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Kidnapper
Kidnapper is a Mafia role in the Operatives category in Mafia: Circle of Lies.

Mafia · Operatives
Win condition: Eliminate all opposition
Description
Kidnap a player - they can't act and cannot be killed, unless you choose to execute them. You may bluff executing even without charges.
Lore
A van, a blindfold, and a dark room - by morning, they won't remember a thing.
Abilities & traits
- Can repeat target - Jail the same player consecutively
- Talk anonymously with your target at night (Online mode) - Your target sees you as "Jailor" while you see their name in the chat window
- Executions - How many prisoners can be executed
- Friendly kill penalty - What happens when executing a friendly player
How to play
Kidnap a player during the day. At night they can't act and are protected from all kills. You can chat privately with the prisoner at night - bluff about executing to pressure them into talking. Unlike the Warden, you have no execution charges by default (configurable). Use kidnapping to protect Mafia allies from night kills or to neutralize dangerous town roles.
Available in online mode only.