There have always been plans. Long term ones too.
Every seemingly random thing Martin has done has been for a purpose.
Some of these plans were laid at character creation, many more at the start of this chapter.

Not all plans are usefull of course. I mean, not like it'll likely happen but I have a course of action ready for a situation in which Martin seizes control of Terebithia.
Like most plans it involves epic music and wanton destruction.

I also have big plans for the sarcophagus... that reminds me. I should write about Cedric in my next post.