Curses and Hopes of Yore is an optional five-floor Gateway found in the Confessions of the Creator Scenario in Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy Distant Glory - The Lady of Legend storyline from the first game. It is one of the three multi-floor gateways available on the southern continent, is located at Melmond Fens and accessible via the Cavern of Earth Teleport Stone. Clearing this gateway once awards the player with the accomplishment "Mark of a Lady".
The Rare Chests contain Lv. 90 equipment components including: Brass Ingot, Catoblepas Eye, Bahamut Horn, Syldra Spine, Elder Log, Humbaba Leather, Occurian Gem, Tiamat Carapace, Shiva's Veil and Sleipner's Mane. On the 5th floor a Treasure Chest with an Allure of Honey Equipment piece can be found. If you are only interested in the Allure of Honey chest, it is advisable to ignore the Bonus Line and bring three Jump skills in with you, so that you can skip a battle on Floor 2 and 4, and skip Floor 3 entirely.
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KP Chance: Win within 90 seconds
Bonus Line: Lv. 75
Rules: Enabled
Skills: Enabled
Use a Multichain at D2 to chain all enemies at once. The blue emblem will protect the player's breakable accessories from breaking in these battles, so the player may wish to use Resin-type items for stat bonuses.
B2
Hard Battle Piece
Name
Idle Sky Pirate
Arena
Sky Fortress Bahamut Ω
Level
59
HP
Varies ( 5,678-7,112)
Attack
Varies ( 104-110)
Defense
Varies ( 103-107)
Luck
40
Bravery
Varies ( 581-777)
Summon
None
Weapon Varies ( Coral Sword, Rune Staff, Partisan, Betelgeuse, Crystal Sword, Crystal Lance)
Hand Varies ( Sasuke, Rune Armlet)
Head Varies ( Iron Visor, Red Cap, Crystal Helm)
Armor Varies ( Banded Chestplate, Power Vest, Assassin's Vest)
Accessories Arcane Resin, Muscle Belt, Earring, EX Mode x7
Bravery Attacks
Staff (ground), Rifle (ground), Greatsword (ground)
HP Attacks
Cataclysm, Torrent, Inferno, Windburst
Assist None
Notes
B3
Red Emblem
Effects
Items Disabled
D2
Blue Emblem
Effects
Accessories Protected
D3
Hard Battle Piece
Name
Lady of Antiquity
Arena
Empyreal Paradox Ω
Level
60
HP
Varies ( 6,796-7,137)
Attack
Varies ( 110-112)
Defense
Varies ( 98-102)
Luck
40
Bravery
Varies ( 544-711)
Summon
Weapon Varies ( Crown Scepter, Judicer's Staff, Iron Fan)
Hand Crystal Bangle
Head Varies ( Iron Visor, Crystal Hairpin, Red Cap)
Armor Varies ( Power Vest, Gaia Gear)
Accessories Hyper Ring, Near Opponent x6
Bravery Attacks
Retribution, Bind (midair), Bio (midair)
HP Attacks
Spirit Magic: Fire, Spirit Magic: Earth, Spirit Magic: Thunder, Spirit Magic: Air, Spirit Magic: Ice, Spirit Magic: Water
Assist None
Notes
Standing on Magic Critical Rate Up Emblem
D4
Blue Emblem
Effects
Physical Critical Rate Up
E2
Red Emblem
Effects
Physical Damage 0
E4
Red Emblem
Effects
Magic Damage 0
F2
Hard Battle Piece
Name
Delusory Dragoon
Arena
Lunar Subterrane Ω
Level
59
HP
Varies ( 5,838-6,555)
Attack
Varies ( 107-113)
Defense
Varies ( 102-106)
Luck
39
Bravery
Varies ( 631-668)
Summon
None
Weapon Varies ( Wind Spear, Ancient Sword, Kiku-ichimonji)
Hand Varies ( Crystal Shield, Iron Ram Shield)
Head Diamond Helm
Armor Varies ( Cagnazzo's Carapace, Crystal Vest, Crystak Armor)
Accessories Hyper Ring, Near Loss x7
Bravery Attacks
Lance Burst, Lance Barrage, Crashing Dive, Celestial Shooter
HP Attacks
Jump, Rising Drive, Sky Rave, Dragon's Fang (midair)
Assist None
Notes
F3
Treasure Chest
First Contents
Lv. 90 armor component
Subsequent Contents
Other Information
F4
Hard Battle Piece
Name
Ephemeral Summoner
Arena
Dream's End Ω
Level
60
HP
Varies ( 5,752-6,505)
Attack
Varies ( 104-106)
Defense
Varies ( 102-104)
Luck
40
Bravery
Varies ( 711-794)
Summon
None
Weapon Varies ( Betelgeuse, Zephyr Pole)
Hand Rune Armlet
Head Varies ( Headguard, Lamia's Tiara, Dark Hat)
Armor Black Belt's Gi
Accessories Hyper Ring, BRV ≥ Base Value x9
Bravery Attacks
Meteor Strike, Aerospark, Energy Blast, Impulse, Sonic Wings, Heavenly Strike
HP Attacks
Energy Ray, Thor's Hammer, Diamond Dust, Mega Flare
Assist
Notes
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Beat the manikin at C1 to reach the Treasure Chest at A1.
A1
Treasure Chest
First Contents
Valor Resin
Subsequent Contents
Other Information
B3
Hard Battle Piece
Name
Capricious Thief
Arena
M.S. Prima Vista
Level
63
HP
Varies ( 6,261-7,319)
Attack
Varies ( 115-116)
Defense
Varies ( 102-105)
Luck
41
Bravery
Varies ( 604-762)
Summon
None
Weapon Varies ( Thief's Knife, Diamond Sword, Rune Blade)
Hand Crystal Bangle
Head Varies ( Red Cap, Crystal Hairpin, Iron Visor)
Armor Varies ( Power Vest, Banded Chestplate, Assassin's Vest)
Accessories Pearl Necklace, Dragonfly Orb, Attractorb, Break x6
Bravery Attacks
Booster 8, Rumble Rush, Tempest, Vortex, Storm Impulse
HP Attacks
Meo Twister A, Meo Twister B
Assist None
Notes
C1
Expert Battle Piece
Name
Horror of Antiquity
Arena
Empyreal Paradox Ω
Level
80
HP
Varies ( 7,947-7,967)
Attack
Varies ( 137-138)
Defense
144
Luck
50
Bravery
Varies ( 886-911)
Summon
Hecatoncheir
Weapon Varies ( Dream Harp, Ivory Pole, Gokuu Pole)
Hand Thief Gloves
Head Tiger Mask
Armor Varies ( Valkyrie Plate, Mirage Vest)
Accessories Hyper Ring, No BRV Damage, HP = 100% x8
Bravery Attacks
Combo-Combo, Dragon Kick-One Inch Punch, Shoulder Tackle-One Inch Punch, One Inch Punch-Combo, Backhand Blow-One Inch Punch, Holy
HP Attacks
Asuran Fists, Nullifying Dropkick, Auroral Uppercut, Banishga
Assist None
Notes
Defeat to make tile B1 appear
D1
Treasure Chest
First Contents
Lv. 90 armor component
Subsequent Contents
Other Information
D2
Hard Battle Piece
Name
Fallacious Wanderer
Arena
The Rift Ω
Level
62
HP
Varies ( 6,020-6,964)
Attack
Varies ( 108-116)
Defense
Varies ( 100-111)
Luck
40
Bravery
Varies ( 526-801)
Summon
None
Weapon Varies ( Assassin's Dagger, Wind Spear, Inferno Sword, Rising Sun, Iron Fan, Rune Bell, Tigerfangs, Kiku-ichimonji, Crown Scepter, Judicer's Staff)
Hand Varies ( Crystal Bangle, Iron Ram Shield, Crystal Shield)
Head Varies ( Pirate Hat, Diamond Hairpin, Diamond Helm)
Armor Varies ( Crystal Vest, Shadow Plate, Cagnazzo's Carapace, Crystal Armor)
Accessories Hyper Ring, Near Opponent x6
Bravery Attacks
Hazard Raid, Holy, Slide Shooter
HP Attacks
Hellfire, Soul Eater, Ragnarok Blade, Luminous Shard
Assist None
Notes
D3
Red Emblem
Effects
Physical Damage 0
E3
Blue Emblem
Effects
Physical Critical Rate Up
G3
Blue Emblem
Effects
Magical Critical Rate Up
G4
Red Emblem
Effects
Magic Damage 0
H2
Hard Battle Piece
Name
Transient Gunner
Arena
Ultimecia's Castle Ω
Level
60
HP
Varies ( 6,357-6,797)
Attack
Varies ( 115-116)
Defense
Varies ( 102-105)
Luck
40
Bravery
Varies ( 587-625)
Summon
None
Weapon Varies ( Thief's Knife, Diamond Sword)
Hand Varies ( Crystal Shield, Crystal Bangle)
Head Varies ( Red Cap, Crystal Helm)
Armor Assassin's Vest
Accessories Zephyr Cloak, Heart's Ease, Near Loss x8
Bravery Attacks
Grenade Bomb, Machine Gun, Shotgun, Homing Bazooka, Sticky Bomb
HP Attacks
Satellite Laser, Ragnarok Blade
Assist None
Notes
H4
Hard Battle Piece
Name
Delusory Knight
Arena
Lunar Subterrane Ω
Level
62
HP
Varies ( 6,056-6,397)
Attack
Varies ( 105-111)
Defense
Varies ( 108-113)
Luck
41
Bravery
Varies ( 576-655)
Summon
None
Weapon Varies ( Partisan, Crystal Lance, Crystal Sword, Coral Sword, Nail Bat)
Hand Varies ( Demon Shield, Legion Scutum)
Head Burgonet
Armor Varies ( Crystal Vest, Cagnazzo's Carapace, Crystal Armor)
Accessories Zephyr Cloak, Heart's Ease, Near Loss x8
Bravery Attacks
Sacred Cross
HP Attacks
Soul Eater, Dark Flame, Saint's Fall, Paladin Force, Luminous Shard
Assist None
Notes
H5
Treasure Chest
First Contents
Random chain skill
Subsequent Contents
Other Information
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Defeat the Party Battle Piece at D4 for tiles C1 and C6 to appear. Use a Multichain at C4 to chain all enemies at once. This will not only trigger the Booster Accessory x5 emblem, but will chain eight enemies at once, making this the optimum place to use a KP Gambler, if the player has one.
B1
Treasure Chest
First Contents
Lv. 90 armor component
Subsequent Contents
Other Information
B7
Treasure Chest
First Contents
Gold Angel
Subsequent Contents
Other Information
C2
Hard Battle Piece
Name
Fallacious Wanderer
Arena
The Rift Ω
Level
62
HP
Varies ( 5,624-7,077)
Attack
Varies ( 110-116)
Defense
Varies ( 102-111)
Luck
40
Bravery
Varies ( 601-843)
Summon
None
Weapon Varies ( Rising Sun, Iron Fan, Rune Axe, Kiku-ichimonji, Judicer's Staff, Ras Algethi, Tigerfangs)
Hand Varies ( Crystal Bangle, Iron Ram Shield, Crystal Shield)
Head Varies ( Pirate Hat, Diamond Hairpin, Diamond Helm)
Armor Varies ( Crystal Vest, Shadow Plate, Cagnazzo's Carapace, Crystal Armor)
Accessories Hyper Ring, Near Opponent x6
Bravery Attacks
Solid Ascension, Hazard Raid, Rush Impact, Holy, Slide Shooter
HP Attacks
Hellfire, Soul Eater, Ragnarok Blade, Luminous Shard
Assist None
Notes
C3
Red Emblem
Effects
Items Disabled
C4
Blue Emblem
Effects
Booster Accessory x5
C7
Hard Battle Piece
Name
Horror of Antiquity
Arena
Empyreal Paradox Ω
Level
61
HP
Varies ( 5,299-7,052)
Attack
Varies ( 108-110)
Defense
Varies ( 100-102)
Luck
40
Bravery
Varies ( 566-849)
Summon
None
Weapon Varies ( Tigerfangs, Iron Fan, Rune Bell)
Hand Crystal Bangle
Head Varies ( Lamia's Tiara, Dark Hat, Headguard)
Armor Varies ( Shadow Plate, Crystal Vest, Cagnazzo's Carapace)
Accessories Force to Courage, Pearl Necklace, Attractorb, Near Loss x7
Bravery Attacks
Banish, Combo-Howling Fist, Dragon Kick-Combo, Holy, Spinning Attack-Spinning Attack
HP Attacks
Assist None
Notes
D4
Party Battle Piece
Name
Transient Lion
Arena
Ultimecia's Castle Ω
Level
63
HP
Varies ( 5,921-7,015)
Attack
Varies ( 104-108)
Defense
Varies ( 110-115)
Luck
41
Bravery
Varies ( 642-762)
Summon
None
Weapon Varies ( Crystal Sword, Coral Sword, Air Knife, Betelgeuse)
Hand Varies ( Demon Shield, Rune Armlet, Legion Scutum)
Head Varies ( Red Cap, Crystal Helm)
Armor Varies ( Assassin's Vest, Banded Chestplate, Power Vest)
Accessories Force to Courage, Pearl Necklace, Attractorb, Near Loss x7
Bravery Attacks
Solid Barrel, Thunder Barret, Fusillade, Beat Fang, Heel Crush, Mystic Flurry
HP Attacks
Assist None
Notes
D4
Party Battle Piece
Name
Capricious Thief
Arena
M.S. Prima Vista
Level
63
HP
Varies ( 6,261-7,319)
Attack
Varies ( 115-116)
Defense
Varies ( 102-105)
Luck
41
Bravery
Varies ( 604-762)
Summon
None
Weapon Varies ( Thief's Knife, Rune Blade, Diamond Sword)
Hand Crystal Bangle
Head Varies ( Iron Visor, Crystal Hairpin, Red Cap)
Armor Varies ( Banded Chestplate, Assassin's Vest, Power Vest)
Accessories Pearl Necklace, Dragonfly Orb, Attractorb, Break x6
Bravery Attacks
Booster 8, Rumble Rush, Scoop Art (ground), Tempest, Vortex, Storm Impulse
HP Attacks
Shift Break, Free Energy, Grand Lethal, Meo Twister A
Assist
Notes
D4
Party Battle Piece
Name
Ephemeral Vision
Arena
Dream's End Ω
Level
63
HP
Varies ( 5,458-7,025)
Attack
Varies ( 111-117)
Defense
Varies ( 103-107)
Luck
41
Bravery
Varies ( 612-812)
Summon
None
Weapon Varies ( Rising Sun, Ancient Sword, Assassin's Dagger)
Hand Crystal Shield
Head Varies ( Diamond Helm, Pirate Hat)
Armor Varies ( Shadow Plate, Cagnazzo's Carapace)
Accessories Zephyr Cloak, Heart's Ease, Near Loss x8
Bravery Attacks
Sonic Buster, Cut & Run (ground), Dart & Weave (midair), Hop Step (midair), Full Slide
HP Attacks
Assist
Notes
D4
Party Battle Piece
Name
Lady of Antiquity
Arena
Empyreal Paradox Ω
Level
79
HP
Varies ( 7,971-8,219)
Attack
144
Defense
Varies ( 136-137)
Luck
49
Bravery
875
Summon
Weapon Cloud Staff
Hand Imperial Guard
Head Tiger Mask
Armor Varies ( Sage's Robe, Black Garb)
Accessories Hyper Ring, HP = 100% x4, BRV≥ Base Value x5
Bravery Attacks
A Couple Attacks, Stun (ground), Bind (ground), Retribution, Stun (midair)
HP Attacks
Spirit Magic: Fire, Spirit Magic: Earth, Spirit Magic: Thunder, Spirit Magic: Air, Spirit Magic: Ice, Spirit Magic: Water
Assist None
Notes
D6
Blue Emblem
Effects
Physical Critical Rate Up
E1
Red Emblem
Effects
Initial BRV 0
E6
Expert Battle Piece
Name
Fallacious Giant
Arena
The Rift Ω
Level
74
HP
Varies ( 7,153-7,421)
Attack
Varies ( 138-141)
Defense
Varies ( 127-129)
Luck
47
Bravery
776
Summon
Gilgamesh
Weapon Varies ( Falchion, Valiant Knife, Defender, Radiant Lance)
Hand Diamond Shield
Head Diamond Helm
Armor Rigid Chest Plate
Accessories Hyper Ring, After 15 Seconds, After 30 Seconds x5, After 45 Seconds, After 60 Seconds, After 90 Seconds
Bravery Attacks
Cross Slash, Wind Slash, Whirlwind Slash (ground), Double Trouble, Tsubamegaeshi, Electrocute
HP Attacks
Death Claw, Hurricane, Missile
Assist Fallacious Tree
Notes
E7
Treasure Chest
First Contents
Diamond Ring
Subsequent Contents
Other Information
F1
Expert Battle Piece
Name
Counterfeit Wraith
Arena
World of Darkness Ω
Level
89
HP
8,366
Attack
156
Defense
158
Luck
54
Bravery
1,064
Summon
None
Weapon Arcturus
Hand Hades Gloves
Head Hypnocrown
Armor Red Jacket
Accessories Attractorb, Pearl Necklace, White Gem, Center of the World, Dragonfly Orb, Pre-Assist, Summon Unused, BRV ≤ Base Value x2, EX Mode
Bravery Attacks
Tentacle of Pain, Tentacle of Scorn, Tentacle of Suffering, Tentacle of Spite
HP Attacks
[Feint] Particle Beam, [Anti-air] Particle Beam, [0-Form] Particle Beam, [Fusillade] Particle Beam, [Wrath] Particle Beam
Assist None
Notes
F3
KP Silver Cup
Other Information
Doubles current KP
F6
Treasure Chest
First Contents
Lv. 90 armor component
Subsequent Contents
Other Information
G1
Treasure Chest
First Contents
Lv. 90 armor component
Subsequent Contents
Other Information
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Use a Multichain at C3 to chain all enemies at once.
A1
Battle Piece
Name
Delusory Warlock
Arena
Lunar Subterrane Ω
Level
62
HP
8,427
Attack
158
Defense
160
Luck
55
Bravery
1,070
Summon
Giant of Babil
Weapon Arcturus
Hand Hades Gloves
Head Hypnocrown
Armor Red Jacket
Accessories Battle Gem, Battle Ring, Together As One, A Comrade's Vow, Pre-EX Mode, Pre-EX Revenge, Summon Unused, After 30 Seconds, BRV ≥ Base Value, First to Victory
Bravery Attacks
Rising Wave, Glare Hand, Attack System (ground), Gravity Force, Gravity System, Float System
HP Attacks
Nightglow, Genesis Rock, Cosmic Ray A, Cosmic Ray B, Cosmic Ray C, Cosmic Ray D
Assist Delusory Knight
Notes
Appears as treasure chest
A3
Strange Battle Piece
Name
False Hero
Arena
Old Chaos Shrine Ω
Level
100
HP
1
Attack
110
Defense
106
Luck
60
Bravery
1,914
Summon
Cactuar
Weapon None
Hand Cracked Shield
Head Grand Helm
Armor Rusted Armor
Accessories The Rotten, Soul of the Sovereign
Bravery Attacks
Dayflash (ground)
HP Attacks
Shield of Light (midair)
Assist None
Notes
B3
Blue Emblem
Effects
Accessories Protected
C1
Expert Battle Piece
Name
False Stalwart
Arena
Old Chaos Shrine Ω
Level
89
HP
9,229
Attack
158
Defense
162
Luck
54
Bravery
926
Summon
Behemoth
Weapon Apocalypse
Hand Dynamis Shield
Head Magepower Shishak
Armor Platinum Armor
Accessories Battle Ring, Battle Gem, A Comrade's Vow, Together As One
Bravery Attacks
Round Edge, Lance Charge, Highbringer, Twin Swords, Bardiche, Twist Drill
HP Attacks
Earthquake, Cyclone, Flare, Blaxe (midair)
Assist False Hero
Notes
C4
Blue Emblem
Effects
Accessories Protected
D1
Red Emblem
Effects
Magic Damage 0
D4
Hard Battle Piece
Name
Imaginary Soldier
Arena
Old Chaos Shrine Ω
Level
89
HP
Varies ( 6,081-6,798)
Attack
Varies ( 111-115)
Defense
Varies ( 105-109)
Luck
41
Bravery
Varies ( 654-749)
Summon
None
Weapon Varies ( Kiku-ichimonji, Ancient Sword, Wind Spear)
Hand Varies ( Crystal Bangle, Iron Ram Shield, Crystal Shield)
Head Diamond Helm
Armor Varies ( Cagnazzo's Carapace, Crystal Vest, Shadow Plate)
Accessories Arcane Resin, Muscle Belt, Earring, EX Mode x7
Bravery Attacks
Sonic Break, Climhazzard, Fire, Rising Fang, Aerial Fang, Slashing Blow
HP Attacks
Braver, Finishing Touch
Assist None
Notes
E1
Hard Battle Piece
Name
Capricious Thief
Arena
M.S. Prima Vista
Level
63
HP
Varies ( 6,261-7,319)
Attack
Varies ( 115-116)
Defense
Varies ( 102-105)
Luck
41
Bravery
Varies ( 604-762)
Summon
None
Weapon Varies ( Thief's Knife, Diamond Sword, Rune Blade)
Hand Crystal Bangle
Head Varies ( Red Cap, Crystal Hairpin, Iron Visor)
Armor Varies ( Power Vest, Banded Chestplate, Assassin's Vest)
Accessories Pearl Necklace, Dragonfly Orb, Attractorb, Break x6
Bravery Attacks
Booster 8, Rumble Rush, Tempest, Vortex, Storm Impulse
HP Attacks
Meo Twister A, Meo Twister B
Assist None
Notes
F1
Treasure Chest
First Contents
Iifa Dew
Subsequent Contents
Other Information
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This final floor has no obstacles, the player simply needs to claim the last few treasure chests and then battle Shantotto to finish the gateway. The Assist character does not actually need to be defeated to access the chests behind it - simply challenging it and then fleeing will cause it to vanish.
C3
Treasure Chest
First Contents
Lv. 90 armor component
Subsequent Contents
Other Information
C4
Treasure Chest
First Contents
Lv. 90 armor component
Subsequent Contents
Other Information
D2
Treasure Chest
First Contents
Lv. 90 armor component
Subsequent Contents
Other Information
E2
Cosmos Piece
Name
Shantotto
Arena
Order's Sanctuary Ω
Level
70
HP
8,078
Attack
139
Defense
138
Luck
45
Bravery
1,391
Summon
Ultima Weapon
Weapon Staff of Light
Hand Protective Armlet
Head Thief's Cap
Armor Red Jacket
Accessories Rebellious Soul, Blue Gem x9
Bravery Attacks
A Couple Attacks, Bind (ground), Stun (ground), Retribution, Bio (midair), Stun (midair)
HP Attacks
Spirit Magic: Fire, Spirit Magic: Thunder, Spirit Magic: Earth, Spirit Magic: Ice, Spirit Magic: Air, Spirit Magic: Water
Assist Horror of Antiquity
Notes
F2
Treasure Chest
First Contents
Lv. 90 armor component
Subsequent Contents
Other Information
F3
Hard Battle Piece
Name
Horror of Antiquity
Arena
Empyreal Paradox Ω
Level
62
HP
Varies ( 6,531-7,214)
Attack
116
Defense
Varies ( 113-115)
Luck
41
Bravery
Varies ( 620-756)
Summon
Tonberry
Weapon Varies ( Burning Fist, Madhura Harp)
Hand Diamond Cuff
Head Varies ( Pirate Hat, Diamond Hairpin)
Armor Varies ( Diamond Vest, Ninja Gear, Hydra Mail)
Accessories Hyper Ring, No BRV Damage, HP = 100% x8
Bravery Attacks
Combo-Howling Fist, Dragon Kick-Combo, Banish, Spinning Attack-Spinning Attack, Backhand Blow, Holy
HP Attacks
Asuran Fists, Nullifying Dropkick, Auroral Uppercut
Assist Lady of Antiquity
Notes
G3
Treasure Chest
First Contents
Allure of Honey equipment piece
Subsequent Contents
Other Information
Shantotto's voice files in the Museum refer to this gateway as "Sage's Path". It is possible this was the gateway's name during development and the Museum's descriptions were simply not updated when the name was changed. The name is a reference to the fact that the gateway is in the same location as the Sage's Cave in World A .
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