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Mendicant Core, Guidelight

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Mendicant Core, Guidelight

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- 1 Azorius SignetAzorius Signet
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- 1 DesynchronizationDesynchronization
- 1 DispatchDispatch
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- 1 Enlightened TutorEnlightened Tutor
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- 1 Inventors' FairInventors' Fair
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- 1 Kappa CannoneerKappa Cannoneer
- 1 Lightning GreavesLightning Greaves
- 1 Losheel, Clockwork ScholarLosheel, Clockwork Scholar
- 1 Lotus PetalLotus Petal
- 1 Mana DrainMana Drain
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- 1 Marsh FlatsMarsh Flats
- 1 Master of EtheriumMaster of Etherium
- 1 MetalworkerMetalworker
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- 1 Talisman of ProgressTalisman of Progress
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- 1 Thopter Spy NetworkThopter Spy Network
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- 1 Whir of InventionWhir of Invention
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