Board Thread:Speculation House/@comment-28288412-20160606190439

Now just give me a shot here. I noticed something within the WoR for the seasonal maidens, the girls who became the maidens did not have weapons. Now this could just be an aesthetic choice for their design and I accept that possibility, but what if it wasn't?

I wish to ask how four unarmed people could travel and survive in Remnant, regardless of confidence in the safety of their route, who would not even bring weapons just in case? Especially considering that they were apparently going on a journey. Also remember that prior to meeting the wizard they did not have any special powers beyond at most semblances, which let's be honest it doesn't help much now with trained and armed huntsmen, how much would it help these girls?

Well you have seen the thread name, I propose that they traveled unarmed because at that point the Grimm had not yet 'set their sights on man' thus making travel far safer than it is normally. We know if Salem's speech from the first episode is to be believed that humanity likely existed for a time before the Grimm targeted them. Why? Because not only did they set their sights on man but also all of their creations, man must have created enough for it to be worth mentioning.

It's a stretch I know but considering how old the tale must be for it too be considered fiction at the current point in the story I at least think it's possible. If you have anything to add or information that could disprove this please voice your thoughts, I'd be interested to hear them. 