Well that was completely unexpected. May and Bern trapped in a scroll, no clothes, no weapons. Just what does one do to pass the time while trapped in a scroll? And being rolled up like that, does it make your hair curly? I guess Bern will be alright, since she's already kinda flat...
A few things I figured (or at least think I've figured) so far after reading chapter 21, page 30:
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1. Those scrolls have been shown at least 3 times in a past as a teleportation method. So it's most likely the case this time as well.
Meaning: they aren't locked literally inside a scroll, but rather been transported to someplace else, most likely behind bars.
2. Having no weapons is only in Bern's case. Maytag have her dimensional bag with her at all times, meaning an ample supply of daggers, grenades and various merchandise which should be useful for escaping a conventional prison cell.
3. The question about who the culprit is:
- As was mentioned previously in this thread (before the rape&alcohol debate) glyph's eyes seems to be painted differently.
- Moreover, glyph doesn't know (as far as we can tell) those two new and mysterious "associates" of Moss, so if one of them was setting the portal behind the door - I assume that the other one disguised herself as glyph, rather than it being the actual glyph (can't be 100% on this, but I'm pretty positive).
4. Why and for what would they kidnap them?
- Mentioned earlier on the conversation of Moss with his "associates": "the things you do are a lot worse than spying... I never do anything to anyone that I haven't already done to myself!". Too cryptic to tell for the time being, but relatively speaking it could be worse.
- She might be what they are looking for? someone who can resist spells (enchantments in particular)?
- Moss's involvement is obvious. they couldn't have known Maytag as a Jester without his knowledge.
- Moss's agenda is reaching the 4th level of sorcery and one can assume he's still seeking it with his associates.
- Moss already mentioned he's going to visit/help his uncle back in book 0. It would be interesting to know what has transpired since then and how he got to know those two, maybe there is a remote connection to why they are seeking Maytag or her unique abilities.
5. Weird trap. Rape attempt or capture attempt?
They weren't sure that Maytag would resist the enchantment. So what they were really trying to achieve here?
If she resisted, she would get captured. if she did not, they would - well, have sex? seems they have unreasonable motives.
I suppose a trap like setting a portal on the curtained doorway would work only if your target is in a rush, but there SHOULD be better ways to scare your target than try to rape it... At least imo
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