I noticed that, and honestly I think that is a bad thing for non-SA realms. Rowan was a very sensible leader and given the current war I think fanaticism could win the next election.
Without a doubt. Rowan was by far the leading voice of moderation in the Church. A number of the long time Elders are also moderate in their outlook including the current Regent, but they don't have the sway that Rowan did. With his death it is quite likely that the Church will be whipped up into a frenzy.
