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== References == | == References == | ||
*The [[Morax (species)|Morax]] were an ancient [[species]] who were captured and imprisoned on [[Earth]] for [[war crime]]s. | * The [[Morax (species)|Morax]] were an ancient [[species]] who were captured and imprisoned on [[Earth]] for [[war crime]]s. | ||
*In their natural form, the Morax appeared as tendrils of [[mud]], but could possess [[human]]s. | * In their natural form, the Morax appeared as tendrils of [[mud]], but could possess [[human]]s. | ||
*[[Witch-hunt]]s occurred in [[Lancashire]] in the [[17th century]]. | * [[Witch-hunt]]s occurred in [[Lancashire]] in the [[17th century]]. | ||
*The Morax [[army]] was incarcerated inside [[Pendle Hill]], close to the [[village]] of [[Bilehurst Cragg]]. | * The Morax [[army]] was incarcerated inside [[Pendle Hill]], close to the [[village]] of [[Bilehurst Cragg]]. | ||
*Bilehurst means "sacred [[tree]] on a [[hill]]". The tree served as a [[lock]] for the Morax. | * Bilehurst means "sacred [[tree]] on a [[hill]]". The tree served as a [[lock]] for the Morax. | ||
*When the tree was cut down in the [[1600s]], the Morax started to ooze out and take over [[human]] [[body|bodies]], both reanimated [[corpse]]s and living hosts. | * When the tree was cut down in the [[1600s]], the Morax started to ooze out and take over [[human]] [[body|bodies]], both reanimated [[corpse]]s and living hosts. | ||
*Old [[Mother Twiston]] was condemned as a [[witch]] but came back as a Morax. | * Old [[Mother Twiston]] was condemned as a [[witch]] but came back as a Morax. | ||
*[[Team TARDIS]]' attempt to deal with the Morax was hampered by [[King]] [[James I]] of [[England]], who was a "big fan" of witch-hunting. | * [[Team TARDIS]]' attempt to deal with the Morax was hampered by [[King]] [[James I]] of [[England]], who was a "big fan" of witch-hunting. | ||
*James I [[reign]]ed as [[King of England]] from [[1603]] to [[1625]]. | * James I [[reign]]ed as [[King of England]] from [[1603]] to [[1625]]. | ||
*Yaz observed that [[hatred]] was worse than the Morax, as neighbour turned against neighbour. | * Yaz observed that [[hatred]] was worse than the Morax, as neighbour turned against neighbour. | ||
*Though [[dicken]]s and [[hanging]]s are gone, hatred still exists today. Yaz notes that we are all "part of one home". | * Though [[dicken]]s and [[hanging]]s are gone, hatred still exists today. Yaz notes that we are all "part of one home". | ||
*[[Willa Twiston]] is quoted: ''"I'll be with you, in the [[water]], in the [[fire]], in the [[air]], in the [[Earth]]."'' | * [[Willa Twiston]] is quoted: ''"I'll be with you, in the [[water]], in the [[fire]], in the [[air]], in the [[Earth]]."'' | ||
== Story notes == | == Story notes == | ||
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* Yaz recaps [[Team TARDIS]]' encounter with the [[Morax (species)|Morax]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Witchfinders (TV story)|The Witchfinders]]'') | * Yaz recaps [[Team TARDIS]]' encounter with the [[Morax (species)|Morax]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Witchfinders (TV story)|The Witchfinders]]'') | ||
==Footnotes== | == Footnotes == | ||
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Revision as of 04:48, 3 September 2020
Case File Eight, subtitled Morax, was released online in 2018, alongside The Witchfinders.
Synopsis
Yaz gives a detailed report on the Morax, and the history of the ones she encountered in Bilehurst Cragg.
Cast
Crew
References
- The Morax were an ancient species who were captured and imprisoned on Earth for war crimes.
- In their natural form, the Morax appeared as tendrils of mud, but could possess humans.
- Witch-hunts occurred in Lancashire in the 17th century.
- The Morax army was incarcerated inside Pendle Hill, close to the village of Bilehurst Cragg.
- Bilehurst means "sacred tree on a hill". The tree served as a lock for the Morax.
- When the tree was cut down in the 1600s, the Morax started to ooze out and take over human bodies, both reanimated corpses and living hosts.
- Old Mother Twiston was condemned as a witch but came back as a Morax.
- Team TARDIS' attempt to deal with the Morax was hampered by King James I of England, who was a "big fan" of witch-hunting.
- James I reigned as King of England from 1603 to 1625.
- Yaz observed that hatred was worse than the Morax, as neighbour turned against neighbour.
- Though dickens and hangings are gone, hatred still exists today. Yaz notes that we are all "part of one home".
- Willa Twiston is quoted: "I'll be with you, in the water, in the fire, in the air, in the Earth."
Story notes
- Case File Eight uses imagery from the television story The Witchfinders.
Continuity
- Yaz recaps Team TARDIS' encounter with the Morax. (TV: The Witchfinders)
