Tol-in-Gaurhoth XLIX - At the Source of Darkness - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Shastanis Althreduin · 08-22-2008, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phantom

As far as the Cobblers go, forget them. They have three shots at dying every cycle, and I can't imagine they'll dodge the bullet for long. They should be down to a manageable number shortly.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phantom

By the way, Nog, I'm not proposing ignoring Cobblers completely.

Discuss.

Shastanis Althreduin · 08-22-2008, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phantom

Ignore me at your own peril, Lommy and Eonwe, for I speak truth, and can be very entertaining.

Proof that phantom is banking on his entertainment value in order not to be lynched!

Edit: When accusing, one must always put the quote in the actual post. Duh.

Mithalwen · 08-22-2008, 01:54 PM

OK time is running out people

the phantom · 08-22-2008, 01:55 PM

It's a little late to discuss that Shasta!

the phantom · 08-22-2008, 01:56 PM

Here's the deal.

Gwath might be an Ordo. He might be a baddie.

I don't think he's a gifted.

He's tied with me for the lead.

That's definitely where I'm leaning.

the phantom · 08-22-2008, 01:57 PM

I promise that if we're both around tomorrow I'll chat with you about those Cobbler comments, Shasta.

Shastanis Althreduin · 08-22-2008, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the phantom

I promise that if we're both around tomorrow I'll chat with you about those Cobbler comments, Shasta.

*cues Phantom-killing-Shasta in the night*

I'm really not sure why I'm so hyper all of a sudden.

the phantom · 08-22-2008, 01:58 PM

Okay, I'm seriously running out of time here.

+ + Gwath

Sorry lad. It was either you or me.

Shastanis Althreduin · 08-22-2008, 01:59 PM

Mmm, what I could do with a role involving posting requirements...

Mithalwen · 08-22-2008, 01:59 PM

Timecheck:

Nogrod · 08-22-2008, 02:00 PM

Darn it... I'm in too late.

Oh my.

As it seems to be Gwath I'll make a point.

++ Durelin

Macalaure · 08-22-2008, 02:01 PM

Long and tiresome were the daily marches of our adventurers and Morgoth's maze seemed endless. Maybe if they had been able to focus solely on walking, they would be able to make it out more quickly, but every day they had to discuss the danger they were facing, and especially who among them were culpable for this danger. While their lungs were more than busy breathing, having to talk all day proved to be too much of a strain for some.

We dwarves are natural sprinters.... were the last words heard from Groin Redbeard before he laid himself down on the path and died quietly, never to return to his mines. The discussions were only marginally influenced by this event.

Shasta was the first to put his foot down: I most vehemently do not like phantom. He received a mixed response and much arguing ensued. Gwathagor, who already was under much scrutiny the last day, slowly and silently gwathered more and more antagonists. In the end, it was decided that he was evil and should die.

I pray to you, do not kill me! he pleaded.

Why? We have decided you are evil. Therefore you are. Nilpaurion made clear.

No, no, you're making a terrible mistake. Trust me. I promise I'll come back and tell you what it is later...

But no more was he able to say. With a swift move Nilp grabbed Gwathagor's tongue and, with a strength unheard of for such an old man, ribbed it out. Then Eönwë appeared and tried to stab Gwath with his sword. Unfortunately, since his sword was faked - and pointless - this proved a lot more difficult than he expected. Being dissatisfied with Eönwë's attempt, Lily took her own dagger and stabbed at Gwath, but her lack of sight hindered her severely. At last the phantom stood in front of the tongue-less and beaten Gwathagor, and with a rare antique gladius, and the words Sorry lad. Either you or me. he hewed at Gwathagor with repeated and heavy strokes, leaving nothing but a pile of bloody flesh and bones.

Gwathagor was dead.

Doesn't really look like Gwath was a wolf. Nogrod remarked.

Disappointed the group moved on, looking for a place to stay for the night. Just as they were turning away, they heard words coming from what was once Gwathagor

Take this kiss upon the brow!
And, in parting from you now,
Thus much let me avow
You are not wrong, who deem
That my days have been a dream;
Yet if hope has flown away
In a night, or in a day,
In a vision, or in none,
Is it therefore the less gone?
All that we see or seem
Is but a dream within a dream.

Gwathagor was the seer.

*~*

Dead:
Macalaure and Rikae (mods) - killed by wolves and turned into faulty quenya in Night One
Kitanna (ordo) - lynched by a pointless mob on Day One
Lalaith (ordo) - severed from her chalk, and her head, in Night Two
Groin Redbeard (ordo) - died from exhaustion on Day Two
Gwathagor - (seer) turned into a talking corpse on Day Two

Alive:
Feanor of the Peredhil - visionary whose visions lean toward the abstract
Shastanis Althreduin - loner roane
Formendacil - snowbird
Eönwë - seller of pointless fakes
Nerwen - treasure-seeker
Kath - unemployed bum
Nilpaurion Felagund - aged tale-seeker
Durelin - eccentric, misanthropic archaeologist
Brinniel - junk collector
Nogrod - pointless philosopher
A Little Green - blind astronomer who sells stars at the stock exchange
the phantom - obtainer of rare antiquities
Thinlómien - marine zoologist
Mithalwen - factotum

Night Three has begun. Wolves: plot and kill. Assassin: assassinate. Others: shhh.

the phantom · 08-22-2008, 02:00 PM

Hopefully Gwath isn't gifted. Now we will see what happens in the Night and see if the brilliant ploy that I thought I spotted will work.

Nerwen spotted it too, and Mith as well I believe- but I think both of them thought it was something slightly different. We'll see who's correct.

Fea- drat you for not showing up and chatting!

the phantom · 08-23-2008, 07:08 PM

Oh, and Shasta- I believe you wanted some clarification on Cobbler comments.

Well if I recall correctly, the attitude behind the first comment was simply that we don't have to try and kill them in order to kill them. Just look at last night. The WWs killed one for us. And with numbers the way they are you know that the Assassin is closing in on others. And you figure we'll lynch one perhaps because part of their job is to get themselves lynched rather than Werewolves.

The second comment I believe I was telling Nogrod that certainly we can't ignore them from a gameplay standpoint, in the sense that certain situations will arise when we must debate or at least privately consider whether something is as it seems or a ploy by a Cobbler.

Basically, we don't need to be desperate to lynch them, but we should be aware in certain situations that Cobblers are present.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 08-23-2008, 07:14 PM

I have a quick question. I've never played with cobblers before. As long as we kill the wolves, the village wins, right? We don't have to kill the wolves and the cobblers?

Mithalwen · 08-22-2008, 01:56 PM

Unless I get a good reason not too I think I will go for Lommy - not usual coherent self.

Shastanis Althreduin · 08-22-2008, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the phantom

It's a little late to discuss that Shasta!

What are you talking about? It's never too late!

Shastanis Althreduin · 08-22-2008, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greenie

behaves fishy and under-the-reindeer

Heehee. Under the reindeer.

Nerwen · 08-22-2008, 01:59 PM

++Lommy.

Yes, she's a bit strange, somehow... but then so are you, Mith.

Hurry up everyone. 2 or 3 minutes left.

EDIT: X'd since Shasta at 275.

Shastanis Althreduin · 08-22-2008, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nerwen

++Lommy.

Yes, she's a bit strange, somehow... but then so are you, Mith.

Hurry up everyone. 2 or 3 minutes left.

Another crackup moment; Nerwen calling people strange.

Mithalwen · 08-22-2008, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nerwen

++Lommy.

Yes, she's a bit strange, somehow... but then so are you, Mith.

Hurry up everyone. 2 or 3 minutes left.

Oh that is my natural state... I would be insulted to be called normal!

Mithalwen · 08-22-2008, 01:57 PM

++Thinlomien

Brinniel · 08-22-2008, 01:59 PM

++Durelin

She was on my list of possible wolves, and I still think she could be. Something about her doesn't feel right...a bit sneaky. And she's always someone I'm wary of because she can be quite the sneaky wolf. I would further elaborate if I had time...

EDIT: X-ed since post 270

08-22-2008, 01:54 PM	#3
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,460	OK time is running out people __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

08-22-2008, 01:55 PM	#4
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	It's a little late to discuss that Shasta! __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

08-22-2008, 01:56 PM	#5
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	Here's the deal. Gwath might be an Ordo. He might be a baddie. I don't think he's a gifted. He's tied with me for the lead. That's definitely where I'm leaning. __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

08-22-2008, 01:57 PM	#6
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	I promise that if we're both around tomorrow I'll chat with you about those Cobbler comments, Shasta. __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

08-22-2008, 01:58 PM	#8
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	Okay, I'm seriously running out of time here. + + Gwath Sorry lad. It was either you or me. __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

08-22-2008, 01:59 PM	#9
Shastanis Althreduin Werewolf Psychic Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: In fire, water, earth, and air. But mostly water. Posts: 2,832	Mmm, what I could do with a role involving posting requirements... __________________ Shasta– ... However, if he's innocent his famous clairvoyant powers must be taking the week off. Meanwhile, the Night-kills have been awfully effective– almost like we're dealing with a psychic wolf... - Nerwen, WW LXXV

08-22-2008, 01:59 PM	#10
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,460	Timecheck: __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

08-22-2008, 02:00 PM	#11
Nogrod Flame of the Ainulindalë Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wearing rat's coat, crowskin, crossed staves in a field behaving as the wind behaves Posts: 9,308	Darn it... I'm in too late. Oh my. As it seems to be Gwath I'll make a point. ++ Durelin __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

08-22-2008, 02:01 PM	#12
Macalaure Fading Fëanorion Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: into the flood again Posts: 2,911	Long and tiresome were the daily marches of our adventurers and Morgoth's maze seemed endless. Maybe if they had been able to focus solely on walking, they would be able to make it out more quickly, but every day they had to discuss the danger they were facing, and especially who among them were culpable for this danger. While their lungs were more than busy breathing, having to talk all day proved to be too much of a strain for some. We dwarves are natural sprinters.... were the last words heard from Groin Redbeard before he laid himself down on the path and died quietly, never to return to his mines. The discussions were only marginally influenced by this event. Shasta was the first to put his foot down: I most vehemently do not like phantom. He received a mixed response and much arguing ensued. Gwathagor, who already was under much scrutiny the last day, slowly and silently gwathered more and more antagonists. In the end, it was decided that he was evil and should die. I pray to you, do not kill me! he pleaded. Why? We have decided you are evil. Therefore you are. Nilpaurion made clear. No, no, you're making a terrible mistake. Trust me. I promise I'll come back and tell you what it is later... But no more was he able to say. With a swift move Nilp grabbed Gwathagor's tongue and, with a strength unheard of for such an old man, ribbed it out. Then Eönwë appeared and tried to stab Gwath with his sword. Unfortunately, since his sword was faked - and pointless - this proved a lot more difficult than he expected. Being dissatisfied with Eönwë's attempt, Lily took her own dagger and stabbed at Gwath, but her lack of sight hindered her severely. At last the phantom stood in front of the tongue-less and beaten Gwathagor, and with a rare antique gladius, and the words Sorry lad. Either you or me. he hewed at Gwathagor with repeated and heavy strokes, leaving nothing but a pile of bloody flesh and bones. Gwathagor was dead. Doesn't really look like Gwath* was a wolf.* Nogrod remarked. Disappointed the group moved on, looking for a place to stay for the night. Just as they were turning away, they heard words coming from what was once Gwathagor Take this kiss upon the brow! And, in parting from you now, Thus much let me avow You are not wrong, who deem That my days have been a dream; Yet if hope has flown away In a night, or in a day, In a vision, or in none, Is it therefore the less gone? All that we see or seem Is but a dream within a dream. Gwathagor was the seer. ~ Dead: Macalaure and Rikae (mods) - killed by wolves and turned into faulty quenya in Night One Kitanna (ordo) - lynched by a pointless mob on Day One Lalaith (ordo) - severed from her chalk, and her head, in Night Two Groin Redbeard (ordo) - died from exhaustion on Day Two Gwathagor - (seer) turned into a talking corpse on Day Two Alive: Feanor of the Peredhil - visionary whose visions lean toward the abstract Shastanis Althreduin - loner roane Formendacil - snowbird Eönwë - seller of pointless fakes Nerwen - treasure-seeker Kath - unemployed bum Nilpaurion Felagund - aged tale-seeker Durelin - eccentric, misanthropic archaeologist Brinniel - junk collector Nogrod - pointless philosopher A Little Green - blind astronomer who sells stars at the stock exchange the phantom - obtainer of rare antiquities Thinlómien - marine zoologist Mithalwen - factotum Night Three has begun. Wolves: plot and kill. Assassin: assassinate. Others: shhh. Last edited by Macalaure; 08-22-2008 at 03:06 PM.

08-23-2008, 07:08 PM	#14
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	Oh, and Shasta- I believe you wanted some clarification on Cobbler comments. Well if I recall correctly, the attitude behind the first comment was simply that we don't have to try and kill them in order to kill them. Just look at last night. The WWs killed one for us. And with numbers the way they are you know that the Assassin is closing in on others. And you figure we'll lynch one perhaps because part of their job is to get themselves lynched rather than Werewolves. The second comment I believe I was telling Nogrod that certainly we can't ignore them from a gameplay standpoint, in the sense that certain situations will arise when we must debate or at least privately consider whether something is as it seems or a ploy by a Cobbler. Basically, we don't need to be desperate to lynch them, but we should be aware in certain situations that Cobblers are present. __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

08-23-2008, 07:14 PM	#15
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	I have a quick question. I've never played with cobblers before. As long as we kill the wolves, the village wins, right? We don't have to kill the wolves and the cobblers? __________________ peace

08-22-2008, 01:59 PM	#19
Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,694	++Lommy. Yes, she's a bit strange, somehow... but then so are you, Mith. Hurry up everyone. 2 or 3 minutes left. EDIT: X'd since Shasta at 275. __________________ "Even Nerwen wasn't evil in the beginning." –Elmo.

08-22-2008, 01:57 PM	#22
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,460	++Thinlomien __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

08-22-2008, 01:59 PM	#23
Brinniel Reflection of Darkness Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Polishing the stars. Well, somebody has to do it; they're looking a little bit dull. Posts: 2,983	++Durelin She was on my list of possible wolves, and I still think she could be. Something about her doesn't feel right...a bit sneaky. And she's always someone I'm wary of because she can be quite the sneaky wolf. I would further elaborate if I had time... EDIT: X-ed since post 270 __________________ Nolite te bastardes carborundorum

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