Quote Originally Posted by MeanMrsMustard View Post
Maybe it's because I'm drowsy (late at night is the best time to come up with theories!), but I noticed something as I was looking over 885-886-887:
Right before the party sees Xykon, Roy says "no complaining."
And now they have nothing to complain about.

Yeah, that sounded better in my head.
That.....actually is plausible. Illusion took hold of the last thought that was in the persons mind. Reminds me of that star trek next gen episode remember me where the last though before entering a world where you were in control happened (which was everybody that dr. crusher knew disappearing). Perhaps that's exactly how the runes work.