I actually forgot about that. I'm in favor of this going to the Well of Eternity. Blackwood can just get a few cursed swords later when we have the time.
@Duesal, please check the sacrifice-list, then, whether it's up-to-date with what we can/cannot throw at OGs for WoE-empowerment.

Here's what I slapped together:
Imps62318635% (True Outsider)1.354.05251.12124
Green Abishai764235% (True Outsider)1.358.156.7642
Black Abishai1155535% (True Outsider)1.356.7574.25555
Imp Sorcerer 417735% (True Outsider) +25% (Caster)1.611.211.266
Unraveller18835% (True Outsider)1.3510.810.899
Shadow Demons17735% (True Outsider)1.359.459.4577
Incubus Demons281635% (True Outsider)1.3510.821.6612
Vermleks1244835% (True Outsider)1.355.464.8336
Mighty Ghonhatine1121235% (Aberration)1.3516.216.21515
Ghonhatine3123635% (Aberration)1.3516.248.61030
Zebubs642435% (True Outsider)1.355.432.4318
Quasits932735% (True Outsider)1.354.0536.45218
Schir653035% (True Outsider)1.356.7540.5424
Orthons372135% (True Outsider)1.359.4528.35824
Ice Devil (Asmodeus)5147035% (True Outsider)1.3518.994.51365
Erinyes (Asmodeus)28925235% (True Outsider)1.3512.15340.28224
Lesser Host Devils (Asmodeus)542035% (True Outsider)1.355.427315
Bearded Devils (Asmodeus)261235% (True Outsider)1.358.116.236
Imps (Mammon)1233635% (True Outsider)1.354.0548.6224
Tripurasura
2136335% (True Outsider)1.354.0585.05242
Vayuphak886435% (True Outsider)1.3510.886.4540
Aghasura7149835% (True Outsider)1.3518.0132.31177
Hishandura1181835% (True Outsider)1.3524.324.31515
Total HD: 1556.95 HD




+
1 Venedaemon (8.1 HD)
3 Cacodaemons (4.05*3 = 12.15HD)
Total HD: 1577.2 HD

+
2 Handmaiden Devils (50.5 HD) - Belial Lord of the Fourth
1 Judgement Devil (16.2 HD) - Asmodeous Lord of the Ninth
---
6 Sire Devils
3 (32.4 HD) - Baalzebul Lord of the Seventh
3 (32.4 HD) - Mephistopheles Lord of the Eigh
---
33 Accomplice Devils
15 (121.5) - Mephistopheles Lord of the Eight
18 (145.8) - Asmodeous Lord of the Ninth

Total HD: 1976

(We are sacrificing Mammon's Imps too because we voted them too untrustworthy to include in any organisation within our realm.)
I think I didn't touch any strategic/research assets...?
 
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@Duesal, please check the sacrifice-list, then, if its up-to-date with what we can/cannot throw at OGs for WoE-empowerment.

Here's what I slapped together:
Imps62318635% (True Outsider)1.354.05251.12124
Green Abishai764235% (True Outsider)1.358.156.7642
Black Abishai1155535% (True Outsider)1.356.7574.25555
Imp Sorcerer 417735% (True Outsider) +25% (Caster)1.611.211.266
Unraveller18835% (True Outsider)1.3510.810.899
Shadow Demons17735% (True Outsider)1.359.459.4577
Incubus Demons281635% (True Outsider)1.3510.821.6612
Vermleks1244835% (True Outsider)1.355.464.8336
Mighty Ghonhatine1121235% (Aberration)1.3516.216.21515
Ghonhatine3123635% (Aberration)1.3516.248.61030
Zebubs642435% (True Outsider)1.355.432.4318
Quasits932735% (True Outsider)1.354.0536.45218
Schir653035% (True Outsider)1.356.7540.5424
Orthons372135% (True Outsider)1.359.4528.35824
Ice Devil (Asmodeus)5147035% (True Outsider)1.3518.994.51365
Erinyes (Asmodeus)28925235% (True Outsider)1.3512.15340.28224
Lesser Host Devils (Asmodeus)542035% (True Outsider)1.355.427315
Bearded Devils (Asmodeus)261235% (True Outsider)1.358.116.236
Imps (Mammon)1233635% (True Outsider)1.354.0548.6224
Tripurasura
2136335% (True Outsider)1.354.0585.05242
Vayuphak886435% (True Outsider)1.3510.886.4540
Aghasura7149835% (True Outsider)1.3518.0132.31177
Hishandura1181835% (True Outsider)1.3524.324.31515
Total HD: 1556.95 HD



+
1 Venedaemon (8.1 HD)
3 Cacodaemons (4.05*3 = 12.15HD)
Total HD: 1577.2 HD

+
2 Handmaiden Devils (50.5 HD) - Belial Lord of the Fourth
1 Judgement Devil (16.2 HD) - Asmodeous Lord of the Ninth
---
6 Sire Devils
3 (32.4 HD) - Baalzebul Lord of the Seventh
3 (32.4 HD) - Mephistopheles Lord of the Eigh
---
33 Accomplice Devils
15 (121.5) - Mephistopheles Lord of the Eight
18 (145.8) - Asmodeous Lord of the Ninth

Total HD: 1976

(We are sacrificing Mammon's Imps too because we voted them too untrustworthy to include in any organisation within our realm.)
I think I didn't touch any strategic/research assets...?
I'd like to poke at the Asuras to see if any of them would be willing to flip to us (along with examining them beforehand to make sure it's worth the effort) but beyond that a thumbs up.

General reminder though that the Tree of Lys needs ~300 HD to upgrade to CR 15, so take that into account when planning for the Well of Eternity.
 
I will have to vote on sacrificing Rickard before the Blackwood Heart Tree. Empower the tree with swords, then for the lord's eyes only, then we can empower the the Well of Eternity there.

An age long grudge, ending in the eyes of a tree from the age of heroes. A fitting weave to the gods with the domain of time.

[X] Duesal
 
General reminder though that the Tree of Lys needs ~300 HD to upgrade to CR 15, so take that into account when planning for the Well of Eternity.
Huh?
Yeah, alright, :Citation Needed:.
DP hasn't told me about that price any time we discussed RAs so far.

We'll summon enough Asmodeus' Devils next month to do that, anyway, buy this blindsides me a bit.
I'd like to poke at the Asuras to see if any of them would be willing to flip to us (along with examining them beforehand
Mhm, you'd have to bear with me incessantly pushing through a vote on that, then- we have "Empower the WoE with OGs" slotted firmly into this month after all.
 
Huh?
Yeah, alright, :Citation Needed:.
DP hasn't told me about that price any time we discussed RAs so far.

We'll summon enough Asmodeus' Devils next month to do that, anyway, buy this blindsides me a bit.

Mhm, you'd have to bear with me incessantly pushing through a vote on that, then- we have "Empower the WoE with OGs" slotted firmly into this month after all.
I won't mind terribly if these Asuras get tossed into the pile even if I'd like to poke them first.

As for citation, here you go.
What do you have in mind for her?

Also @DragonParadox, regarding the Fungus Forge, given that we happen to have the Gestalt Flesh Forgers of Gogossos as part of the Greendream now, would it be possible to feed the Old Gods a powerful sacrifice so that they can be the ones to upgrade the Fungus Forge?
They could yes, but it would still take 1-2 months because they would have to adapt and refine the systems to see what works and what does not.
That's fine, it still saves us a lot of effort. How powerful would the sacrifice need to be to fully upgrade it so the cap is CR 15?
300 HD I'd say, abut 1/3 of the Drawn Age Tree.
 
I won't mind terribly if these Asuras get tossed into the pile even if I'd like to poke them first.

As for citation, here you go.
Ah, mind, Urak the Forgemaster has 5d6 Progress on Fleshforging-related matters - unless he rolls abysmally, it would take him exactly 1 month to upgrade the Forge of Lys.
[] The Forge Restored: Centuries of disuse and the waning of magic it survived done little good to one of the most potent weapons of Valyria... Something you had yet to fix.
-[] Increase in CR of creatures available to create in Fleshforge of Lys to 15 (Progress: 10)
The RA isn't worth the sacrifice-cost in face of WoE, imo.

That we can use OGs as Researchers in some matters is neat, tho.
I'll think something up...
 
Ah, mind, Urak the Forgemaster has 5d6 Progress on Fleshforging-related matters - unless he rolls abysmally, it would take him exactly 1 month to upgrade the Forge of Lys.

The RA isn't worth the sacrifice-cost in face of WoE, imo.

That we can use OGs as Researchers in some matters is neat, tho.
I'll think something up...
Oh wow, only progress 10 to fully upgrade the Fungus Forge?

That said this isn't urgent. We can do the Well of Eternity and then afterwards upgrade the Fungus Forge with newly captured sacrifices. You've been one of the most vocal people complaining about research time, and there are lots of other things Urak could focus on.

EDIT: Unless Urak is already assigned to this, in which case moot point on my end.
 
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Oh wow, only progress 10 to fully upgrade the Fungus Forge?
Yep.
It has been this way forever, too - we just lacked Gogoss' one to do this.

It is but repairs, I guess.
The Landwarden itself is intact, and so are the main components of the forge.
 
That said this isn't urgent. We can do the Well of Eternity and then afterwards upgrade the Fungus Forge with newly captured sacrifices. You've been one of the most vocal people complaining about research time, and there are lots of other things Urak could focus on.

EDIT: Unless Urak is already assigned to this, in which case moot point on my end.
No, we haven't assigned him to anything yet, I just thought throwing him at the forge makes sense for the next month, after he adjusts enough to SD.

OGs and him are on equal randomness-footing here, imo.
OGs can take 2 months to do it, and Urak can roll in straight 1s.

I say, let's have this point discussed during turn-vote, since the rest of them are pretty settled.
Alright, here's the final throw-together from me:
General Proposal for Adventure/Delve-Actions in the 12th Month.
ESSOS:
[] Chains and Collars, of Hells and Mortals: Contain the further spread of Asmodeus pawns through the actions of High-ranking Devils that haven't been dealt with the last month. Gain insight into the best approach to take over the Slavers' Bay afterward. -- A month-long action.
---- Malarys, Garin, 1 Mind Dragon, 2 Drow!Assasins, Orphne Feylord, 1 Umbral Stalker, 3 Umbral Spies, the Asura, The Misfits (3 of them - without their alchemist).

[] Gold, Broken - Final Preparations: WIth general knowledge on Golden Company, their Shadow Fortress and the spy-ring in Yi-Ti acquired, it is time to do the final preparations before the amassed attack - scouting out the locations of commanders, and such matters - things that Mindblanked companions would be needed for because of Tiamat's clerics constant Divination.
--(The attack itself is a "free" action, but dealing with preparations, and mopping up the remains would take a week+ of time from the group assigned)
---- Waymar, Tyene, Teana, Rina, Dany, Richard, 1 Mind Dragon

BEYOND THE WALL:
[] The Barrows of the Lost Clans: Finish cleaning up the halls of Lost Clans of Freefolk, filled with risen dead – the bodies unburned by foolish people of now nameless clans. (Opposition: ??; Rewards: ??)
---- 1 Yssian Guardian Naga, Velen the Phoenix birb, Oberyn, Thoros of Myr, Wyla, Sandor, 1 Herald

[] Saltwives' Lament: Standing on the shore of the Sunset Sea upon Sea-Dragon point is a tower of white stone, that seems to have been dipped in salt, local legend claiming from the tears of the kidnapped maidens locked within by cruel ironborn lords. Supposedly such was their sorrow that the sky itself took pity upon them and spat forth a mighty storm to sunder the longships that would take them on to the Iron Isles. Whether they were then slain as witches, or if the deed itself required spilling their heart's blood none can say for certain but all tales agree that one can still hear their sobs and cries whenever a storm strikes those shores. What is clear is that no bird or beast will approach the tower willingly and when Boloodraven drove a raven to do so despite its instincts he briefly spotted pale figure upon the tower's crumbling battlements
Likely Foes: Ghosts and Wraiths
CR: 5-7
---- Mia the Inquisitor, Anya the Inquisitor, Kira Windgraced, Mors 'Crowfood' Umber, Leila Goldhammer, 2 Erynies,

WESTEROS:

[] Capping off a Danger: Cleaned out as most of darker WylkFae have been by Faith and the clansmen, some still escaped. Hunt down the dangerous Redcap murdering travelers, now moved to Kingswood in search of more prey. (Opposition: ??, Redcaps; Rewards: ??)
---- Glyra, Ser Bonifer Hasty, Ser Gerold 'Darkstar' Dayne, Jeyne Weaver (after visiting Gith), Roger Reyne, Aradia the Huntress, 2 Erynies.

[] A Darker Kind of Fey: Deal with various Fey of Court of Stars proving a danger to people of Westeros:
-[] Swift Eye, a Quickling who haunts the outskirts of Oldtown alongside his troupe has been known to deal with Deep Ones. On the other hand, he has helped the Lantern Bearers as much if not more. His greed seems to be the great constant of his being. Due to his loyalty to the court, he has been left in peace, though it has been foretold that he will meet an unfortunate end soon at the hands of Deep One agents. He is counted among the Gold faction.
-[] Jagged Knife, a Redcap whose court has set up on the edge of the Rainwood ambushing travelers, particularly families with young children whom he torments with dreadful choices trading lives until they go mad. He is only nominally part of the Court of Stars. Crimson Lotus suspects he gained that position by some manner of blackmail. Killing him might gain favor with his supposed patron of the Indigo if one can stomach working with a being who tacitly allowed such monstrous deeds.
----- Shara the Inquisitor, Azema, Danar & Alyssa Crowl, 3 Erynies, Mereth,

OTHER PLANES:
[] The Rot of Stone, on paths of Trade: Clear out the infestation of Rotstone near the Xorn trade route.
(Opposition: ??, Aberrations; Rewards: ??). -- Guaranteed Aberrations, possibly Beholders.
---- Xor, Lady Saenena, Zherys, 1 Yssian Guardian Naga, 4 Erynies

[] A Fire, on Fire Turned: Aid the rebel Salamander Kingdoms by striking at their rivals.
(Opposition: ??; Rewards: ??)
---- Amrelath, Melisande, Siduri & Yrten + crew, 5 Erynies, 1 Mind Dragon, 1 Herald

Unused Companions, Minions:
Yrael, Rhango (+ his riders + Devils we supplied him with), Blight's Bane, Moonsong (+ Moonchaser), 9 Erynies
General Proposal for Research Actions in the 12th Month.
[] The Final Contravention: With how far you have come, and how many you broke off from Hells' leash, perhaps you can go around the Pact Primeval in a way none before you had - and utilise the Lawful nature of all Devils to create a Ritual that would be capable of severing their connection to Hells regardless of their exact kind, or strength. (Progress: 23/30, Cost: 20.000 IM)
----Lya [Second body] (4d6 Progress)

[] Elder Arts: An in-depth study of Runelore.
-[] Research the Landwards in Thenn's holdings (Progress: 15 Cost: 6000 IM)
----Velen (4d6 Progress), Bloom the Bridjidine (4d6 Progress) --8d6 Progress total.

[] Project Praetorian: WIth use of Fleshforges, create the sort of soldiers that could reasonably fight even Outsiders - elites and Champions the Empire will need in the coming years. (Progress 40, Cost 35,000 IM)
----Qyburn (4d6 Progress); Elaheh Marita (4d6 Progress + 1d6 for specialization) -- 9d6 Progress total

[] Dreamscaping: The realm of dreams is an odd thing, shaped by the minds of mortals and shaping them in return, though some beings such as Yss have shown you that it can be altered in more direct ways. You will need to learn about such shaping before you can hope to leverage the dreamscape for your grand work. (Progress: 20, requires Dany, progress added by other characters is halved) -- We haven't had the report here either, but with halving it is impossible to be done with it mathematically anyway.
-----Aenie Caleris
(4d6 Progress + 1d6 for specialization)

[] The Forge Restored: Centuries of disuse and the waning of magic it survived done little good to one of the most potent weapons of Valyria... Something you had yet to fix.
-[] Increase in CR of creatures available to create in Fleshforge of Lys to 15 (Progress: 10, Cost: )
----Urak the Forgemaster
(4d6 Progress + 1d6 for specialization)

[] To Curb a Dreadful Hunger: The Far-Spawn being that had once been disguised as the chest hungers for the flesh of thinking beings, but it is more than its instincts are, however strange. Perhaps the forge could help it live on the healthier fare (Progress: 5, Cost: 4000 IM) -- Would also allow us to safely feed "The Many" - the illithid-like worms looted on PoW.
----Vee (4d6 Progress)

[] Works of Flesh: With the aid of the Flesh-Forge beneath Lys you can craft or improve all manner of beings to better serve your needs and those of your realm:
-[] Create cosmetic variations of Leshys (Progress: 2, Cost: None)
-[] Create the adamantine-like bone, using the samples from Rhango's knife (Progress: 4, Cost: 5000 IM)
----Aemon Naremos (4d6 Progress)

[] The Bloodchain: The weapon Valaena wields is a powerful one indeed... Yet, with recent breakthroughs of yours, it clearly can be made better. Upgrade Valaena's Chain to Valyrian Steel (Progress: 6, Cost: )
----Valeria Wondersmith (4d6 Progress)

[] Reforging Anew the Secrets Lost: The technique of making Seeker-constructs was lost alongside Valyria itself... Until you took the forge of Gogoss and it's secrets. However, for all their utility, the method of their creation... is severely lacking.
-[] Re-create the ritual technique necessary to create Seekers, without a need for unborn children, or otherwise equally unethical resources, to be used.
(Progress: 25, Cost: )
----Vee (4d6 Progress), Mantarys Scholarum Branch (+2d6 Progress), Tolos Scholarum Branch (+2d6 Progress) -- 8d6 Progress Total

[] Waves of the Sea, on Depths and Fire Turned: research the wardings if the Marid house of Mardja.
-[] Wards that would be able to protect the coastal regions and cities of Plane of Balance (Progress: 30, Cost: 80.000 IM)
----Breath Taker (4d6 Progress), Stepstones Scholarum Branch (2d6 Progress), Naria Loreseeker (4d6 progress) - 10d6 Progress Total

[] Forge of Creation: With Anu having finally restored the ritual necessary for the creation of his kin, much may change... But for now, that is but a single ritual. To truly bring his people to life, something yet grander Is needed.
-[] Organise a magi-industrial complex capable of producing Warforged en-mass. (Progress: 18/30, Cost: )
----Anu (4d6 Progress)

[] The Heavy Thoughts: The Mindspeak that some creatures wield in this day and age has proven it's utility time and time again - and finding a way to grant the ability to use it holds great promise in most various fields.
-[] Find a way to evoke the ability for Telepathy in those without innate talent for it.
(Progress: 8, Cost: 7500 IM)
----Svitran (4d6 Progress)

[] Watchful Eyes, by Aeons Untouched: Attempt to create the Watchman-Creature template (Progress: 25, Cost: ??)
----Volantis Scholarum branch (2d6 Progress), Naath Scholarum branch (2d6 Progress) -- 4d6 Progress total.

[] The Stone of Memories, The Stone of Visions: The mysterious Serpentstone Projector you recovered from the deeper parts of Riz'Neth's city may not look like much... But you have learned quite well how much but a little show before the audience as large as cities could mean for a ruler.
-[] Research the Serpentstone Projectors, emphasizing the function of recording visual and auditory signals - something that may well be priceless if a way is found to make more of such "recorders" cheaply, and also searching for a way to integrate them with the MirrorVision network - allowing to both (hopefully) make MirrorVision sets cheaper and easier to make, and to store transmissions shown - perhaps allowing for plays and speeches to be replayed in the future? (Progress: 45, Cost: 50.000 IM)
----Riz'Neth (4d6 Progress), Tyrosh Scholarum branch (2d6 Progress) -- 6d6 Progress total.

Full roster:
Minions, Companions:
-Lya (body #2)
-Aemon Naremos
-Bloom the Brijidine
-Valeria Wondersmith
-Naria Loreseeker
-Velen
-Anu
-Svitran
-Vee
-Elaheh Marita (+1d6 to Fleshcrafting-related)
-Qyburn
-Riz'Neth
-Breath Taker
-Aenie Caleris (+1d6 to Dreamlands-related)
-Urak the Forgemaster (+1d6 to Fleshcrafting-related)

--------------------------
Scholarum Branches:
-Stepstones
-Tyrosh
-Volantis
-Mantarys
-Tolos
-Naath
-----------------------------
 
No, we haven't assigned him to anything yet, I just thought throwing him at the forge makes sense for the next month, after he adjusts enough to SD.

OGs and him are on equal randomness-footing here, imo.
OGs can take 2 months to do it, and Urak can roll in straight 1s.

I say, let's have this point discussed during turn-vote, since the rest of them are pretty settled.
Fair enough, we'll talk about it in due time.
 
[X] Duesal

@Duesal, what about deciding on the Heart Tree? We need to vote on what we want, or if we're going to postpone it.
 
Postponing it for now. Just a second, I'm in the middle of brewing myself hot chocolate.
Brewing? I've only ever had hot chocolate that came out of a little packet in powder form which was then mixed into hot water or milk.

/feels uncultured
 
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Interlude DCLXI: Opportunity Knocks
Opportunity Knocks

Seventeenth Day of the Eleventh Month 293 AC

Enchanted Outfitters, Bazaar of a Thousand Sins, City of Brass


There was no such thing as night in the City of Brass, nor did its masters have any use for such a time. The flames of the Eternal Furnace invigorated them that they might work ever diligently upon the tasks of the Great Sultan. For most slaves, of course, there was little rest save what they could steal way in the moments their overseers finally gave up wringing work from feeble mortal bodies in disgust. But still there were many within the vast labyrinth of streets and markets who were neither kin to fire nor slaves under the lash. They made due with ash-cloth curtains or for the more cautious iron shutters such as the one that now covered the uppermost windows of Enchanted Outfitters. Alas that customers could arrive at any time and so could other more perilous things...

"Wake up, there's trouble out front," Bronn's voice woke Maelor from his wonderful dream of taking a swim in the proper sea back home, the one made of water, not benign oil and flesh-eating monsters.

"Trouble? What kind?" the young mage asked, snapping awake in an instant, a skill that was every bit as useful here as it had been back in Mantarys.

"I think it's an escaped slave, she says she has a message from her master, a fellow by the name of Siles bin Faran, but she has the look," the sellsword said. He did not have to explain further. A slave still in their chains could wear one of a thousand different faces depending on what task they were set and how much their masters valued them, but a newly escaped slave bore the same expression, dread and desperate hope mixed together.

Siles bin Faran... the fellow who had sold him that strange bone talisman last month, the boy remembered. He had recommended himself as a Recognized Scholar and Maelor was inclined to take him at his word for it. Few would dare claim access to the Repository of the Order of the Wall without being of that organization. While the abjurers were the most 'forgiving' of the three great orders that formed the backbone of the City's recognized mages, their mercy manifested in the fact that they would usually choose quick executions over the long torturous sacrifices of the Flame of Iblis or the experiments of the Brass Shapers.

Taking the steps two at a time he rushed into the front room as quickly as his feet could take him. An escaped slave could bring no end of unwelcome attention to the shop, the sooner she was sent off the Plane the better it was for everyone. Briefly he considered just pushing her out the door for the slave catchers, but he could not bring himself to be that callous. It was one thing to use those that expected to be used and would do the same right back given half the chance like the bazaar gangs, but a slave who'd been clever enough or just desperate enough to flee...

"I know you are looking for Lore on the Restricted Index, my master can get you what you need, even a pass into the Repository if you help him..." The first words out of the girl's mouth scattered Maelor's thoughts like ashes in the breeze. She looked to be about his age, maybe a little younger, pale skinned and brown haired without a hint of fiend or genie blood, wholly unremarkable save for the fact that to mage sight she burned like a beacon with all the wards that had been laid upon her.

"And if I were interested in such a thing what would your master ask for of me and mine?" Maelor asked carefully, taking a second look to make sure she wasn't possessed. Clean as a whistle.

"Nephrys of the Shapers has him, trying to dig out his secrets with a brass spoon 'r somethin'," the girl replied with a shiver of unease. "I can't get in to talk to the other Wall-folk in time, they've got procedures for stuff like this." She said the word like it was the name of some mystical beast. "By the time I get to anyone important enough to matter..."

Looks like I'll be making a visit to the Deep after all, though the only water I'll be seeing is Yss' pool, Maelor thought. No way I'm going into this blind.

OOC: You guys did vote to have Maelor look for efreeti lore beyond what was publicly available, so here we are.
 
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Today is already halfway over, WTF where is all my time going?

Nice update, DP.

[X] Duesal
 
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