BobG wrote:No one has raised the possibility that the SOB will kill himself. If we follow the Hitler pattern to its conclusion, that is a distinct possibility.
Imagine some force opposed to Clyntahn, be it Allied forces, a CoGA internal revolt, or Merlin and Nynian in person (unlikely) are in the Temple at his door, and Clyntahn hears the sound of the device used to force open doors in the Temple... What will he do? He does not strike me as the type to grab a sword or a heretical pistol and go out fighting. I also suspect that if that happens, it will be preceded by all of his supporters fleeing, and he will be alone.
Mind you, if there is a self-destruct for the Temple he can access, he may try to use it. Or something that triggers the 1000 year return. I can see DW's parting shot / cliff hanger for the next book being an indication that the return has started.
And BTW, I think that Chihiro may be the psycho behind the book of Schuler and the destruction of the Alexandria enclave. Based on the hints so far, and Schuler's appearance in the key's video, I have a suspicion that Schuler wasn't as evil a person as indicated.
-- Bob G
Hmmn!! Suicide, or a clone's suicide while Clynthan hides in a bunker that he thinks contains life support and supplies to last him for years. Little does he know that the food has been used to help feed the poor and all that is left is lard and butter.
And I can see their Writ having passages added by Chihiro and attributed to Schuler to support certain programs.