I can't think of anything like this but I was considering the silencing mechanism and which roles would be likely to have it. The only one that came to mind was Dandelo (?) the super evil vampire in the 7th book that ripped out someone's tongue. Considering how anti-town the silence ability is in general I find it highly likely this is the case.There doesn't seem to have been any other effects from Gwaihir's silencing has there? Other than the obvious unable to post for 24 hours. Now Caluin Graye seems to have gotten "silenced." Is it possible they are passing this malady among themselves? Or if an action triggers the silencing, or if it is the result of a nefarious act by no-goodniks.
Is there an instance of a virus or bacterial infection in the stories anyone can remember? I'm curious if The White or The Red had some kind of story related infection to deal with. (Just brainstorming)
Also, I find it highly likely mafia would use it on themselves. It gives them an air of townieness for being targeted bu such an evil ability, and also gives them an excuse to be talking less. I'm going to modify whoever said VT fake claim was a mafia wet dream and say that this is.
I highly suspect either or both of Cg and Gwaihir are mafia atm.
We never got a vote count, but i'm pretty sure this is where I left off.
Unvote: Zauper
Vote: Gwaihir