Ahithophel

Wise counselor whose counsel was as if a man inquired of God; defects to the usurper; counsel overturned by providence; hangs himself when ignored. Failure mode: Treating one's wisdom as identity; cannot survive being unheard. Restoration path: Wisdom held loosely; identity not in being followed. Markers: respected counsel; defection over personal grievance; wisdom serves usurpation; counsel overruled; cannot survive being unheard