Werewolf X: The One Saga to Rule them All!

[Cailín]

Cailín had been quiet up till now. Not only had the death of poor Wilwa disturbed her greatly, she also preferred listening to what the others were saying – expecting that sooner or later, she might catch one of her fellow villagers making a Freudian slip. Alas, no one had complained about sudden shaving problems just yet.

Her little notebook – the one people assumed she used to write down their orders in – was already filled with interesting notes and scribbling about the regular customers. After all, it was quite a shock to find the phantom sober after all this time – he must be afraid, somehow, he might say too much if he were to behave in his usual fashion. Also, Boromir had lately denied her a pay raise, so there was definitely something evil going on there – but maybe it was just greediness, which is not merely a wolfish flaw.

With a desperate shrug, she decided that if nothing else, she could always get everyone as drunk as possible. There was bound to be a wolf who could not hold his (or her) liquor.

So, I guess it's time to start analyzing posts, theories and reactions.

And I guess it's time for that, too.

[Celuien]

"Indeed Boro, I'll happily keep an eye on the phantom. I caught him swimming in my pond once when he'd had too many ales."

But the phantom's transition to sobriety was genuine. Despite several hours in the cafe, he showed no signs of inebriation.

"Now, I have no wish to attack Kuru simply because of the faire. Many of us here have odd professions. And I agree that it would be unwise to lynch him on a first day when we've nothing to go on but random accusations. I believe the best strategy is to try and stir up some response from our quieter villagers. Like I said, silence just gives the beasties cover, and we want them to talk until they give us enough to find them.

And I don't find anything all that strange in Perky's list. He knows we all suspect each other and his list was meant to demonstrate Boro's theory of who could be a wolf, which would of course include him.

Now, to stir things up a bit..."

Celuien picked up her willow wand, closed her eyes, and turned three times.

"Ah ha, I've found you! Explain yourself!"

But the wand pointed to nothingness. She opened her eyes to a chorus of laughter. Disgusted, she tossed the rod aside and peered over the room to find one who seemed to laugh louder than the rest.

"Gil-Galad! You've said little enough since we've been here, other than to bother Kitanna. And why is this so amusing? Is it because the wand should have found you and you're gloating over my failure?"

[Cailín]

*coughs and addresses Celuien in smart-*** manner*

"Celuien, you seem so wise, telling everybody to speak up so the wolves cannot hide behind silence. Yet, if we all start yelling at each other, as innocents, it is far easier for the wolves to hide. When you are crying out, trying to get as much said as possible, it's far easier for the wolves to find something they can use against you, than when you stay silent and only say those things that make sense.

I'm not saying we should all remain silent and not discuss these matters, for we seem to be in serious trouble here. But you are wrong in presuming that we can only save our village by babbling. Quiet reflection and the right words at the right time can be helpful as well, maybe even more helpful sometimes, for the wolves will have no big words and long speeches to hide behind.

You can hardly hide behind silence. It is quite empty and transparent. It is far easier to hide behind the words of the innocents."

*pours another glass of wine*

"Well, at least Gil hasn't drastically changed because of this recent tragedy. Which might be suspicious. Or not."

[Lalaith]

Lalaith awoke, rubbed her eyes, adjusted her navel-jewel and did a few stretches and flik-flaks to get ready for the day. That was a late night that slave-driver Kuruharan forced her to work - some banquet or other for his dubious business contacts.
Let no-one think the life of a girl acrobat was a glamorous one.

Where was everyone? Down at Boromir's cafe, getting drunk - at this hour? Since she'd arrived in town with the fair, Lalaith had been under the impression it was a fairly strait-laced kind of place, full of decent, hard-working types. Not like some places she'd seen.
Listening to the febrile discussions taking place, she realised the full horror of the night's events. Her shock was so great, her navel-jewel fell out, clattering to the floor and rolling under a table unseen. Poor Wilwarin, who had been so kind - she'd been helping her develop a new balancing routine, working out weight distribution with mathematical formulae.
Lalaith listened carefully to the discussions that had been taking place while she slept. She'd knocked around a few places and thought herself a good judge of character. But good enough to spot a werebeast?
Who was trying to lead opinion, to take the lead? Some will have the villagers' best interests at heart, others, maybe not. There's that sot of a Phantom, cleaning himself up like that and handing out advice to all and sundry. Then Perky Ent seemed a little bit, well, too perky for such a sombre occasion. And what of her boss Kuruharan - she knew he was a swine to work for but could he be a wolf in pig's clothing?

[Celuien]

"Yes, Cailín, and I'm not saying as there isn't a time for reflection. And there's nothing wrong with being careful, choosing only to speak when there's something important to be said. And I'm not saying that I won't do just that. What I mean is that we've all got to come out with some ideas and force the wolves to do the same so that at least it gives us something to go on to find them. Even if visibility gives them a way to attack an innocent, at least the attack gives the others something to go on too. Who led or bandwagoned against a vocal and potentially wolf-endangering innocent? As opposed to charging against a quieter villager, which doesn't give us as much information to analyze since it's harder to figure out motives behind the choice. I'm willing to take the chance of being accused and, yes, even lynched, if it gives us something to go after the wolves on.

Nor am I saying that we should all just go about accusing each other and shouting for attention. I just want us all to think hard and try to figure on what's happened.

A glass of wine, please."

[Boromir88]

"Thank you Celuien. People do change I guess."

Kuru:

To contradict what I said earlier (although this comment is also really nothing more than grist for the mill at the moment)...

I have heard it said that werewolves can be in a state of some excitement when they begin their killing spree. They can sometimes tend to run about the village interacting with their intended victims hoping to throw them off the scent. Essentially they can be some of the most vocal villagers.

"That's true, and I agree. There is one problem, that could also be a vigorous villager wishing to help out for the good of the village. Though, I do think that there's atleast one wolf on Perky's list..."

The Perky Ent
WaynetheGoblin
Kitanna
the phantom
Marcolie lamen
Celuien
Gil-Galad
Kuruharan
Glirdan
Eonwe
Boromir88

"Right now I want to hear more from Gil-Galad and Wayne. I think Dancing Spawn brings up some good points against Marcolie and am interested in hearing more from him (right?)"

[dancing spawn of ungoliant]

Originally Posted by Cailín

Yet, if we all start yelling at each other, as innocents, it is far easier for the wolves to hide. When you are crying out, trying to get as much said as possible, it's far easier for the wolves to find something they can use against you, than when you stay silent and only say those things that make sense.

I think you are underestimating us now. What we say and what we think may be two different things. And it's not babbling we want to hear but some reasonable opinions.

If people step forth only to say that they're confused or that they feel sorry for Wilwa, we get nowhere.

Originally Posted by Anguirel

By and large, go for the seconders, make decisions without showing feeling.

I second that. I have troubles understanding everything Angurel says but he's clearly no novice in this kind of things.

Originally Posted by Anguirel again

I'm going to keep myself out of theories and possibilities, and mourn Wilwa like a sister.

Hmmm... I'd prefer something more helpful.

[Glirdan]

Glirdan finally snapped back into reality and decided to join in the conversations. "Thank you Boro." he said as Boro brought him another drink. "Even though I've been deep in thought, I have still heard all of your conversation and I'm quite surprised with Kuru. Why do you only care about the money? We are all in grave danger! And you are being overly defnesive in my opinion. You hae definetly become higher on my suspicon list."

Originally Posted by The Ent who be Perky
But yes, time is always against us. But if you, Boromir, are correc then one of the following is a werewolf:

"I quite agree. Someone in that list has to be a wolf. La seul problem est de trouver qui. The only problem is to find out who."

Originally posted by Boro
"Right now I want to hear more from Gil-Galad and Wayne. I think Dancing Spawn brings up some good points against Marcolie and am interested in hearing more from him (right?)"

"Quite agreed. Only sitting there and agreeing with everyone is NOT a good idea. You'll get pinned for being a wolf right away. And I would like to hear more from Gil and Wayne as well. We need to hear from all the quiet people. The only person who HASN'T posted is Zali. Where is Zali? Why isn't she hear?" Glirdan said. He then went back to his french vanilla.

[Cailín]

"I quite agree. Someone in that list has to be a wolf. La seul problem est de trouver qui. The only problem is to find out who."

Almost the entire population is on that list... I don't think that will be particularly helpful.

I think you are underestimating us now. What we say and what we think may be two different things. And it's not babbling we want to hear but some reasonable opinions.

If people step forth only to say that they're confused or that they feel sorry for Wilwa, we get nowhere.

I'm underestimating no one, rest assured, but I thought Celuien was a bit too pushy about being vocal. Some people might have nothing more to say than being confused and scared right now and I actually think that's very reasonable behavior in this situation. Not all of us are like the phantom and need a crisis to make the most of ourselves. Though I suppose that would be convenient.

Reasonable opinions? At this stage? Well, I think it's fairly safe to say it's a little early (and too distressing) to be reasonable. But I shall give it my best shot.

Since we shall have to end even this first day by lynching someone, we will have every chance to kill an innocent tonight. As has been said before, but I have quite forgotten by whom in all the confusion, it would neither be wise to

1) Kill someone who seems to make sense in a helpful way, know what they're talking about, makes valid points and has some interesting ideas as to which way we should go about this.
2) Kill someone who has said nothing alarming and whose death would be of little help, information-wise.
3) Vote all for the same person

I have so far failed to put all villagers in either the first or the second category. I have no real suspicions whatsoever. But I think this might be the most sensible way of settling this gruesome affair.

[Boromir88]

Kuru,

Gil-galad is certainly acting odd to me, but it's very possible he's not a wolf as you say. He could just be acting strange.

bah... i felt something special with her ya know? she wasn't like all the other girls ya know? well its all horrible...so Kitanna, what are you doing tonight?~Gil-galad, Post #11

He shows some remorse for Wilwarin, but gets passed it and quickly moves on to Kitanna. This displays that Gil-galad is heartless, and after all Werewolves are heartless too. However, you're right in that Gil-galad could be a heartless werewolf preying on another victim, or simply a heartless person with the only desire to hit on women. Indeed his behavior is always odd. It could just be that he's a womanizer that's only morals are to get women.