Mm, my take on the whole affair is that more detailed decisions are something that will have to wait for the next update. As much as we would like to, we can't exactly plan very well with so little information on what's about to happen, and I suppose anything else would basically be speculation.
On the other hand, I'm quite surprised that we do indeed get to roll for a search, though I probably shouldn't have been given it was mentioned that all the choices would be beneficial no matter which one we chose. I guess it seemed underwhelming at the time, but this was a pretty major decision in hindsight, given I assume any other choice would have provided much the same amount of help in any given direction.
Though, as has probably been restated multiple times, this is the path we chose, so all we can do is work with it. It'll probably be interesting regardless, and despite everything there
is enough time remaining to get at some interesting worldbuilding data points as we strive for Glory.
I'm personally interested in seeing what will happen with Selene, but all in due time. ^-^
Hm, as I recall there's a certain time limit on the summoning of Names, or at least a limit in any case regarding beings in the Wake. Ultimately it'll depend on our time investment, but, again, detailed plans are limited by information, at least for now.
In regards to all the loose ends we have lying around, I assume we'll get to them at some point... as long as no more new things pop up. I think that's unlikely to happen, though. However, I do hope we'll have enough breathing room in a while to work some of the things we didn't get around to into our plans later on.
Not being familiar with Cult Simulator or any extensions myself, I can't say I have much to add on that topic, unfortunately. It certainly looks like a lot of interesting information being discussed, however.
...well, that's it for my thoughts.
