The Syndicate

The Righteous
Eliminate The Heathens and survive

The Twelve Disciples
Each disciple can search for another disciple. A found disciple's unique ability will be activated.
"And he called to him his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every affliction." Matthew 10:1

Simon Peter

James, the son of Zebedee
[James has BTSC with his brother John]

John
[John has BTSC with his brother James]

Andrew
[Andrew the fisherman will go fishing; if anyone targets him, he will know who.]

Philip

Matthew

Thomas

James, the son of Alphaeus

Simon the Zealot
[The Zealot is determined to eliminate his enemies; for each Day in a row that he votes the same person, his vote increases by one.]

Bartholomew
[“Can anything good come out of voting this person?” Bartholomew may ask the Host one time.]

Thaddeus

Judas Iscariot
*Secrets*


The Prophets
“Yet he sent prophets to them, to bring them again unto the LORD; and they testified against them: but they would not give ear.” (2 Chronicles 24:19)

Elijah
On the seventh Night, Elijah will call down fire from heaven and smite someone.

Daniel
Daniel has a dream revealing one sentence of BTSC to him.

Isaiah
Isaiah has a vision, learning the target of the one for whom he voted.

Ezekiel
Ezekiel makes a prophecy regarding who will be stoned the next Day. If the prophecy is correct, Ezekiel will be further empowered. If the prophecy is false, his vote the next Day will be worthless. Ezekiel may choose not to utter a prophecy. *Secrets*


The Priests
“And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation. These are the words which thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel.” (Exodus 19:6)

Aaron
Aaron makes a high priestly prayer of intercession, protecting someone from death.

Eleazar
Eleazar uses the Urim and the Thummim on two occasions to determine someone’s alignment.

Phinehas
On one occasion and with mighty zeal, Phinehas will throw his spear into someone’s chest, killing that person during the Day and preventing the stoning. He will not know if his decision was wise or foolish.


The Kings
“Hear, O ye kings; give ear, O ye princes; I, even I, will sing unto the LORD; I will sing praise to the LORD God of Israel.” (Judges 5:3)

David
The most famous king of Israel, may, in order, play his harp to sooth someone else, removing that person from the poll, sling a stone to block a person, take a census to learn how many civilians remain, and finally, show mercy on someone else by pardoning him.

Solomon
In order to impart his great wisdom, Solomon writes a proverb each Night to be included in the Night post.


The Patriarchs
“And thou shalt go to thy fathers in peace; thou shalt be buried in a good old age.” Genesis 15:15

Noah
For every three righteous that are stoned, there will be divine judgment, and a randomly chosen civilian will die. Whenever divine judgment draws nigh, Noah will select seven others to join him in his ark, avoiding the punishment. Only Noah can protect against this calamity.

Abraham
Abraham is the father of nations. *Secrets*

Moses
The leader of the Exodus will inflict someone with a plague. *Secrets*

Joshua
As long as Joshua is alive, whenever an evil one is stoned, the sun will stand still so that the slaughter may continue!


The Heathens
Eliminate the Righteous
Kill each Night
Have BTSC
“And ye shall know that I am the LORD: for ye have not walked in my statutes, neither executed my judgments, but have done after the manners of the heathen that are round about you.” Ezekiel 11:12

Pharaoh of Egypt
The Pharaoh hardens his heart; he will enslave someone each Night and force that person to target as he sees fit.

Goliath the Philistine
Goliath can taunt someone, blocking that person.

Jezebel, Wife of Ahab
Jezebel searches for a prophet. If she finds a prophet, she will emasculate him, and he will forever lose his power.

Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon
Nebuchadnezzar has a revelatory dream every Night, seeing the identity of someone dead.

Herod Antipas
Herod shall imprison someone; the imprisoned may not post nor vote the next Day.


The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
“Come and see.” Revelation 6:7

Conquest, the White Horseman
*Secrets*

War, the Red Horseman
*Secrets*

Famine, the Black Horseman
*Secrets*

Death, the Pale Horseman
*Secrets*

The Ten Commandments

I. Thou shalt not speak privately with thy neighbor without my permission; I am the Host.
“But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.” (Matthew 12:36)

II. Thou shalt not edit nor delete your posts.
“And in their greed they will exploit you with false words. Their condemnation from long ago is not idle, and their destruction is not asleep.” (2 Peter 2:3)

III. Thou shalt not publically identify your role nor the role of thy neighbor, nor shalt thou identify the person using your account, even in BTSC.
“Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered.” (Proverbs 11:13)

IV. Thou shalt not post private messages the Host sends to thee.
“The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things that are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law.” (Deuteronomy 29:29)

V. Thou shalt not double target.
“Do not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people.” (Leviticus 19:18)

VI. Thou shalt not use thy Host’s color.
“For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God.” (Isaiah 14:13)

VII. Thou shalt speaketh in red if life hath gone out of thee.
“Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the realm of the dead, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom.” (Ecclesiasties 9:10)

VIII. Thou shalt use off-topic green and non-player blue as appropriate.
“And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.” (1 Timothy 5:13)

IX. Thou shalt ask your Host for any assistance you may require.
“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not, and it shall be given him.” (James 1:5)

X. Thou shalt not be an asshat.
“Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamor, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice.” (Ephesians 4:31)

The People

The Living

Bathsheba
Lot
Pilate


The Dead

Samson - Stoned in Chapter I. James, the son of Alphaeus
Martha - Slain in Chapter I by Jezebel, Wife of Ahab.
Cain - Stoned in Chapter II. Eleazar
Paul - Slain in Chapter II by Pharaoh of Egypt.
Mary Magdalene - Stoned in Chapter III. King David
Gideon - Slain in Chapter III by Pharaoh of Egypt.
Hagar - Smote in Chapter III by the Lord.
Job - Stoned in Chapter IV. Thaddeus
Barnabas - Died in Chapter IV of hunger.
Nicodemus - Slain in Chapter IV by Pharaoh of Egypt.
Uzziah - Stoned in Chapter V. Herod Antipas
Ruth - Stoned in Chapter VI. Jezebel, Wife of Ahab Resurrected in Chapter X.
Jephthah - Stoned in Chapter VII. Thomas
Jonathan - Stoned in Chapter VIII. Andrew
Judah - Smote in Chapter VIII by the Lord.
Rachel - Slain in Chapter VIII by Pharaoh of Egypt.
Mordecai - Stoned in Chapter IX. Pharaoh of Egypt
Belshazzar - Taken by a Whirlwind into Heaven in Chapter X. Death, the Pale Horseman
Balaam - Slain in Chapter X by Judas Iscariot.
Ruth - Stoned in Chapter I. Jezebel, Wife of Ahab
Isaac - Stoned in Chapter II. Matthew
Absalom - Slain in Chapter II by Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon.
Jonah - Slain in Chapter II by his own hand.
Deborah - Stoned in Chapter III.
Rebecca - Stoned in Chapter IV. Phinehas.
Malchus - Speared in Chapter IV mysteriously.
Stephen - Slain in Chapter IV by Judas Iscariot.
Jacob - Swoons in Chapter IV.
Lazarus - Shrivels in Chapter V.
Esther - Stoned in Chapter V. Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon.
Samuel - Slain in Chapter V by Judas Iscariot.
Rahab - Stoned in Chapter VI. Judas Iscariot.

First Mafioso

Preface
First Mafioso 1:1-6
First Mafioso 1:7-14 - Samson is stoned.
First Mafioso 1:15-21 - Martha is slain.
First Mafioso 2:1-7 - Cain is stoned.
First Mafioso 2:8-19 - Paul is slain.
First Mafioso 3:1-9 - Mary Magdalene is stoned.
First Mafioso 3:10-22 - Gideon is slain. God smites Hagar.
First Mafioso 4:1-13 - Job is stoned.
First Mafioso 4:14-24 - Barnabas starves. Nicodemus is slain.
First Mafioso 5:1-11 - Uzziah is stoned.
First Mafioso 6:1-9 - Ruth is stoned.
First Mafioso 7:1-8 - Jephthah is stoned.
First Mafioso 7:9-14
First Mafioso 8:1-8 - Jonathan is stoned.
First Mafioso 8:9-15 - Rachel is slain. God smites Judah.
First Mafioso 9:1-7 - Mordecai is stoned.
First Mafioso 10:1-10 - Belshazzar is stoned.
First Mafioso 10:11-14 - Balaam is slain.

Second Mafioso
Second Mafioso 1:1-9 - Ruth is stoned.
Second Mafioso 2:1-5 - Isaac is stoned.
Second Mafioso 2:6-15 - Absalom is slain. Jonah slays himself.
Second Mafioso 3:1-12 - Deborah is stoned.
Second Mafioso 4:1-8 - Rebecca is stoned. Malchus is speared mysteriously.
Second Mafioso 4:9-11 - Stephen is slain. Jacob swoons and dies.
Second Mafioso - 5:1-4- Lazarus shrivels. Esther is stoned.
Second Mafioso 5:5-7- Samuel is slain.
Second Mafioso 6:1-12- Rahab is stoned.

After the recent discovery of a pair of supposedly ancient manuscripts in a tomb in southern Lebanon, scholars ranging from historians to philologists are keen on determining the nature and authenticity of the documents, wondering if they can shed light on the mysteries of the Bible. Gregory Pope, noted anthropologist and social-science author, has written that the manuscripts (titled First and Second Mafioso) may give insight into the culture of ancient Near Eastern peoples.

Other scholars remain unconvinced.

Rabbi Moshe ben Yochai, Talmudic expert, notes a “dubious quality” regarding the authorship of the manuscripts, pointing out that the style is too dissimilar to ancient Mediterranean manuscripts of the same period, and that instances of words foreign to the languages of the time make repeated appearances. Terms such as “feb” and “linki” do not appear in any known text from that region. Linguists are puzzled as to their meaning, and have thus far only been able to offer conjecture.

The content, though, as far as it has been accurately translated, involves acts of brutality, betrayal, and deception that rivals that found in canonical literature. Stonings are frequent and disturbing, sometimes taking place over the slightest infractions. Public vengeance is not the only manner of violence that appears, and if the authenticity of the manuscripts can be confirmed, they will serve as grim evidence that the people depicted in biblical literature were even more brutal and less forgiving than canon suggests.

I'm glad this game is starting. I haven't much else to do.

hello samson and everyone else. checking in -

Hello everyone!

I am voting for poetry because I like poetry.

Proverbs are good since you can always learn from them.

If it's the one we would find most interesting, I selected the Acts, because I enjoy theater from time to time.

I pick history because i always learn from reading history.

Rather a fiery host font, eh?

Law.

Hello everyone. I voted for history, because history is awesome.

Greeting all. Tempting as it is to go with Apocalypse (Yahweh's final victory), I'm going to go with where my sock name comes from- The Law.

I hear the apocalypse is coming in September so we might as well prepare for it.

Nicodemus wrote:Questions:

- How does the diciple mechanic work? Each disciple looks for another at night, and when a diciple is found, that persons ability is activated? Will the searcher be told whether they have found a disciple? If one disciple finds another, does the person who found a disciple stop searching or do they continue to search?

- Can Noah select the same 7 players each time?

- Does Goliath's role block count for the searching of disciples?

- Does Jezebel's ability take away a disciples search as well as his power?

- It doesn't say whether the four horseman have BTSC, so are these roles independent?

There's no need to shout. I, the Host, have heard thy prayer.

-The disciples search for one another in the manner in which you have described. They will not be told if they are successful. Disciples search as long as they are alive.

-Yes.

-Yes.

-The disciples are not prophets, so no.

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Epignosis wrote:

Nicodemus wrote:Questions:

- How does the diciple mechanic work? Each disciple looks for another at night, and when a diciple is found, that persons ability is activated? Will the searcher be told whether they have found a disciple? If one disciple finds another, does the person who found a disciple stop searching or do they continue to search?

- Can Noah select the same 7 players each time?

- Does Goliath's role block count for the searching of disciples?

- Does Jezebel's ability take away a disciples search as well as his power?

- It doesn't say whether the four horseman have BTSC, so are these roles independent?

There's no need to shout. I, the Host, have heard thy prayer.

-The disciples search for one another in the manner in which you have described. They will not be told if they are successful. Disciples search as long as they are alive.

-Yes.

-Yes.

-The disciples are not prophets, so no.

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My mistake, I confused prophets and disciples. Probably something to do with them sharing the same role colour. Other than that, thanks!!

Hello all. Just checking in and voting. I voted for The Law , it's always been interesting an interesting subject to me.

Whats the green and blue text thing. ANd BTSC?

Mr. Epig Sir-- when talking about the Apocalypse, do you mean the genre as a whole? For example, the book of Daniel is an excellent example of apocalyptic literature, but it not in the actual Apocalypse as depicted in the New Testament.

Frankly, 1-2 Samuel and 1-2 Kings are where it's at, people. But I don't see a Deuteronomistic History option. I'll stick with The History, then. Though, The Law is awfully fun too. I'll have to sit on it.

Barnabas wrote:Whats the green and blue text thing. ANd BTSC?

Green is for off topic, fluff stuff. Blue is for non players posting here for whatever reason. BTSC is behind the scenes contact. For the roles that are allowed to talk to each other out of thread.

Epignosis, will we discover the results of this poll?

Good evening. I will be studying the Gospels. They are the truth, after all.

I see the votes are not changeable for this poll. Host Almighty, will all polls have unchangeable votes?

Rahab wrote:I see the votes are not changeable for this poll. Host Almighty, will all polls have unchangeable votes?

Votes typically aren't changeable around here.

Balaam wrote:

Rahab wrote:I see the votes are not changeable for this poll. Host Almighty, will all polls have unchangeable votes?

Votes typically aren't changeable around here.

I wouldn't say that tbh

Rachel wrote:

Balaam wrote:

Rahab wrote:I see the votes are not changeable for this poll. Host Almighty, will all polls have unchangeable votes?

Votes typically aren't changeable around here.

I wouldn't say that tbh

I believe I just did. :P

luzluluz

but most epig games have had changeable votes.

The Law I suppose.

The Apocalypse(Genesis I think?) because there are some wicked stories in there. Stuff about prostitutes being skinned alive and stuff like that.

Mordecai wrote:The Apocalypse(Genesis I think?) because there are some wicked stories in there. Stuff about prostitutes being skinned alive and stuff like that.

I'm not quite sure you know what Genesis is.

Mordecai wrote:The Apocalypse(Genesis I think?) because there are some wicked stories in there. Stuff about prostitutes being skinned alive and stuff like that.

I would say when most people refer to the apocalypse they are referring to the book of revelation. Genesis is the beginning, so that's unlikely.

I voted for the gospels because it is the truth we've been instructed to deliver to the world.

I will vote for the Gospels, which features the story of me my darlings and my friend, Jesus Christ.

The New Testament is the best testament. Martha 5:28

Old for the Gold.

Rachel wrote:Mr. Epig Sir-- when talking about the Apocalypse, do you mean the genre as a whole? For example, the book of Daniel is an excellent example of apocalyptic literature, but it not in the actual Apocalypse as depicted in the New Testament.

Daniel contains eschatological content, including an apocalypse, although his book is generally categorized in the "major prophets."

An "apocalypse" is synonymous with the word "revelation." The word refers to uncovering something, or making something that was hidden known. The word itself has nothing to do with the end of the world, although it has long since gained that connotation. It's interesting to me how words adopt meanings they did not have at one time.

Ruth wrote:Epignosis, will we discover the results of this poll?

"For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad." Luke 8:17

Checking in.

I voted for the law, because a LOT of other people had.

Hello all ye sinners. I'm voting for Apocalypse so I can tell these filthy Ninevites all about how they're going to burn in hell

Job wrote:

Mordecai wrote:The Apocalypse(Genesis I think?) because there are some wicked stories in there. Stuff about prostitutes being skinned alive and stuff like that.

I would say when most people refer to the apocalypse they are referring to the book of revelation. Genesis is the beginning, so that's unlikely.

I voted for the gospels because it is the truth we've been instructed to deliver to the world.

Know-it-all!

I like the epistles, myself.
Philippians 4:8 - Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

Mordecai wrote:The Apocalypse(Genesis I think?) because there are some wicked stories in there. Stuff about prostitutes being skinned alive and stuff like that.

I already like this person who confuses the beginning with the end.

It made me laugh a lot...

The best part of these games is the wacky play-acting and shenanigans.

Epignosis wrote:

Rachel wrote:Mr. Epig Sir-- when talking about the Apocalypse, do you mean the genre as a whole? For example, the book of Daniel is an excellent example of apocalyptic literature, but it not in the actual Apocalypse as depicted in the New Testament.

Daniel contains eschatological content, including an apocalypse, although his book is generally categorized in the "major prophets."

An "apocalypse" is synonymous with the word "revelation." The word refers to uncovering something, or making something that was hidden known. The word itself has nothing to do with the end of the world, although it has long since gained that connotation. It's interesting to me how words adopt meanings they did not have at one time.

Ruth wrote:Epignosis, will we discover the results of this poll?

"For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad." Luke 8:17

True enough, though, apocalyptic literature littered the Prophets by their nature. But this answers my question nonetheless.

Ruth wrote:

Barnabas wrote:Whats the green and blue text thing. ANd BTSC?

Green is for off topic, fluff stuff. Blue is for non players posting here for whatever reason. BTSC is behind the scenes contact. For the roles that are allowed to talk to each other out of thread.

Epignosis, will we discover the results of this poll?

Thanks. People talk enough off topic that we need a color code for that?

I'm going to study the History. I'm in it, you know.

Voted for the epistles because there is much wisdom in the advice from Paul that is applicable to the modern church. I love letters.

Barnabas wrote:

Ruth wrote:

Barnabas wrote:Whats the green and blue text thing. ANd BTSC?

Green is for off topic, fluff stuff. Blue is for non players posting here for whatever reason. BTSC is behind the scenes contact. For the roles that are allowed to talk to each other out of thread.

Epignosis, will we discover the results of this poll?

Thanks. People talk enough off topic that we need a color code for that?

Yah

Judah wrote:Voted for the epistles because there is much wisdom in the advice from Paul that is applicable to the modern church. I love letters.

I have never been a fan of Pauls; he is such a misogynist. And would non-game related Biblical chatter be OT?

Hi everyone! Voted Apocalypse because I just think it sounds more interesting than the rest.

Im suspicious of Lot, for missing the obvious LAW-T joke when he voted for The Law.

Lot wrote:

Mordecai wrote:The Apocalypse(Genesis I think?) because there are some wicked stories in there. Stuff about prostitutes being skinned alive and stuff like that.

I already like this person who confuses the beginning with the end.

It made me laugh a lot...

The last shall be first, and the first last, 10=1.