The Zamorak-Guthix relationship suggested in Birthright was very interested and fitted well. Druids are peaceful and Guthixian so making Chaos Druids see Zamorak as the ultimate Guthix form so to speak was a clever move to explain something likely added to game with little thought.
Kudos to John A. Its a shame we never got to really see him handle a sixth age god quest. He handled Bandos brilliantly in The Chosen Commander, darkened Seren in Plagues End and teased a interesting interpretation of Zamorak. All his work contained strong character themes so I'm sure he would be able to do wonders with the gods. As much as I love Death of Chivalry and The Light Within, I would be very interested to see where John A would have taken the characters of Saradomin, Seren and Zamorak.
I'd like to think the majority of Chaos Druids do originate from Urval's group. I'm sure some other people would have been able to make the same leap as him but for several groups in several areas to do so and become specifically Chaos Druids (we know Taverly is Druids - all the rest turning to Zamorakianism and keeping the Druid status) is just too much of a jump.
So I would guess Urval sent of members to spread his ideals to make a stronger Zamorakian presence. That would explain the spread out nature - for the best chances, they head to different places to recruit. I would also assume some might have been killed or died out.
As for their views, unknown. If they started from the same place of origin, there is likely similarities but like Chinese Whispers probably not exactly the same. It depends on who went, the new opinions of new recruits in their area and whether these views were passed down. Some might have radicalised more, some may have liberalised.
Great thread! It would be amazing to see these groups in future content and see their different views. I doubt any is planned (especially as the originator has left) but hopefully it comes up again.
10-Jul-2016 21:30:43