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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 28 Aug 2005 : 12:36:18
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I like lists and schedules  so I just wanted to get an overview here of what the authors are working on for the Forgotten Realms and what we all have to look forward to. If any of the authors have any addition or changes to this then please let us all know.
Perhaps Alaundo or one of the moderators could make this sticky as well, if it's worthy and useful.
Phil Athans - The Watercourse Trilogy
Richard Baker - Swordmage (Book 1 of The Witchiron Blade)
Richard Lee Byers - Unclean (The Haunted Land, book 1 (due 2007))
Elaine Cunningham - Restoration (Songs and Swords, Book 6)
James P. David - Bloodwalk (The Wizards book 3)
Kameron M. Franklin - unknown
Ed Gentry - Neversfall (The Citadels, book 1)
Ed Greenwood - The Knights of Myth Drannor Trilogy
Jaleigh Johnson - The Howling Delve (The Dungeons, book 3)
Paul S. Kemp - The Twilight War Trilogy - Nov 2006
Jess Lebow - unknown
Murray Leeder - unknown
Thomas M. Reid - Books 2 & 3 of The Empyrean Odyssey.
R.A. Salvatore - Road of the Patriarch (Book 3 of The Sellswords)
Steven E. Schend - Blackstaff (The Wizards book 1)
Erik Scott de Bie - The Depths of Madness (The Dungeons book 1)
Lisa Smedman - The Lady Penitent Trilogy
Keith Francis Strohm - Bladesinger (book 4 of The Fighters)
I haven't listed any of the other "new dragons" authors here as I don't know if WotC only gave you a one-off tale in the anthology or if you will be writing for the Realms again. Shout up, and you can be added to the list 
Still no idea of what books 2 and 4 of The Wizards are, and who is writing them.
Recent authors who are no longer part of FR:
Don Bassingthwaite - (moved to Eberron)
Edward Bolme - (moved to Eberron)
Dave Gross - (unknown  )
Voronica Whitney-Robinson - Withdrawn from WotC
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Lord Rad
"What? No, I wasn't reading your module. I was just looking at the pictures"
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Edited by - Lord Rad on 28 Aug 2005 12:38:06
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Richard Lee Byers
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
1814 Posts |
Posted - 28 Aug 2005 : 14:55:39
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In stores now: Queen of the Depths (last in the Priests series and also a Year of Rogue Dragons tie-in, although it stands perfectly well on its own.)
May, 2006: The Ruin (last volume in the Year of Rogue Dragons trilogy.)
I'll have a novella (the ultimate prequel to Year of Rogue Dragons) in Realms of the Elves (not quite sure when that comes out.)
I'll be doing more Realms novels. Most likely, the next will appear in 2007. But I can't talk about the content yet.
If all goes well, I should have Realms short stories appearing occasionally in Dragon, also. |
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
5695 Posts |
Posted - 28 Aug 2005 : 16:43:41
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Well met
Indeed, a splendid idea. I have made this scroll sticky. Let this be the place to look for an up-to-date account of what authors are up to when penning for our beloved Realms 
Thank ye, Richard. I have updated the list accordingly regarding Queen of the Depths. I'm wondering if mayhaps we should have yet another scroll dedicated to Realms features within Dragon and Dungeon magazine, especially with the recent influx of Waterdeep material increasing the profile of the Realms therein |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 28 Aug 2005 : 20:38:03
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| FYI, Bob Salvatore's next book is THE PROMISE OF THE WITCH KING, scheduled for an October release. |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 28 Aug 2005 : 20:40:08
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| You can put me down for "no new projects scheduled." At the moment, I'm up to my ears in non-Realms stuff. |
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 29 Aug 2005 : 08:55:51
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
FYI, Bob Salvatore's next book is THE PROMISE OF THE WITCH KING, scheduled for an October release.
Well met
Indeed (and list amended to reflect this). Although it's strangly quiet on the RAS front, I would have thought we would have heard his next project by now.
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 29 Aug 2005 : 17:25:08
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Jaleigh Johnson, that lovely and talented member of the Young Dragons, is writing The Howling Delve (working title), book three (as scheduled when last I heard) of the Dungeons, due out sometime in 2007.
I was also under the impression that Son of Thunder is book THREE of the Fighters, and Bladesinger book FOUR. I'm pretty sure that's how it worked out, but feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, those who have more sensitive ears to the ground.
I am pretty sure Blackstaff is indeed book 1 of the Wizards, and Bloodwalk book 2 or 3. I could be wrong on any of this, however.
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Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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wwwwwww
Learned Scribe
116 Posts |
Posted - 30 Aug 2005 : 00:16:39
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| You can probably remove Kameron M. Franklin from the list. As per his website, he has no forthcoming project for FR. |
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The Twin Scimitars
Seeker
USA
96 Posts |
Posted - 31 Aug 2005 : 16:38:42
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| Yall are writing more books then I can keep up with lol. And does anyone know if there is going to be another Drizzt series? |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
Posted - 31 Aug 2005 : 17:51:10
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Originally posted by The Twin Scimitars
Yall are writing more books then I can keep up with lol. And does anyone know if there is going to be another Drizzt series?
Some of us pray that there won't be... 
Drizzt is WotC's golden boy. They'll not let go of him for a long, long time. I think it's safe to say that there will be another Drizzt trilogy in the next decade. |
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The Twin Scimitars
Seeker
USA
96 Posts |
Posted - 01 Sep 2005 : 18:20:53
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| I like Drizzt but I think hes a bit overhyped. But I would still like to see another series featuring him. |
Endure, in enduring we grow strong.
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Melfius
Senior Scribe
USA
516 Posts |
Posted - 01 Sep 2005 : 19:06:49
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
Jaleigh Johnson, that lovely and talented member of the Young Dragons, is writing The Howling Delve (working title), book three (as scheduled when last I heard) of the Dungeons, due out sometime in 2007.
I was also under the impression that Son of Thunder is book THREE of the Fighters, and Bladesinger book FOUR. I'm pretty sure that's how it worked out, but feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, those who have more sensitive ears to the ground.
I am pretty sure Blackstaff is indeed book 1 of the Wizards, and Bloodwalk book 2 or 3. I could be wrong on any of this, however.
Cheers
I'm hearing that The Howling Delve will be Book Two of The Dungeons.
You are correct on The Fighters series, and The Wizards series has Bloodwalk as Book Three. |
Melfius, Pixie-Priest of Puck - Head Chef, The Faerie Kitchen, Candlekeep Inn
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Jaleigh J.
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
139 Posts |
Posted - 02 Sep 2005 : 01:44:02
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Originally posted by Melfius
I'm hearing that The Howling Delve will be Book Two of The Dungeons.
There's been a little confusion on this point, I was originally told it would be book 2, but my contract has since listed it as book 3 of the series, so I'm going on that info for now. |
http://www.jaleighjohnson.com
http://www.livejournal.com/users/jaleigh_johnson |
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The Twin Scimitars
Seeker
USA
96 Posts |
Posted - 02 Sep 2005 : 02:11:07
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| Is there always this much confusion when writing for FR? |
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Melfius
Senior Scribe
USA
516 Posts |
Posted - 02 Sep 2005 : 03:07:40
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Originally posted by Jaleigh J.
quote:
Originally posted by Melfius
I'm hearing that The Howling Delve will be Book Two of The Dungeons.
There's been a little confusion on this point, I was originally told it would be book 2, but my contract has since listed it as book 3 of the series, so I'm going on that info for now.
And on that note I will update my file! (Never argue with the author, or their contract!) |
Melfius, Pixie-Priest of Puck - Head Chef, The Faerie Kitchen, Candlekeep Inn
"What's in his pockets, besides me?"
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
6666 Posts |
Posted - 02 Sep 2005 : 06:40:44
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
I am pretty sure Blackstaff is indeed book 1 of the Wizards, and Bloodwalk book 2 or 3. I could be wrong on any of this, however.
Who's writing Bloodwalk? An interesting title for an FR novel, to be sure.
-- George Krashos
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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
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Posted - 02 Sep 2005 : 06:59:11
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| I heard there was another Drizzt trilogy in the works after Promise of the Witch King (Which doesnt feature Drizzt) |
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 02 Sep 2005 : 08:20:09
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Originally posted by George Krashos
Who's writing Bloodwalk? An interesting title for an FR novel, to be sure.
-- George Krashos
Well met
'tis by James P. Davis, of Realms of the Dragons II fame. Whilst the page is up here at Candlekeep, unfortunately, we have no other information Unless James would like to enlighten us, of course |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 02 Sep 2005 : 16:30:21
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Originally posted by Melfius
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Originally posted by Jaleigh J.
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Originally posted by Melfius
I'm hearing that The Howling Delve will be Book Two of The Dungeons.
There's been a little confusion on this point, I was originally told it would be book 2, but my contract has since listed it as book 3 of the series, so I'm going on that info for now.
And on that note I will update my file! (Never argue with the author, or their contract!)
It's odd, Jaleigh -- my contract says "Dungeon #2" as the working title, but I've asked and Susan assured me it would be book 1. So who knows?
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Is there always this much confusion when writing for FR?
[shrug] No, but it's not really that big a deal. It all just adds to the ambiguity and anticipation, I guess.
Cheers
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Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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Jaleigh J.
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
139 Posts |
Posted - 02 Sep 2005 : 21:56:27
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
It's odd, Jaleigh -- my contract says "Dungeon #2" as the working title, but I've asked and Susan assured me it would be book 1. So who knows?
Huh...guess we'll just have to wait and see. ;)
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[shrug] No, but it's not really that big a deal. It all just adds to the ambiguity and anticipation, I guess.
And it doesn't change the deadlines, so it really makes no difference to the authors. |
http://www.jaleighjohnson.com
http://www.livejournal.com/users/jaleigh_johnson |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 02 Sep 2005 : 22:09:15
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Originally posted by Jaleigh J.
And it doesn't change the deadlines, so it really makes no difference to the authors.
Aside from allowing us to take sadistic pleasure in the confusion and cries of the massed readers! BWAHAHAHA!!!
Not, of course, that we do that. 
Not at all.
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Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
6666 Posts |
Posted - 03 Sep 2005 : 04:25:30
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
It's odd, Jaleigh -- my contract says "Dungeon #2" as the working title, but I've asked and Susan assured me it would be book 1. So who knows?
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Is there always this much confusion when writing for FR?
[shrug] No, but it's not really that big a deal. It all just adds to the ambiguity and anticipation, I guess.
It just gives WotC an out when they don't want to pay out on the contract ...
-- George Krashos
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James P. Davis
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
244 Posts |
Posted - 03 Sep 2005 : 07:27:02
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Alaundo Posted - 02 Sep 2005 : 08:20:09
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Originally posted by George Krashos
Who's writing Bloodwalk? An interesting title for an FR novel, to be sure.
-- George Krashos
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Well met
'tis by James P. Davis, of Realms of the Dragons II fame. Whilst the page is up here at Candlekeep, unfortunately, we have no other information Unless James would like to enlighten us, of course
Aye, 'tis me! Information still sketchy on the release date, though is planned to be moved up in the series. I just sent in the second draft, hopefully for final edits when I'll likely have more info on when it'll be available. I'll let you guys here know ASAP for the ongoing list (where I'm known as James P. David?).
For right now, I'll let the excerpt in RotDII remain the primary teaser on the story, though I may drop little hints now and then.
Best,
--James |
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FR: RotD2:"Possessions"
Wizards:Bloodwalk
Citadels: The Shield of Weeping Ghosts
Wilds: The Restless Shore
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Lisa Smedman
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 25 Oct 2005 : 05:04:49
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Hello all,
Here's an update on my next project. It's going to be a trilogy (titles yet to be hashed out) that focuses on the drow. Specifically, on Hallistra of the War of the Spider Queen series. It's going to continue one of the threads from that series, and should be a blast to write. The first book is scheduled for release in February 2006.
And that's all I'm allowed to say!
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KnightErrantJR
Great Reader
USA
5402 Posts |
Posted - 25 Oct 2005 : 05:12:50
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| Hm . . . Aliisza and Kanyr Vok, now Hallistra . . . I know we likely won't see TOO many drow stories at once, but I'd love to see a certain Breagan D'earthe scout get his own book, but I doubt that he had the fan base some of the other characters did . . . |
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Braveheart
Learned Scribe
Austria
159 Posts |
Posted - 25 Oct 2005 : 09:36:32
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Originally posted by Lisa Smedman
The first book is scheduled for release in February 2006.
Blast it. So I should read the last two books of WotSQ before February 2006, shouldn't I? ;-)
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Entreri: "And the real thing can kill you whether you believe in it or not." |
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Malarick
Seeker
United Kingdom
86 Posts |
Posted - 25 Oct 2005 : 11:51:10
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Originally posted by KnightErrantJR
Hm . . . Aliisza and Kanyr Vok, now Hallistra . . .
Which book is featuring those characters? |
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Arivia
Great Reader
Canada
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Posted - 25 Oct 2005 : 12:36:27
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Originally posted by Malarick
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Originally posted by KnightErrantJR
Hm . . . Aliisza and Kanyr Vok, now Hallistra . . .
Which book is featuring those characters?
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Rad
Thomas M. Reid - new trilogy featuring Khaanyr Vhok and Aliisza.
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
5695 Posts |
Posted - 25 Oct 2005 : 17:04:58
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Originally posted by Lisa Smedman
Hello all,
Here's an update on my next project. It's going to be a trilogy (titles yet to be hashed out) that focuses on the drow. Specifically, on Hallistra of the War of the Spider Queen series. It's going to continue one of the threads from that series, and should be a blast to write. The first book is scheduled for release in February 2006.
And that's all I'm allowed to say!
Lisa Smedman
Well met
This is splendid news indeed. I'm very happy to hear that WotC haven't simply abandoned the event, as happens all to often with FR novels series'. Be sure to return once ye know the title, so that we may update this list |
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
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Jindael
Senior Scribe
USA
357 Posts |
Posted - 25 Oct 2005 : 18:17:17
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L. Smedman + Drow = WIN! For me. (The last Serpent book must be about a rare form of Inchworl Yuan-ti because it's taking its damn time getting into my hands! grrr) Very capable hands. (I haven't read the WotSQ books yet though; waiting for all paperback, but I like drow, and I like the Yuan-ti books quite a lot.)
Kameron M. Franklin has nothing new?? What's up with that? I'm loving Madien of Pain. Is there something I don't know about? |
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