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==The Game==
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==[http://www.woldiangames.com/games/index.html?game=ekingdom The Game]==
 
Here you can find the latest posts in this game.
 
Here you can find the latest posts in this game.
  
 
==Current Events==
 
==Current Events==
Here is where you'll find the current combat maps, images or documents that realte to this game.  
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The Emeralds have finally slain the tyrannical Parnoth, but at what cost? New forces now begin to raise up against the fledgling Emerald Kingdom from the South. Will this newfound freedom only be a fleeting moment in time? Or is it going to be a lasting legacy? Only time will tell...
  
 
==The Story so far==
 
==The Story so far==
 
Should some kind soul be willing to summarise past events, here is where you will find them.  
 
Should some kind soul be willing to summarise past events, here is where you will find them.  
  
==Archives==
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==[http://www.woldiangames.com/archives/index.html?game=ekingdom Archives]==
 
The full past history of game posts can be found here.
 
The full past history of game posts can be found here.
  
 
==Characters==
 
==Characters==
These are the characters, past and present, that have featured in this game.
 
  
'''Lian Siannodel''' (played by Jay Barber),
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These are the characters, past and present, that have been featured in this game.
Emerald Dragon,
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Elven,
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monk 9/hand of Domi 5
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'''Brother Bertram Trothgard''' (played by Mark Hammonds)
 
Emerald Dragon
 
Dwarven
 
Priest of Domi and Gargul(Dont Ask)
 
Level 13
 
  
'''Gunther Grell''' (played by Nellie Knotts)
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===Current Emerald Dragons===
Emerald Dragon,
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Human (though he thinks he's an orc),
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Warrior 14
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[http://docs.google.com/View?docid=dd9fw747_0ctjvvshc Gunther Grell] (played by Nellie Knotts)
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Emerald Dragon,
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Human (though he thinks he's an orc)
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Warrior
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[http://docs.google.com/View?docid=dmvd2b7_1hnhj7k Ingrge Nightseer] (played by Kent)
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Emerald Dragon,
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Elven Weapon Mage
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(mage/ fighter/ weapon mage)
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[http://docs.google.com/View?docid=ddbgxskh_8hcs7p5g3 K'Nara Illutu] (played by Donna LaPlante)
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Emerald Dragon,
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Human Blade Singer
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(bard/fighter/Blade Singer)
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[http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfxf7b75_8mmd7m3fw Lian Siannodel “Moonbrook”] (played by Jay Barber)
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Emerald Dragon,
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Elven Hand of Domi
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(monk/Hand of Domi)
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[http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dhnd9s5q_1s8n938cd Argam Grimwold] (played by Jerry)
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Emerald Dragon Companion,
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[http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B4g9L0avQrdtMThkMDM5NjEtYmE1Ny00NTA0LWExMjYtMDczYzllYTY1YzA3&hl=en Falin Darkshine] (Played by Jamie Harwick)
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Emerald Dragon,
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Elf Sharpshooter
  
 
===Past Characters===
 
===Past Characters===
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[http://docs.google.com/View?docid=d499wjw_3fdbz6kgz Olana]
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Emerald Dragon,
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High Elf
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Ranger
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13
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[http://www.harvestersheroes.com/Bertram.pdf Brother Bertram Trothgard](played by Mark Hammonds)
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Emerald Dragon,
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Dwarven Priest of Domi and Gargul (Don't Ask)
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[http://docs.google.com/View?docid=dchc74rq_41dhvhxhgx Athalorn] (Played by Simon Clark)
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Emerald Dragon,
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Human Druid/Shifter
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[http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfxf7b75_17ddbn4qfk '''Edge of Osto''']
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Kevin Wimberley's 15th level rogue
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Posted Dec. 12, 2008:  ''Gone before his time; we will miss you, Kevin.''
  
 
===NPCs===
 
===NPCs===
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[http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dd9fw747_1f4t7mbg7 Delilah]
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Gunther's pet dire lion
  
 
==Geography==
 
==Geography==
Here you'll find links to all the locations and maps relevant to this game.
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*[[Geography: Emerald Kingdom|The Emerald Kingdom]]
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*[[Geography: Culverwood|Culverwood]] The place
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*[[Power: Culverwood|Culverwood]] the power
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*[[Forest Walking]] a special feat for folk local to the Culverwood
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
 
Here you'll find links to all the events and history relevant to this game.
 
Here you'll find links to all the events and history relevant to this game.
  
==DM Pages==
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==[[DMs Only: Emerald Dragons|DM Pages]]==
 
Here are all the resources a DM will need to run this game.
 
Here are all the resources a DM will need to run this game.
  
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Here are any stories written about Emerald Characters/Game Events
 
Here are any stories written about Emerald Characters/Game Events
  
'''''The Dwarf, The Imp, and The Eye''''' by Mark Hammonds
 
 
 
<p>The girl’s body had been brought to her parents’ home and readied. The
 
preparations were done, the magical scroll had been found. The only thing still
 
needed was the reluctant cleric. <br>
 
Under a tree about a hundred feet away from the small cottage, Bertram sat
 
hiding from his companions. Anything that would buy him more time. He looked
 
down at his dwarven hands. Hands made by the gods to wield hammers and axes as
 
if they were toys; hands that could crack stone with little effort. Those hands
 
were now trembling and sweaty, as if the priest of Domi was overcome by a fever.
 
But it wasn’t a fever that caused such trembling - it was fear. Bertram had
 
never attempted to bring anyone back from the afterlife, and he doubted his
 
ability to do it. Surely Gargul has no interest in anything I might ask of him?
 
<br>
 
He had prayed that another cleric would be found. Someone powerful. Someone
 
worthy enough to ask such a gift of the gods. Anyone but a simple dwarf that was
 
scared to death.<br>
 
Hearing his companions draw closer to his place of hiding, the grizzled priest
 
wiped at his eyes and brow and tried to look composed; tried to pretend that
 
this wasn’t the most important day of his life. Walking out into the clearing,
 
Bertram hailed his friends and headed toward the cottage. A smile was pasted
 
upon his lips, but his heart lay heavy with doubt.<br>
 
Bertram stepped into the cottage only to be confronted immediately by the
 
parents of the little girl, Bella. They looked toward him, searching for the one
 
thing they desperately needed - hope. Bertram groaned inwardly, and then
 
embraced them, blessing them both, trying not to let his fear show through.
 
Thankfully Lian drew the tearful parents away and outside the cottage. At least
 
they would not be inside when he began the prayer to Domi and, of course, Gargul.<br>
 
<br>
 
It was mid afternoon and Milo nodded to Bertram that all was ready. Nodding to
 
his friend, too nervous for words, Bertram entered the bedroom of young Bella.
 
He looked down at her broken body and his spirit quailed. He considered fleeing.
 
But he looked back behind him at all of his companions gathered around, smiling
 
their encouragement, and knew he had to make the attempt. Laying the scroll upon
 
the stand that had been placed by the bed, Bertram prepared to call upon the
 
Gods of the Wold. <br>
 
Bertram looked back once more at Milo and nodded tersely. With a look that could
 
stone a basilisk, Milo moved over to where Bertram began preparations to perform
 
the prayer, and drawing his short sword, turned, facing away from the dwarf and
 
his charge, and stood guard over the proceedings. &quot;In the name of Pantheon, none
 
shall interrupt these proceedings, so shall I swear.&quot; The tone was quite
 
serious, and the effect was quite ceremonial as the halfling Justicar took a
 
knee and propped his short sword, ready for action. <br>
 
<br>
 
Shutting out all distractions Bertram laid his hands upon the girl’s torso,
 
directly over her heart. He tried to purge out all of the doubts and fears that
 
would assure him of failure before he even began. Calming himself he looked back
 
at his friends once more then down to the scroll that held the hope of the
 
entire group. Keeping his hand upon the child, he read from the prepared scroll,
 
the liquid syllables pouring from somewhere inside him, the peculiar words
 
surprising him. He felt an odd warmth coming from the hand lying upon the child.
 
As the words died away he sent a prayer to Domi and Gargul. &quot;Grant me this
 
request, God of mine and God of the Afterlife, Hear my plea and save this
 
child's life!&quot; Even as he made the plea he felt a strange pull as if he were
 
being drawn away from his companions and the girl. A momentary panic gripped him
 
before he realized it was part of the prayer’s power. Those closest to him heard
 
him speak, although it was no more than a mumble. His body stiffened and sweat
 
broke out on his forehead. He appeared to be speaking to someone very
 
emotionally. All the while his hand never left the child.<br>
 
<br>
 
 
 
XXXXXXXX<br>
 
<br>
 
Bertram is surprised to find himself in a small one room cottage. To the side of
 
the room a straw pallet sits and a savory soup bubbles over the fire. Near the
 
fire, facing away from him was a large man apparently stirring soup. Sitting in
 
a huge wooden chair sized to fit the large man is a small being, more troll like
 
than anything else except that he is at the most 2 feet tall. He sits playing
 
with a wooden child's toy humming contentedly until he notices Bertram’s
 
startled stare. . <br>
 
<br>Suddenly the strange creature leapt up and ran to Bertram.
 
Bowing deeply he squeaks. &quot;Master the priest is here.&quot; With that he crosses and
 
sits in front of the chair. The large man stands, knees cracking and crosses to
 
the chair, with out sitting he looks down at Bertram. The dwarf also used the
 
time to examine the man before him He is a most normal looking old man except
 
his eyes. His gray eyes look as if all the secrets of the universe have parade
 
in front of them and he has found them beautiful and boring. Finally sitting he
 
sighs and speaks.<br>
 
<br>
 
&quot;You are here to ask for the life of the girl to be extended. Here you are
 
having used the magic of the universe to travel here and ask this question but I
 
have a question for you, Bertram Trothgard. Why should THIS girl above all
 
others be granted more time. What about all the other parents that must bid
 
goodbye every single day to their children? What makes this girl so special that
 
you wish me to reorder the universe just so she may have more time?&quot; Drumming
 
his wrinkled fingers on the edge of the chair Bertram plainly sees the weathered
 
tattoo of the open eye on the back of his hand. There is no doubt of who he is
 
speaking with.<br>
 
<br>
 
Bertram bows then slowly forms a response, letting his mind sort possible
 
answers. &quot;My Lord Gargul, I would say that I agree with you about the value of
 
the life of the child. She is probably no more special than any other child born
 
to this world. Her parents have no special pain that another parent would not
 
feel as well, in this I agree with you. With you permission, I would offer a few
 
reasons why I feel that her life, and our requests are worthy. Her life was
 
taken from her with no wrong-doing on her part. While this is not anything new
 
in this world, I do feel it is a circumstance that is truly tragic. I would also
 
offer up that we sent her killers to you within moments of the deed. I would ask
 
that you consider their foul souls in exchange for the life of this one innocent
 
child. Also, while other parents lose children daily, they perhaps did not have
 
someone to appeal to you. At least give the child's case some consideration, for
 
simply the fact we cared enough to ask. If our sorrow at her death has no
 
meaning to you, then at least consider it for our temerity in asking. Boldness
 
in this world does not always bode good intentions but I know that you are able
 
to see that we do this simply to better an already, pain-filled world. I appeal
 
to you to do it, not just because it would make me and my companions happy, but
 
two heart-broken parents absolutely beside themselves with joy. They did not
 
deserve this to happen to them, no more than the child did.&quot; Bertram looks
 
somewhat pale and distraught as he argues his case, he hesitates then the looks
 
the god straight in the eye, a tear sliding down his weathered cheek.<br>
 
<br>
 
&quot;With your indulgence, God of the Afterlife I have but one other thing to offer
 
for the child's life; My own. If the gods will not save this child because it is
 
a tragic tale that deserves to be retold, then do it for my soul in the place of
 
the child. Surely for a God this is something that can be accomplished? You ask
 
why she should be saved? I believe she deserves it, but I am a simple Dwarf, but
 
as you can see, one with strong convictions and willing to put his life on the
 
line to prove it to you. I know not anything else I may offer Great One, but if
 
it is necessary I will bid my friends farewell and smile doing it, knowing I saved that child's life.&quot;<br>
 
<br>
 
Bertram bows again signaling he is done and waits for an answer, his mind full
 
of worry and doubts that his answers were acceptable. The Old man leans back
 
looking Bertram up and down for a moment and then in a deep gravely voice and a
 
slight smile says... <br>
 
<br>
 
&quot;For THAT the deal may be struck. <br>
 
Your soul is mine.&quot; <br>
 
<br>
 
With lighting fast reflexes he flashes out and grabs the dwarf’s small fist in
 
his huge hands. Looking deep into his eyes, Bertram feels the burning of life
 
all through his body, but mostly in his clenched fist. Shivering and shaking the
 
feeling rushes all through out his body. This is what it must be like to die,
 
were his last thoughts as he started to pass out.<br>
 
<br>
 
Surprisingly the feeling ended and upon opening his eyes Bertram sees the old
 
man leaning back in his chair, ruffling the small creature's hair as it sits and
 
plays on the floor in front of the chair. The gravely voice speaks again.<br>
 
<br>
 
&quot;See Gimp, he will do fine...&quot;<br>
 
<br>
 
Things suddenly seem . . . . Balanced . . . . . complete . . . . . . . . . At
 
rest.<br>
 
<br>
 
The Old Man smiles again and speaks. &quot;Bertram Trothgard, You have much to learn,
 
but you have time and I will teach you, after all you are mine now.&quot;<br>
 
<br>
 
Without thinking Bertram stumbles out the only thing he can think of....&quot;Am I,
 
well Lord, am I dead now?&quot;<br>
 
<br>
 
The Old Man and the small creature stare at the confused dwarf for a moment as
 
if he had suddenly sprouted green warts and then they both suddenly begin
 
laughing. Long, loud, laughs full of the most pure joy Bertram had ever heard.<br>
 
<br>
 
&quot;Oh for the love of destiny..... Will you mortals never learn.... What good are
 
you to me dead? If you are on the other side then how will your soul be of any
 
use to me what so ever? I am the God of Life and Death. I am the force keeping
 
the Shadow Realms from eating the Wold alive. I am the way of life and the path
 
of death. I am the gate not the afterlife. This is how you will begin to be of
 
use to me. You will return to the Wold and continue to serve my friend the Noble
 
Domi. You will also serve me. Should you choose to worship me, well that is your
 
choice, but you will do these things.<br>
 
<br>
 
One you will serve me in all things dealing with life and death. You will suffer
 
no abominations to walk the Wold. The undead, the soul-less, or the troubled.<br>
 
<br>
 
Two you will suffer none to elongate their natural life spans by magic or other
 
wise unless granted by me.<br>
 
<br>
 
Three you will educate the people that I am not the afterlife but the gate to
 
that place. I do not keep the souls of the dead but rather make sure that they
 
find their ultimate ending place and that they are given the chance to return in
 
another life should they wish it.<br>
 
<br>
 
Four, this girl you return with is your responsibility. You have bought her a
 
life, now you must see that she uses it well. That she is educated in all things
 
and that she has all the opportunities she could wish for. You will also see
 
that she learns generosity, kindness, humility, and responsibility. She is your
 
charge, responsibility, pupil and child. In this you will serve me.<br>
 
<br>
 
Now open your hand and look at my mark and return with the girl.”<br>
 
<br>
 
Opening his hand, Bertram sees on his palm, the open eye of Gargul tattooed
 
there. Red and staring. Endless. Suddenly the priest feels himself being sucked
 
back into reality and opens his eyes to see all his friends standing about. The
 
girl breathes, once, again, and again. As she opens her eyes, Bertram realizes
 
that the girl really lives. He also sees that on the back of her hand is a new
 
scar. Turning his head just right it looks like an open, staring eye.<br>
 
<br>
 
The rest of the Talons witness Bertram blink a few times his mind returning to
 
the here and now, just as the young girl gasps, her lungs filling with air and
 
her chest expanding under Bertram's palm. Milo shouted out to the others, “HE
 
DID IT!&quot; Then trying to recall what little he knew of religions beyond his own,
 
Milo looked upon Bertram with respect, &quot;To whom were you speaking Bertram? Your
 
lips formed words, but we could not hear them. Tell me of your experience, for I
 
want to understand the ways of the gods better.&quot; Milo sheathed his sword, and
 
sat cross-legged, waiting, hoping to learn from the more experienced cleric. <br>
 
<br>
 
Bertram looks around, awareness slowly penetrating to his clouded mind. Seeing
 
the child breathing he smiles softly, then turns over the hand that was on the
 
girl and regards the mark there. As he regards it he nods once as if confirming
 
something. Hearing his name called he turns and looks to Milo. At the question
 
his brow furrows. &quot;I spoke to the God Gargul, Milo. He allowed us to stop the
 
girl's soul from passing on. It is truly a miracle. As for what it was like? It
 
was strange beyond the telling, but yet at the same time, the surroundings were
 
most mundane. It was truly strange and wondrous, and yes. even joyous. Let me
 
start at the beginning.&quot; Bertram holds the hand of the young child as he begins
 
to relate the story. He would learn more of Gargul, and he would do what he had
 
agreed. He would spread the news of Gargul and what he stood for. Bertram began
 
to relate what had occurred and what the Teachings of Gargul meant. &lt;/nowiki&gt;
 
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&nbsp;</p>
 
  
''This was originally published February 06, 2006 at [http://www.harvestersheroes.com] by Mark Hammonds''
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[http://www.harvestersheroes.com/CMS2/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=9'''The Dwarf, The Imp, and The Eye'''] (by Mark Hammonds)

Latest revision as of 13:55, 13 March 2010

The Game

Here you can find the latest posts in this game.

Current Events

The Emeralds have finally slain the tyrannical Parnoth, but at what cost? New forces now begin to raise up against the fledgling Emerald Kingdom from the South. Will this newfound freedom only be a fleeting moment in time? Or is it going to be a lasting legacy? Only time will tell...

The Story so far

Should some kind soul be willing to summarise past events, here is where you will find them.

Archives

The full past history of game posts can be found here.

Characters

These are the characters, past and present, that have been featured in this game.


Current Emerald Dragons

Gunther Grell (played by Nellie Knotts) Emerald Dragon, Human (though he thinks he's an orc) Warrior

Ingrge Nightseer (played by Kent) Emerald Dragon, Elven Weapon Mage (mage/ fighter/ weapon mage)

K'Nara Illutu (played by Donna LaPlante) Emerald Dragon, Human Blade Singer (bard/fighter/Blade Singer)

Lian Siannodel “Moonbrook” (played by Jay Barber) Emerald Dragon, Elven Hand of Domi (monk/Hand of Domi)

Argam Grimwold (played by Jerry) Emerald Dragon Companion,

Falin Darkshine (Played by Jamie Harwick) Emerald Dragon, Elf Sharpshooter

Past Characters

Olana Emerald Dragon, High Elf Ranger 13

Brother Bertram Trothgard(played by Mark Hammonds) Emerald Dragon, Dwarven Priest of Domi and Gargul (Don't Ask)

Athalorn (Played by Simon Clark) Emerald Dragon, Human Druid/Shifter

Edge of Osto Kevin Wimberley's 15th level rogue Posted Dec. 12, 2008: Gone before his time; we will miss you, Kevin.

NPCs

Delilah Gunther's pet dire lion

Geography

History

Here you'll find links to all the events and history relevant to this game.

DM Pages

Here are all the resources a DM will need to run this game.

Emerald Dragon Fiction

Here are any stories written about Emerald Characters/Game Events


The Dwarf, The Imp, and The Eye (by Mark Hammonds)