenix Guard, Oceanids and Sea Elemental units (Lord's army)Level 3
Melee attack: +6 for Swordmasters of Hoeth, White Lions of Chrace, Phoenix Guard, Oceanids and Sea Elemental units (Lord's army)
Melee defence: +6 for Swordmasters of Hoeth, White Lions of Chrace, Phoenix Guard, Oceanids and Sea Elemental units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceKnowing that it is the rare plan that survives contact with the enemy, yet being prepared for all eventualities, raises this one above mere planners. - Loose!
Passive ability: "Loose!"Requires all: Militia Master, Bow Master, Cavalry Master, Vanguard Master, Sky Master, Master Strategist - Immovable Force
Spell resistance: 15% for Ship's Company, Spearmen, Silverin Guard, Silver Helms, Swordmasters of Hoeth, White Lions of Chrace and Merwyrm units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Melee defence: +5 for Ship's Company, Spearmen, Silverin Guard, Silver Helms, Swordmasters of Hoeth, White Lions of Chrace and Merwyrm units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Weapon strength: +10% for Ship's Company, Spearmen, Silverin Guard, Silver Helms, Swordmasters of Hoeth, White Lions of Chrace and Merwyrm units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Loose!Like a wall of the hardest stone imaginable - such is their ability to withstand attack. - Favourable Winds
Armour: +10 for Archers, Lothern Sea Guard, Shadow Warriors, Shadow-walkers, Sisters of Avelorn, Skycutters and Bolt Thrower units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Missile strength: +12% for Archers and Lothern Sea Guard, Shadow Warriors, Shadow-walkers, Sisters of Avelorn, Skycutters and Bolt Thrower units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Missile resistance: 15% for Archers, Lothern Sea Guard, Shadow Warriors, Shadow-walkers, Sisters of Avelorn, Skycutters and Bolt Thrower units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Loose!When the gale always blows in the direction of your choosing, failure becomes a rare event indeed. - Silver Torrent
Missile resistance: 15% for Rangers, Great Eagle, War Lion, Chariot, Ellyrian Reavers, Oceanids and Sea Elemental units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Speed: +10% for Rangers, Great Eagle, War Lion, Chariot, Ellyrian Reavers, Oceanids and Sea Elemental units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Weapon strength: +12% for Rangers, Great Eagle, War Lion, Chariot, Ellyrian Reavers, Oceanids and Sea Elemental units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Loose!Speed, agility and control - all must be mastered if your crushing tide is to break perfectly upon enemy shores. - Heart of the Flame
Armour: +10 for Dragon, Phoenixes, Dragon Princes and Phoenix Guard units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Melee defence: +5 for Dragon, Phoenixes, Dragon Princes and Phoenix Guard units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Physical resistance: 10% for Dragon, Phoenixes, Dragon Princes and Phoenix Guard units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Loose!The very centre of the fire always burns the hottest. - Darken the Skies
Replaces: "Loose!"
Passive ability: "Darken the Skies"Requires 1 of: Immovable Force, Favourable Winds, Silver Torrent, Heart of the Flame
- Route Marcher
Campaign movement range: +5%Those who know the land and its secrets will travel faster and further than the foes who don't. - Iron Disciplinarian3 levelsLevel 1
Control: +1 (local province)Level 2
Control: +2 (local province)Level 3
Control: +3 (local province)Requires: Route MarcherThis Lord expects utter obedience from the smallfolk, and has little time for insurrections or petty revolts. - Looter3 levelsLevel 1
Income from looting settlements: +3% (Lord's army)Level 2
Income from looting settlements: +8% (Lord's army)Level 3
Income from looting settlements: +15% (Lord's army)Requires: Route MarcherThose that excel as looters make sure that every coin or gold tooth is found and added to the plunder. Woe betide the warrior that misses even a single copper token! - Bonded Service3 levelsLevel 1
Recruitment cost: -5% (Lord's army)Level 2
Recruitment cost: -10% (Lord's army)Level 3
Recruitment cost: -15% (Lord's army)Requires: Route MarcherThe Lords rule, the peasants toil. Nothing has changed in over a thousand years. - Wary3 levelsLevel 1
Enemy Hero action success chance: -3%
Ambush defence chance: +8% (Lord's army)Level 2
Enemy Hero action success chance: -8%
Ambush defence chance: +16% (Lord's army)Level 3
Enemy Hero action success chance: -15%
Ambush defence chance: +30% (Lord's army)Requires: Route MarcherThis warrior has been ambushed previously and got themselves and many of their compatriots away safely. Such things make one naturally suspicious. - Draftmaster
Recruit rank: +1 for all units (Lord's army)
Local recruitment capacity: +1 (local province)Requires all: Iron Disciplinarian, Looter, Bonded Service, WarySomeone has to ensure the numbers and quality of recruits remain high. - Lightning Strike3 levelsLevel 1
Enemy battle reinforcement time: +25%
Battle reinforcement time: -10%
Reinforcements supporting this army can have their arrival point adjusted by +250 metres without incurring any time penaltyLevel 2
Enemy battle reinforcement time: +50%
Battle reinforcement time: -20%
Reinforcements supporting this army can have their arrival point adjusted by +600 metres without incurring any time penaltyLevel 3
Enemy battle reinforcement time: +50%
Battle reinforcement time: -30%
Reinforcements supporting this army can have their arrival point adjusted by +1000 metres without incurring any time penalty
Enables lightning strike battles when reinforcements are presentRequires: Draftmaster"The time to strike is now!" - Quartermaster3 levelsLevel 1
Upkeep: -3% (Lord's army)Level 2
Upkeep: -6% (Lord's army)Level 3
Upkeep: -10% (Lord's army)Requires: DraftmasterA good quartermaster can ration equipment and foodstuffs efficiently, making supplies last longer. - Elven Healing3 levelsLevel 1
Casualty replenishment rate: +2% (Lord's army)
Attrition: -10% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)Level 2
Casualty replenishment rate: +4% (Lord's army)
Attrition: -20% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)Level 3
Casualty replenishment rate: +6% (Lord's army)
Attrition: -30% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)Requires: DraftmasterThe ancient Asur arts teach one how to heal as well as how to harm. - Ancient Cunning3 levelsLevel 1
Ambush success chance: +6% (Lord's army)Level 2
Ambush success chance: +16% (Lord's army)Level 3
Ambush success chance: +30% (Lord's army)Requires: DraftmasterSuch long-lived creatures develop a level of guile that mortals cannot match. - Renowned & Feared
Enemy Hero action success chance: -10%
Hero self-defence: +25% chance of wounding aggressors
Campaign movement range: +5%
Recruit rank: +1 for all units (Lord's army)
Upkeep: -8% (Lord's army)Requires all: Lightning Strike, Quartermaster, Elven Healing, Ancient CunningThis Lord's many deeds - both on and off the battlefield - have brought them renown among their allies and made them feared by their enemies.
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