A Cause for Kas

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Adventures
A Tale of Two Vecnas The Wizards Three Havock's Zenith The Heart of Havock A Cause for Kas The Ruined Colossus Death House Sacrifice The Peylon Tree Three Moons Vault Isle of Serpents Tomb of Wayward Souls Hellbound The Red Belvedere The Rod of Seven Parts Pandemonium The War of Pandesmos The Ruinous Citadel Vecna's Grasp Shattered Reflection
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A Grand Tour of the Sword Coast‎ Tomb of Annihilation‎ Waterdeep: Dragon Heist‎ Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus‎ Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden The Wild Beyond the Witchlight Light of Xaryxis Turn of Fortune's Wheel Vecna: Eve of Ruin
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A Cause for Kas is one of the adventures in the campaign: Vecna: Eve of Ruin.

	Help Vecna find a new hand and eye, even if Kas thinks it's a bad idea!
Requirement(s)	Must have completed "The Heart of Havock"
Objective(s)	Complete Area 600
Restriction(s)	No restrictions
Rewards(?)	×1200 ×???	Formation

Variants

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Lend a Hand

	Help Vecna find a new hand and eye while overrun by hands.
Requirement(s)	Must have completed "A Cause for Kas"
Objective(s)	Complete Area 650
Restriction(s)	Only Champions with a Melee base attack can be used. Every time an enemy is defeated a Crawling Claw spawns in its place. These Crawling Claws can not be slowed or stunned. The also don't drop gold nor count towards quest progress.
Rewards(?)	×1300 ×???	Formation	File:Formation VecnaEveofRuin Lend a Hand.png
Patron: Mirt	Complete Area 750	×9.31e07 ×1.80e04
Patron: Vajra	Complete Area 775	×1.47e08 ×1.86e04
Patron: Strahd	Complete Area 800	×2.32e08 ×2.00e04
Patron: Zariel	Complete Area 825	×3.68e08 ×2.14e04
Patron: Elminster	Complete Area 950	×3.64e09 ×2.22e05

Deadly Dragons

	Help Vecna find a new hand and eye while surrounded by dragons!
Requirement(s)	Must have completed "A Cause for Kas" Must have completed ?? Vecna: Eve of Ruin adventures or variants
Objective(s)	Complete Area 700
Restriction(s)	Champions from Seat 6 must have the DPS role. You can't use any other Champions with the DPS role. A Bronze Dragon joins the formation. It takes up two spots in the formation but doesn't do much else. 1-2 Black Dragon Wyrmlings spawn with each wave. They drop no gold nor count towards quest progress. An additional Young Black Dragon Boss spawns in each boss area. It must also be defeated to progress.
Rewards(?)	×1400 ×???	Formation	File:Formation VecnaEveofRuin Deadly Dragons.png
Patron: Mirt	Complete Area 800	×2.32e08 ×2.00e04
Patron: Vajra	Complete Area 825	×3.68e08 ×2.14e04
Patron: Strahd	Complete Area 850	×5.82e08 ×2.21e04
Patron: Zariel	Complete Area 875	×9.20e08 ×1.20e05
Patron: Elminster	Complete Area 1000	×9.09e09 ×3.00e04

Waves

Type	Waves	Bosses	Favored By
dummy_value	0	0	Check the below list of supported monster-types
aberration	0	0	Imoen, Lae'zel, Zorbu
armor-based	0	0	Binwin, Ezmerelda, Gazrick, Grimm, Hew Maan, Lucius, Selise, Windfall, Wulfgar
bandit	0	0
boss	0	10	Farideh, Grimm
construct	0	0	Kalix, Wyll
drow	0	0
elemental	0	0
elf	0	0
flying	0	0
genasi	0	0
gith	0	0
half-elf	0	0
half-orc	0	0
hit-based	0	0	Binwin, Ezmerelda, Grimm, Hew Maan, Windfall
human	0	0	Dynaheir, Ezmerelda, Jaheira, Kalix, Minsc, Zorbu
humanoid	0	0	Dynaheir, Ezmerelda, Jaheira, Kalix, Minsc, Zorbu
kuo-toa	0	0
lycanthrope	0	0
melee	0	0
monstrosity	0	0	Ezmerelda, Imoen, Minsc
planescape	0	0
ranged	0	0
static	0	0
tiefling	0	0
undead	0	0	Brother Uriah, Ezmerelda, Jaheira, Minsc, Nerys, Volo, Wyll, Zorbu
vampire	0	0
yuan-ti	0	0

Transcript

A Cause for Kas
Help Vecna find a new hand and eye, even if Kas thinks it's a bad idea!
Area	Goal		Quests & Cinematics
Tasha:	This next piece of the Rod of Seven Parts is giving us trouble. It's probably going to be another few days until we've properly tracked it down.
Astarion:	So, we're just supposed to wait around until you finger wigglers get the job done? No offense to the owner of this place, but it's dreadfully boring.
Alustriel Silverhand:	Offense taken.
Tasha:	You don't have to stay here. This sanctum is located in Sigil - go find something to do out there. Just be careful which doors you go through.
Astarion:	Trust me, I've learned to knock instead of brazenly barging in. A set of barn doors taught me that...
Tasha:	Not what I meant, but I think you still get the point.
1	Defeat 25 Enemies		Sigil, huh? That gives me an idea... But first, deal with these living spells!
Vecna:	Champions - I have a quest for you.
Reya:	...
Sgt. Knox:	...
Blooshi:	...
Astarion:	Please tell me it involves killing someone - I need some excitement.
2	Defeat 25 Enemies		My quest is - UGH, more living spells. Dispel them first!
Reya:	And what makes you think we would do ANYTHING for you? Especially after everything you did before you died - let alone how you've been acting since joining us.
Vecna:	Because what I need help with is your fault.
Reya:	What does that even mean?
Vecna:	I'm tired of not having a hand and eye! When you killed me with that sword while I was attuned to the hand and eye of me - it destroyed them forever. I couldn't even reform at my soul vessel with them.
Blooshi:	I thought you were just making it easier for us to tell the difference between you and Emperor Vecna. You know, besides you being a little weakling.
Vecna:	All right, that's it, you little toad! I'm gonna -
Reya:	That's enough!
3	Collect 25 Spellbooks		[Scoffs] Pick up all these spellbooks. No, I don't have a reason; I'm just annoyed.
Vecna:	What do I need to do to get you all to do this for me? I don't have any gold or magic items on me.
Reya:	...I know what you could do to get us to do this.
Kas:	You can't possibly be considering this?
Blooshi:	Yeah, what he said.
Reya:	Stop being a jerk.
Vecna:	What?
Reya:	It's easy. Promise to stop being a jerk and we'll help you with this quest.
Astarion:	How strong do you think the promise of a lich is?
4	Defeat 25 Enemies		Uh, I need to think this over... you all do that fighting thing you love so much.
5	Defeat the Fire Elemental		Still thinking! Get rid of that fire elemental. It's too hot in here for my decaying skin!
Vecna:	I... UGH! I promise to stop being a jerk if you help me get a new hand and eye.
Kas:	This is a trick, you realize that, right? Vecna doesn't change his ways. This is probably part of some plan to get his power back! You must see this!
Vecna:	There's nothing to see here, Kas. Other than me getting to see with depth perception again.
Reya:	If this is how we get him to stop being so annoying on this quest to save the multiverse - I'll take it. And if he tries anything, we'll end him.
Kas:	Fine. I'll go with you all only to make sure he doesn't do anything. And if you do, Vecna, I will happily kill you another time.
Vecna:	You're such a cheery person, you know that, Kas?
6	Defeat 25 Enemies		Ah, Sigil - City of Doors and... lots of rats. Clean these pests up!
Sgt. Knox:	So, where are we planning on getting a new hand and eye? We better not be killing anyone for this.
Astarion:	You're no fun.
Vecna:	I knew you all weren't going to like any plan like that - so I figured out something I think we can all agree on. We'll get a hand and eye off of someone that doesn't need them anymore!
Reya:	I already don't like the sound of this.
Vecna:	We'll go to The Mortuary! There are plenty of corpses in there that are just going to be thrown to the wayside. May as well put a couple of the pieces to good use.
Reya:	I... I don't hate this.
Kas:	[Scoffs]
7	Defeat 25 Enemies		See! I can make good plans! Here's another plan - get rid of all these rats!
8	Collect 25 Zombie Rat Tails		Hey, grab some of those zombie rat tails - those might come in handy later.
Kas:	Reya, can I talk to you for a moment?
Reya:	Of course. I assume this is about helping Vecna?
Kas:	He should not be trusted. I don't care if he's lost his powers - he's still the same monster that has killed untold amounts of people.
Reya:	That is not lost on me. In all honesty, I'm just placating him with this. I don't believe he's up to anything, but like I said, if he is - we'll deal with him.
Kas:	That's what I'm worried about.
Reya:	What do you mean?
Kas:	Emperor Vecna claimed to have destroyed all of his soul vessels, but Vecna always has a backup plan. I worry that killing him might just be playing into his hand.
9	Defeat 25 Enemies		What are they whispering about over there? AH! Never mind - more rats to kill!
10	Defeat the Wererat Leader		Ah ha! This must be the wererat leader that's causing this infestation! Clear them out so I don't have to watch where I step anymore! ...What? Rats are gross.
11	Defeat 25 Enemies		MORE rats? Sigil is the worst. That's right, I said it. Now, clear these rodents out!
12	Defeat 25 Enemies		Why aren't those mimics eating the rats? Come on! They usually love rats! Ugh, take care of both of them.
Vecna:	So, uh, how are things going with that flying - I mean, Alvina?
Blooshi:	...
Vecna:	Ah, still not talking to me.
Blooshi:	...
Vecna:	All right, good talk.
13	Collect 25 Fish		Kuo-toa, finally - not rats! Grab some of those fish they're dropping!
14	Defeat 25 Enemies		Why are all of these people trying to - oh, it's the lich-looking thing, isn't it? Well, you're just going to have to fight them.
15	Defeat the Giant Cranium Rat Squeaker		THE RATS ARE BACK! Don't let them eat my other eye!
Vecna:	Kas, stop staring at me like that - you're creeping me out.
Kas:	What's your plan? What are you hiding?
Vecna:	I'm not hiding anything! I just want a new hand and eye - what's so hard to understand about that?
Kas:	Because you always lie. You keep nothing but secrets - and those secrets always get good people killed.
Vecna:	Kas, I'm telling you, I -
Kas:	No, I'm telling you - I may not know what your endgame is, but I WILL be the one that stops it.
16	Defeat 25 Enemies		All right, well, on that awkward note - deal with these angry wizards!
17	Defeat 25 Enemies		These people REALLY do not like us. Oh well, they'll have to be taken care of!
Blooshi:	We aren't really going to help Vecna, are we? This is just some prank, right?
Astarion:	Oh, who cares? You all are always so against ever letting anything fun happen.
Reya:	What's that supposed to mean?
Astarion:	Mistakes are entertaining. They give you something to do. Hells, let the old lich get his powers back. It would at least make for an entertaining day.
Sgt. Knox:	This is why you never get to plan anything.
Astarion:	See? You're all boring.
18	Collect 25 Brains		Pick up those intellect devourer brains! No reason - I just think it's funny.
19	Defeat 25 Enemies		More things want us dead - do something about that!
20	Defeat the Sigil Rat Catcher		What? Why is the rat catcher trying to kill us? NO! We're on your side! Ugh, dispatch him.
Vecna:	All right, we should be able to get into The Mortuary from here.
Sgt. Knox:	How do you know all of this?
Vecna:	Do you have any idea how much time a lich has on their hands?
Astarion:	Hand.
Vecna:	I... All right, that's fair. The point is, I know a lot about a lot of places because I had nothing better to do. Now, come on!
Kas:	Just remember - everyone keeps an eye on him while we're in here. He should be in at least one of our sights at ALL times.
Astarion:	Kas, does anyone ever ask you how you're doing?
Kas:	I don't understand.
Astarion:	That's sort of my point. You're too on edge all the time. Maybe get a hobby?
Kas:	[Scoffs] Just do what I say.
21	Defeat 25 Enemies		I heard those Heralds of Dust people say they were going to steal your souls! ...Seriously! Better fight back!
22	Defeat 25 Enemies		Oh - hands! Oh, wait, they're crawling. Probably shouldn't use those. Break some fingers!
23	Collect 25 Heralds of Dust Signets		Pick up some of those Heralds of Dust signets! Those might let us get through some locked doors!
24	Defeat 25 Enemies		They're REALLY trying to stop us! Keep fighting - I want that new hand!
25	Defeat the Undead Beholder		An undead beholder? That's... genius! Still, chop that thing up so we can get into the morgue.
Vecna:	This is the door. Come on - I can't wait to be left-handed again!
Morte:	Hey, chief! Uh, what are you doing here?
Vecna:	...Is a lich being here any stranger than a talking skull?
Morte:	Eh, you got me there! But seriously, what are you doing here?
Vecna:	I'm looking for a new hand and eye to replace ones that were rudely - I mean, uh, heroically destroyed.
Reya:	See, was that so hard?
Vecna:	You have NO idea...
26	Defeat 25 Enemies		Ugh, more things are trying to kill us, and I've just started looking! Deal with them!
Morte:	Oh, hey, are you all part of the Champions?
Sgt. Knox:	Indeed we are, my... uh, creepy-skull-friend.
Morte:	Weird thing to say, but I'll let it slide. Anyhow, I actually traveled with a group of you Champions recently!
Reya:	Oh really? Who?
Morte:	Oh, let's see - there was Havilar, Freely, Nayeli, Orkira -
Reya:	Wait, that can't be. They're all in different parts of the Sword Coast right now - and have been for a while now.
Morte:	OH! Uh, oof. That's right, I wasn't supposed to say anything. Mrs. Fox said those were spoilers.
Reya:	You know Mrs. Fox?!
27	Defeat 25 Enemies		I hear a lot of talking and not a lot of looking-for-a-new-hand! At least deal with these undead!
Vecna:	Hey, Morte - got any good suggestions for a left hand? Maybe an eye?
Morte:	Oh, well, we do get a lot of those through here... Anything in particular that you're looking for?
Vecna:	Five fingers, intact iris - other than that, I'm not picky.
Morte:	Let's see what we've got...
28	Collect 25 Hands		Champions - while Morte helps me out, grab some of those zombie hands. Maybe there's a good one in there.
Kas:	This is a waste of time.
Blooshi:	I'm on your side about not wanting to do anything for Vecna, but you have to admit - there isn't really anything else we could be doing.
Kas:	We could be planning our strike against Emperor Vecna! We could be going after one of his cults and taking prisoners to interrogate! We barely know anything about our enemy.
Blooshi:	Why would we do any of that before we have the Rod of Seven Parts? We don't fully know what it does, so we can't make a plan - and if we got killed going after a cult, none of this would matter anyway. I'm on your side, but at least admit that you're just angry at him like I am.
29	Defeat 25 Enemies		Can we get some help over here? Seriously, these undead are ruining my hand-picking experience!
Vecna:	Now, THIS is a hand!
Morte:	That's a pretty good one, chief. Best of all, it's free!
Vecna:	All I need to find now is an eye.
Morte:	Oh! Come over here, there's some good eyes that I totally haven't been eating.
30	Defeat the Zombie Wizard		I like the look of that zombie wizard's eye! Bring it here so I can take a closer look!
Kas:	This is a mistake. I should... I should -
Dark Powers Telepathically:	You should take matters into your own hands.
Kas:	What was that? Did... No. No, it must have been nothing.
Morte:	How about this one?
Vecna:	Eh, it looks sort of like a dragon eye. Not really what I'm going for.
Morte:	I thought you weren't picky.
Vecna:	Well, I lied. Find another one.
31	Defeat 25 Enemies		These Heralds of Dust are getting really annoying - do a better job of dealing with them!
Dark Powers Telepathically:	You know this is just part of his plan. You could put an end to this right now!
Kas Telepathically:	What is this? Who are you?
Dark Powers Telepathically:	You know who we are. We are on the path to your victory.
Kas Telepathically:	The Dark Powers? How is this possible?
Dark Powers Telepathically:	We felt your need for an answer. We are that answer.
32	Defeat 25 Enemies		I still see Heralds of Dust! Do something about that!
33	Collect 25 Eyes		Those zombies have eyes! I need eyes! Grab some!
Dark Powers Telepathically:	Let us give you the power you need to defeat this Vecna, and all other Vecnas throughout the connected web of multiverses. We are your only option.
Kas Telepathically:	No. No! I'm done with you. I can do this on my own!
Dark Powers Telepathically:	Denying us will only lead to your death. The multiverse can be safe only if you accept our gifts.
Kas Telepathically:	NO!
34	Defeat 25 Enemies		I've narrowed it down - I just need to think, and I can't do that will all these things trying to kill me! Get rid of them!
Vecna:	Ah ha! This one is perfect! What do you think?
Morte:	Do you really care what I think?
Vecna:	No, of course not - just tell me it looks great.
Morte:	It looks great!
35	Defeat the Flesh Golem		Uh, that thing I took the eye from is moving again - and it's NOT happy! Take it down!
Dark Powers Telepathically:	YOU NEED US, KAS! DON'T BE A FOOL!
Kas:	No! NO!
Vecna:	What? You don't like the color?
Reya:	Are you all right, Kas?
Kas:	I won't let you control me again! [Runs out of the room]
Reya:	Kas!
Sgt. Knox:	Quickly - after him!
Morte:	I think he ran this way - come on! I'll lead you through this place.
Reya:	Thank you, Morte. What came over Kas?
Sgt. Knox:	He looked as if he'd seen a ghost.
Morte:	Those do hang around here.
Reya:	No, it was something else... He looked... scared. I've never seen him like that before.
36	Defeat 25 Enemies		Of course, Kas has to go and make this about himself - deal with these undead so we can find the crybaby!
Blooshi:	Hey, Morte. Ever thought about traveling around in someone's bag?
Morte:	Can't say that I have. Sounds a little cramped, if I'm being honest.
Blooshi:	Could be fun though! And you'd get to see all over the multiverse!
Morte:	I'll think about it, but after the adventure I just had with those other Champions, I think I need some relaxing time here in The Mortuary. Dead people are great company.
37	Defeat 25 Enemies		Looks like Kas alerted all of these Heralds of Dust and didn't deal with them - so now you have to!
38	Collect 25 Souls		Gather those souls! ...No - not for me! It's how they power their spells!
39	Defeat 25 Enemies		Morte says he saw Kas go this way - clear out these enemies!
Dark Powers Telepathically:	You can not run, Kas. We've broken ancient laws and angered primordial powers just to track you across the multiverse.
Kas Telepathically:	Leave me alone! Find someone else!
Dark Powers Telepathically:	Be careful what you wish for, Kas. You were not the only one we found in our search...
Reya:	Hells, he just went down those stairs - and now there are Heralds in the way.
Morte:	Call 'em Dusties - they hate that.
Reya:	All right, well, there are Dusties in the way.
Sgt. Knox:	We have to catch up to him. Let's clear them out!
40	Defeat the Ghast		Don't forget about that big ghast! It doesn't look like it's going to help us find Kas!
Astarion:	Well, this place is cozy.
Reya:	THIS is cozy?
Astarion:	In a morbid sort of way.
Blooshi:	I agree - totally see what he's talking about.
41	Defeat 25 Enemies		WOW! I can see so much DEPTH! ...for instance, I can see all those animated coffins scurrying this way!
42	Defeat 25 Enemies		I think I see Kas across the room! He looks REALLY far away! ...oh, just let me be happy - kill these enemies!
Dark Powers Telepathically:	You can't run from us, Kas!
Kas Telepathically:	I escaped you once - I'll do it again!
43	Collect 25 Skulls		Pick up some of those skulls - I upgraded my hand and eye - let's see what else looks good!
44	Defeat 25 Enemies		Kas is heading down another hallway! Get rid of these enemies, or you're going to lose him!
45	Defeat the Animated Coffin		That animated coffin looks comfortable. Better destroy it before I decide to take a nap!
Alvina:	[Appears] Blooshi! The Kitten Lord has sensed GREAT evil nearby! Please be careful.
Blooshi:	There's no great evil - Vecna just got an ugly new hand and eye.
Vecna:	Hey!
Alvina:	No, it's not the nice undead man.
Vecna:	Nice?!
Alvina:	It's the man you are chasing. Something terrible is in his mind. Something evil.
Reya:	Oh, no. You don't think...
Vecna:	Ha! And you all thought you had to keep an eye on me!
Blooshi:	Hey, book, I need to talk to you.
Book of Tarchamus:	[Yawns] Huh? What? I was actually enjoying this sleeping thing. WHOA! Where are we?
Blooshi:	Never mind that - I think the Dark Powers are trying to take over Kas.
Book of Tarchamus:	Oh, that's not good.
Blooshi:	CORRECT! What can we do to stop this?
Book of Tarchamus:	Why do you think I would know what to do?
Blooshi:	Because you studied evil things both in life and death, didn't you?!
Book of Tarchamus:	Look, just because you're right, and I do know what to do doesn't mean you were right to assume.
46	Defeat 25 Enemies		The Heralds are REALLY upset we're down here! Find Kas quickly!
Dark Powers Telepathically:	You're running out of time, Kas. Give yourself to us or face our wrath.
Kas Telepathically:	I've already told you - I will never go back to you! Leave. Me. ALONE!
Dark Powers Telepathically:	Very well, Kas. But just remember. This was your decision.
47	Defeat 25 Enemies		We're near to Kas! Take out these Heralds!
Book of Tarchamus:	It's actually pretty easy to get the Dark Powers to go away - you need to sever the connection.
Blooshi:	And how do we do that?
Book of Tarchamus:	Oh, kill Kas.
Blooshi:	But we don't want to kill Kas.
Book of Tarchamus:	Oh, well, then you can't get rid of the Dark Powers.
Blooshi:	There HAS to be a way!
Book of Tarchamus:	Look, if the Dark Powers are here and not in the Dread Domains, that means they've already defied some VERY powerful magic. They've already done the hard part. This might be out of your league.
48	Defeat 1 Magical Barrier		One last barrier between us and Kas! DESTROY IT!
Dark Powers Telepathically:	The choice has been made.
Kas Telepathically:	What are you talking about?
Dark Powers Telepathically:	The traveler has come. Die well, Kas.
Kas:	What? What do you mean?
Dark Kas:	[Appears out of shadow] They mean that I am here.
Kas:	What? Who...
Dark Kas:	I'm you, Kas. A better, stronger, and more powerful version of you. The Dark Powers pulled me from another multiverse for a single purpose. To kill you and that powerless lich.
Kas:	I can't tell you how many people have tried that before - and you'll fail just like them.
Reya:	Kas!
Dark Kas:	How sweet - you're so weak you have friends. I'll be sure to kill them too.
Vecna:	...Why are there two Kases? Kasi? Kasea? Why are there two of you?
Kas:	It's me from another multiverse.
Dark Kas:	A multiverse where I did not shy away from the Dark Powers - I welcomed them. I rule over all of the Dread Domains!
Kas:	But are you free?
Dark Kas:	What?
Kas:	Are you free? Or are you still just a plaything for the Dark Powers' amusement?
49	Defeat 25 Enemies		Uh, I know this is weird coming from me - but did everything just get extra evil? Shadows! Destroy them!
Kas:	The Dark Powers aren't interested in empowering you. They have their own goals and are just using you to see them through. Your only reward will be punishment - even if you think it's what you want.
Dark Kas:	What I want is to take that powerless lich's head - and absorb what bits of power you still have in you.
Kas:	Then I will do what I must.
Dark Kas:	Why would you protect this pathetic being?
Kas:	Because it opposes you and everything you are.
Dark Kas:	This is your last chance. Throw down your sword, and I will make this quick for you and the lich. I'll even let your friends live.
Sword of Kas:	We would rather die.
Kas:	[Readies for battle] I won't die without a fight. And neither will they.
Reya:	We're with you, Kas!
Dark Kas:	Very well. [Draws sword] Prepare to meet your end!
50	Defeat the Dark Kas		Don't let this villain kill me! ...Wow, what have I become? Never mind - defeat dark Kas!
Reya:	Kas? Are... are you all right?
Kas:	I... No. No, I'm not all right. Turns out it was me we should have been worried about the whole time. Not Vecna...
Vecna:	See! I told you all.
Kas:	You really just wanted a new hand and eye?
Vecna:	Yep. That's all.
Kas:	...I don't know what to think anymore. Please, Champions, help me back to the Sanctum. I need to rest.
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