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relentless
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ITCT: Cavern (Troglodytes)
Introduction
“Geon leads us.”
Aka: The Troglodytes, The Underworld
Associated colors: black and dark blue
Worship: Geon, the Allmighty.
Core philosophy: “Obey or die.”
Country / kingdom: The Underworld
Capital city: Temple of Geon
Hero: Overlord
Key symbols: The Shadow Glyph, Geon's Eye
Description
The whole underground empire of the Troglodytes relies on one thing - Geon. Who, what and where did Geon came from is a mistery - his true form, race and power are unknown. He led the troglodites for hundreds of years and united the Overlords. Geon teached the troglodytes and helped them subdue various monsters. He gave the Shadowpriests the power of mind control and they soon formed Geon's Hand.
The Tunnelers and the Brutes serve the Overlords. Shadowpriests are the only ones who can enter the Temple of Geon and they are His voice and will. Creatures such as the Venom Spawns, Beholders and the Basilisks are contolled by them and serve only Geon's Hand. Most Overlords are Shadowpriests. 13 Shadowpriests form Geon's Hand, and control the deeds of the other Shadowpriests and Shadowcasters.
Architecture
The architecture of the troglodytes is close to that of the mayan temples. The buildings look anchent and remind of ruins. Their settlements are deep underground and have a deserted, messy, evil sort of look. The stones are dark and covered in moss... Often as part of the structure are bones, skins and skulls of giant underground animals.
The Main building in the town is the temple... Its a huge, pyramidal structure deep beneath the surface. Around it are scattered the dwellings of the troglodytes and their creatures.
Brief history
??? - 597 YSD
Deep beneath the kingdom of the sylfans, dwarfs and humans, in caves and tunnels as old as the world of Ashan exist the primitive savage tribes of the troglodytes. Scattered in small groups, these creatures used simple weapons such as daggers and short spears made of bones and stone. They had no knowledge of fire or art.
597 YSD: The Awakening
An unknown creature called Geon starts teaching a small tribe of troglodytes. Allthough they are a blind race, they live in a world of darkness and have exeptional sence of smell, sound and have minor telepatic abilities who compensate for their lack of sight. Geon teaches them how to make fire and craft metal tools and weapons.
650 YSD: The Tribe Wars
With Geon's blessing, the tribe concours the nearby tribes. The Tribe Wars begin.
713 YSD: Uniting the Tribes
After allmost every troglodyte tribe is either defeated or part of the Geon's followers, the tribe wars end. The caverns are united and Geon begins teaching magic to those who have enough talent and wisdom for it.
726 YSD: The Hand of Geon
For senturies the Venom Spawns and Basilisks attack the troglodytes. In order to oppose this, Jaegar, veteran of the Tribe Wars and the most promising student of Geon's scholars forms an alliance with a dozen of gifted troglodyte mages. These thirteen call themselves Geon's Hand. Not long after the first monsters - the simple-minded Venom Spawns - are subdued by the spells of the Hand.
728 YSD
Jaegar creates the first magical eyes... The Sentries, as Jaegar calls them are small and hover in the air. They can be controled by any of the mages and are used for seeing the world around them. These creations of magic would lead to the making of the Evil Eyes and the Beholders. Meanwhile the Horror Basilisks have also been subdied and controled by Geon's Hand.
770 YSD: Seeds of doubt
Geon's Hand is too powerfull... They become arogant and treat the lesser troglodytes as slaves and savages. Some troglodytes secretly form a plot to destroy the Hand and Geon itself.
789 YSD: Rize of the Heretics
Troglodytes who are against Geon's Rule try to destroy the Shadowpriests. Desperate, Jaegar begs Geon to help him. Geon tells him to sacrifice his first-born son. Jaegar agrees. As a result a Faceless One aids Geon's Hand and destroys the Heretics.
796-805 YSD: The Temple
Jaegar orders for the building of a massive temple in the central cavern. The task takes 9 years and cost hundreds of lives. After the Temple of Geon is build all access to Geon is forbitten and only Geon's Hand is allowed in the Temple.
805-990 YSD: The Age of Blood
For the next 200 years the Cavern empire stands on the edge of chaos. The dark rituals of Geon's Hand are bloody and violent and all who oppose their reigh end either as a sacrifice for Geon or as basilisk food. The Beholders and Evil Eyes spy on the common troglodytes and the Cavern Empire has no enemies but those within it.
991 YSD: First touch with the outside world
A small group of Dark Elves accidently reaches the caverns... Jaegar, grandson of the first Shadowcaster is an Overlord and leader of Geon's Hand. He decides the only way to unite the Cavern again is a common enemy and gets ready for war.
Creatures
Venom Spawn / Acid Spawn
Tier: 1
Eary in the history of Geon's Hand some of His Shadowpriests realised how easy is to manipulate the minds of these cave worms. Soon most of these poisonous creatures were enslaved. They can burrow and their venom can quickly reduces the enemy's health. Even more dangerous are the Acid Spawns. The acid harms even mechanical and elemental units and is apart from the damage also reduces the armor of the enemy unit.
Attack 2/3
Defence 2/2
Damage 1-2/1-2
Health 4/4
Initiative 7/9
Speed 3/5
Shots 6/11
Spellpoints 0/0
Population 20/20
Price 15/25
Shooter. Ranged retaliation. Poisonous Attack./
Recrutable at: Venom Pit / Acid Pit
Diggers / Tunnelers
Tier: 2
Simple-minded, these creatures are great in numbers and are dependant on the Geon and His Hand.
Attack 3/3
Defence 3/3
Damage 1-3/2-3
Health 10/11
Initiative 10/10
Speed 6/7
Shots 0/0
Spellpoints 0/0
Population 15/15
Price 35/40
Immunity to Blind. Enraged.
Recrutable at: Troglodyte Caves / Troglodyte Tunnels
Evil Eyes / Beholders
Tier: 3
These eyes were created by Geon's Hand as sentys. They are the scouts of the Cavern Army. The Evil Eyes and the Beholders have tentacles and hover over the ground...
Attack 4/6
Defence 4/4
Damage 2-6/3-7
Health 7/10
Initiative 6/6
Speed 4/4
Shots 5/5
Spellpoints 0/0
Population 11/11
Price 80/120
Shooter. No Range Penalty.
Recrutable at: Pillar of The Eyes/ Pillar of The Beholders
Grunt / Brute
Tier: 4
These troglodytes are huge, strong and very, very deadly. They are armed with clubs and are relentless to Geon's enemies.
Attack 15/17
Defence 16/20
Damage 4-9/5-10
Health 23/25
Initiative 11/11
Speed 7/7
Shots 0/0
Spellpoints 0/0
Population 6/6
Price 400/440
Large creature. Enraged. Imunity to Blind. / Unlimited Retaliation
Recrutable at: Halls of War / Halls of Chaos
Shadowcasters / Shadowpriests
Tier: 5
Servants of Geon's Hand, these mages are respected by all. They have the power to control minds and they create magical eyes... A dosen eyes often hovers around them making them impossible to surprise.
Attack 17/22
Defence 15/18
Damage 12-16/17-22
Health 40/40
Initiative 8/8
Speed 3/3
Shots 6/8
Spellpoints 10/15
Population 3/3
Price 620/700
Caster. Immunity to Blind. Immunity to Mind Control.
SPELLS: Confusion. Suffering. / Summon Shadow Elemental.
Recrutable at: Geon's Hand / Geon's Grip
Basilisks / Greater Basilisks
Tier: 6
Turning creatures into stone is a great skill... The troglodytes are blind though and even the Evil Eyes are immune to its gaze... Naturally, the Shadowpriests decided these creatures would be usefull rides and soon captured them. The troglodyte on its back its well-armored and allmost as deadly as his mount. Beware of these large creatures and its riders.
Attack 23/30
Defence 15/15
Damage 14-28/16-32
Health 100/100
Initiative 9/10
Speed 7/8
Shots 0/0
Spellpoints 0/0
Population 2/2
Price 1600/1820
Large creature. No Enemy Retaliation. / Paralise.
Recrutable at: Basilisk Lair / Basilisk Arena
Faceless One / Forgotten One
Tier: 7
These mysterious casters aid the Overlords at the cost of blood. They can teleport anywhere on the battlefield and can drain the life of their enemies.
Attack 25/35
Defence 24/26
Damage 25-60/30-75
Health 190/220
Initiative 10/9
Speed 9/9
Shots 3/4
Spellpoints 22/22
Population 1/1
Price 3200/4000
Large creature. Teleport. Caster. / Fright Aura.
SPELLS: Eldrich Arrow. Weakness. / Decay.
Recrutable at: Altar of The Faceless Ones / Altar of The Forgotten Ones
Heroes
Jaegar
Leader of both the the Overlords and the Shadowpriests, Jaegar's deeds are legendary... They say he alone slew a Black Dragon and ate its heart.
Fanatic
Specializes in Shadowcasters. Shadowcasters and Shadowpriests in hero's army gain +1 to their attack and defense for every two levels of the hero, starting on first level.
Arlach
Arlach killed his own brother, during the last riot... For his loyalty, he was promoted to an Overseer.
Siege Engineer
Ballistas receive +1 to their attack for every level of hero. Catapult's chance to hit the wall is increased by 2% for every hero level.
Rottah
Born as a tunneler, Rothan was guided early into Geon's Hand. He practically grew up amongs Shadowcasters and Shadowpriests and his magic talants were noted at a young age. Thus, he began training in magic and eventually became a powerfull Overlord. His goal is to spread Geon's influence throughout the caverns and convert all troglodytes.
Mindreaver
The Confusion spell has an additional effect of decreasing target's mana by one point per every hero level.
Damacon
Damacon is a hard-headed commander. He is well known for his fearless attacks and loyalty. When it comes to thinking though, he rellies on others.
Warlord
Specializes in Troglodytes. Troglodytes and Tunnelers in hero's army gain +1 to their attack and defense for every two levels of the hero, starting on first level.
Shakti
Though eyeless, Shakti has amazing vision when it comes to battlefield tactics. His Troglodyte hordes are feared the world over, especially in the dungeons of the Dark Elves.
Warlord
Specializes in Troglodytes. Troglodytes and Tunnelers in hero's army gain +1 to their attack and defense for every two levels of the hero, starting on first level.
Otari
Different from the typical troglodyte, she spends more time in the outer caverns than near the temples. Her temper is wild and violent and many Overlords fear and respect her. She gains pleasure by wreakig havoc and destuction. She trusts only her Beholders.
Warden
Specializes in Beholders. Evil Eyes and Beholders in hero's army gain +1 to their attack and defense for every two levels of the hero, starting on first level.
Geatha
Some say Geatha has the will of a Basilisk, and her deeds prove her right... She can torture and kill anyone without a trace of mersy.
Siege Engineer
Ballistas receive +1 to their attack for every level of hero. Catapult's chance to hit the wall is increased by 2% for every hero level.
Khaar
Khaar is the only Faceless trusted enough to become Overlord. After he was attacked by a few Hydras, he lost his ability to fight. Still, he survived and prooved he has other qualities as well.
Mindreaver
The Confusion spell has an additional effect of decreasing target's mana by one point per every hero level.
Hero Skills
Fanatic
Specializes in Shadowcasters. Shadowcasters and Shadowpriests in hero's army gain +1 to their attack and defense for every two levels of the hero, starting on first level.
Mindreaver
The Confusion spell has an additional effect of decreasing target's mana by one point per every hero level.
Siege Engineer
Ballistas receive +1 to their attack for every level of hero. Catapult's chance to hit the wall is increased by 2% for every hero level.
Warden
Specializes in Beholders. Evil Eyes and Beholders in hero's army gain +1 to their attack and defense for every two levels of the hero, starting on first level.
Warlord
Specializes in Troglodytes. Troglodytes and Tunnelers in hero's army gain +1 to their attack and defense for every two levels of the hero, starting on first level.
Racial Skill: Fear
Basic Fear - Enemy creatures from level 1 to 4 receive -1 to morale, luck and -10% on initiative.
Advanced Fear - Enemy creatures from level 1 to 5 receive -1 to morale, luck and -15% on initiative.
Expert Fear - Enemy creatures from level 1 to 6 receive -1 to morale, luck and -20% on initiative.
Ultimate Fear - All enemy creatures receive -1 to morale, luck and -25% on initiative.
Abilties
Fear:
Turncoat - Depending on the hero's level, a group of enemy creatures might join the Hero before battle.
Panic Aura - Enemy units flee more often.
Terror Aura - During battle all enemies retaliate less.
Slaughter - Killing a lvl. 7 creature gives the player resources.
Attack
Double Hit - Hero attacks two times in a row.
Hot Steel - The hero enhances weapons of all troops in his or her army to strike with additional fire powers.
Dark Magic
Seal Of Darkness
Shadow Warriors - Hero is granted the knowledge of Summon Shadow Elementals spell. The number of Elementals summoned is 40% greater than normal.
Defence
Stand Your Ground
Destructive Magic:
Master of Chaos - Enemy hero is forced to spend twice more mana to cast Destructive Magic spells in combat.
Mana Burst
Enlinghtenment
Graduate
Wizard's Reward
Leadership
Aura of Swiftness
Light Magic
Suppres Light
Fire Resistance
Logistics
Teleport Assault
Death Marsh
Luck
Spoils of War
Sorcery
Arcane Brilance
Summoning Magic
Exorcism
War Mashines
Brimstone Rain
Tremors
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bixie
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my common sense is tingling!
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posted January 15, 2007 09:37 PM |
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like i said on the orginal, looks good.
a largely unchanging history, which prompts questions like where did they come from, etc.
like the religious twist on it, please put more units, like a better trog warrior called a templar, or a trog shooter called a exemplar, making it seem more religiously fanatic, if you are going to have a messiah as a hero.
the trogs rememder me somewhat of the skaven from warhammer. if you want to be inspired by them, i'm sure games workshop are far too busy berating KD to care.
you've mentioned wyverns...where are they?
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kookastar
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posted January 15, 2007 09:46 PM |
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I love the creature line up 
This is my kind of town...
Looking foward to seeing more history and description.
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Ted
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posted January 15, 2007 09:52 PM |
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kookastar can you please see my town, its the Hobbit one, i'd like to hear you opinion
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bixie
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posted January 15, 2007 10:17 PM |
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ted, you are almost becoming as bad as KD. "can someone see my hobbit town" "can you comment on my hobbit town" KEEP THOSE COMMENTS FOR YOUR HOBBIT TOWN!
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kookastar
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posted January 15, 2007 10:29 PM |
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I have read your town  I'd love to take another look at it.
Man you guys are really tough on each other. Chill out 
And this whole KD thing is what happened to William all over again - not everything has to be about KD 
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Ted
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posted January 15, 2007 10:40 PM |
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Edited by Ted at 22:40, 15 Jan 2007.
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sorry bixie, its just me, you, GL, and KD, were all friends, then GL got 2( ) for the Tropical faction, so i fell a bit left out, i am trying to get one, thansk kookastar i appreciate it
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kookastar
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posted January 15, 2007 10:49 PM |
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Hang on a minute
I just realised this is relentless's thread - we totally highjacked it - now you each have to give some feedback to him to make up for it lol 
re the little red stars - please try to let them go, if you chace them, or resent others for having them, you will never get them or be happy. They will come when you least expect it 
Now enter my board game comp
re this town here - I do like it ALOT!
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alcibiades
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posted January 15, 2007 11:21 PM |
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Just two small pips from me. The main race is still too poorly represented in the creature line-up. And the Cyclops seems to lack specials to make it fun to play.
And somehow I feel the Manticore would have been a natural addition to the line-up instead of the Bat.
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kookastar
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posted January 15, 2007 11:40 PM |
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I like the bat {I liked FoG's bat in the Island too}
I agree, the history and descriptions need to be fleshed out to make this into a real faction.
Once the faction has a real feel to it - the creatures will evolve to become more interesting - you will have a direction to give them powers etc.
This is about creating a new world right - we have to feel like we are a part of it
blahblah
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bixie
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posted January 16, 2007 07:02 PM |
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relentless, whats the racial skill?
i got a suggestion.
unify
the trogs unife in the name of geon to fight the enemy. moral bonuses get increased by 25%.
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relentless
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posted January 16, 2007 07:35 PM |
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Regarding "the wyvern/manticore"... I decided the Horror Bat would work better. Having two high level reptiles makes the Cavern a little too close to the Dungeon. A giant bat seems more logical for an underground unit and besides, wyverns are probably going to be in the settlement anyway. I allways thought manticores are a desert/mountain kind of animal.
Regarding the "more troglodytes in the line-up". The academy has only 1 racial creature(the mage) in his line-up. The cavern has 3(tunneler, scholar basilisk rider). I think its enough considering they are masters of mind control. It seams rather logical that they'd use simple-minded, yet powerfull creatures in their army.
Regarding "the poor history/description". As you see I'm working on it.
At the moment im working on the heroes and bios... I'd update it soon enough.
About the racial skill i am thinking about a few possible things:
- Turncoat. Before every battle there's a chance that a group of enemy creatures would join the Messiah's army. The chanse of that depends on hero level, the number and level of the enemy creatures. Units with "Imunity to Mind Control" cannot be turned.
- Pillage. After every victory the Messiah gains gold equal to a sertain percent of the enemy troop's value.
- Mining. The cavern gains more resourses per day.
- Sacrifice. During battle you can destroy a group of your creatures in order to gain more mana or moral.
I like bixie's idea too. I can't choose really.
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bixie
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posted January 16, 2007 08:14 PM |
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firstly, academy is an execption, and they have stated that they are wizards creations and mages. they are all underlings of the wizards, so in a sense, they are are racial central. (if your following this, good!)
secondly, regarding a racial skill, think about trogoldytes you've created and think about what they most focus around, what central theme are they, and use that. its worked with all the other towns, and it should work here.
thirdly, a sub skill for leadership that doesn't fit into my factions, but if you are using the "turn coat" racial, it should fit perfectally.
"cowards in our midst"
the trogs create a sense of fear amongst enemy troops, allowing their moral to go no higher than 1.
fourthly, good luck!
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Aculias
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posted January 18, 2007 04:02 PM |
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I think you can add a little more on history but there is plenty of time.
7th lv creatures should be feared by anyone who plays a game vs them.
The CYclops dont scare me .
Maybe a better description on why they are feared?
Your doing a good job with the ideas.
Keep it up & remember there is time to work & edit.
I rarely gove compliments in contests
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relentless
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posted January 18, 2007 04:41 PM |
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Interesting, I was thinking about the cyclops today and came up with a more fitting creature. A Cyclops doesn't seem like a 7 lv creature. It doesn't look like the cyclops fits in the caverns either. I have something much more powerfull... something evil - and its perfect.
Patience, my friends, patience. You'd know what it is. All I can say is: It's not a dragon!
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Aculias
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posted January 18, 2007 04:43 PM |
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Is it an Imp ?
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Ted
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posted January 18, 2007 04:45 PM |
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Aculias
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posted January 18, 2007 04:51 PM |
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Seriously though you are making the right decision.
The history can also effect the way the creatures portray it.
You have to make it somewhat believable.
Cyclops is not the worst choice.
My problem are them being lv 7 creatures.
They stunk in heroes 2 being the top dog compared to the other creatures in that game 
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relentless
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posted January 18, 2007 05:34 PM |
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In order to tease, I'd give a little hint... the creature that would "replace" the cyclops is mentioned in the Official timeline.
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bixie
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posted January 18, 2007 05:38 PM |
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faceless. its probably faceless!
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