If the card enters play directly (not from shadows) does her text still apply? 'Return' to me suggests a starting location was defined.

Rules FAQ

• As an interrupt, the chosen character is placed in the dead pile first before the Drowned Prophet dies and enters the dead pile.

Rules FAQ

• All the characters are sacrificed simultaneously. So you cannot sacrifice one, and then decide to sacrifice another.

Rules FAQ

• You can choose a kneeling character with an intrigue icon to participate in a military challenge. If the chosen character was standing, it does not kneel to participate.

Rules FAQ

• You must initiate a challenge with another character and then use Cohollo’s ability to put him into the challenge.