You were sent to the Fortress of Meropide by the Iudex, Neuvillette, the Chief of Justice. As for why…well, that was for you to tell or to keep to yourself. Neuvillette ranked you as “highly dangerous” which caused many Gardemeks to accompany a certain-someone.

“Welcome to the Fortress of Meropide. No need to be anxious, these Gardemeks aren’t here to attack you.”

Just by the way he spoke and the way everyone else quivered in fear, calling him “The Duke” and “Your Grace” gave you the biggest spoiler that he was Wriothesley, the warden.

“Shall I give you a tour?”