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+ | | name = Hamuul Runetotem |
| gender = Male |
| gender = Male |
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| + | | race = Tauren |
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| − | | races = [[Broken]]<ref>World of Warcraft</ref>/[[Lost One]]<ref>Warcraft III</ref> |
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| + | | character = [[Archdruid]] |
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| − | | creature = Humanoid |
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| + | | affiliation = Confederated Tribes of the Tauren, [[Cenarion Circle]], [[New Council of Tirisfal]] |
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| − | | level = 70 Elite (73 Elite in Black Temple) |
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| + | | faction = Horde |
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| − | | character = [[Draenei Elder Sage|Elder sage]] |
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| + | | occupation = Archdruid of the Tauren, leader of the Horde druids, Druid Representative on the New Council of Tirisfal |
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| − | | affiliation = [[Illidan's forces]]<br />[[Ashtongue Deathsworn]]<br />[[Sha'tar]] (secretly) |
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| − | | occupation = Leader of the Ashtongue tribe and Ashtongue Deathsworn, Jailor of [[Maiev Shadowsong]] |
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| − | | location = [[Warden's Cage|Warden's Cage]], [[Shadowmoon Valley]] or [[Black Temple]], [[Shadowmoon Valley]] |
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| status = Alive |
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| + | | relatives = [[Elder Runetotem]] (ancestor), Shakuun Runetotem (paternal grandfather),<ref>''[[World of Warcraft: Stormrage]]'', p.169</ref> [[Bashana Runetotem]] (daughter) |
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| + | | mentors = [[Malfurion Stormrage]] |
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| + | | students = [[Lucan Foxblood]] |
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| + | | location = [[Elder Rise]], [[Thunder Bluff]]{{co|78|27|Thunder Bluff}} |
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| + | '''Hamuul Runetotem''' is the [[Archdruid]] of [[Thunder Bluff]] and a venerated leader of the [[tauren]] people. He is the highest-ranked tauren in the [[Cenarion Circle]], though the inclusion of tauren had incurred the ire of his [[night elf]] counterpart, [[Fandral Staghelm]], who believes that only night elves can be druids.<ref>''[[Lands of Mystery]]'', 22</ref> |
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| − | '''Akama''' is a level 70 Elite [[Broken draenei]] located at [[Warden's Cage]] in [[Shadowmoon Valley]]. He is the leader of both the [[Ashtongue tribe]] and the elite of said tribe called [[Ashtongue Deathsworn]], a faction of Broken draenei ''supposedly'' in the service of [[Illidan Stormrage]]. He was an [[Draenei Elder Sage|elder sage]] of a group of [[Broken draenei]] that resided in the wilderness of [[Outland]]. Offered a chance at revenge against the [[orc]]s who decimated his people by the [[night elf]]/[[demon]] hybrid [[Illidan Stormrage]], Akama allied himself with Illidan the Betrayer and aided in the overthrow of [[Magtheridon]], only to later find that Illidan was no better than the [[pit lord]]. To all outward appearances, Akama remains a loyal servant of Illidan and leads his Ashtongue Deathsworn in his service — but away from his prying eyes, Akama sought to end Illidan's reign. |
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| + | As many of his people do, Hamuul believes very much in the balance between nature and the races of [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]]. This was the reason that he sought out and befriended the mighty night elf [[Malfurion Stormrage]] during the recent invasion of the [[Burning Legion]], to request training in the druidic arts.<ref>''[[World of Warcraft: Stormrage]]'', p.168</ref> His new ''[[shan'do]]'' taught Hamuul many secrets of the wild and blessed him with the touch of nature. In the few years since that time, Hamuul has become an honored member of the (predominantly night elf) Cenarion Circle, and is recognized as the first tauren druid in nearly twenty generations.<ref>''[[Stormrage]]'', p.18</ref> Hamuul is a fierce supporter of Cairne Bloodhoof and teaches the ways of druidism to his honored brethren.<ref name="WoWM 184">''World of Warcraft manual'', 184</ref> |
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| − | Allying with [[Maiev Shadowsong]], whom he had been charged with keeping imprisoned, Akama rallied a group of adventurers to enter the [[Black Temple]], leading up to the final battle with Illidan himself — the battle that ended the Betrayer's life. With Illidan gone, Akama hopes that the [[Holy Light]] will fill the dismal halls of the Temple once more... |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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| + | Hamuul is a childhood friend of [[Cairne Bloodhoof]], and is one of the Grand Chief's strongest supporters.<ref name="WoWM 184" /> |
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| − | [[Image:BTNDranaiAkama.png|left]] |
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| + | Hamuul has a daughter, [[Bashana Runetotem|Bashana]], who is a Cenarion Circle member like her father. |
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| − | Akama is a kind but hardened [[Broken draenei]] who was once the guardian of the [[Black Temple|Temple of Karabor]]. When the [[Horde]] descended upon the Temple, Akama took charge of evacuating as many civilians as possible and then went into hiding with the remnants of the [[draenei]]. In the short story [[Unbroken (Story)|''Unbroken'']], he fled from the Temple to [[Shattrath City]] before going into [[Zangarmarsh|hiding]], where he was the most exposed of the refugees to the [[fel]] energies that caused some draenei to mutate. After the cataclysm and the shattering of [[Draenor]], Akama, now an [[Draenei Elder Sage|elder sage]] of the [[Broken draenei]] survivors, was forced into the open where he fought a losing battle against the pit lord {{NPC||Magtheridon}} and his army of demons and [[Fel orc|fel orcs]]. |
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| + | Hamuul Runetotem is an elderly tauren who knows [[Naralex]] from years back, Hamuul lives in Thunder Bluff and trains druids. Quite old, he rarely leaves the city, but those that have seen his skills know that he is not to be trifled with. Sometimes some wonder if he’s past his prime, or even afraid of Naralex’s fate. He likely has enough power to help heal the caverns, but he claims he is too old to travel that far. He’s hesitant to travel by [[magic]] to the area, fearing the magic of the caverns will trap him the way Naralex was trapped. He sends new druids to [[Nara Wildmane]] in [[the Barrens]] when he feels they’re ready for further training.<ref>''[[Lands of Mystery]]'', 186</ref> |
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| − | Akama found himself aided by {{NPC||Kael'thas Sunstrider}} and {{NPC||Lady Vashj}}, a [[blood elf]] and [[naga]] who had come from [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]] to escape the clutches of [[human]] captors. Hoping to gain allies in the fight against Magtheridon, Kael'thas and Vashj destroyed the base of the fel orc who had been raiding Akama's makeshift outpost. Akama pledged his loyalty to [[Illidan]] and aided them by attacking a larger [[orc]]ish base, keeping the enemy occupied and away from Kael'thas and Illidan as the two closed the [[dimensional gateway]]s — which were supplying constant reinforcements to Magtheridon. After that battle, the time had come to lay [[Lord of Outland|siege]] to Magtheridon's [[Black Citadel (WC3)|Black Citadel]] itself. |
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| + | Hamuul Runetotem lives in Thunder Bluff, where he is an important leader of his community. Considered by many of his peers as one of the most honorable and just druids in the world, Hamuul Runetotem is fervently dedicated to the Cenarion Circle and the protection of nature. Hamuul recently dreamed that there was a group of druids who were noble, but had lost their way. They had become servants of the taint seeping through the Barrens.<ref>''[[Dark Factions]]'', 131</ref> |
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| − | Akama pledged allegiance to [[Illidan]], craving vengeance on the orcs and demons who had corrupted and slaughtered his race, however, since this moment he begun planning his [[#Akama in World of Warcraft|inevitable conflict]] with Illidan.<ref>http://entertainment.upperdeck.com/wowminis/en/news/default.aspx?aid=4713</ref> Using his [[stealth]] abilities, Akama and a band of his followers snuck into Black Temple and destroyed the magical energy generators which sustained the defenses of the citadel, and then aided Illidan, Kael, and Vashj in the final attack against Magtheridon himself. |
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| − | When [[Kil'jaeden]] appeared and ordered Illidan to destroy the [[Frozen Throne]], Illidan, Kael, and Vashj went as ordered, while Akama remained in [[Outland]] to guard their holdings. |
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| + | Hamuul appears briefly in the ''[[World of Warcraft: The Comic|World of Warcraft comic]]'', when [[Varian Wrynn|Varian]] and [[Broll Bearmantle|Broll]] are taken to [[Thunder Bluff]]. Following their victory over a rampaging earth elemental in the [[Pools of Vision]], Hamuul invites them to his tent where he recounts the legend of [[Lo'Gosh]]. He then grants them the gift of a [[hippogryph]] feather. Although Varian is confused about the usefulness of the gift, Broll understands what the archdruid had really given them. They use it to summon a hippogryph to them and flee their slavery. |
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| + | Much later, Hamuul becomes a part of the new [[New Council of Tirisfal|Council of Tirisfal]] as a representative of the druids. He aids them in their fight against [[Cho'gall]], being one of the many to give [[Med'an]] some of his power. Although a difficult fight, they are eventually able to claim victory. |
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| − | ==Akama in World of Warcraft== |
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| − | [[Image:Akama's Promise.jpg|thumb|"Take this as my promise to you that when the time comes and you face Illidan, I will be on your side."]] |
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| + | ===Stormrage=== |
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| − | Akama can be found in front of {{NPC||Maiev Shadowsong}}'s cell in [[Warden's Cage]] in [[Shadowmoon Valley]]. In order to reach him, you must enter into the underground portion of Warden's Cage and look to your right at what appears to be just a pool of water. Swim into and under the pool and you will reach Maiev's cell where Akama is standing guard. |
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| + | Hamuul is a major supporting character in the novel ''[[Stormrage]]''. In the time since his first meeting with Broll, the two have become close friends. In fact, Broll considers the tauren his closest friend barring Varian and [[Valeera Sanguinar|Valeera]]. Hamuul is frequently Broll's confidante, especially in matters where the latter is troubled by disturbing visions and dreams. When [[Fandral Staghelm]] summons the strongest druids to [[Teldrassil]], Hamuul is surprisingly among them. He meets Broll after he lands, the two go together to the decided meeting spot. There, Fandral instructs the gathered that they would be aiding in the healing of the [[World Tree]], along with continuing to find a way to wake [[Malfurion Stormrage|Malfurion]]. Broll, however, starts to continually lose focus and lapse into vivid hallucinations. Hamuul covers him, pretending to speak with him in such episodes. He later suggests to Broll that the visions may have some meaning, as reluctant as his friend is to accept it. |
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| + | Hamuul's role in the story is minimal until the moment Broll suddenly decides to leave the congregation, pursuing an alternative means to save their teacher. Understanding that what his friend may be planning could have a greater effect than Fandral's own plans, the archdruid covers for his disappearance. However, Fandral is quick to discover the other's actions, and even finds that he had stolen the [[Idol of Remulos]]. Fandral gives Hamuul a disapproving look, believing the tauren had aided Broll in this, but does not say more. Nonetheless, it is enough for the other druids to shun the archdruid, save [[Naralex]] and a handful of others. In order to not cause trouble for his friends, Hamuul avoids conversation with them anyway. |
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| − | After an introductory quest chain, in which players have to prove that they are not allied with [[Illidan]], they are sent to speak with Akama. He explains that it is best for his people to continue to appear to serve Illidan until certain omens are fulfilled. He then gives a quest to speak with {{NPC||Sage Udalo}} who is being held prisoner in [[Arcatraz]], a satellite of [[Tempest Keep]]. Udalo is dead, but has left a clue behind for the next quest. |
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| + | Following a break between attempts to heal Teldrassil, Hamuul decides to lay a hand on the tree itself. Shockingly, he is able to hear whispers from the tree, and not like the usual way druids listen to nature speak. He then realizes the World Tree is going mad, and attempts to tell the rest of the [[Cenarion Circle|Circle]] of this. Fandral, however, dismisses his claims, stating that it is only the old tauren's weariness as they all had been expending so much energy to heal the tree. Fandral then apologizes to him for silently condemning him for Broll's actions, and instructs Hamuul to rest earlier than the others. The tauren, however, is unconvinced his tired mind was playing tricks on him. |
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| − | On returning from Arcatraz, Akama gives a quest to retrieve the {{loot|common|Heart of Fury}}, one of the shards of the [[Ata'mal Crystal]], from [[Ata'mal Terrace]] in [[Shadowmoon Valley]]. When this is completed, Akama sends the party to meet a [[naaru]], {{NPC||A'dal}}, in [[Shattrath City]]. |
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| + | Eventually, he discovers Fandral's duplicity, having been driven mad by the [[Emerald Nightmare]] and Teldrassil itself. [[Shandris Feathermoon]], Naralex, and he are silenced before they can act against him, as he easily overpowers them. Fortunately, Malfurion arrives not soon after, freeing the three as he fights Fandral. The three are then able to warn the other druids, who although not entirely believing them, are of reasonable enough mind to discover the truth themselves. Hamuul is, obviously, one of the first to immediately side with Malfurion, and later plays an important part in their final conflict against the Emerald Nightmare. While many of the others take their fight into the Dream, Hamuul stays awake to defend their bodies against the apparitions that appear in the waking world. After these events, Hamuul takes up the human [[Lucan Foxblood]] as his student to further assist him in utilizing his unique abilities. |
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| − | {{NPC||Shade of Akama}}, the portion of Akama's soul tied to Illidan's will, is a boss in [[Black Temple]]. During the final confrontation with Illidan, Akama himself will assist you in battle, although he cannot be killed. Akama leaves the battle during the first phase and is not seen again for the remainder of the battle; however, Maiev Shadowsong arrives for the final phase and remains until Illidan's death. Akama had freed Maiev from her prison cell and led her into the Temple with the aid of players seeking to obtain the {{loot|epic|Medallion of Karabor}} that allows entry into the Temple. After Illidan is defeated, Akama swears to fill the halls of the Black Temple with Light once again.<ref>[[Illidan Stormrage (tactics)#Quotes|Akama says]]: "The Light will fill these dismal halls once again. I swear it."</ref> |
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| + | Following their hard fought victory, Hamuul is among the many to bear witness to the marriage of Malfurion and Tyrande. |
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| − | * {{questlong|neutral|70|Ruse of the Ashtongue}} (Raid) |
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| − | * {{questlong|neutral|70|An Artifact From the Past}} (Raid) |
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| − | * {{questlong|neutral|70|The Hostage Soul}} |
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| + | ===The Shattering: Prelude to Cataclysm=== |
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| + | In the novel [[The Shattering: Prelude to Cataclysm]], Hamuul and a group of Tauren druids set up a peace summit with Archdruid [[Elerethe Renferal]] and a group of Night Elf druids, in the hopes of reducing the rising tensions between the Horde and the Alliance, following the murder and skinning of a group of [[Sentinels]] in [[Ashenvale]]. A group of [[Twilight's Hammer]] orcs interrupted the [[druid]] summit and killed all the Night Elves. When [[Gorkrak]] identified himself as leader of the orc band, Hamuul questioned if [[Garrosh Hellscream]] had sent him to interrupt the summit. Gorkrak feigned ignorance of who Garrosh was and when Hamuul turned his back to him, he used the oppurtunity to shoot an arrow into his back. Satisfied that suspicion of the murders were being pinned on Garrosh, he ordered Hamuul to be buried with the corpses of the other dead druids and was left for dead. He crawled out the grave as the sole survivor of the summit and called out for an owl to inform [[Cairne Bloodhoof]] of what had transpired. |
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| − | [[Image:Wowbc akama.jpg|thumb|Akama in ''World of Warcraft''.]] |
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| + | '''Arch Druid Hamuul Runetotem''' is a level 62 [[quest giver]] located on [[Elder Rise]] in the [[tauren]] city of [[Thunder Bluff]]. |
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| − | After completing the quest entitled {{quest|Akama|Akama}}, a small scripted event between Akama and the [[dreadlord]] {{NPC||Vagath}} — one of Illidan's demon lieutenants — occurs. Vagath arrives with two demonic minions and yells out: |
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| + | *{{questlong|Horde|50|Un'Goro Soil (Horde)|Un'Goro Soil}} |
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| + | *{{questlong|Horde|50|Morrowgrain Research}} |
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| + | *{{questlong|Horde|55|Rabine Saturna (Horde)}} |
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| − | * Vagath: ''Mortals, here? What is the meaning of this, pathetic Broken!'' |
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| − | * Akama whispers to the player: ''Have no fear, <race>. Just play along.'' |
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| − | Akama "kills" the player and reassures Vagath. |
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| − | * Akama: ''A mere nuisance, I assure you! Tell the Master his prisoner will not escape while Akama and his Deathsworn watch over her. |
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| − | * Vagath: ''You'd do well not to toy with me, Akama. Illidan has given me strict orders to keep watch on the Warden. If I find out you are hiding anything from me, I will crush you with my bare hands!'' |
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| − | Vagath leaves and Akama "resurrects" the player. |
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| − | * Akama: ''Forgive my harsh methods, but the Betrayer cannot learn of the truth. My secret must be kept at all costs!'' |
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| − | In a cell behind Akama, Maiev Shadowsong speaks up. |
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| − | * Maiev: ''If we truly desire the same thing, Akama, then release me! If Illidan is to die, it shall be by my hand!'' |
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| − | * Akama: ''In due time, Maiev. I've spent years planning to make my move - I can't afford to put my plans in peril by tipping my hand too soon.'' |
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| − | * Maiev: ''Curse you, Akama! I am not a pawn in your game...my will is my own. When I unleash my wrath upon Illidan it will have nothing to do with your foolish scheme!'' |
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| − | *"I am Akama, Elder Sage of the draenei. Lord Illidan promised to rid us of our ancient enemies in exchange for our loyalty. These cursed orcs serve Magtheridon--a terrible lord whose Black Citadel lies to the west. Under his command, the orcs hunted us to the brink of extinction. But now, with Lord Illidan behind us, we will fight back and retake our ancestral lands."([[Draenei Village]]) |
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| + | ===Cataclysm=== |
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| − | *"We draenei have fought the orcs and their demon masters for generations. Now, at last, we will end their curse forever. We are yours to command, Lord Illidan." ([[Lord of Outland]]) |
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| + | {{Cata-section}} |
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| + | [[File:HamuulAfterLeyara.jpg|thumb|Hamuul after being attacked by [[Leyara]].]] |
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| + | [[File:HamuulRevitalized.jpg|thumb|Revitalized Hamuul in the [[Ragnaros]] encounter on the [[Firelands]] raid. (From the Encounter Journal)]] |
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| + | In Cataclysm, Hamuul Runetotem, along with [[Malfurion Stormrage]], will assist [[Ysera]] in protecting the recovering world tree [[Nordrassil]] from the resurgent [[Ragnaros]].<ref>http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/cataclysm/features/hyjal.html</ref> |
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| + | Hamuul assists in the freeing of [[Tortolla]], and succeeds in bringing the powerful ancient onto the side of the [[Guardians of Hyjal]]. He and Malfurion join with [[Cenarius]] in [[Sulfuron Spire]], and together push back Ragnaros into the [[Firelands]]. With the immediate threat dealt with, though Ragnaros still at large, Hamuul suggests that they confer with the leaders of the [[Horde]] and the [[Alliance]] to best plan their next move. |
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| − | ===Gag phrases=== |
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| − | * "I'm too old for this..." |
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| − | * "At my age, you see death everywhere. DEATH!" |
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| − | * "To battle! Hold my teeth." |
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| + | Hamuul is attacked by a powerful [[Druids of the Flame|Druid of the Flame]], [[Leyara]], after her induction into their corrupted order by [[Fandral Staghelm]]. Leyara is elated with having supposedly killed the powerful Archdruid of Thunder Bluff, and leaves. Hamuul's body is later found by the Cenarion Circle, who quickly transports the Arch-druid - clinging onto life - to the [[Sanctuary of Malorne]]. Over time, Hamuul begins to recover his strength. |
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| − | [[Image:Akama-uncorrupted.jpg|thumb||Akama before he mutated into a Broken draenei.]] |
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| + | Later, Leyara reappears and begins to chide Malfurion for his own weakness, noting that she will destroy him just as she did Hamuul. However, Malfurion only mentions that Hamuul is not dead at all, and a revitalized Hamuul himself disposes of her - wishing her to finally find peace in death. The two friends then retreat. |
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| − | Akama is the narrator of the trailer for the [[Patch 2.1.0|Black Temple patch]]; this trailer shows his history from a guardian to his current state, and reveals his appearance prior to his mutation. At several points, it reveals events of lore: the orcs' attack on the Temple of Karabor and the draenei journey into hiding in [[Zangarmarsh]]; {{NPC||Gul'dan}}'s raising of the [[Hand of Gul'dan|volcano that bears his name]]; {{NPC||Ner'zhul}} opening his portals, leading to the creation of Outland; the arrival of Magtheridon and, later, of Illidan Stormrage; Akama, Kael'thas Sunstrider, and Lady Vashj aiding Illidan in sealing Magtheridon's portals before the final battle; and finally, Illidan claiming Black Temple. |
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| + | ===Quotes=== |
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| − | His speech is transcribed below: |
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| + | *(In Sancutary of Malorne of Mount Hyjal) |
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| + | :Look at this devastation, <class>! Blood and ash, as far as the eye can see. |
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| + | :But nature is not so easily put down. With some effort, we may yet coax life from this scorched soil. |
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| − | ''I remember the Temple as it used to be: a place of worship.''<br /> |
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| + | :{{gossip|''Tell me about Tortolla.''}} |
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| + | ::Ah, Tortolla! Often misunderstood and always, always underestimated. Creatures who move effortlessly between land and sea look to Tortolla as their patron ancient. |
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| + | ::Ten thousand years ago the Burning Legion invaded Azeroth, and Tortolla was among the ancients who took to the field of battle alongside Cenarius and the mortal races. |
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| − | ''I prayed within its chambers and meditated among its gardens. I was happy then; at peace.''<br /> |
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| + | ::As the demon hordes crashed against the front lines of the beleaguered defenders, they didn't know what to make of Tortolla. At first they tried to ignore him, but his terrible weight and crushing jaws laid waste to hundreds... |
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| − | ''I remember, too, the day the orcs came.''<br /> |
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| + | :{{gossip|''Then what happened?''}} |
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| − | ''That day marked by cries of war and torrents of blood where terrified women and children huddled in darkened corners.''<br /> |
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| + | ::Tortolla never fell. Eventually the greatest Doomguards of the legion surrounded him, but couldn't pierce his stony skin and invulnerable shell. Oh, how they raged! Tortolla held his ground and covered a final retreat, before the mortal races regrouped and managed to seal the portal and end the invasion. |
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| + | ::It was said that after the battle, Tortolla was found underneath a mountain of demon corpses. He shook the bodies free and his head emerged from the gore. Then, quietly, slowly... he asked if we had won. |
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| − | ''I led many to safety, but many more paid the ultimate price.''<br /> |
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| + | ::<Hamuul rests a hand on his stomach and bellows a deep, unselfconscious laugh.> |
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| − | ''That day my beloved sanctuary became the Black Temple.''<br /> |
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| − | ''There the orc warlocks practiced their twisted magic that corrupted the land and nearly destroyed us all.''<br /> |
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| + | *After the trying events in the novel ''[[Stormrage]]'', his light green eyes<ref>''[[Stormrage]]'', p.18</ref> are described as having become ''"not only strongly gold, but with a unique hint of emerald green at the edges"''. |
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| + | *Hamuul now has his own unique voice as of ''Cataclysm''. |
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| + | ==Gallery== |
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| − | ''Even after the Horde's reckless sorcery tore the planet apart, my people were unable to find a lasting sanctuary.''<br /> |
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| + | <gallery> |
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| + | File:HamuulTCG.jpg|Hamuul Runetotem in the TCG. |
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| + | File:Arch Druid Hamuul Runetotem.jpg|Hamuul from ''World of Warcraft''. |
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| + | File:Hamuul Runetotem Cataclysm.jpg|Hamuul Runetotem seen in Cataclysm. |
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| + | File:Hamuul Runetotem Cataclysm.png |
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| + | </gallery> |
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| + | ==Patches and hotfixes== |
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| − | [[Image:Akama portrait.jpg|thumb|Akama in Warcraft III.]] |
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| + | * {{Hotfix|date=2011-04-29|bluenote=Arch Druid Hamuul Runetotem is no longer incorrectly visible at the Shrine of Malorne after players complete the quest Firefight while on the quest Aessina's Miracle.|link=http://us.battle.net/wow/en/blog/2690293}} |
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| − | ''I remember the armies of demons that swept down on us like a plague.''<br /> |
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| − | ''During these dark times, the one called Magtheridon made the Temple his home.''<br /> |
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| − | ''Then came Illidan...''<br /> |
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| − | ''The one they called the Betrayer; the enemy of my enemy.''<br /> |
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| − | ''We helped him seal the portals of Outland and cut off the Legion's reinforcements.''<br /> |
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| − | ''We fought with renewed strength, and together we reclaimed our sacred ground.''<br /> |
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| − | ''I think part of me knew even then, that the Black Temple had only traded one evil master for another.''<br /> |
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| − | ''I prefer to remember the Temple as it used to be; not the abomination it has become.''<br /> |
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| − | ''My soul bears the burden of my misjudgment, but I have been patient; I have been waiting.''<br /> |
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| − | ''And when the time is right, the Betrayer will become... the betrayed.''<br /> |
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| − | *Akama used the original draenei model, now the [[Lost One]] model, in his Warcraft III appearance. It seems that his appearance has been [[retcon]]ned as opposed to multiple mutations. However his current model is a hybrid between Lost One and Broken features, he retains the mouth of a Lost One. Furthermore, like the untainted [[draenei]], his feet are still cloven. |
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| − | *When one sees Akama in World of Warcraft, it is clear he does not quite look like his fellow Broken draenei nor the Lost One draenei. Instead, he looks half way between a Broken draenei and Lost One as seen by his strange face and the basket he carries on his back which many Lost Ones also use. In the story "[[Unbroken]]", Akama was said to have taken in a larger amount of the fel energy that caused the draenei to mutate into the Broken draenei, which may explain his appearance. |
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Revision as of 04:40, 6 June 2011
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| Gender | Male |
| Race | Tauren |
| Class | Archdruid |
| Affiliation(s) | Confederated Tribes of the Tauren, Cenarion Circle, New Council of Tirisfal |
| Occupation | Archdruid of the Tauren, leader of the Horde druids, Druid Representative on the New Council of Tirisfal |
| Location | Elder Rise, Thunder Bluff[78, 27] |
| Status | Alive |
| Relative(s) | Elder Runetotem (ancestor), Shakuun Runetotem (paternal grandfather),[1] Bashana Runetotem (daughter) |
| Mentor(s) | Malfurion Stormrage |
| Student(s) | Lucan Foxblood |
Hamuul Runetotem is the Archdruid of Thunder Bluff and a venerated leader of the tauren people. He is the highest-ranked tauren in the Cenarion Circle, though the inclusion of tauren had incurred the ire of his night elf counterpart, Fandral Staghelm, who believes that only night elves can be druids.[2]
As many of his people do, Hamuul believes very much in the balance between nature and the races of Azeroth. This was the reason that he sought out and befriended the mighty night elf Malfurion Stormrage during the recent invasion of the Burning Legion, to request training in the druidic arts.[3] His new shan'do taught Hamuul many secrets of the wild and blessed him with the touch of nature. In the few years since that time, Hamuul has become an honored member of the (predominantly night elf) Cenarion Circle, and is recognized as the first tauren druid in nearly twenty generations.[4] Hamuul is a fierce supporter of Cairne Bloodhoof and teaches the ways of druidism to his honored brethren.[5]
Biography
Hamuul is a childhood friend of Cairne Bloodhoof, and is one of the Grand Chief's strongest supporters.[5]
Hamuul has a daughter, Bashana, who is a Cenarion Circle member like her father.
Hamuul Runetotem is an elderly tauren who knows Naralex from years back, Hamuul lives in Thunder Bluff and trains druids. Quite old, he rarely leaves the city, but those that have seen his skills know that he is not to be trifled with. Sometimes some wonder if he’s past his prime, or even afraid of Naralex’s fate. He likely has enough power to help heal the caverns, but he claims he is too old to travel that far. He’s hesitant to travel by magic to the area, fearing the magic of the caverns will trap him the way Naralex was trapped. He sends new druids to Nara Wildmane in the Barrens when he feels they’re ready for further training.[6]
Hamuul Runetotem lives in Thunder Bluff, where he is an important leader of his community. Considered by many of his peers as one of the most honorable and just druids in the world, Hamuul Runetotem is fervently dedicated to the Cenarion Circle and the protection of nature. Hamuul recently dreamed that there was a group of druids who were noble, but had lost their way. They had become servants of the taint seeping through the Barrens.[7]
Hamuul appears briefly in the World of Warcraft comic, when Varian and Broll are taken to Thunder Bluff. Following their victory over a rampaging earth elemental in the Pools of Vision, Hamuul invites them to his tent where he recounts the legend of Lo'Gosh. He then grants them the gift of a hippogryph feather. Although Varian is confused about the usefulness of the gift, Broll understands what the archdruid had really given them. They use it to summon a hippogryph to them and flee their slavery.
Much later, Hamuul becomes a part of the new Council of Tirisfal as a representative of the druids. He aids them in their fight against Cho'gall, being one of the many to give Med'an some of his power. Although a difficult fight, they are eventually able to claim victory.
Stormrage
Hamuul is a major supporting character in the novel Stormrage. In the time since his first meeting with Broll, the two have become close friends. In fact, Broll considers the tauren his closest friend barring Varian and Valeera. Hamuul is frequently Broll's confidante, especially in matters where the latter is troubled by disturbing visions and dreams. When Fandral Staghelm summons the strongest druids to Teldrassil, Hamuul is surprisingly among them. He meets Broll after he lands, the two go together to the decided meeting spot. There, Fandral instructs the gathered that they would be aiding in the healing of the World Tree, along with continuing to find a way to wake Malfurion. Broll, however, starts to continually lose focus and lapse into vivid hallucinations. Hamuul covers him, pretending to speak with him in such episodes. He later suggests to Broll that the visions may have some meaning, as reluctant as his friend is to accept it.
Hamuul's role in the story is minimal until the moment Broll suddenly decides to leave the congregation, pursuing an alternative means to save their teacher. Understanding that what his friend may be planning could have a greater effect than Fandral's own plans, the archdruid covers for his disappearance. However, Fandral is quick to discover the other's actions, and even finds that he had stolen the Idol of Remulos. Fandral gives Hamuul a disapproving look, believing the tauren had aided Broll in this, but does not say more. Nonetheless, it is enough for the other druids to shun the archdruid, save Naralex and a handful of others. In order to not cause trouble for his friends, Hamuul avoids conversation with them anyway.
Following a break between attempts to heal Teldrassil, Hamuul decides to lay a hand on the tree itself. Shockingly, he is able to hear whispers from the tree, and not like the usual way druids listen to nature speak. He then realizes the World Tree is going mad, and attempts to tell the rest of the Circle of this. Fandral, however, dismisses his claims, stating that it is only the old tauren's weariness as they all had been expending so much energy to heal the tree. Fandral then apologizes to him for silently condemning him for Broll's actions, and instructs Hamuul to rest earlier than the others. The tauren, however, is unconvinced his tired mind was playing tricks on him.
Eventually, he discovers Fandral's duplicity, having been driven mad by the Emerald Nightmare and Teldrassil itself. Shandris Feathermoon, Naralex, and he are silenced before they can act against him, as he easily overpowers them. Fortunately, Malfurion arrives not soon after, freeing the three as he fights Fandral. The three are then able to warn the other druids, who although not entirely believing them, are of reasonable enough mind to discover the truth themselves. Hamuul is, obviously, one of the first to immediately side with Malfurion, and later plays an important part in their final conflict against the Emerald Nightmare. While many of the others take their fight into the Dream, Hamuul stays awake to defend their bodies against the apparitions that appear in the waking world. After these events, Hamuul takes up the human Lucan Foxblood as his student to further assist him in utilizing his unique abilities.
Following their hard fought victory, Hamuul is among the many to bear witness to the marriage of Malfurion and Tyrande.
The Shattering: Prelude to Cataclysm
In the novel The Shattering: Prelude to Cataclysm, Hamuul and a group of Tauren druids set up a peace summit with Archdruid Elerethe Renferal and a group of Night Elf druids, in the hopes of reducing the rising tensions between the Horde and the Alliance, following the murder and skinning of a group of Sentinels in Ashenvale. A group of Twilight's Hammer orcs interrupted the druid summit and killed all the Night Elves. When Gorkrak identified himself as leader of the orc band, Hamuul questioned if Garrosh Hellscream had sent him to interrupt the summit. Gorkrak feigned ignorance of who Garrosh was and when Hamuul turned his back to him, he used the oppurtunity to shoot an arrow into his back. Satisfied that suspicion of the murders were being pinned on Garrosh, he ordered Hamuul to be buried with the corpses of the other dead druids and was left for dead. He crawled out the grave as the sole survivor of the summit and called out for an owl to inform Cairne Bloodhoof of what had transpired.
World of Warcraft
Arch Druid Hamuul Runetotem is a level 62 quest giver located on Elder Rise in the tauren city of Thunder Bluff.
He starts the following quests:
[10] The Barrens Oases- [16] Nara Wildmane
- [50] Un'Goro Soil
- [50] Morrowgrain Research
- [55] Rabine Saturna (Horde)
[10]
See List of Thunder Bluff NPCs.
Cataclysm
Hamuul after being attacked by Leyara.
Revitalized Hamuul in the Ragnaros encounter on the Firelands raid. (From the Encounter Journal)
In Cataclysm, Hamuul Runetotem, along with Malfurion Stormrage, will assist Ysera in protecting the recovering world tree Nordrassil from the resurgent Ragnaros.[8]
Hamuul assists in the freeing of Tortolla, and succeeds in bringing the powerful ancient onto the side of the Guardians of Hyjal. He and Malfurion join with Cenarius in Sulfuron Spire, and together push back Ragnaros into the Firelands. With the immediate threat dealt with, though Ragnaros still at large, Hamuul suggests that they confer with the leaders of the Horde and the Alliance to best plan their next move.
Hamuul is attacked by a powerful Druid of the Flame, Leyara, after her induction into their corrupted order by Fandral Staghelm. Leyara is elated with having supposedly killed the powerful Archdruid of Thunder Bluff, and leaves. Hamuul's body is later found by the Cenarion Circle, who quickly transports the Arch-druid - clinging onto life - to the Sanctuary of Malorne. Over time, Hamuul begins to recover his strength.
Later, Leyara reappears and begins to chide Malfurion for his own weakness, noting that she will destroy him just as she did Hamuul. However, Malfurion only mentions that Hamuul is not dead at all, and a revitalized Hamuul himself disposes of her - wishing her to finally find peace in death. The two friends then retreat.
Quotes
- (In Sancutary of Malorne of Mount Hyjal)
- Look at this devastation, <class>! Blood and ash, as far as the eye can see.
- But nature is not so easily put down. With some effort, we may yet coax life from this scorched soil.
- Tell me about Tortolla.
- Ah, Tortolla! Often misunderstood and always, always underestimated. Creatures who move effortlessly between land and sea look to Tortolla as their patron ancient.
Tell me about Tortolla.
- Ten thousand years ago the Burning Legion invaded Azeroth, and Tortolla was among the ancients who took to the field of battle alongside Cenarius and the mortal races.
- As the demon hordes crashed against the front lines of the beleaguered defenders, they didn't know what to make of Tortolla. At first they tried to ignore him, but his terrible weight and crushing jaws laid waste to hundreds...
- Then what happened?
- Tortolla never fell. Eventually the greatest Doomguards of the legion surrounded him, but couldn't pierce his stony skin and invulnerable shell. Oh, how they raged! Tortolla held his ground and covered a final retreat, before the mortal races regrouped and managed to seal the portal and end the invasion.
- It was said that after the battle, Tortolla was found underneath a mountain of demon corpses. He shook the bodies free and his head emerged from the gore. Then, quietly, slowly... he asked if we had won.
- <Hamuul rests a hand on his stomach and bellows a deep, unselfconscious laugh.>
Notes
- After the trying events in the novel Stormrage, his light green eyes[9] are described as having become "not only strongly gold, but with a unique hint of emerald green at the edges".
- Hamuul now has his own unique voice as of Cataclysm.
Gallery
Hamuul Runetotem in the TCG.
Hamuul from World of Warcraft.
Hamuul Runetotem seen in Cataclysm.
Patches and hotfixes
- Hotfix (2011-04-29): Arch Druid Hamuul Runetotem is no longer incorrectly visible at the Shrine of Malorne after players complete the quest Firefight while on the quest Aessina's Miracle.
References
- ^ World of Warcraft: Stormrage, p.169
- ^ Lands of Mystery, 22
- ^ World of Warcraft: Stormrage, p.168
- ^ Stormrage, p.18
- ^ a b World of Warcraft manual, 184
- ^ Lands of Mystery, 186
- ^ Dark Factions, 131
- ^ http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/cataclysm/features/hyjal.html
- ^ Stormrage, p.18
External links
| Thunder Bluff | Hyjal 1 | Hyjal 2 | Hyjal 3 | Hyjal 4 |
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