 However, already after 863 the three (Kurze) or two (Hellman) manuscript groups of the "Annals" break off into different overlapping versions, continuing Rudolf's work down to 882 (or 887) and 896 (or 901).The two alleged principal extensions have been styled the "Mainz" and "Bavarian" continuations respectively.The Mainz version shows strong links with the circle of Liutbert, Archbishop of Mainz, and is written from a Franconian perspective and are partisan to Liutbert and the kings he served.