Quote Originally Posted by Theodric View Post
They really can't keep their story straight, can they? The Ancient world wasn't 'closed off'. There's even a whole scene that dismantles Venat's manipulative attempt to portray herself as uniquely well travelled and 'free of prejudice' by having Hythlodaeus outline that Emet-Selch works tirelessly to serve his people and is well travelled himself, helping those in need without ever expecting or demanding gratitude or profit in exchange.
Shhh, you're doing that thing they didn't want you to do and actually paying attention and looking too much at the story. This writing team can't remember what they wrote two scenes previously, so you're supposed to just wave away the constant contradictions and nod and smile.