User blog comment:Zathronas/Analysis by an author: Beacon Ozpin/@comment-186.188.98.58-20131210183420

Yeah, I also believe he's gonna die 'A la Dumbledore/Obi Wan', which makes me wonder if his dead would also be planned to encourage the protagonist(s).

BTW, one minor typo: Glynda Goodwitch. Sorry.

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