diff --git a/modules/wolfgame.py b/modules/wolfgame.py
index a9424d4..88443fc 100644
--- a/modules/wolfgame.py
+++ b/modules/wolfgame.py
@@ -2752,6 +2752,9 @@ def no_lynch(cli, nick, chan, rest):
         elif var.LIMIT_ABSTAIN and var.ABSTAINED:
             cli.notice(nick, "The village has already abstained once this game and may not do so again.")
             return
+        elif var.LIMIT_ABSTAIN and var.FIRST_DAY:
+            cli.notice(nick, "The village may not abstain on the first day")
+            return
         elif var.PHASE != "day":
             cli.notice(nick, "Lynching is only during the day. Please wait patiently for morning.")
             return