Under the Cognomen of Edgar Allan Poe by Jim Nelson
Mystery • Longer than two hours • Parser-based • TADS
A cognomen was the third name of three of a citizen of ancient Rome. Today, it refers more to a distinguishing nickname or epithet, which “Edgar Allan Poe” definitely qualifies as. So the game may center around uncovering the secrets of this writer and poet. What does his name entail? And what isn’t being revealed about him?
In a sense, I suppose, the game could also revolve around learning more about the “Poe” part of “Edgar Allan Poe”, as that is his “third name”.
TLDR: great murder mystery or just onomastics