Herr McKnight:
With respect to the matter while the guilt of the actual events is not to be denied, there must be, as in many legal and theological cases, an inquiry in to the motive behind such actions. Typically, threadomancy occurs when a relative newcomer drags up a long dead thread. In such cases we must surely burn the the felon, but there are really no hard feelings. Hopefully, in their next reincarnation they will know better and go on to being productive members of society.
Then there are threads (as Lord Midaski points that are truly not dead yet. Lord M. illustrated this point with a reference to the Greatsword thread, currently on the Brush and Pallet. It's clear to understand why Lord M. appreciates this type of thread. Some of them are almost as old and decrepit as he.
Now in the present case we have a most disturbing new development: Either threadomancy as a practical joke and a flouting of the rules, or as a test of WitchHunter integrity. Now we can all appreciate a highspirited prank. A challenge to the esteemed integrity of the Sigmarian Holy Inquisitorial Tabernacle, must be crushed ruthlessly. How to tell the difference?
I propose Trial By Temptation. Herr Veldemere shall be tied to a post wearing his very best birthday suit. He shall then be subject to the ministrations of a dozen scantally clad nubile lasses. Fortunately, I have a new supply fresh from sunny Tilia. Should the accused show any sort of response, then the remaining appendages shall be chopped off and burned along with the torso. Should there be no reaction, then he is clearly Midaski merely posing as Veldemere and shall suffer the same fate.