I don't think anyone in on the whole thing expected this, it's a little ridiculous.
I had a small inkling Taylin was going to go. I've known for a while she's a pagan and hates religious arguments, so when it all kicked off quite spectacularly in Ohnar West, I figured she'd go as soon as she could.
I didn't expect Anacan to go, but then I'm not in Cathay.
I did, however, think Vulpes was going to take Ossaet, until he told my character he wasn't going to.
I would love to see the Duke of Topenah joining them, that would really switch the balance of power in the Far East.