Tol-in-Gaurhoth revisited (aka Werewolf 2)

[the phantom]

He smiled when he heard that phantom had imagined natural wolves to possess knot tying abilities

Actually, at the time I said that I figured everyone was just exaggerating the killing and that Oddwen was probably just chewed up and left on the table or something. I didn't really believe that every last chicken was dead and that Oddwen was tied up- perhaps I didn't want to believe it. I wasn't with the group of villagers that went to Oddwen's this morning, you remember, I was here cooking up that nice breakfast you had. It wasn't until Fea and I took our walk that I got to look for myself.

I pray you all, do not be so quick to suspect Encaitare...

Indeed. I can hardly imagine her commiting a violent murder with weak knees and hardly any teeth. I mean- no one found gum marks on Oddwen, did they?

"Ready to turn in already?" Phantom asked Fea.

"Yes, I could really use some sleep after today."

"I somehow doubt that you, or anyone, will get much sleep tonight. I'd turn in for the night too, but I've got to stay up as long as people are here. I'd better nip back and tuck the kids into bed, though."

"What about me?"

Phantom grinned. "Anything for my queen."

He turned to the guests. "That big cauldron of stew is about done- everyone just help yourself to it when it's ready- but don't let any fights break out while I'm gone. Last time a brawl happened here half of my dishes ended up broken."

With that he turned and followed Fea through the doorway.

[Son of Númenor]

On this day we must regrettably use only our suspicions to convict someone of an unspeakably heinous crime. The decision seems one that we are unworthy to make. Yet we must take action with what little knowledge we have. There is one I have felt more uneasy with as the day has worn on: his calm demeanor has felt artificial, his allegiances suspicious. I think that his death will lend us more insight than the execution of any other villager on this night. I now solemnly cast my vote for ++The Phantom.

[the phantom]

The Phantom entered the room after Son had finished speaking. He had heard every word from the other side of the door.

the outcome shall lend us more insight than the death of any other villager

But why kill a villager at all? We are aiming to execute a werewolf, if I am not mistaken. Yes, no one knows for sure who's a werewolf and who isn't, but I can tell you that there is much more of a reason to suspect Fordim than there is to suspect me.

And what about Nimrodel? Nim is firing away like a crazed gunner at Aina with zero evidence whatsoever. Once again, possibly a werewolf trying to hide right out in the open. Surely everyone can see that there is more of a reason to go after Fordim and Nimrodel.

And as far as "allegiances", I would remind you that the Fea and I being married with kids thing started in the last werewolf encounter.

And lastly- if this is indeed a completely random choice, am I really someone you want to kill on the first day? As the last game proved, I'm plenty handy as a villager. If I were a gifted villager (I'm certainly not claiming it), I would be extremely useful. Either way, it is a sore blow to the town.

And concerning how "calm" I have been, don't you all know me to be generally calm, dry, and level headed for the most part (excusing the occasional rant here and there, like this one). I have been slightly less than calm on a couple of occasions though, and right now I'm beginning to feel a tickle of frustration.

which of the two of us would you rather have around come the next day?

Oh no. A popularity contest. I hope those little green boxes that follow you around aren't an indicator.