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The Malachite Wastes @themalachitewastes.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Fun (Pride) Fact from the Malachite Wastes: - Our crew is nearly all queer! We have one crew member who is straight, and we’re grateful for our ally here in the Wastes 🧚🏻‍♀️

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The Malachite Wastes @themalachitewastes.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Welcome, Ladies, Theys, Gays, and Strays, and Gentlemen from all over! It's that time of year again, folks, and we've tossed our proverbial hat into the ring for the 2026 Crit Awards! If selected, we humbly and vaingloriously ask for your support and votes in this Award Season! Stay Tuned 🧚

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The Malachite Wastes @themalachitewastes.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Jazyrtonth The incredible byproduct of electric spellcasting onto the element Jazyr (a semi-common, arcane conductive metal). --- You can learn all about Jazyrtonth over on our P@treon, for free! --- Artwork and Lore by our awesome Art Director @gargoylepastures.bsky.social #whitmw

Jazyrtonth is a crystal reminiscent of Bismuth. Sharp geometric spirals fading between greens and purples.

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The Malachite Wastes @themalachitewastes.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Episode 6 is here! You have the highest honor of witnessing perfection unfold before your very eyes, as Victoria takes you through a day in her absolutely perfect life. She's top of her class, the track team captain, and drop dead gorgeous. Are you ready to perceive such an amazing spellcaster?

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The Malachite Wastes @themalachitewastes.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Have you ever sat down and asked yourself, "I wonder what Mean Girls would be like in a fantasy world setting"? Lucky you, we're about to give you an answer~ Tomorrow, join us, as we continue the first season of What Happened in the Malachite Wastes! You won't want to miss the chaos. #whitmw

Class is in session... June 22nd. A silhouette of the new character for Episode 6 of What Happened in the Malachite Wastes.

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The Malachite Wastes @themalachitewastes.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Adermonett Charmingly known as the Soul Stone, its beauteous common-name might be found less appealing by those who know its true origins: death. Or more specifically, the threatening combination of necromancy and geomancy.... You can learn more about Adermonett over on our Patreon! #whitmw

A smooth, cloud-like, crystal with varying shades of purple.

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The Malachite Wastes @themalachitewastes.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Vusro makes a return as we join him in the middle of an adventuring expedition... Will he finally meet his match? Check out our new episode everywhere you stream podcasts!

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The Malachite Wastes @themalachitewastes.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Did y'all enjoy the last interstitial? Then you're gonna love this next one! Join us tomorrow for a taste of mystery~ The Spy by Epidemic Sound Art by @mothrater.bsky.social #dndpodcast #podcast #whitmw #dnd #ttrpg #sliceoflife

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The Malachite Wastes @themalachitewastes.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Cyacorzt If ever one finds themself seeking out the geological equivalent of a fairy circle, but specifically for water elementals, they should look for this banded blue crystalline gemstone... #geology #fantasyart #whitmw #illustration

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The Malachite Wastes @themalachitewastes.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Welcome to our new lore event called Gnat's Rocks! Touring through the Geo Park, you'll be learning all the neat facts about the rocks that Gnat loves the most. You can find the full lore, for free, over on our Patreon! #geology #fantasyart #whitmw #illustration

Image of a green, sharp, angular crystal called Marakyte

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The Malachite Wastes @themalachitewastes.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Happy Pride everyone! First, we want to thank you all for your patience during Season 1. New episodes will be dropping June 22nd! In the meantime, we have some little treats for you to enjoy leading up to the second half of the season. The first interstitial awaits ye, fair traveler. Enjoy 💚

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The Malachite Wastes @themalachitewastes.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Wow! We can't we even begin to say how thankful we are to be nominated in this year's #critawards (we are freaking out right now, this is so cool)! We want to thank you all for giving us this opportunity, which wouldn't have been possible without your continued support 💚 Seriously, you guys ROCK!

2025 CRiT Awards Nominee, featuring the CRiT Awards blue dragon mascot surrounded by dice.

The Malachite Wastes for Best Upcoming Podcast. Voting starts June 1st through June 30th!

Thank you for nominating us for the 2025 CRiT Awards!

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The Malachite Wastes @themalachitewastes.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Did you have a gold star day today? Mist and Ms. Salazar agree: positive reinforcement is the key to success! Cliff is... less convinced. But he’s trying! Read all about it on our Wiki page for Episode One! theworldofthewastes.obsidianportal.com/wikis/episod...

What Happened in the Malachite Wastes Lore Drop

A gold star sticker with You're A Superstar written on it.

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The Malachite Wastes @themalachitewastes.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

#MeetTheTeam Meet our mysterious Lorekeeper, Kyler! Teacher, scholar, and academic extraordinaire, Kyler compiles and creates entries for the lore of the Malachite Wastes!

An image of the Lorekeeper, Kyler Carter, from What Happened in the Malachite Wastes.A brown hare wearing just the largest glasses (all the better for finding that lore). The left side of his glasses has several magnifying glasses.A lover and writer of all things knowledge.

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The Malachite Wastes @themalachitewastes.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

It's time, once again, for the CRIT Awards! We here at The Malachite Wastes wanna try our hand at a few nominations this year, but we'll need your help! For your consideration, here are the categories we hope to get nominated in. Thank you all so much for your continued support with our project 💚💚

2025 CRIT Awards Nominations

What Happened in the Malachite Wastes

For Your Consideration

Best Upcoming Podcast: What Happened in the Malachite Wastes
Best Podcast Host: Z Vergun
Best Audio and Sound Design: What Happened in the Malachite Wastes
Best Character Artist: The Malachite Wastes Art Team (Gargoyle Pastures, Caroline Gendron, Anna Renee Chavez)
Best Instrumental of the Year: The Malachite Suite (Ryan Tucker)
Best Cover Art: Gargoyle Pastures

Voting starts April 1st through April 30th!

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The Malachite Wastes @themalachitewastes.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Travelers far and wide, today is a special day: it's #LoreDropDay! Have you been curious to learn more about the World of the Wastes outside of our #podcast episodes? Today is all about locations you can visit in the Wastes. We have a Wiki to learn about locations, historical events, and characters.

An image with the words "What Happened in the Malachite Wastes Lore Drop". There's a green book with a malachite gem pattern.

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The Malachite Wastes @themalachitewastes.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Meet our incredible Audio Team and Dialogue Lead, @astronate.bsky.social! Joining us from a Brazil creatives collective, Nate is an incredible artist and sound designer, whose work has been featured in many podcasts and projects, including Fallout: London!

Image featuring the Audio and Dialogue Team Lead from What Happened in the Malachite Wastes, Nate Klejman.

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The Malachite Wastes @themalachitewastes.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

#MeetTheTeam Meet the voice of our resident rock dad, Michel! A transplant from Brazil, Michel works in Los Angeles as a full-time writer whose credits include work on the 2024 release Fallout: London. Michel texted Z for months to made sure this show happened.

Image featuring Guest Voice Actor for Cliff Wyndborne and the Creative Consultant on What Happened in the Malachite Wastes, Michel Lichand.

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The Malachite Wastes @themalachitewastes.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

#MeetTheTeam Meet our very first guest and In-House Voice Actor, Luke! Apart from playing our favorite fae-bound cab driver, Tio, you can soon hear more of Luke’s incredible voice acting on The Long Rest, an upcoming grimdark audio drama by Attalus productions!

Image featuring the Resident Voice Actor and Guest Star for Tiomanai Gan Aynm, Luke Sanders, from What Happened in the Malachite Wastes.

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The Malachite Wastes @themalachitewastes.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

#MeetTheTeam Meet our incredible Composer and Sound Editor, Ryan Tucker! Ryan is a brilliant musician, writer, and artist with a deep passion for film and upcoming aspirations to make his public directorial debut! You can follow Ryan on their website, rytuckmusic.com

Image featuring the Composer and Sound Editor from What Happened in the Malachite Wastes, Ryan Tucker.

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The Malachite Wastes @themalachitewastes.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

#MeetTheTeam Meet one of the amazing members of our Art Team, Anna! An exceptional artist with a passion for comic design and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Anna is a graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design and co-creator of the comic, Weird Things Happen at Derby Domain!

Image of one of the members of the Art Team, Anna Renee Chavez, from What Happened in the Malachite Wastes.

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The Malachite Wastes @themalachitewastes.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

#MeetTheTeam Meet one of the incredible members of our Art Team, Caroline! An illustrator and concept artist, Caroline graduated as valedictorian from SCAD and specializes in vibrant fantasy artwork, as evident in the beautiful pieces she has already created for the World of the Wastes.

Image featuring a member of our Art Team, Caroline Gendron, from What Happened in the Malachite Wastes.

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The Malachite Wastes @themalachitewastes.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

#MeetTheTeam Meet our wildly talented Art Team Lead, Chris! A graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design, Chris is a talented digital and traditional artist with a background in writing, voice acting, and jewelry making!

Image of the Art Director, Chris S, from What Happened in the Malachite Wastes.

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The Malachite Wastes @themalachitewastes.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

#MeetTheTeam Meet our amazing Producer, Annalise! Annalise is a talented creative and storyteller with a knack for seeing high concept projects through to fruition, herding a team of creatives, and handling all of our major production challenges behind the scenes, details big and small!

Image featuring the Show Producer, Annalise Fischer, from What Happened in the Malachite Wastes.

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The Malachite Wastes @themalachitewastes.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

#MeetTheTeam Meet our Friendly Neighborhood Gateway Gay who runs the show, Z! Z is a writer and Game Master in Los Angeles with a passion for collaborative storytelling. An award-winning screenwriter, their recent projects off the screen include The Long Rest... 1/2

The Creator and Host of 'What Happened in the Malachite Wastes' podcast, Z. Vergun.

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The Malachite Wastes @themalachitewastes.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

The day is finally here! We hope that you enjoyed each characters' posts from Finding Love in the Malachite Wastes. The biggest 'thank you' to our voice cast and art team for making this possible ♥️ #whitmw #ttrpg #dnd #dndpodcast #valentinesday

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The Malachite Wastes @themalachitewastes.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

You wake up with quite the hangover after a night of Never Have I Ever at a local bar. It wasn’t the most fun game you’ve played. Most of the prompts came from an otter you could swear was under the influence of SOMETHING... #whitmw #ttrpg #valentinesday #whitmwwinston #dndpodast

A Valentine's day heart card featuring the lovable Winston the Otter. He has white fur around his face, while the rest of him is covered in brown fur. He's wearing a green bucket hat, a green hoodie, and a blue jacket for extra comfort. Behind him is his (father's) bakery.

There are red envelopes on the table and the words "Finding love in the Malachite Wastes" are on the bottom of the picture.

The back of the heart card has a list of information about Winston. His name is written in his handwriting, "Winston the Otter." Below his name are his

Likes: Solitude (false), incoming affection, plays
Dislikes: Adult responsibility, social norms
Hobbies: Doodling, napping, reading, going to plays
Special talent: I have eaten an entire tray of cinnamon twists in under ten minutes and I did not get sick.

There are red envelopes on the table and the words "Finding love in the Malachite Wastes" are on the bottom of the picture.

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The Malachite Wastes @themalachitewastes.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

While staying at a local inn that had the most delicious little breakfast, you picked up one of the newspapers that was offered for free. This one is called ‘The Slate.’... #whitmw #dnd #valentinesday #ttrpg #whitmwleif #dndpodast

A Valentine's day heart card featuring the one-of-kind, Leif Griffin. His expression is one that reads “Really?” with little enthusiasm. He has wavy, dark auburn hair and thick eyebrows to match. He has green eyes and sharp features. He’s wearing a yellow sweater over a white button up with green x’s and dots. A view of Phosphor can be seen behind him.

There are red envelopes on the table and the words "Finding love in the Malachite Wastes" are on the bottom of the picture.

The back of the heart card has a list of information about Leif. His name is written in his handwriting, "Leif Griffin." Below his name are his

Likes: Writing, poetry, good food, bees, helpful trees.
Dislikes: Wasps, art, conspiracies, oat milk, any non-fruit bearing trees.
Hobbies: Practicing new signatures, looking up facts about birds and bird-watching, seed-bombing urban areas with apple seeds, etc.
Special talent: I can do a Chickadee call on command and speak rudimentary woodland animal, but not fluently.

There are red envelopes on the table and the words "Finding love in the Malachite Wastes" are on the bottom of the picture.

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The Malachite Wastes @themalachitewastes.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

The other day, while taking a stroll through the Upper City, you overheard a group of children gushing over some geological park nearby. Apparently, they have a new exhibit this week! You’ve never been to the Mid-City before... #whitmw #dnd #valentinesday #ttrpg #whitmwgnat

A Valentine's day heart card featuring the amazing Gnat Hatchery. A goblin with dark brown short, curly hair and the brightest smile. She has golden eyes that shine like the sun. They’re wearing a tan park ranger uniform with a green name tag over their left pocket. Behind her is a peek at the geological park they work at.

There are red envelopes on the table and the words "Finding love in the Malachite Wastes" are on the bottom of the picture.

The back of the heart card has a list of information about Gnat. His name is written in his handwriting, "Gnat Hatchery." Below their name are their

Likes: Hiking, outdoors, meeting new people, cool rocks, snacks
Dislikes: Litter, magical manipulation of nature, rude people, lack of step stools
Special talent: I can skate down rock faces like a pro!

There are red envelopes on the table and the words "Finding love in the Malachite Wastes" are on the bottom of the picture.

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The Malachite Wastes @themalachitewastes.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Today, you decided to go to one of the local beaches. The weather was perfect, so you packed your bag and headed out to a small lake beach, hidden by thick trees... #whitmw #dnd #valentinesday #ttrpg #whitmwspondylus

A Valentine's day heart card featuring the ever so sweet Spondylus Killari. Her most notable feature is the waves of blue water that roll down from atop her head into long braids.She has a warm smile and sun-kissed skin with freckles. She has bright blue eyes, like the ocean. She wears several necklaces on her neck and a white blouse with various colorful shapes, varying from shells to starfish. Behind her are the waterfalls of Hersha’el.

There are red envelopes on the table and the words "Finding love in the Malachite Wastes" are on the bottom of the picture.

The back of the heart card has a list of information about Lu. Her name is written in her handwriting, "Spondylus Killari". Below her name are her
Likes: Long walks on the beach (the ocean), and I love good food, festive music, and cheerful dance.
Dislikes: Being still for too long, judgmental people and cold days.
Hobbies: I love cooking and trying new recipes. I also play a few instruments.
Special talent: One punched a dolphin who was bullying a manatee. It was a hard fight, but I won.

There are red envelopes on the table and the words "Finding love in the Malachite Wastes" are on the bottom of the picture.

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The Malachite Wastes @themalachitewastes.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Fey Haven is one of the only places in the city of Tarahkea one can go to purchase any type of organic matter. Limited quantities of fruit, vegetables, and flowers can go for a pretty penny when they need to be imported... #dndpodcast #whitmw #worldbuilding #environmentart #conceptart

Part of an illustration of the Fey Haven Market. The closest stall to the camera appears to be selling various flowers and gems. Flowers hand from the posts, blanketed in shadows. Many stall in the background are selling various fruits and vegetables, with plants decorating plenty of space around the stalls and against the buildings. It really shows how much life this market has, even when there's no one around.

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The Malachite Wastes @themalachitewastes.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

The Mini Market One of the most unique features of Fey Haven is its accessibility to its tiniest denizens. While the larger market stalls often have their own miniature walkways to accommodate those of the smallest stature... #whitmw #dndpodcast

Part of an illustration of the Fey Haven Market. This illustration focuses on "The Mini Market", a permanent fixture filled with restaurants and stores. It's a 4 story green structure made of green tree stumps, decorated with the plant life growing from it. There's a ramp that wraps around the stumps to allow people to venture up the different stories.

There is a building and market stand to the left of the Mini Market, selling different colored spices for cooking. The building is made of light pink stucco and bricks, with flowers growing all around it.

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The Malachite Wastes @themalachitewastes.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

The Fey Haven neighborhood was established not long after the founding of the city of Tarahkea. The area was initially settled primarily by refugees of fey heritage during the Human and High Elven occupation of the Greater Feywild and has only grown in size following decolonization efforts.. #whitmw

Part of an illustration of the Fey Haven Market. You can see how colorful the market, with paintings on the walls, rainbow walking pathways made of stone, and stalls of all kinds. This illustration features a stand with different colors and shaped bottles, possibly a potion stand. There are also many books and lights hanging from the top of the stand. There is also a peak into a building with more goods being sold.

There is a stand possibly selling fabrics close to the camera. There are different potted plants decorating the market. There is an upstairs to this particular building where the openings are decorated with different colors trims and curtains. It overall feels magical.

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The Malachite Wastes @themalachitewastes.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

After several long months of planning and travel, you’re finally moved into your new home in Russel Park! Your house is packed with boxes and furniture. You finally have a place to call yours... #whitmw #dnd #dndpodcast #valentinesday #ttrpg #whitmwcliff #WhatHappenedInTheMalachiteWastes

A Valentine's day heart card featuring our favorite Stone Genasi, Cliff. He has stone grey skin and short green hair (a mix of grass and moss). He has orange eyes, almost like gems. He wears a yellow collared shirt with a brown tie. Behind him is a glimpse of his neighborhood.

There are red envelopes on the table and the words "Finding love in the Malachite Wastes" are on the bottom of the picture.

The back of the heart card has a list information about Cliff. His name is written in his handwriting, "Clifford Wyndborne". Just below his name in parentheses "Happily married to his husband Vusro" is written. Below that are his

Likes: Jazz, the morning news, coffee, the breeze on a Saturday night, reading a bedtime story to the kids.
Dislikes: Scheduling events with people who don't use a calendar, traffic, rock-based meat, exercise.
Special Talent: "I can hog-tie an owl bear. (Vusro taught me.)"

There are red envelopes on the table and the words "Finding love in the Malachite Wastes" are on the bottom of the picture.

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The Malachite Wastes @themalachitewastes.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

The Malachite Archipelago Phosphor, Hesha'el, and Flotsam. These three floating archipelagos make up the heart of our story. Home to the cities of Tarahkea, Islet Quay, Chava, and many more. Take a look inside the Malachite Wastes and join us as we explore the Isles and more! 1/

The three floating archipelagoes, Phosphor, Hersha'el and Flotsam. They float high above the ground, where you can see the hole in which they've rose from. A beautiful, tall city sits upon the first island with twists of malachite making up the base. The island floating further back has waterfalls pouring from the sides with great mountains making up the land. The island furthest back is mostly hidden in shadows as it's further away from the camera. It appears to have a tall tower resting in smaller mountains.

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The Malachite Wastes @themalachitewastes.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

You find yourself wandering around the Fey Haven Market, looking for something to snack on. Every stall smells amazing, but you’re craving something specific. Something… sweet. 1/7 #whitmw #dnd #dndpodcast #valentinesday #ttrpg #whitmwtio #WhatHappenedInTheMalachiteWastes

A Valentine's day heart card featuring the lovable Pandallan, Tio. He's wearing a green cap with a white collared shirt, a green vest over top with a little book tucked into his breast pocket. Behind him is Bess, his trusty automaton who resembles a Volkswagen Beetle that could fly.

There are red envelopes on the table and the words "Finding love in the Malachite Wastes" are on the bottom of the picture.

The back of the heart card has a list information about Tio. His name is written in his handwriting, "Tiomanai Gan Aynm". Below his name are his
Likes: Pastries, fruit jam, cider, climbing, cool breezes, and going fast.
Dislikes: Being stuck, bitter flavors, licorice, deep-water, sticky fur.
Hobbies: Tinkering, talking to people, driving fast.
Special Talent: "Can twirl a pen twixt my fingers."

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The Malachite Wastes @themalachitewastes.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Aaaaaaah, love is in the air in the Malachite Archipelago~ Roses, chocolates, cards galore! But who are you going to ask to be your valentine this year? 1/2 #whitmw #dnd #dndpodcast #valentinesday

A table with heart shaped photos of the characters introduced so far from "What Happened in the Malachite Wastes". There are scissors and red cards also on the table, hinting that these photos are Valentine's Day cards.

Character from top to bottom: Tio, Cliff, Spondylus, Gnat, Leif, and Winston.

The words on the picture read "Finding love in the Malachite Wastes".

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