User blog:Alchimous/Theoretically speaking...

This is a theoretical question, some of what I say in here is NOT possible. What I say will be assuming that the factors that lead up to the actual question all happen. This is theoretical roleplaying situation, that will never happen in public roleplay. Please read everything, what I actually want addressed is under "Situation".

The factors
In our theoretical situation, a warrior obtains the Godsword(see above), and learns the location of Guthix. This warrior then begins preparing to travel to this location. Guthix is still in the meditative state when he is reached, completely unaware of what it happening around him. Guthix has also stated that he only exists because he fills an essential role, and he would be reborn if he ceased to exist.

To put it simply:
 * Obtained Godsword
 * Learned Guthix's location
 * Finds a way to reach him
 * Guthix is "asleep"
 * Guthix exists because he must

Situation
This is my question, please respond to this, not the above.

The warrior takes the Godsword to Guthix, and uses it to kill him. As Guthix is unaware of what is happening around him, this would be easy enough. What happens afterwards? Do the Edicts prevent other gods from exploiting this vacuum of power? Is a new Guthix created? Would this warrior be him? Tell me what you think would happen in the IMMEDIATE aftermath.