I’d guess, in addition to Magda being Magda, she’s probably decided that if she died and he’s still alive, her death probably was his fault.
Never mind the fact that it was entirely her fault that she died from him going into an anti-magic zone without her. That sort of thinking isn’t something Magda does.
So when did she get the opportunity to knowingly choose?
I’ve got to admit, I kind of like Magda. Maybe it’s because I grew up reading way too many sf and agent stories where the protagonist was sneaking into an allegedly backward/low civilization area, got caught, tricked their way out, was caught by their trick, and spent a large amount of the remainder either untangling or incorporating the savages they became entangled with.
Following that meme, especially the better ones that leave you in suspense to the end, means it’s the right time for a failed untangling attempt.
And yes, since Hubert’s not dead he has to have done something that made her ill and dead; something like an anti-magic field. So “I stand, and while I stand I shall wreak my vengeance” is valid.
I was done with her long ago. And she’s become very skilled in not doing anything to change my mind. I LOVE redemption and growth arcs, BUT you have to admit you were wrong before you grow. I would be very ticked if she killed him in a snit because the death curse SHE put on him/them didn’t kill him. She wants to kill him for petty personal reasons, not even an antihero but sometimes useful villain. She has not really grown at all since she applied that curse back in the day. I might feel a little sorry for her once in a while, but she keeps digging herself in deeper and she is a detriment.
Without that marriage curse, I wonder if the group would even want Magda to rejoin their mission once it continues (assuming it was even feasible). If I was them I’d probably consider her too much of a risk.
Boomers don’t like her either, she’s a anti hippy who expects to be obeyed like the Man. Not the greatest generation either as there’s no earnest wish to save strangers even. I don’t even know the nickname before the Silent generation, so our generations don’t quite fit her…
Chekov’s Shroud! Of course finding out what happens to Humphrey and Maga would be difficult. It is the perfect cliffhanger while we go visit Jen!
The question is, did the compulsion spur her to not even hesitate to kill him, or is that just what she wants?
Both. That “I couldn’t offer mercy if I wanted to” says that she’s compelled to kill him and also want to do that.
I’d guess, in addition to Magda being Magda, she’s probably decided that if she died and he’s still alive, her death probably was his fault.
Never mind the fact that it was entirely her fault that she died from him going into an anti-magic zone without her. That sort of thinking isn’t something Magda does.
So when did she get the opportunity to knowingly choose?
I’ve got to admit, I kind of like Magda. Maybe it’s because I grew up reading way too many sf and agent stories where the protagonist was sneaking into an allegedly backward/low civilization area, got caught, tricked their way out, was caught by their trick, and spent a large amount of the remainder either untangling or incorporating the savages they became entangled with.
Following that meme, especially the better ones that leave you in suspense to the end, means it’s the right time for a failed untangling attempt.
And yes, since Hubert’s not dead he has to have done something that made her ill and dead; something like an anti-magic field. So “I stand, and while I stand I shall wreak my vengeance” is valid.
But again, I kind of like Magda.
She had the option to choose way back when she took him as a magical hostage with an unwilling marriage spell. That was her informed choice.
… so in a way, this is your fault.
…right. Somehow I’d forgotten about the shroud. Presumably Maga is going to try and throttle him next.
Could be interesting. Then throw the shroud over her and kill the compulsion magic.
And with that I’m done with her. The faster she ceases to continue pretending to be alive the happier I’ll be.
I was done with her long ago. And she’s become very skilled in not doing anything to change my mind. I LOVE redemption and growth arcs, BUT you have to admit you were wrong before you grow. I would be very ticked if she killed him in a snit because the death curse SHE put on him/them didn’t kill him. She wants to kill him for petty personal reasons, not even an antihero but sometimes useful villain. She has not really grown at all since she applied that curse back in the day. I might feel a little sorry for her once in a while, but she keeps digging herself in deeper and she is a detriment.
I’ve been waiting for her inevitable redemption arc, which has been too long in coming and has now been made moot.
Without that marriage curse, I wonder if the group would even want Magda to rejoin their mission once it continues (assuming it was even feasible). If I was them I’d probably consider her too much of a risk.
Since she’s under some level of compulsion, these latest anti-party antics will be forgiven.
Unfortunately for the readers.
Magda tippical boomer blamming everyone else when their stupid backfires
Boomers don’t like her either, she’s a anti hippy who expects to be obeyed like the Man. Not the greatest generation either as there’s no earnest wish to save strangers even. I don’t even know the nickname before the Silent generation, so our generations don’t quite fit her…