Board Thread:Episode Discussion/@comment-33365720-20171014214929/@comment-71.30.33.28-20171016142229

1) To SHOW (not tell) us that Maiden powers are important/powerful.

2) To trigger Ruby's SE because the writers couldn't find a better way.

3) To upset status quo.

4) To set up angst between Juane and Qrow/Ozpin.

5) To bring down the power level of the main characters. If Pyrrha had followed them to Haven then the Nucklevee would have died in 20 seconds. No tension.

Bring out a bigger, badder Grimm you say? No. They are saving those for later volumes to draw out the show and milk every last dollar out of RWBY.