Board Thread:Episode Discussion/@comment-14138255-20160207164218/@comment-14909251-20160207180334

The fact Roman was swallowed whole and alive probably means they are leaving it open for him to come back later all, "The Griffon found me somewhat indigestible, Red." I mean, I don't think he lost Melodic Cudgel in that scene. He took it with him, so he can just blow the Griffon in half from the inside Men in Black-style. Were they planning to actually kill off a major character I doubt they would leave any room at all for the character to survive. More likely he's going to show up in the next episode, perhaps at the end or they will otherwise hint at it.

After all, people were certain Ironwood died, but he just showed up with some torn clothing and a bad attitude. If the character isn't cut into pieces or the eating doesn't involve crunching sounds then you can't say they're dead yet. Only reason we know Amber is for sure dead is because the Maiden powers reverted to Cinder. Though, I admit I am curious if some of the transfer did go through. Would seem to be a slight waste to have Pyrrha go through all that and get nothing. In that respect Amber might still be alive inside Pyrrha to an extent and perhaps we will get a hint of that next episode.