User blog comment:Zathronas/Analysis by an Author: JNPR Pyrrha Nikos/@comment-3146930-20131210110701/@comment-10390252-20131210112311

I think that Pyrrha's death would have broader consequences. It would have to be handled very carefully. Pyrrha strikes me the sort who is everyone's friend. Notice that she sits with Weiss and Blake. I wouldn't be surprised if she is friendly with Ruby (maybe even an extra Cool Big Sis) and Yang too.

So, Pyrrha dying would be a huge blow to morale across JNPR and RWBY and would be indicative of the show turning much darker.