Chapter 1: The Future is Now, But Also Later

As we stand on the precipice of the 12th century, the world is about to change. The year is 1199, and the air is thick with the smell of sizzling meats and freshly baked bread. The people are abuzz with excitement, for they know that the Future is Now, But Also Later.

It's a world of wonder, a world of discovery, and a world where the phrase "I told you so" is a common refrain. The skies are filled with flying machines, the seas are teeming with fish that glow in the dark, and the land is covered in a fine layer of pixelated dust.

But, as we all know, with great power comes great responsibility. The Future is not all sunshine and rainbows, my friend. It's a world of danger, of uncertainty, and of poorly maintained plumbing.