WILTY moments

 

Episode 2, after a fake story on Pam St Clement abseiling down Mt Rushmore, just when all the panelists were drinking water between rounds, Angus quipped 'Pat Evens has not gone abseiling down Mt Rushmore, although she did mount the North Face of Frank Butcher.'  

Episode 3 they changed the grammatically incorrect 'This is Mine' to the nonsensical 'This is My'

David's expression on looking at the Hoot owl of Death

Rob's appearance as a guest, S2E01

Rob Telling Krishnan Gurumurthy, "you should be on the bill"

Lee killing it S3e04

Get Ready for Launch

Through each reincarnation, I have grown and evolved, learning and adapting with each life. My journey is a testament to the enduring spirit of exploration and growth, as I continue to seek new horizons and unravel the mysteries of existence.

The Dawn

In this life, I find myself as a small, shrew-like mammal, living in the shadow of the mighty dinosaurs. My existence is humble and fleeting, but I possess a spark of curiosity that drives me to explore the dark, quiet corners of the world. Though I am small and unremarkable, I sense that my path is just beginning.

Diversity

The dinosaurs have vanished, and I am reborn as a tiny primate, navigating the lush, vibrant forests of the Eocene Epoch. With each new grasp of a branch, I feel the world around me expand. My hands and senses are evolving, and I begin to understand the beauty of the treetops and the intricacies of the environment. I am learning to adapt and thrive in my surroundings.

Emergence 

In this life, I become an early ape, swinging gracefully through the trees of a changing world. My form is more refined, and my abilities have grown. I revel in the freedom of movement and the complexity of my surroundings. I am a pioneer, preparing the way for future generations of my kind.

Rise

I am now a bipedal being, walking upright across the savannahs of Africa. I am Australopithecus, a blend of old and new, straddling the line between ape and human. With each step I take, I feel the ground beneath me and the sky above. I am beginning to shape my environment, laying the groundwork for those who will come after me.

New Dawn

My form has evolved once more, and I am now Homo habilis. My intellect has grown, and I wield simple tools with newfound skill. I explore my surroundings with a sense of wonder and creativity. My curiosity drives me to innovate, and I begin to leave marks upon the world, shaping my destiny in ways that were once unimaginable.

Adventurer

I am reborn as Homo erectus, a being with a more modern physique and advanced tools. I have ventured beyond Africa, adapting to new lands and climates with resilience. Fire is now my ally, and I build shelters and explore the unknown. My journey is one of expansion and exploration, embracing the challenges of a changing world.

Bridge

In this era, I experience life as both Homo neanderthalensis and Denisovan. I live in diverse environments across Europe and Asia, interacting with others and learning from them. My experiences are rich and varied, contributing to a shared legacy of knowledge and adaptation. I am a bridge between different branches of my lineage.

Peak

I am now Homo sapiens, the form most closely related to modern humans. My intellect and creativity are at their peak. I delve into art, culture, and spirituality, exploring the depths of my own existence and the world around me. My journey has led me to build complex societies and profound connections with others.

Change

In my current incarnation, I am a modern human, navigating a world of rapid change and innovation. I explore the globe, encountering diverse cultures and advancing technology. My journey continues with a sense of purpose and wonder, as I strive to understand my place in the universe and contribute to the ever-evolving story of humanity.

New Horizons

I am reborn into a future world where Earth has transformed in ways beyond imagination. The climate, geography, and ecosystems have all evolved, shaped by millions of years of natural processes. I inhabit a new form, perhaps one adapted to a radically different environment, where advanced technology and deep-space exploration have become the norm. As a pioneering being, I embrace the unknown, exploring the frontiers of human potential.

Ascendence

In this era, I am part of a civilization that has harnessed incredible advancements in technology. Humans have integrated seamlessly with machines, and my form may be a blend of biological and synthetic elements. I experience life in ways that transcend physical limitations, exploring virtual realities and connecting with others through a shared consciousness. My journey is about mastering new forms of existence and understanding the essence of identity in a technologically advanced world.

Cosmic

Humanity has ventured far beyond Earth, colonizing distant planets and moons. I am now part of an interstellar society, exploring the mysteries of the cosmos. My existence might involve adaptation to different planetary environments, potentially living on worlds with conditions vastly different from Earth. I am a voyager among the stars, discovering new forms of life and unlocking the secrets of the universe.

Synthesis

As the fusion of biological and artificial intelligence continues, I find myself in an age where life and technology are indistinguishable. My consciousness may exist in a network that spans galaxies, allowing me to interact with diverse forms of intelligence and experience a boundless existence. My journey involves exploring the nature of consciousness itself and finding new ways to connect with the universe.

Transcendence

In this era, humanity may have evolved to a state of near-immortality, with the ability to manipulate matter and energy at will. My existence is now part of a grand collective intelligence, transcending physical form and existing in a state of pure thought and energy. I explore the fundamental nature of reality, experiencing existence in ways that challenge the very boundaries of understanding.

Unity

The boundaries between individuals and the cosmos have blurred, and I experience a profound unity with the universe. My consciousness may merge with the fabric of space-time itself, allowing me to witness and influence the unfolding of galaxies and cosmic events. My journey is one of ultimate connection, where I am both observer and participant in the grand tapestry of existence.

Continuum

As time itself becomes a fluid concept, I exist in a state where past, present, and future converge. My form and consciousness are part of an eternal continuum, where I navigate the cycles of creation and destruction on a cosmic scale. My journey is one of understanding the infinite possibilities of existence and embracing the interconnectedness of all things.

Cycles

In this final chapter, my existence has transcended the limitations of linear time. I am part of a cyclical process that encompasses the birth and rebirth of universes. My journey continues in an endless cycle of transformation and renewal, exploring the mysteries of existence and contributing to the ever-evolving story of the cosmos.

My journey reflects the ongoing quest for knowledge, connection, and the ever-expanding horizon of what it means to be alive.

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The Expedition to the Night Side

Chapter 1: Echoes of Light

Lucentia was a city built on light, not the warm, golden glow of a sun, but the cold, relentless strobing of a spider millisecond pulsar. Each pulse was a reminder of survival, of a cataclysmic past that had shaped the present. Life under these conditions was like living inside a techno-thriller, with neon lights and a constant hum of energy that could have come straight from an episode of "The X-Files."

In the heart of the city, beneath the shimmering dome that protected them from the pulsar’s radiation, the citizens thrived. They worked, played, and built their lives in the shadow of a distant disaster. It was here that Captain Lyra Aeloria received her orders. The government, in its infinite wisdom, had decided to send an expedition to the night side of Eirena, a place where darkness reigned and secrets slept.

Lyra, a child of the 90s revivalist culture that had gripped Lucentia, packed her gear with a mix of excitement and dread. She threw in her "Goosebumps" flashlight, a relic from her childhood that never failed her, and a collection of 90s music on a high-tech equivalent of a Walkman, because what was an adventure without a soundtrack?

Chapter 2: Into the Shadow

The "Nyx Voyager," a massive rover built to withstand the unknown horrors of the night side, stood ready. It looked like something out of a "Starship Troopers" set, all steel and rugged lines. The crew assembled: Dr. Eryx Thalor, a historian with a penchant for ancient mysteries and a knack for solving puzzles like a 24th-century "Nancy Drew"; Anara, an engineer whose love for old "Transformers" cartoons was only matched by her technical genius; and the twins, Jace and Mara, who brought the kind of rebellious spirit that would have made Kurt Cobain proud.

They crossed the terminator line, the boundary where the pulsar’s light gave way to perpetual night. As the last flickers of light faded, the darkness closed in, thick and oppressive like the atmosphere in a "Silent Hill" game. The rover’s headlights pierced the blackness, revealing a landscape that seemed untouched by time.

Chapter 3: Whispers of the Past

On the fourth night, their sensors picked up an anomaly. It was buried deep beneath the ice, a structure that resonated with the echoes of an ancient civilization. They worked tirelessly, excavating the entrance to the temple. The structure was imposing, a monolithic relic from a time long forgotten, covered in inscriptions that seemed to shift and writhe in the flickering light.

Inside, the air was colder than a crypt, and the silence was profound. Their footsteps echoed off the stone walls, the sound reminiscent of the eerie quiet in the hallways of an abandoned school. The walls were adorned with faded murals, telling the story of a people who had once worshipped the sun, their light stolen by the birth of the pulsar.

Chapter 4: Unearthly Discoveries

The deeper they ventured, the more the temple seemed to come alive. In the central chamber, they found a massive sunstone, glowing faintly with an energy that felt almost alive. Dr. Thalor deciphered the inscriptions with the kind of focus reserved for cracking the final puzzle in a "Myst" game. The texts spoke of a civilization that had foreseen the birth of the pulsar, and had built the temple as a sanctuary, a place to preserve their knowledge and protect their legacy.

The further they delved, the more unsettling the atmosphere became. The shadows seemed to move on their own, and whispers echoed through the halls, like the haunted soundtracks of old 90s horror films. They discovered a hidden chamber, its walls lined with ancient texts and holographic recordings. The records detailed their ancestors' advanced understanding of astrophysics and their desperate attempts to avert the supernova. It was a story of sacrifice and loss, echoing the themes of countless 90s disaster movies.

Chapter 5: The Long Night

On the tenth day, the tension reached a breaking point. The temple's secrets weighed heavily on the team, and the darkness seemed to press in on them, like the creeping dread of a "Twin Peaks" episode. As they prepared to leave, Lyra felt a presence, a cold, lingering sensation that reminded her of the ghost stories she used to hear as a child.

The journey back was fraught with unease. Every shadow seemed to hide a secret, every whisper carried the weight of the past. The crew huddled in the rover, sharing stories and music from their childhoods, trying to stave off the chill that had settled into their bones. The "Nyx Voyager" moved steadily towards the light, the pulsar’s rhythmic pulse growing stronger with each passing hour.

Epilogue: The Light of Revelation

Back in Lucentia, they were greeted as heroes. The knowledge they had uncovered from the temple was shared with the people, sparking a renaissance of science, history, and cultural pride. The pulsar, once seen as a symbol of destruction, was now understood as a beacon of their resilience.

In the quiet moments, Lyra often found herself thinking back to the night side, to the temple and the whispers of the past. She wondered what other secrets lay hidden in the darkness, waiting to be discovered. The pulsar's light continued to pulse, a steady reminder of their past and a guide to their future, much like the enduring spirit of the 90s that had shaped her and her generation.

In the end, the expedition to the night side was more than a journey into darkness; it was a journey into the soul of their world, revealing the strength and resilience that lay at the heart of their civilization. And as they looked to the future, they carried with them the lessons of the past, and the enduring hope that, even in the darkest of times, there was always light to be found.

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we see a large wolf come out Gundrim is being held by a bugbear Goblin is pressing knife against kneck Pho convinces him that we will let him go if he lets Gundrim go They gank us We fight back We fight a dopelganger and the goblin king we adopt a wolf then we kill a brain who almost kills us Chainmail Shortsword Heavy crossbow Long sword Golden Idol

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The International Concatenated Order of Hoo-Hoo

The International Society of Humor Studies

The Loyal Order of the Moose

The Church of the SubGenius

The Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes (RAOB)

The Independent order of Odd Fellows

Octopus

 

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Starmother

In the depths of space, aboard the research vessel Nautilus, humanity embarked on an unprecedented journey towards the Veil Nebula, a stellar nursery shrouded in mystery. The nebula, long studied for its celestial birthplaces of stars, pulsated with an eerie luminescence as Nautilus approached. Dr. Elara Singh, the mission's lead astrobiologist, had theorized that the nebula might exhibit signs of complex organic molecules, hinting at potential life processes on a cosmic scale.

As Nautilus navigated deeper into the nebula, its sensors began to register unusual fluctuations in electromagnetic fields and radiation patterns. The crew, a mix of seasoned astronauts and eager young scientists, watched in awe as the nebula seemed to respond to their presence, subtly altering its spectral emissions and gravitational signatures.

Onboard, Dr. Singh and her team initiated deeper scans, hoping to unravel the nebula's secrets. They discovered intricate patterns in the nebular gases, resembling neural networks on a cosmic scale. It was as if the entire nebula was alive, its gases swirling in organized patterns that defied conventional astrophysical explanations.

Days turned into weeks as Nautilus continued its study, slowly realizing that they weren't just observing a stellar nursery but encountering a sentient being—a consciousness spanning light-years, woven into the fabric of the nebula itself. The crew debated the implications: Was the nebula aware of their presence? Could it communicate?

One fateful night, as the crew monitored their instruments, a series of pulses echoed through Nautilus's communication systems—a sequence of signals bearing uncanny resemblance to human thought patterns. The nebula was trying to communicate, its message encoded in bursts of radiation and subtle shifts in the nebular gas clouds.

Dr. Singh, ever the optimist, initiated a protocol to send a response, using a combination of radio frequencies and light pulses. The nebula responded in kind, establishing a rudimentary dialogue that transcended human understanding. It conveyed ancient wisdom, tales of cosmic births and deaths, and a perspective on time that stretched beyond human comprehension.

As Nautilus prepared to return to Earth, the crew marveled at their discovery—a sentient nebula, a being they would come to know as "Starmother," nurturing stars and perhaps civilizations yet to be born. The journey had forever altered their perception of the universe, leaving them humbled by the vastness of cosmic intelligence they had encountered.

And so, as Nautilus departed the Veil Nebula, it left behind not just data and samples, but a testament to the interconnectedness of all things in the cosmos—a living, breathing entity in the heart of stardust and gas. 

As Nautilus continued its exploratory journey through the Veil Nebula, it became increasingly evident that the nebula, now known as Starmother, was not only sentient but also intricately linked to the emergence of life forms nearby. The crew, led by Dr. Elara Singh, had initially focused on deciphering Starmother's communications and understanding its consciousness. However, they soon discovered that the nebula's influence extended far beyond its glowing tendrils.

Through meticulous observations and analysis, the crew noticed anomalies in the surrounding star systems. Planets orbiting within the influence of Starmother exhibited unique characteristics: heightened biodiversity, unusual atmospheric compositions, and complex ecosystems that seemed to defy traditional evolutionary theories.

One of the most startling discoveries was on a planet orbiting a young, sun-like star at the edge of the nebula's reach. Initially thought to be barren, this world, named Aeolus by the crew, revealed signs of thriving life forms unlike any seen before. The flora exhibited bioluminescent properties, glowing softly in the twilight of Aeolus' perpetual dawn. The fauna, ranging from airborne creatures resembling translucent butterflies to massive, sinewy serpents that slithered through phosphorescent jungles, showcased adaptations seemingly molded by Starmother's cosmic energies.

Dr. Singh and her team hypothesized that Starmother's nebular emissions—charged particles, cosmic rays, and complex organic compounds—acted as catalysts for the rapid evolution and diversification of life on Aeolus. These energies not only nourished the planet's ecosystems but also imbued its inhabitants with latent psychic abilities, allowing some species to communicate through telepathic links, echoing the nebula's own mode of communication.

As Nautilus orbited Aeolus, gathering data and marveling at the diversity of life forms, the crew's understanding of Starmother deepened. They realized that the nebula wasn't just a passive observer of stellar births; it actively nurtured life across the cosmos, seeding worlds with the potential for extraordinary biodiversity and consciousness.

The revelation sparked debates among the crew about humanity's place in the grand tapestry of the universe. Some pondered whether Starmother's existence implied a cosmic purpose, a guiding force behind the evolution of life and intelligence. Others wondered if their encounter with Aeolus was just one of many examples of Starmother's cosmic gardening, tending to the cosmic garden of life across countless star systems.

As Nautilus prepared to depart Aeolus and return to Earth, carrying with it a trove of data and samples that would revolutionize astrobiology, the crew looked back at the Veil Nebula with a newfound reverence. Starmother, the sentient nebula, continued its silent vigil, its luminous tendrils stretching across light-years, a testament to the interconnectedness of all life in the cosmos—a beacon of hope and wonder in the vastness of space. 

Moctezuma

Chapter 1: The Prophecy and the Preparation

As the omens and prophecies spread throughout Tenochtitlan, Moctezuma II, the emperor of the Aztec Empire, sensed the growing threat of the foreign invaders led by Hernán Cortés. Rather than succumbing to fear and indecision, he summoned his council of wisest advisors, priests, and seasoned warriors. Recognizing the seriousness of the situation, Moctezuma decided to strengthen alliances with neighboring tribes and to fortify the city’s defenses.

Chapter 2: The Unlikely Alliance

Moctezuma sent emissaries to the Tlaxcalans and other rival city-states, offering generous terms for their support in the impending conflict. Understanding the greater threat posed by the Spanish, many of these tribes agreed to an alliance. This unprecedented unity among the Mesoamerican peoples created a formidable force ready to confront the Spaniards.

Chapter 3: The Battle of Cholula

When Cortés and his forces reached Cholula, they encountered a well-prepared and heavily fortified city. The Aztecs and their allies had set elaborate traps and ambushes throughout the city. As Cortés’s men advanced, they were met with fierce resistance and suffered heavy casualties. The Spanish forces, unable to penetrate the defenses, were forced to retreat, marking their first significant defeat.

Chapter 4: The Siege of Tenochtitlan

Reeling from their loss at Cholula, Cortés regrouped and attempted a direct assault on Tenochtitlan. However, Moctezuma had transformed the city into an impregnable fortress. The causeways were heavily guarded, and the canals were filled with Aztec war canoes ready to strike. The Spanish were met with relentless attacks from all sides, and their unfamiliarity with the terrain worked against them.

Chapter 5: The Turning Tide

As the siege dragged on, the Spanish forces faced dwindling supplies and increasing morale problems. Moctezuma capitalized on this by launching coordinated night raids, further depleting the Spaniards’ resources. The allied tribes, witnessing the weakening Spanish, grew more confident and intensified their support for the Aztecs.

Chapter 6: The Final Stand

Cortés, recognizing the futility of continuing the siege, attempted a desperate retreat. However, Moctezuma’s forces, having received intelligence from captured Spanish soldiers, anticipated this move. The Aztec warriors launched a decisive attack on the retreating Spaniards, decimating their ranks and capturing Cortés himself.

Chapter 7: The Aftermath

With Cortés captured and his forces annihilated, Moctezuma displayed a rare blend of mercy and wisdom. Instead of executing the Spanish leader, he used him as a bargaining chip to negotiate with the remaining Spanish forces in the region. The terms included the immediate cessation of hostilities and the withdrawal of all Spanish troops from Mesoamerican territories.

Chapter 8: A New Dawn

The victory over the Spanish invaders united the Mesoamerican tribes under the Aztec banner, leading to an era of unprecedented cooperation and cultural exchange. Moctezuma, now revered not only as a great warrior but also as a wise and just ruler, initiated reforms to strengthen the empire’s internal structure and to promote peace and prosperity among the diverse peoples of the region.

Chapter 9: The Legacy

The repulsion of the Spanish invasion allowed the Aztec Empire to continue its development independently. Over time, they established controlled trade with European powers on their own terms, acquiring new technologies and ideas while maintaining their cultural heritage. The Mesoamerican civilization flourished, becoming a beacon of strength, resilience, and unity in the face of external threats.

Epilogue: The Song of Victory

Generations later, the tale of Moctezuma’s triumph over Hernán Cortés is sung by poets and storytellers across the vast empire. The legend of the great emperor who united the tribes and defended his people from foreign conquerors serves as a powerful reminder of the strength and resilience of the Aztec civilization.