This is why I love Raubahn and Sultana Nanamo... [SPOILERS]

[Khaoticsuccubus]

I think we're missing a distinct potential other possibility here.

That is to say, what if its not the sultana who "faked" her death, but Lolorito instead.

I mean, the other lalafel Teledji(?) was a putz. Obviously evil and had it out for the sultana. Thusly he was put down quick and easy like. However, Lolorito turned out to be the actual mastermind behind the whole ordeal, even though Teledji was obviously hindering Lolorito as well.

What if Lolo's plan involves faking the sultana's death in order to spring Teledji's plan. Thereby provoking Raubahn into killing him. This removes 2 "troublesome" members of the syndicate in one fell swoop. Not to mention leaving the sultana to the mercy of whatever he has planned.

From there we can assume that another possible reason the public isn't informed of the assassination (they're told she is sick) is that maybe he actually plans for her to reappear... to take up her position again. Though this time perhaps as a true puppet. Maybe via ascian possesion or some form of brainwashing or even an imposter i suppose.

This would also give him aLOT more jurisdiction over Omega incidentally enough... which just so happens to have a role in the xpac.

(also can you imagine how tripped up Raubahn might be if Nanamo appeared again... only on the sydicates side)

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But maybe that's just me desperately clinging to the possiblilty Nanamo's still alive... TT^TT