Tol-in-Gaurhoth XXVI - Úcenite Valto

[The Saucepan Man]

Nogrod, as it turns out, it seems that I was quite possibly labouring under a misapprehension. Not sure how that affects your reasoning, though, as I suppose it could all be an elaborate bluff.

Originally Posted by Roa

Anyways, whoever said it, that's a silly idea. Why should we be? It's not like we're dying to protect a gifted. That would make sense. The only thing we'd be protecting are the wolves, and I know we don't want that.

It was me. Although my point was that, since a number of innocents are almost certain to die along the way and there is no danger of mistakenly lynching a Gifted, innocents should not be afraid to die. Therefore, vociferous protests of innocence and laborious defences are likely to be twitching my radar more than usual (cue Wolves to make no effort at defending themselves …).

Here are my thoughts on my fellow villagers so far:

Anguirel: Has come up with some good ideas for finding a Wolf in this crazy and unpredictable village, not least the “What would Fea do?” analysis. But his vote for the phantom was rather specious. And I share Mith’s concerns over his attempts to curry her favour. Nevertheless, he’s good value.

Boromir88: Another one who seems keen to sway us against voting for him. Has come up with the occasional comment and some theories, not least his highly unscientific probability assessment , none of which really assist in identifying a Wolf. But surely the “probability assessment is just too silly for a Wolf. Then again, perhaps that is what he wants us to think …

Diamond18: Seemingly relishing a grudge match, with Boro in her sights. Little else to go on.

Eomer of the Rohirrim: Has commented occasionally, but not at length and nothing really substantive. Dangerous when he’s like this. Voted out of the blue for Elempi on the basis that he is a likely choice of Wolf by Fea (fair enough, actually).

Estelyn Telcontar: Seemingly still in “in-character banter” mode. Hardly surpirising in the circumstances, though. Little reasoning for her Boro vote, but he’s making me nervous too, I must admit. Worth watching, but nothing too suspicious so far.

Kath: Seems to have made some effort to suggest ways of actually finding a Wolf. But went with the developing phantom bandwaggon, which might suggest Wolfishness if the phantom is not a Wolf.

Littlemanpoet: Has said little of use and voted randomly, other than suggesting himself as a possible lynch candidate in a manner suggesting that he couldn’t possibly be a Wolf. Voted for Anguirel on the basis of a grudge.

Mithalwen: Some helpful thoughts. And then a vote for a non-villager. I suppose, given how little the voting will tell us, it’s not a major crime. And perhaps understandable in the circumstances. But still …

Mormegil: Much the same as Eomer, although has given a reason for his limited participation.

Nogrod: Characteristically and valiantly trying to steer us down a course of reasoning and logic. Against the odds in this village, I must say. Then again, this is standard Noggie behaviour, whether innocent or not. Jumped on my misconceived attempts at strategy rather quickly, resulting in a vote for me.

Roa_Aoife: Not really enough to go on at the moment. I like her optimism about catching a Wolf, though.

the phantom: ‘Nuff said on this subject (by me at least).

Bêthberry: Who?

Hmm, it seems that Boro and Elempi might be viable alternative options to the phantom.

Voting to date:
Anguirel: ++the phantom (1)
Diamond: ++Boromir88 (1)
SpM: ++the phantom (2)
Mithalwen: ++Bêthberry (1)
Eomer: ++Littlemanpoet (1)
Littlemanpoet: ++Anguirel (1)
Kath: ++the phantom (3)
Estelyn: ++Boromir88 (2)
Nogrod: ++SpM (1)

It would appear that Kath, Esty and Mithalwen at least are unlikely to be returning.