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The writers have said since Volume 1 that the stories of the characters RWBY's characters are inspired by, will not influence with the story beyond small unimportant references.

Jaune is based on Jeanne D'Arc. Doesn't mean Jaune will hear voices or die burned in a stake in England accused of being a witch.