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I might recommend a Judges/Ruth offense, since Ruth herself is a Moabite (as well as Orpah, obviously), and Ehud killed King Eglon.

Another possibility is a green deck. David (Psalmist, probably) and the new Elisha are directly connected with the Moabite cards David's Servants and King Mesha, respectively. Isaiah and Jeremiah both prophesy against Moab as well (Isaiah 15-6, Jeremiah 48), so they could go in too. Fill out the rest with other good green cards and that could work.

Another possibility is a green deck. David (Psalmist, probably) and the new Elisha are directly connected with the Moabite cards David's Servants and King Mesha, respectively. Isaiah and Jeremiah both prophesy against Moab as well (Isaiah 15-6, Jeremiah 48), so they could go in too. Fill out the rest with other good green cards and that could work.

Ruth/Judges also makes a good choice because of the White/Gray DAE.

Combine for a white green deck with David the psalmist, ruth heroes, and the new Isaiah. You'd probably also want a few more green characters, but it sounds like a fun theme deck. 

Here’s a tentative deck list. Keep in mind that I chose certain cards over others based upon card value as I need to keep the price as low as possible. For example, Gideon’s Ephod over Golden Calf (FoM). As is, I would sell this deck for $45 to $50 (trying to keep it at $45 depending on the rarity of the PoC cards in it). The total approximate YTG card value, including deck box and sleeves, is $73.00. It’s a 38% savings if the price is $45, and a 31% savings if it’s $50.00.

By the way, I knew of no Moabite-related Sites. The closest thematic choice that has a decent ability was Mildewed House. So if someone else has a better option please post it.

EDIT: I originally had Jephthah (J) and Jephthah’s Daughter in the offense in place of Nam. Servant Girl. I chose more soul gen and a hero convert instead of the other two. But I may want to switch it back. I’d just have to get rid of another card if I did that, maybe Family Bond.

Any feedback would be appreciated!

Dominants
Son of God (I/J)
New Jerusalem
Angel of the Lord
Christian Martyr
Vain Philosophy
Burial
Guardian of Your Souls (Ap)

Lost Souls
OT Only
Same Reference
Blind
Female Only (H)
Thorns
Punisher
Site Doubler (Wa)

Artifacts
Boaz’s Sandal
Gideon’s Ephod

Covenants/Curses
Covenant with David (PoC)
Unsuccessful

Fortresses/Sites/Cities
Judge’s Seat
Raider’s Camp
Mildewed House

Dual-Alignment Cards
Death of Family
Orpah Departs

Heroes
Boaz (J)
Ruth (J)
Elders of the City (J)
Kinsman Redeemer
Ehud (RoA)
Moses (G)
David the Psalmist
Naaman’s Servant Girl

Good Enhancements
Plague of Disease
Family Bond
Ehud’s Dagger (RoA)
Capturing Canaan (RoA)
Plague of Darkness
When Judges Governed

Evil Characters
Orpah (FoM)
King Balak
Balaam (Di)
Emim
King Eglon
King Mesha
Moabite Marauders
David’s Servants

Evil Enhancements
Naaman’s Chariot & Horses
Chemosh Worship
Idol Worship
Balaam’s Teaching
Scattered Sheep

Thanks for the feedback. So when it comes to these decks they are meant to be an introduction deck that is strong enough for basic competitive play but are intended to be built upon/tweaked as any deck is. They are also meant for newer players to get a feel for all kinds of card types and abilities, so each deck is standard with Forts and Sites, DACs, covenants and curses. This is why I have raiders camp in it, although I am aware that there should be more capture to really make it work best, in going back to my statement above this is meant to give a taste of how Raiders works. And the reason that it’s in there is there are no Moabite-related forts, so I had to choose something as closely thematic as I could. The same goes for judge’s Seat, even though a lower numbered judge is definitely better.

I had Moab in it originally but based upon his price value and him not being closely related to being thematic (since he’s Genesis) I opted to cut him. But I may add him back in for the reasons you cited.

I also had BD in with BT but I cut it to make room for another CBN enh (Scattered Sheep). But I may make some changes to those.

I like your suggestion about FW. I’ll add her in.

Mesha was there for the reason you cited. I may cut either him or one of the generic Moabites.

I disagree with your Cov of David analysis. Not only does it allow you to get any fort or site out (if used it David), but the art side let’s you get out David or any Moabite king. Besides, I need a covenant in each Contender deck.