SIgurd's trying to tell us the MANNER of death is important. He made it clear in the story, then had the old geezer reiterate that while one was stabbed, the one getting choked was unusual. I also find it odd that only 2 kills were perpetrated, not three. Looks like a Jotun missed the deadline on PMs.
Vote: Pevergreen (with a close eye also on CR)... cheering for the town so early on.... why?