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The Genovera Crime Family is based on the real life Crime family however they are no more, as time goes by the creator of the real Genovera has past away while in Jail. Ruby and Rudy are both Italian, so it makes sense. I'm using the Genovera as Ruby's last name, but that was kept off for a reason, If anyone has anything to say about this or is against, no copyright in fragments is listed, it will be made up with different names.

I will be shorting the letters to this... TGCF I will be writing up a Storyline possible to go with this family, though would love to hear any inputs from David and other Staff members about this idea. I would also like to make up some of their powers, as Ruby is a Necromancer. :) So those who are Sired from Ruby and or Rudy, would be part of the family. (As name has been changed to Genovera instead of being Genovese as Original stated.

Concept that would fit Ruby, is the fact she is a weapon smuggler, she makes them and sells them using underworld contacts "Crime related"There are other things that she does too that could be possible "Crime Related" As of right now, Ruby is the "Head" Of the family Unless tpo Rudy wants to step up. But as we all know his mind is not "Stable" ROFL As many second generations in this game had swing off to their own family bloodline I'm wanting to do the same thing. I will be posting more on the subject here soonish once I'm able to come up with a full history storyline that will match the current setting of this site. I think it would be fun having a bran new family bloodline arriving in town or perhaps already been here but remain quiet in the the shadows till recently.

I've got a lot of Mafioso research under my belt, having played Levi for a good few years (4?). I'd be happy to share anything I know.

From what I've been reading, there are a lot of rules that the Mafioso in particular adhere to. For example, you couldn't be a "made man" unless you were 100% Italian and then had to undergo an initiation to agree to follow the rules... And it's rare for women to be taken seriously as high ranking members of a clan, despite the prominence of women in the Italian culture. :/

Personally, I like to make things as real as possible by doing all this research, but I have no intention of telling others how to play; that's the job of the Staff and will only apply to Path canon.

Good luck with your storyline!

Buono,

Claire

That all jives with what I recall from when I also did some research for Suzette (Broussard Mob) They were French, not Italian but the same old world sexism ran rampant. At the time I had a whole backstory planned about how Suz was super bitter over her younger brother being the 'heir apparent' to the 'family business' but then the brother was deleted... >.< LOL! And the Broussard family (for the most part) all just idled out after that chapter ended.

Don't get me wrong, there have been women in high ranking positions in the Mafia society, but they more often than not came into power because they were the last of their line and the family had to hold onto the seat of power. So I'd say it would work for Ruby to be the one taking charge because all the other males in her family can't. I just think, given history, most of the clan would sneer at her authority. Yep, even in 2018.

I think it would be cool to have Levi and Ruby interact. He'd be drawn to her association with the Mafia, but as he's trying to leave that world behind him, it would be... tense. He was a consigliari to the Boston crime family, but he done fucked up and killed a higher ranking Sicilian. So... yeah, he pretending he dead to disguise the fact that he's undead. >.>

I've been playing Mafia on line for a very very long time and I've done intensive research on the crime family, made man do not have to be Italian, or full they could be from other families... or none at all just proven to be loyal to the "Family" to be considered Made Man. Here is an example of a list of ranks amongst the family.

Associates: Associates are not actual members of the Mafia, but they work for the Mafia. Rather anyone who teams up with them on a criminal enterprise of some kind. They could be someone who does business with the Mafia, and normally a professional hitman who either kills for the Mafia, or someone who makes a tremendous amount of money for the Mafia. and does dirty work for the Mafia, including money-laundering, fraud, bookmaking, skimming, casino skimming, Extortion, drug trafficking, weapons trafficking, Heists, truck hijacking, aircraft hijacking, bank robbery, murder, assault, bribing Cops, Judges, Jurors, District Attorneys, U.S. Attorneys, Lawyers, Politicians, Mayors, Governors, Government Officials, FBI Agents, DEA Agents, CIA Agents, ATF Agents, IRS Agents, EPA Agents. Extorting prostitutes, pimps, drug dealers, criminals, and streets gangs. Contract killing, witness intimidation, jury intimidation, killing jurors, Car bombing, bombing buildings and houses and other criminal and organized crime activities etc. There are also the Italian newcomers who have yet to be made, and they play a minor role in the operation of the Mafia. Associates can not turn down an order from the Mafia, if the Mafia gives them an order they have to follow it, they are also fair game on the streets, they are not protected by the organization, unless they are a very important and valuable to the Mafia. Anybody can be an associate in the mafia, however only Italians and Sicilians can be made.



Soldiers: The lowest-ranking members of the hierarchy of the Mafia and La Cosa nostra are the soldiers, the grunts of the organization who do the majority of the work, making money for the organization, making deliveries, picking up cash, committing murder, assault, battery, witness intimidation, killing jurors, bribing Law Enforcement, Politicians, Government Officials, and Federal Agents, and generally sticking out their neck in the hope of making a name for themselves by demonstrating their loyalty to the organization, and most of all making money for the organization, killing for the organization, and protecting the organization at all costs.

Caporegimes: El Capitan, Capo, or Caporegime, is the captain of a crew. The captain heads a large crew of soldiers and associates and can order them to do absolutely anything, such as murder, assault, bombing, witness intimidation, bribery, picking up cash, making deliveries and other criminal and organized crime activities. The captains report directly to a boss or underboss or street boss, who hands down the instructions. He is very powerful, and he ranks much higher in the hierarchy of the empire and he is in charge of handling most money and ordering assassinations and murder contracts.


Consigliere: The consigliere, or chief advisor, or counselor, is the Bosses right-hand man. The Consigliere is not officially part of the hierarchy of the Mafia, but he is very powerful in the organization, and he plays one of the most important roles in a crime family. He is a close and trusted friend and confidant of the family boss for strategic information and sound advice. The consigliere is someone who the Boss goes to for advice, counsel or information regarding the operations, businesses or the crime family. The Consigliere is meant to offer unbiased information based on what he sees as best for the family. He’s normally incredibly intelligent, rational, resourceful, street-smart and astute, and he is normally a clever talker, experienced and highly-trained negotiator, and he's someone who's normally a skilled counselor. He is not supposed to factor emotional concerns, such as retaliation and blood feuds, into his decisions. Unlike the underboss (see below), the consigliere is not required to be a direct relative of the boss. Instead, he is chosen solely for his abilities and the amount of knowledge and intelligence he possesses. Generally, only the boss and underboss have more authority than the consigliere in a crime family. (John Valachi, Giovanni Vigliotti)

There is more here, these are just examples of Real life Ranks amongst the Mafia, I play the mafia according to what is real not made up. Especially when it came to ranks. In Other areas of on line gaming the company whitei -wolf did the same thing they created a whole book on the Mafia to be played in character along with the real ranks etc etc, This here was taken from

https://mafia.fandom.com/wiki/Ranks,_Ti ... _The_Mafia if you wish to read more its very interesting reading, and I also do intensive research on other crime famines as well such as Russian Mafia, French mafia, Irish Mafia, etc etc. I personally LOVE reading and watching movies anything mafia related I would seriously love to get a mafia circle going here again I did notice there were some in the past but died down? Also women in the Mafia were not leaders of any sort to be frank. However, they did their own crime spree to make a name for themselves... If the female decided to obscure the boss in his rank she would be called the Dona, not the DON.. as the DON is the Boss.


I apologies for the long reply on the subject here, been terribly busy working on my own business.

Ruby.

Levi DAmico wrote:Don't get me wrong, there have been women in high ranking positions in the Mafia society, but they more often than not came into power because they were the last of their line and the family had to hold onto the seat of power. So I'd say it would work for Ruby to be the one taking charge because all the other males in her family can't. I just think, given history, most of the clan would sneer at her authority. Yep, even in 2018.

I think it would be cool to have Levi and Ruby interact. He'd be drawn to her association with the Mafia, but as he's trying to leave that world behind him, it would be... tense. He was a consigliari to the Boston crime family, but he done fucked up and killed a higher ranking Sicilian. So... yeah, he pretending he dead to disguise the fact that he's undead. >.>

actually would love that idea. You're more than welcome to come test her strength. *winks*

Chia would be considered from a rival faction. Shes a spanish assasin and they love harassing mobsters and killing them off. I'm having a hard time keeping up with my RPs due to work being a POS right now but I welcome a discussion on perhaps exploring this int he future.

same with you claire :) I think we spoke a little on it.

Cheers,
Liz

I'm generally a slow writer, but I'm also having some health issues at the moment, so you'll have to be patient with me!

I'd be more than honoured to write with you, ladies. I can't promise Levi will be on his best behaviour because he doesn't know what that term actually means, but, yeah... I mean. I'll try and make him not shoot them in the face? I have very little influence over him. <.<

At the moment, his attitude is basically, "I'm bored." Which is something of a drastic change for him having used to work 24/7. Which reminds me... I was wrong when I said about his former "job", as it were. I meant Caporegime (or Capo). >.< It's clearly been too long since I actually wrote anything.

Levi DAmico wrote:I'm generally a slow writer, but I'm also having some health issues at the moment, so you'll have to be patient with me!

I'd be more than honoured to write with you, ladies. I can't promise Levi will be on his best behaviour because he doesn't know what that term actually means, but, yeah... I mean. I'll try and make him not shoot them in the face? I have very little influence over him. <.<

At the moment, his attitude is basically, "I'm bored." Which is something of a drastic change for him having used to work 24/7. Which reminds me... I was wrong when I said about his former "job", as it were. I meant Caporegime (or Capo). >.< It's clearly been too long since I actually wrote anything.

I'm the same way lov, health issues and soon to have knee surgery yep, replacing a whole left knee so i can walk again oh joy.... but as for the typing slow yep, I'm in your shoes, but as for his behavior well.. ruby don't go for anyone who has skin falling off them that look like decay or a zombie at least... LOL

Well, when Ruby gets bored she goes out and finds her brother and shoots him for shits and giggles. LOL

I'm so sorry to hear about your knee! <3

On the plus side, you're going to be part-bionic, which basically makes you a cyborg and those are awesome!

Reflecting on your earlier offer for creating a Mafia circle here... It would be cool to bring a little Mafia to Harper Rock, but my common sense tells me that involving people like that in the world of super powers, is a very, very bad idea. Levi always had to keep his identity a secret from the Family because he knew that if they found out he was Vampiri, they would want that power for themselves, and Levi could think of nothing worse than motherfuckers like that being immortal - in his own words. <.<

Mind you, he has lived through years of being back-stabbed by other Vampires and since he was force-turned, he doesn't have the highest opinion of his own kind. He's just about coming to terms with being what he is, but the more he learns about what he is capable of, the more he's put-off by the idea that other people should have this amount of strength. It's one of the reasons he hasn't sired a single childe and why he worked at closing the Rift - for his part. I went AWOL during the tear opening of 2018, but every event that has taken place during his time period, Levi was all about closing that Rift.