Tsukasa
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Post by Tsukasa on Jan 21, 2010 10:47:00 GMT -5
"It is good to have another ally in these troubling times."
Something started to bother Tsukasa. His thoughts went back to the day that he was brought here to Mittelmarch, and the events that lead up to that. The bandit leader and her bandits had attacked a temple and killed all the monks that were there. At first he thought it might have been just an random attack, but now he had doubts about it. Could she have been searching for something, and the monks got in her way. Thoughts of what she said right before she casted her spell. That she came her for a reason. What could that reason be?
"Nichtmar-san, I wish to explore the west side of town. I have been chasing this bandit for too long to let her get away. If you wish to join me, I will not stop you."
Tsukasa left and headed to the west side of Mittelmarch.
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Post by Lady Elestirne on Jan 21, 2010 19:32:52 GMT -5
"We are well." Elestirne's answer was matter-of-fact and calm as she and Olore approached;only now coming up to the two. She and the silver stallion had lingered at the gate for a moment. Though the strange woman had disappeared,and the bandits had been throughly dealt with, Olore thought he had felt something suspicious and so they had lingered. The magic the woman had used had not affected either of them, and when the stallion had become content that there was no further threat approaching to had set to reunite with the others. Olore could still sense the strange woman to the west of the city though...possibly in the area of the library..
As she and Olore halted by the two, she noticed her elves coming in from another direction;all accounted for and, it looked like, largely unharmed. She allowed herself a small smile,even though she wondered why they had not gone back to the inn as they had been told. Then she noticed that two of them were dragging an unconscious bandit between them,and two others had an injured one. Ahh...perhaps some answers can be gotten from these two..
She turned her attention now to Tsukasa, listening to his words with care. So the woman is the lead bandit...the one he had spoken of and the one in his dream...most interesting..
She is more than what she seems, Olore put in. She cloaks herself in deception and magic, but cannot hide from my eyes or my magic.. If Tsukasa is not aware that she is more than she seems he should be made aware... The stallion snorted; shaking out his mane so that it rippled like a waterfall of light as he stamped his hoof.
Elestirne lay a hand on his shining neck. If he knew it not before he does now, for having seen her change and use magic as she has done.
Shifting her focus, she noticed Tsukasa seemed deep in thought, but before she could inquire he had left.. She considered following, but turned to Nichtmar first; her elves having now reached them and gathering around her with their two prisoners. "Well Sir Knight...it seems my elves have managed to take a few of the bandits alive. I must wonder what should be done. This is your city,and so you keep law and order here, and have the authority to make judgement on what should be done. I, do not. What then,Nichtmar, do you say should be done? And note you, there are...things we must speak of also, you and I." Her silver eyes followed the retreating figure of Tsukasa for a moment, before settling on the ogre;their gaze bright, keen and unwavering. "And we should talk soon friend."
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Post by Giggles "Adguin" on Jan 24, 2010 20:50:02 GMT -5
I am so bored. That was all Giggles could think about as he was regenerating his body. His boredom drove him to select a Fallen closets to Mittelmarch, and possesed him.
With him now inhabiting his temporary body, his form took over and he was seen as himself.
He walked to see the gates were sealed. "Hmmm.....well guess I better turn back and go home!" He walked off the road and went onto the bare earth. It took him several minutes but he sunk in, and reappeared inside the city. He saw that several bandits were killed, taken, and in various other states. He also saw a ogre. He wasn't sure if this was the same ogre he felt was tainted by his magics or not, but he figured one ogre is just as good as another! Then he saw a elf of fair beauty and Tsukasa, as well as his brother Tigron. He attempted to turn away, put his hood up and walk away, hoping no one would notice him.
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Post by Sir Nichtmar on Jan 25, 2010 9:55:18 GMT -5
Before Nichtmar took off to the west side of the city, they were stopped by Elestirne.
"Guards, take these bandits to the prison. Their punishment will be decided by the council. We can question them once we're sure there's no more threat. We'll talk then your majesty."
Nichtmar wiped his blade on one off dead bandits and sheathed it.
"Take point Tsukasa, you know what your looking for..."
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Raku
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Post by Raku on Jan 27, 2010 16:32:55 GMT -5
If I do not leave soon, I will be caught. I must find a way to leave without drawing any unwanted attention from the librarian
Raku smiled at the librarian.
"Thank you sir. My family will be relieved to have this back in their possession. I fear that I must go though."
Raku gave the librarian a polite bow and left. When she stepped outside, she saw two guards. Her first reaction was to go for her sword, but then she remember about her disguise. She politely bowed her head to the guards as she walked by them and toward the Cedric's Inn.
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Post by Giggles "Adguin" on Jan 27, 2010 20:49:17 GMT -5
No matter where he went, Giggles seemed to draw attention to himself. He knew that if the fallen Died he'd be fine but he didn't like to sacrifice them too frequently. He decided then what he needed was a hostage. But if he took one now it would be trouble. That was when he grabbed a little girl in all of the confusion and took her so swiftly down a alley that no one noticed. He covered her mouth and said "If you scream, I'll kill your mother and father and all the ones you care about!" She was already crying but she kept it silent enough to not warrant any attention. "Good, now all you have to do is drink this, and I'll let you go. You can tell your mother or father or a guard what I said or did for all I care. All you you have to do is drink this red potion." She nearly resisted until she looked into the eyeless skull mask that beamed down at her. She Forced herself to drink the potion and then looked up at Giggles. "Good, now go on. You can leave." With that she took off for the first guard she could find, but oddly enough she stopped just before getting to him. She felt a burning chocking sensation all around her throat and yet her body felt ice cold. While feeling all of this her body went on as though nothing had happened, the poison didn't seem to harm her, yet. This should help my Fallen if the need arise. Now my body is fully regenerated. It's time for me to return.With that Giggles left his Fallen hidden in the alley, without a disguise and almost no means of escape. Whether he would need help or not would remain to be seen.
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Tsukasa
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"My honor is my life; both grow in one; Take honor from me, and my life is done.?
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Post by Tsukasa on Jan 30, 2010 13:37:32 GMT -5
Tsukasa arrived on the west side of Mittelmarch. From what he could see the library looked like the only place that might house anything of importance that the bandit leader might be intersted in. He decided to start there. As he entered the library, he saw an elf with long white hair.
"Pardon me sir, but I am looking for someone who might have came here. She was a lady dressed similar to me, but in black and white. She had long black hair. She is a very dangerous individual. Have you seen her by chance?"
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Post by storyteller on Feb 8, 2010 7:59:06 GMT -5
The old elf was going through some papers, "Huh? oh Sorry...Yes there was a lady she came to claim a family item. I let her take it."
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Tsukasa
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"My honor is my life; both grow in one; Take honor from me, and my life is done.?
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Post by Tsukasa on Feb 14, 2010 14:21:36 GMT -5
What is this item that she came her for?
Tsukasa bowed his head to the librarian.
"Good sir, would you know what direction she went in when she left?"
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Post by storyteller on Feb 15, 2010 14:53:02 GMT -5
Helvaryn, examines the man. Raises a brow and shrugs. He points left.
"She went that way back into town."
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Tsukasa
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"My honor is my life; both grow in one; Take honor from me, and my life is done.?
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Post by Tsukasa on Feb 15, 2010 17:11:48 GMT -5
"Thank you for your help sir."
Tsukasa bowed to the librarian. He left and headed back toward town. He could not understand how he could have missed her. He kept an eye out as he traveled toward the the front of the city.
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Post by Sir Nichtmar on Feb 17, 2010 10:52:22 GMT -5
Map of MittelmarchNichtmar frustrated, "What a waste of time... Who is this girl, Tsukasa? and why is she a threat?" Nichtmar walks back out. "That librarian is of no help!"
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Post by Giggles "Adguin" on Feb 19, 2010 8:31:21 GMT -5
The Fallen's disguise as a simple noble soon returned. He went out of the alley and onto Main Street. He wanted out of Mittelmarch as soon as he could., since Giggles abandoned him. He didn't have the power to raise any undead, but maybe the cicada could...yes.... They slowly infected the dead bandits one by one. Through the holes from the swords, to their mouth opened agape. Within twenty minutes they had entered all of the dead. The dead rose in Mittelmarch. Their moves were sluggish, the signs of death as obvious as night and day. Even some of the villagers rose looking at their loved ones with hunger in their eyes.
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Tsukasa
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"My honor is my life; both grow in one; Take honor from me, and my life is done.?
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Post by Tsukasa on Feb 19, 2010 20:00:26 GMT -5
Tsukasa had a look of frustration on his face.
"Nichtmar-san, her name is Raku. She was the leader of a group of bandits in my homeland. Her bandits and her killed a group of monks at a temple. A fellow magistrate and I were forced to split up while chasing them. I was chasing her group when the mist brought me here."
Tsukasa thought for a moment.
"As far the threat, I believe she will serve anyone who will allow her to cause death, destruction and chaos. That goes against everything I believe in."
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Post by Lady Elestirne on Feb 20, 2010 14:59:49 GMT -5
After watching Tsukasa and Nichtmar depart to hunt out the strange magic-user,Elestirne had turned to her elves. With a few, brief words, she bade them follow Nichtmar's instructions regarding the captured bandits, and to come find her if anything else happened,and just to keep an eye on things in general. Once more she split them; knowing well that a few bands of 4-5 could cover much more territory, and much more quickly,then one large band alone. Olore, Authnor and the second-in-command of the escort she kept with her and beckoned them to follow her without a word. Olore,picking up her train of thought,kept pace uncomplainingly, but Authnor voiced a question.
"My Queen? I must ask:what about Sir Nichtmar and the one called Tsukasa? Should we not have followed them?"
"No,"Elestirne anwered calmly, without looking back. "They seek the leader of the bandits and are more than capable of looking after themselves. We seek something else. Answers," She added,before Authnor or the other could ask. "We need answers for there is much here that is not right,and much that must be answered. Besides that, there is always the chance that the bandit attack was a distraction,or that the bandit leader will elude Nichtmar. Come." She did not stop until they had reached the Silver Moon Tavern near the gate. Entering without delay she seated herself unnoticed in a corner;waving Authnor and the other to silence as she waited and listened. She knew, if Authnor did not-perhaps through her previous experience here-that taverns and inns were prime places to hear gossip and news if you were in need of it.
Within a very short time,scant minutes after she had entered, she had overheard numerous small snippets of conversation, many useful and helping put some pieces in place for her. The 'plague' that had touched Kanthea was undead....and there had been several troubles and rumours reported around one Ravenwood Cemetary not too far from Mittemarch... Control over the former Jovian city had been given over to the monster races after the Jovians had been defeated, and there were rumours of demons rising, or pacts with the same. And there were other things...Elestirne's lips thinned and a frown creased her brow. She had heard enough to make a few guesses,and to wonder... Beckoning to Authnor and the other, she rose and left. Once outside, she spoke. "I have heard many things that I do not like, even though they may lead to answers. Nichtmar and I will certainly need to talk now..maybe even the whole council and the king. But, for the moment, I think that we need to get back to the gate. If anything happens, or the bandit leader eludes Nichtmar and Tsukasa, the gate is a likely place. And it will be easy for them and the others to find me there. Let's go."
Olore snorted and tossed his mane. Then let us not waste anymore time. I do not think we should have strayed so far..Something tells me that we should have stayed there..there is evil lingering around here, and its not the magic-user, nor Telamon.. It has the taint of undead.. No sooner had he voiced this concern than did Elestirne began to feel a twinge of forboding herself. Immediently,they began to make their way back to the gate. They had gone fewer than two steps before a group of Elestirne's elves interceded them. Swiftly, they told of how all the rest were at the gate even now, and of how the dead bandits and those villagers slain in the attack were rising again as undead. Those among her elves with some ability of magic had cat a temporary barrier, but it would not last forever. Others were getting villagers out of the way,those that would listen. Elestirne made a snap decision;ordering the fleetest to go to Nichtmar and Tsukasa-and telling them where to find them-and ordering the rest to follow her and raise the guards as they did so.
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Raku
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Post by Raku on Feb 22, 2010 13:53:48 GMT -5
Raku continued on her way towaed Cedric's Inn when she spotted Nichtmar and Tsukasa. She lowered her head as she walked by them. Once she was sure they didn't reconized her she raised her head once more. She decided to enter Cedric's Inn and wait for the choas of the search to end.
I need to make contact with Giles-san.
She took a seat in the conor of the inn, furthest way from the door and the rest of the people. Once she sat down, she casted a quick spell, that sent a message to Giles.
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Tsukasa
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Post by Tsukasa on Feb 22, 2010 14:12:52 GMT -5
Tsukasa continued to back track back toward the main gate. Anger and frustration showed on his face. He could not believe that the bandit leader had once again avoided capture. Something continued to bother him.
"Nichtmar-san, I am sorry to have lead you on this wild chase around Mittelmarch. I am thankful for your assistance, and one day I will repay it to you two fold."
Tsukasa returned to his thoughts. Something th librarian said came to mind.
She came to claim a family item. I let her take it.
The thought made Tsukasa's insides turn just a bit.
What could that item be?
Just then Tsukasa spotted one of Lady Elestirne's elves walking toward them.
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Post by Giggles "Adguin" on Feb 26, 2010 8:49:26 GMT -5
No, no, no! Go to the left, the left! No not into the wall! Arrgh!!! The Fallen tried to control the newly risen undead just to find that they were as intelligent as a box full of rocks. They had the base instincts and yet that wasn't enough to drive them. Their pace was slow, and a single one was no threat at all. Only when they were in a group were they any threat at all. Like a swarm of locusts.
He gathered as much of them as he could into the center of town. He'd figure out what to do from there, but just that task strained him.
In Ravenwood, Giggles was resting on his throne when he felt a magic trying to reach him. We'll I'm exhausted but let's see what's going on.
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Post by Lady Elestirne on Feb 26, 2010 14:00:27 GMT -5
The elf literally ran-not walked-up to the pair the moment he espied thm. As he came to a halt before them, he racked his mind for the proper words. He did not speak this so-called 'common' tongue very well-and not very much of it at that-but he at least knew some, and endeavered to relay his message as best as he could;blessing his Queen's foresight in decreeing that all belonging to her household or service should learn something of the 'common' tongue, just in case they had o deal with mortals. In halting Common, with some Elven, he spoke;adressing both, but the ogre mainly.
"My aisten'ris Lady Elestirne calls you with speed. Danger threatens. At the...annon-the gate-corpses rise. The ufirne"-the disgust and loathing were plain in is tone at that word-"walk. We have called for your Guard and have put up a...'barrior?' of sorts, bu it will not keep them back indefinetly...unles Aisten Olore intervenes. Will you come?"
Back at the gates, Elestirne had coolly organized her elves. Some-those with a bette grasp of Common than others-were keping the villagers back and safe. Those few that were magic-users had enacted a temporary force barrior to keep the undead from advancing too far. It was effective, but not nearly as much as holy or blessed magic would have been. Those of the Mittelmarch Guard that had been roused waited with the rest of her elves, in case the undead did break through. Olore danced in place at Elestirne's side; ears flat to his skull and nostrils flared. As he had told the elf-queen, he sensed evil. It was not the minor evil of these undead, but something stronger. There was another, more powerful undead about....controlling these... The stallion's nature, his very being,cried to him to seek out and destroy the unnatural thing...but...his place was with his bonded. He would not leave her alone if he could help it, lest Telamon manifest again and try something.
The silver-white glow arond hm brightened as his frame stiffened and his lip curled in disgust. And there was more evil-though not as powerful-approaching swiftly, from the direction of the library. Turning his head,Olore's starry blue eyes narrowed as he espied the magic-user from the gate-the woman with dark taint-dart into the inn they had stayed at several feet ahead of Nichtmar and one-called-Tsukasa without thier notice; thinking herself unnoticed. The stallion's lip curled even more and he pawed the ground. There was another he wished to trample beneath his hooves but...again...
Elestirne had noticed the woman too;her silver eyes narrowed,and a frown creased her forehead,her lips thinning. What should we do about her Olore?
Leave her for Tsukasa to deal with. He and Nichtmar come now. You and the ogre knight can see to these undead-and speak on what you've discovered-and Tsukasa can deal with this woman.
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Post by Raku on Mar 1, 2010 23:12:31 GMT -5
The spell that Raku sent to Giles carried a very simple message.
"Giles-san. I'm stuck in the city of Mittelmarch. Have discovered an item from my homeland that can aid you greatly.I'm the only one who knows how to use it. Please aid me in my escape."
After Raku finish the spell she open her eyes again and started to scan the room. She did not wish to have herself cornor just in case something bad happen.
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Post by Giggles "Adguin" on Mar 2, 2010 0:01:54 GMT -5
Giggles stands from his throne. "An item of use to me....Ah, I might as well. I need all the help I can get especially if my plans come full circle." His father who's chained to the right of the throne like a lap dog wonders what the abomination meant. Giggles sees him looking at him for just a split second. "Ah, father. I had almost completely forgotten I had tied you to the throne. Oh nearly forgot to tell you. The human part of me still lives. He was hindering me, holding me back from my true potential. So I forever bound his soul to this crown upon my head! So take heart that your younger son shares your fate!" He didn't know what to say to this but decided it best not give Giggles the satisfaction of knowing what he felt at the moment. Growing bored he had out of the crypt with a little boost in his step at the suffering of his father. He looked to the sky, the sun was unbearably bright for him now. He shouted, "Armanoth!" His the Dracolich flew down within moments of being summoned. "Yes my master?" "Use this spell on our guests when they arrive here. Don't kill any of them. They are now crucial to my plans. I shall return for Raku needs me." He touched Armanoth on the head, instnly teaching him his new spell. The earth absorbed Giggles.
Moments later he was in a deserted ally in Mittelmarch. He saw the work his Fallen had done in his place. he felt the slight pulse of his magics at work in the living animals in the sewers. But beyond all this he felt the presence of something divine. It hurt him just to feel it and he wasn't even near the source of it. A being of such filthy magic must know I'm here. I must hurry! As he thought this he turned on the spell for his disguise. He had some but little hope that this would fool the power he felt. But he knew it would work on the commoners of this land. he pulled his hood on so as to hide his crown better, for it would not go unnoticed. He made his way through the streets and sensed Raku in Cedric's Inn. Of all the places in Mittelmarch she chooses the one I was holed up in and tortured! I should leave her to die for such a insult! As he silently complained to himself he made his way in and saw Raku. It was then he felt the killing intent from the divine magic. Well, he is somewhat disposable, he thought to himself. Fallen hear my will! You will stop focusing the undead attack! You are to go to the Gates and attack any who dare resist us or refuse my gift! Spare none! not the Women or the children! Make all the mortals suffer! For this is your Master's will! With that He went to Raku and sat her table. He kept his words at a whisper"We must head out now. I've already been noticed and ...." Being somewhat away from the divine magic he sensed another one who used such magics as well, all be it on a smaller scale. "Tigron's somewhere in the city! You fool! You summoned me here with two spirit beings in the city! What were you-!" He cut himself off for fear of others overhearing. "We must go! Now we are in danger on too many fronts!" He grabbed her arm and hurried her out the door. Upon Exiting he stood face to face with a man whose face was partial that of a tiger. he looked at Giggles with both anger and pleasure in his eyes. "Hello brother." Was all he said as he attempted to strike him and Raku down.
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Post by Raku on Mar 4, 2010 11:58:24 GMT -5
Raku gave Giggles a hard push as she rolled to the other side. She could feel the strange man's swing just miss them. She withdrew her katana as she was coming back to her feet.
"You again." she hissed. She took a swing at the tiger masked man.
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Post by Page Tigron Ciryandil on Mar 5, 2010 17:21:55 GMT -5
Tigron withdrew his Sword (shamshir sp.) and was now wielding it one handed due to his increased power. He took a wide arching swipe at both giggles and the strange one....and barely missed their heads. aaarrrgggg.....not her again, effortlessly blocking her retaliatory attack "We meet again strange girl....I do not wish to fight you....I am here for my brother." looks at giggles. "So she must have something of value to you in order for you to have risked coming here. nevertheless I am pleased that i was not able to subdue her in our entanglement earlier." now speaking toward the strange girl. "I offer you two choices. You may leave and I will not pursue, or you may stay and I'll be forced to hurt you, which I wish not to do if possible. Like I have said this is between me and him. I will redeem him!!!!" Tigron roars through his gaping were-tiger mouth taunting giggles "Your move"
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Post by Page Tigron Ciryandil on Mar 5, 2010 17:36:07 GMT -5
before giggles exited the tavern, I used my powers to communicate to Tsukasa "Tsukasa, it is Tigron. Do not be alarmed at my absence and strange ability to talk through our minds. I have discovered that Giggles has arrived here and is in a tavern. The strange girl you helped me with earlier is here with him. I don't have time for details just need you to take care of her so i can deal with my brother. please hurry to Cedric's Inn"
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Tsukasa
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Post by Tsukasa on Mar 5, 2010 20:01:45 GMT -5
Tsukasa was trying to make sense of what exactly the elf was telling him when he heard a strange voice inside his head. He grabbed his head and stumbled as the voice gave him his message. After the voice finished delivering the message, Tsukasa let go of his head.
"Nichtmar-san, I must go the Cedric's Inn. The one known as Tigron is there and he has engaged Raku. She seems to be in league with Tigron's bother. He has requested my assistance."
Tsukasa broke off from Nichtmar and headed toward Cedric's Inn.
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