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The character of Sage is not and never will be canon. The other characters adhere for the most part to the series with some great liberties taken. The story came out of the fact that I find it somewhat unbelievable the way these ancient people are portrayed with modern morals and beliefs. I know it essential that the writers do so to keep the interest of the audience, but I have always been fascinated by how society, culture, or whatever you want to call it dictates what is "right". I also believe that people are deeply affected by their upbringing and much as everyone fights against it, the beliefs instilled in one as a child do affect one's outlook on life. By the way, Sage's beliefs are certainly NOT mine. What you have here is an overactive imagination that's been allowed to take over.
Elijah, conquering his scruples and his tendency to despair over his moral shortcomings, gathered a trio of witches and returned to Mystic Falls. Klaus, Kol, and Rebekah, joining forces with Elijah, were able to overpower and kill Esther. Elijah, to his chagrin, delivered the death blow while Rebekah distracted her mother. The witches performed a counter ritual to unlink the siblings and at the same time allow the true death of Finn.
Klaus and Rebekah found the location of the white oak sapling, pulled it out by the roots, and burnt it. Rebekah insisted on taking the ashes and scattering them to the four winds so Klaus would not have power over the rest of his family. Elijah whisked away the ash vial kept by Klaus and would not reveal its whereabouts.
Kol, determined to finally be safe, used the three witches to hunt down and eradicate all members of the Bennett clan. He then betrayed and murdered them, burning their grimoires along with their bodies.
Klaus kept his word to the Mayor and peace returned to Mystic Falls. Mysteriously the attacks on the council members ceased.
The remaining Originals, having eliminated all opponents with any real chance of doing them harm, are taking a brief respite. It's only a matter of time before they turn their attention to mopping up what remains of the motley crew, along with their assorted weapons, that strove to destroy them.