Omertà
1932, Otropolis
Ten years ago, a crisis occurred across the world. Humans sprung up, displaying incredible abilities. A great divide occurred, between those who use the powers for good or not at all, and those who used their talents for their own personal gain. Otropolis is a hidden city of America, blanketed under a crime wave caused by the mafia gangs. The Law desperately try to combat the Mafia operations, new technology aiding their fight against the 'Supers' that control the city. Fear run through the streets, and everyone looks at each other with a shifty eye. The four families are the true rulers, and constantly war with each other, vying for control of Otropolis. Your allegiance lies with the East Canaglia gang, also known as the East Scoundrels. Godfather Michael Corvi commands the Canaglia Mafia, and welcomes his family with open arms. However, pressure has risen, and after ruling his area for so long, he's been pushed in a position to force his hand, and war between the other gangs has been called. Will you devastate the city in your wake, or slyly sway control in your favour in your true family's name?
So that is a brief intro to Omertà. You will be playing a mafia with superpowers who battle for control for the whole city of Otropolis. Below you will find the rules and the CS template, as well as a brief synopsis into the four gangs of Otropolis. Enjoy!
Rules
C'mon guys, it's the normal rules you'd expect from any other roleplay. No godmodding, No OP superpowers etc, etc. Over the roleplay, the police WILL be developing counter measures to the 'Supers', so you will become vulnerable. If you have a problem, be sensible and message me or the person with issues and it will be dealt with. That's all I'm gonna say about that.
CS
Name:
Alias: (street name)
Age:
Appearance: (Image or description is fine. Not fussy about the kind of image.)
Position: (Position in the family, Godfather is restricted. Capo positions are now filled, for now...)
Speciality: (Hustling, Interrogating, Fighitng etc.)
Personality: (What your character is like.)
History: (Biography of your character, please include how you joined the mafia.)
Power: (Limited to only one power. I don't want any supermen running about who have like, five different powers lol. Also, please be sensible. There won't be any world destroyers in this RP unfortunately.)
Extra: (Not required.)
The Gangs
The East Canaglia Gang
"What's mine is yours."- Michael Corvi
Your family. The East Canaglia Gang look after their own and uphold a code of honour. The gang is your first and last call if you're having a problem in their territory. They accept a whole slew of 'Supers' into their family. The East Canaglia Gang is headed by Godfather Michael Corvi, a mysterious 'Super' with an unknown power who deeply cares for the wellbeing of his family. One thing is for certain. If you've crossed the family, and by proxy, him, you will be visiting his 'backroom'. Once the door reopens in the backroom, all that is left is him and a pile of dust. The gang runs a variety of operations, but now the pressure is on to expand their territory, or be crushed underneath another gang.
The North Scharole Highrollers
"I live a fine life, and I'm a fine businessman. I make problems disappear like that."- Don Scharole
Money talks, and the Scharole Highrollers use theirs to comfortably rule the North of Otropolis. Money laundering, loan sharking and choking out the banks funnel money to Don Scharole. They're known for dining with celebrities, politicians and police officers alike, anyone under their payroll. Corrupting the biggest moneymakers to create a public face to fool the citizens is how they control their territory, and Don thoroughly believes that every man has their price. So far, that is true.
The West Barones
"Smash and Grab, boys!"- Cassandra Feroce
Opposite to the Scoundrels, the Barons run riot amongst the West area, and you do not mess with the Baroness. Each member of the West Barones inherit some form of power derived from an animal, and they use brute force to run their operations. Robberies, illegal fights. If there is violence, the Barones run that kind of job. Cassandra Feroce, a fierce Godmother who inherits a tiger's abilities. She eviscerates those she negotiates with, and mauls those who look at her wrong. You'll always get outmuscled in the West Barones territory.
The South Cosa Nostra
"You come to my area, you'll fall down a bottomless spiral, and I'll keep my coils around you for life."- Ulric Drogato
Drugs, gambling, hookers, alcohol. When you come to the South, The Cosa Nostra provides every kind of vice you can think of. For a high price. You pay up for the vice you've chosen. Whether you like it or not. Ulric uses hypnotic abilities to lull unsuspecting pray into his trap of debauchery and misfortune. His gang operates in the shadows, sometimes dragging their targets in with them. The entire south district has become a deadly trap that few survive when Ulric decides it's the end of your course.
