Tol-in-Gaurhoth XIX: Ang Sagang Daga, bow.

[SamwiseGamgee]

Well, I'm back.

So, what is your friendly bank manager thinking? Cailin is the only obviously suspicious individual thus far. Well, I don't like it, fellow villagers. I know, there was some kind of excuse about visiting a friend out of the village, but I don't know. I shan't be voting this early- that would just be silly- but I'm uncomfortable with Cailin's behaviour. There was a whole lot of accusations, but not a whole lot of substance to any of them. And yet, I can't help but think that no wolf would be so stupid on day one. Any thoughts?

[Formendacil]

Day 1s, how do I hate thee? Let me count the ways....

But, of course, that would detract from the ever so lovely Day 1 noise that I ought to be making...

Noise that, in due time, can be analysed by the finest (read: most paranoid) minds in the village to include cunning statements of gleeful guilt, which will then result in my becoming suspicious and/or dead.

Well, let's get to it. I've not got all Day.

Originally Posted by Cailín

And though Formendacil and Glirdan seem innocently unemployed, I do seriously wonder how they got such comfortable living arrangements anyway, huh?.

Mooching.

Nilp and Lhuna are so tenderhearted to family members that I've never needed to work a day in my life. Which, by the way, clearly proves that I'm not a Werewolf, since that's half my life support gone.

(Formendacil will return in a few hours with more Day 1 nonsense. Stay tuned....)

[Naria]

I'm here finally, you see I had a long night with a tough delivery. That little squirt didn't want to come out...driving me mad I tells ya

*sigh* Poor poor Nilp. He was a crazy fellow and now that he is gone whom will I vote for, on this, our first day?!

I best be look'n a little closer at the rest of you...hmmm or not, Gurthang looks like he got this whole thing wrapped up. He's already found six people he finds guilty and four of which to be hairy ones. Wow that is quite impressive, not! This shant be a very long game after all, according to Gurthang findings.

But I digress, and will myself, look a little deeper and see what I can see before vote time.

[dancing spawn of ungoliant]

Originally Posted by Gurthang

Sending a message, then discouraging looking for lovers? Perhaps...

Originally Posted by Garin

Agreed that Valier's flirtatious comments were quite suspect. Would a Lover be so blatant? As I get to know Valier I believe she could be.

But if Valier was the other lover, why would she 'send a message'. If she was a Lover and TGWBS was the other one, Valier's or TGWBS' fellow wolves would understand right away, what's going on. I don't believe that the Lovers will be leaving clues for each other. Why would they?

Originally Posted by Garin

Disagreed. We find the lovers, we find a wolf.

And when we find the wolves, we find the lovers. Surely it's easier to find a group of four wolves than two Lovers.

Originally Posted by SamwiseBankee

I'm uncomfortable with Cailin's behaviour. There was a whole lot of accusations, but not a whole lot of substance to any of them. And yet, I can't help but think that no wolf would be so stupid on day one. Any thoughts?

Well, if you want my thoughts, I'd first point out that there's a possibility that she was just fulfilling her duties as the town gossip. Her vote for Lalaith looks as random as her accusations, and randomness can be a good cover for a wolf. However, many people hadn't still recovered from the shock caused by Nilp's death and they were speechless at the time when Cailín was around, so there wasn't much to say, I guess. As to accusations with " a whole lot of substance", your case isn't that detailed either.

[Lalaith]

Something that occurs to me.
Wolves have been known to vote for each other in order to divert suspicion from themselves. This is going to be even more likely in our village, as they know there is a traitor in their midst anyway.

Which is kind of annoying, when it comes to trying to analyse votes to catch wolves.

[Eonwe]

This whole lovers thing is actaully really interesing. Consider:

The lover is kind of like the cobbler, and the wolf lover is kind of like a wolf cobbler. Except they are on their own. I wonder what the wolves are doing about this. Leaving it be? There is really nothing they can do, except watch their backs.

I wonder what the human lover is up to? I'd guess laying low. If you come at it from the point of view of teh cobbler, it gets most of its leverage at teh very end.

Hm, everything is swirling around in my brain. This should be really interesting, and have an espcially fun end game...

[Garin]

Dancing Spawn: But if Valier was the other lover, why would she 'send a message'. If she was a Lover and TGWBS was the other one, Valier's or TGWBS' fellow wolves would understand right away, what's going on. I don't believe that the Lovers will be leaving clues for each other. Why would they?

Agreed, I find it unlikely that a Lover would be so bold but from what I know of Valier ... I'm not convinced that her tendency toward unbridaled giddiness can be discounted.

I think I am destined to have an a contentious relationship with her, so I guess I am getting it out of the way.

Cailin
Early, early votes are always disturbing but would also be a bold move for a wolf. I actually find her innocent at the moment.

Due to my temper, I will want revenge against anyone who dare suspects me, so be forewarned.

Spawn
Of course I would like to find a wolf prior to the 'innocent' lover and NO it isn't neccessarily easier to find four wolves than two lovers. You see, anyone in love has had their brain removed and will be decidedly less clever than the canines.

At least I am not jaded. (sarcasm)

[Garin]

I am a WOLF.

Lynch me now. It's your best hope.

++Nilpauri-

Hang on, that's not my name.

++TGWBS

Oh for the love of crumb-cake Guy. It appears you are channeling our fallen Nilp from the great beyond. Posessed you are..

I am inclined to vote for you but almost more inclined to vote for myself.

In honor of the late great Prince Nilp...

I am not a wolf.

++Garin

[Anguirel]

I am now quite convinced I am the sanest man in this village.

And the Hedgehog Chieftain agrees with me.

[Garin]

I am now quite convinced I am the sanest man in this village.

Anguirel, it pains me to say it but you might be correct. Not that I'm willing to definitively declare you a MAN just yet. I am being swayed.

Intersting vote, Garin. Though I don't see how mass suicides honor our Prophet...

Eonwe, I am actually not sure what came over me, I've always held the suicidal with great contempt.

I never handle inclimate weather very well.

What is done is done. Forgive me village.

[the guy who be short]

Garin no longer wishes to die.

I think you all know where to direct your votes.

Goodnight.

[Eonwe]

Originally Posted by Garin

Due to my temper, I will want revenge against anyone who dare suspects me, so be forewarned.

I guess that's directed toward me? Be it known, I am not suspecting you. I find a very large difference in voting suspecting/accusing. And I do hope that my fellow villagers will not fall prey to unfounded suspicions, and keep votes based on occupation, or whathaveyou, as just that: simpley votes, to pass the time, so to speak.

Intersting vote, Garin. Though I don't see how mass suicides honor our Prophet...

[Glirdan]

I am now quite convinced I am the sanest man in this village.

And the Hedgehog Chieftain agrees with me.(Ang)

Just because I'm unemployed doesn't mean I'm not sane.

Tah for now! Oh just thinking to myself who would have the time on their hands to kill our Nilp? THE UNEMPLOYED that's who!(Valier)

Yes, because we're all not busy sleeping IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT!! Sheez!! Seriously Ang, I'm in major agreement with you. We are the only sane people in this village. Nilp got attacked AT NIGHT!! We WOKE UP to find him dead!! No one is stupid enough (until the lynching) to kill someone in broad day light!!

And I understand that everyone wants to honour our dead Prophet, but how can you do that if you're dead!? Seriously, I know it's only the first day, but I'm already angered!

[Garin]

Kath: The two seers comment explained. Even if we kill an innocent lover we'll have three wolves versus two seers at that point. I like our (meaning villagers) chances, if that is the case.

I am inclined to trust Anguirel at this point but I am not flogging a dead issue as long as others continue to talk about it.

Killing the innocent lover would be the same as a double lynching. In those cases we can only hope to kill at least one wolf.

BUT YES, we should concentrate on the lupines and not this star-crossed lover.

"Who are the wolves? A show of hands please...."

EDIT: "paws please...."

[SamwiseGamgee]

It's a fair point well taken, Farael. As Garin, I'm inclined to believe Ang and let sleeping dogs lie. As for my hair growth, good sir, that is something which only my good lady wife shall ever know!

[Gurthang]

Well, so far we have three candidates on the ballot, and it appears that two of them are campaigning hard. Politicians... *shakeshead* fools!

Yet to speak:
Farael
Glirdan
Kath
Caranlondien
tar-ancalime

Maybe I should vote for one of them, then they'd be more persuaded to speak up... (not likely)

Naria, calm thyself, or henceforth I shall viciously attack thy innocence.

Maybe we should vote TGWBS, he's probably pulling reverse psychiatry (I know that's not the right word) on us. 'No wolf would vote for himself!". Bah! I am unconvinced of that, but remain undecided.

[Gurthang]

Scratch Glirdan's name off that list... *cursescrossposting*

[Glirdan]

Yet to speak:
Farael
Glirdan
Kath
Caranlondien
tar-ancalime(Gurth)

You may want to take me off that list as I have spoken already...twice in fact.

Maybe we should vote TGWBS, he's probably pulling reverse psychiatry (I know that's not the right word) on us. 'No wolf would vote for himself!". Bah! I am unconvinced of that, but remain undecided.(Gurth)

I'm inclined to say that we leave him alone for the time being. I believe that, as Garin said, he's trying to honour our dearly departed Prophet.

[Glirdan]

Scratch that, I cross osted with Gurthang.