ladies and gentlemen, as we prepare to pass by the scenic routes of knowledge, i'd like to offer a bit of prepatory advice to ensure a joyous journey aboard our flight today. first, let's familiarize ourselves with the guidelines that make this trip unique—a journey into the esoteric. it's akin to exploring a hidden chamber, not dark as a coffin, but bright with the glow of ancient wisdom. should you find the path a bit intricate, worry not, for every end is but a chance to start again, exploring the depths of understanding anew. welcome aboard.