3469 Poetentially A Clue
on August 6, 2021
Characters: Abbott Heigh, Bindi Duckminster, Cadugan, Detora, Eliddel, Jystine Orlando, Lucas Greyfort, Taurenil, Vera Broadwind
Location: Abbey of St. Aldwin the Skilled
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"It’s a gnu release, you can have it when I’m done with it"
In the sixth panel is she not behind the Abbott?
Holdup! So there were all these altercations, and pretty much the only one she didn’t have a shouting match with was Maula, yet she’s the prime murder suspect?
It does make her the odd one out. ?
In the sixth panel is she not behind the Abbott
What are you driving at, Marquis?
t!
Well, obviously. Because in Clue the murderer is the one who didn’t show up before.
Honestly, that doesn’t sound like it’s entirely the book, although Elliddel seems to be sneaking a peek in panel 4.
"I know you’ve been following me around" implies something more.
paranoia ?
Of course, it isn’t paranoia if they’re really after you…
Someone reading over MY shoulder? Thats not murder, thats justifiable. They DESERVED IT!
Not quite as bad as finishing the crossword ‘for’ you, but close.
Is deleting your high score above that?
No, that comes under "Reasons to Declare War"
With the box marked “Superweapon First Strike”
That comes under "you won’t know when, but you’ll know why!!"
Rich – Tag Correction:
Lucas & Cadugan are not present.
t!
Oh, I think it’s acceptable to consider them in Panel 1, just off-camera. But if that is the case, then Captain Carruthers also deserves a mention.
No, you are right, best limit the tags to those "on camera", so to speak, rather than "on stage".
t!, I think you just gave away the solution. Lucas and Cadugan ARE there, in disguise. They are the real murderers! Surprise!
A bit of home detective work.
The instances that the dear abbot has presented only strengthen my suspicion that something was a wee bit off about Taurenil. Considering the dearth of magic, my suspicion is that it may be Taurenil herself that was… not herself.
One of the possibilities is that someone has assumed her identity, but the evidence for such a thing is not yet there. It remains a mere hunch.
Those clues just keep gently rapping, rapping on the chamber door don’t they?
Clearly, Henshin is onto something…and not raven frantically.
Lots to consider here.
It could have been the cover of a poetry book, and something else entirely on the inside that she didn’t want others seeing. If she is dead, where is the book?
Must be an interesting book.
It’s a murder mystery…a gnu release
I have a silly thought about that last panel. Imagine you want one of those gimmicked paintings where you can go to a secret passage behind it and look out through the eyes. And also, you’re a beholder.
I’m wondering where Maula is in Flashbackland?
We haven’t seen her yet.
Is there an actual mystery to solve or is it just Lucas and Carruthers determining if what the abbot has already determined is the truth? I’m having a hard time seeing where this story is going.
What has the Abbot already determined? He’s listed a number of potential suspects, but we still have no idea who (if anyone) killed Taurenil, or why.
Mystery. Who killed her and how did Maula get accused? The clues are being given, and so far we’ve met or been shown a few possible suspects. The fact that the victim is the one who is angry and lashing out just adds to the mystery for me. Why is she upset? What about her flare ups caused a murder? What’s with the book, and being followed, and the prizes? Is it possible someone is cheating? Is it possible we could start a new run of puns besides gnu? Is it possible Lucas and Cadugan will stop tormenting each other voluntarily? (Ok, i know that one!) sooo many questions! 🙂
remember, Rich delves deep into his stories, giving us time to savor each bite, on a regular basis. So we are still near the beginning. I trust rich as a artist and writer and t! as a writer to not hurry, or waste my time with anything less than a great story, full of twists and surprises. At this point, i’m not even trying to speculate on who, but thinking of all the questions each new panel stirs up 🙂
Gnu, I don’t think it’s possible to start on a gnu run of puns.
Lol I admire the creative uses of the word that we’ve been playing with, and have laughed at most, groaned at others, and cried at some because I didn’t think of them 🙂
I’m simply surprised it has been almost the only focal point, with all the other options that could be used in addition. You could almost say that it’s become the gnucleus.
Nice one, that’s using your gnudle
I just enjoy the gratuitous gnu ditty.
The Crist family worked at a zoo. Each year they predicted the general luck and overall mood of the year by watching the the gnu. If the gnu’s ears were forward, that meant a successful, joyous year was almost certain to happen. But if his ears were laid back flat against his head, it meant that an unlucky or very unhappy year was sure to come. One year it was young Mary’s turn to "survey" the animal and come up with the prediction. It was her first time solo, and in her excitement, she forgot to take the key to the cage. She was late in coming to check on the gnu. Well, she saw the wrong ear position and predicted a bad year, when in fact it was quite good. To explain the error, the local newspaper ran the following headline a year later: MARY CRIST MISSES AN HAPPY GNU’S EAR!
we might see the back of these puns by the holidays…
but I’m thinking there’s gnu chance
See, THIS is what I’m talking about! The brilliance of this and ones like it, the snickering and giggling at the others….
Admittedly, it IS a lot easier when you’re used to being a gnuisance in general 😉