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Post by L’Éᴛʀᴀɴɢᴇʀ on Sept 17, 2017 20:03:16 GMT -5
S E L L Y O U R S O U L
This World Once Housed Angels, Now All That is Left are Devils. The world was beautiful once. Maybe, maybe. But as long as humanity exists, violence will coexist - for if anything, man is cruel. Inhumane even, ironically enough.
We all harbor dreams, untold desires to be more than we were ever meant to be. Some people took it a step further, they took what wasn't theirs to have. An arms race, a violent struggle for power, a limited number of resources. They were never meant to coexist, for peace is worth a fortune they would never forfeit.
Nowadays, these streets are filled with violence, and only one can ascend to the throne.
What is the price of forfeiting morality? What is the cost of adopting brutality?
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Post by L’Éᴛʀᴀɴɢᴇʀ on Sept 18, 2017 2:59:17 GMT -5
T H E C O N C E P T
There's an arms race here, It's about who can be less of a man And more of a monster.
Sell Your Soul aims to be a multi-gang simulator. The concept is simple. The rp wants to follow the story of a power struggle between many differing gangs occurring in a different world than our own. In this universe, crime is equally as rampant as in our society, but gangs hold more influence and control than they do. The government is corrupt, the police work for whoever benefits them most, and death is common place.
In this world, there are four continents with large international families try to not only maintain power, but usurp it. We will be following the story of the gangs in one of the four continents, NAME, as depicted below. There are obviously multiple organizations on each continent [ not to mention smaller gangs in the nations ], but what we're looking at is the criminal empires.
What I aim for is diversity in the kind of gangs we will be using. The mafia, the gangs, the bratva, the yakuza, the triads, the cartels, etc. We will be focusing on one of each organization in a large power struggle. Alliances will be formed, enemies made, and blood will be spilled until there is a clear victor. Because being strong and fearsome isn't enough in this world. Being the king is.
Freedom can't invest itself, It's all a game for someone else.
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Post by L’Éᴛʀᴀɴɢᴇʀ on Sept 18, 2017 16:51:56 GMT -5
T H E S E T T I N G
It's getting dark, darling. Too dark to see.
As mentioned above, Sell Your Soul takes place on the continent of NAME. From here, we look at a society overrun by corruption, violence, and survival. It's beautiful on the outside, towering cities, massive citadels, and busy streets. But underneath the surface, the picturesque cities take on a much more heinous appearance.
Crime is controlled in the nations. There is no doubt about it. With one larger organization tracking smaller crime, criminals don't dare step out of line in accordance to the ones who watch them. Governments are fed out of the hands of Mafia Godfathers, Bratva Pakhans, Yakuza Oyabuns, gang leaders, Triad Dragon Heads, and Cartel leaders.
Police are on their payroll. Arms trade, drugs sales, and smuggling is a business that is done in the shadows unbeknownst to the general public. This is where we lay the scene. In a world similar to ours, in alternate universe, the year is #### in a modern[futuristic? old school? idk] society ruled by criminal empires.
Loyalty, honor, and integrity will be tested. Every action take against or for a criminal organization may cause a surge in power or a fall in power. Will the violent and brutal overcome or will the collected and diplomatic rule supreme?
There is a world beyond yours, Where economics and luxury Collides with violence and power.
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Post by L’Éᴛʀᴀɴɢᴇʀ on Sept 18, 2017 16:53:36 GMT -5
T H E H I S T O R Y
You must understand, Every cause has more than one effect.
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We all make choices in life, But in the end our choices make us.
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Post by L’Éᴛʀᴀɴɢᴇʀ on Sept 18, 2017 16:54:42 GMT -5
T O J O I N
In the kingdom of the blind, The one-eyed man is king. I'm glad you've taken interest in this roleplay! First things first, however, there's a few things to get out of the way.
This roleplay is considered advanced. Posts range anywhere from 500 words to 1k+. Length is not as important as content and it is understandable to dip to the lower end as long as the general response length for actual meatier posts are about 700-800 words at least.
The rules are simple. No powerplaying, no godmodding, and please talk out plots before executing them. All individuals in positions of control [gang leaders, gang second in commands, and ranks like the capos[extended chain of command] are to be 35 and up. Please ask about specifics, such as a younger second in command [child of the leader] or a young leader having just stepped up to the pedestal after the death of the original leader. There can be exceptions depending on the situation and the number of young characters in positions of authority already present int he rp.
Have questions? Ask them, please. Do not try to overthrow leaders of established gangs without speaking to the creator of the gang. To join, please send an rp sample showing the lengthier side of your average post length [700-800 words min]. Once accepted, you can either make a character or a gang or both!
The Gang Form
Name - organization type [gang, yakuza, etc.] Description Motto History Operations Organization Structure Rackets Code of Conduct Nature Loyalty Relations The Character Form
Name "Quote" Age - Organization - Rank - Occupation personality trait - personality trait - personality trait
Gender: Orientation: Ethnicity: Height: Weight:
Physical Build: Hair: Eyes: Skin:
Scars: Tattoos: Abnormalities:
Religion: IQ:
Vision: Blood Type: Physical Conditions: Mental Ailments: Vices:
Languages: Education: Combat:
Weapon:
In this world, there are no sides. Only players.
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Post by L’Éᴛʀᴀɴɢᴇʀ on Sept 18, 2017 16:55:51 GMT -5
T H E F A M I L I E S
Family isn't who you are born with, It's who you would die for. The Fournier Family The Fournier Family is a Mafia organization, one of the largest and powerful families in NAME. Their operations are secretive, their Godfather unknown to the public, and their methods vicious. They are meticulous and though they are not militant or violent by nature, the Family does not turn down challenges to their authority and power."Family above all else." HistoryEstablished in the heart of NAME in ####, the Fournier Family has passed from one legacy to the next. Originally under the reins of one Antoine Chapelle, the Fournier Family was referred to as the Chapelle Family. With Antoine in charge, the Chapelle family grew considerably. The Family remained under the hands of members of the Chapelle family over the years. When Emilien Chapelle passed away in the winter of ####, the Chapelle family fell into the hands of Alphonse Fournier who expanded the family to it's full potential. Outside of the government, no one is more powerful than the Fourniers in the nations they rule over. Furthermore, their contacts range far and wide to a global scale making them every bit a global super power. Operations
Secretive by nature, the Corsican mafia is hardly known about. Among the various milieu plaguing France, the Corsicans are known to be the most secretive and violent. They live by the omerta and die by it. The Fournier Family is considered one of the Corsican mafia, oftentimes referred to as by the public as le milieu corso-marseillais. Their family has a hand in nearly any and all forms of crime including money laundering, racketeering, arms trafficking, extortion, robbery, corporate crime, tax evasion, contract killing, casinos, government corruption, and usury. However, all their crimes are done in the dark. Using many fronts, the Fournier family crimes have never been traced back to the Godfather. To this day, the public has yet to figure out the Godfather of the Fournier Family and know little to nothing about its operations. Though the family dabbles in all sorts of crime, they are known for their specialization in intelligence, information brokering, corporate crime, and government control. They are highly effective when it comes to learning the most recent rabble and are, more often than not, the ones to go to when wanting to learn of the current events and movements in enemy organizations. OrganizationGodfather - Deeply respected and widely feared, the Fournier Family's godfather is considered by the public and the government to be a "Boss of All Boss" among the mafia criminal families. His authority is firm and his followers are loyal to him.
Underboss - The underboss, the godfather's groomed heir. The underboss is the second-in-command of the family. He will always be ready to stand in when the godfather is unable to or incapable of making decisions. If, or rather when, the godfather passes away, he will succeed the godfather's place.
Consigliere - The consigliere is hardly known of. Her position is not official in a sense. She does not hold any true role in terms of the public eye; however, her wisdom and fairness guides the godfather's actions and she acts as his most trusted confidant and adviser.
Caporegime - The caporegime, more commonly referred to as capos, are lieutenants in the family. They report directly to the godfather or the underboss. They are in charge of districts and are tasked with control and authority over a group of men of honor and soldiers.
Men of Honor - In the family, men of honor, more commonly referred to as made men, are fully initiated members. They are sponsored by two individuals who have known them for at least ten to fifteen years and have proven themselves worthy of the godfather's acceptance. They are individuals who show their prowess and loyalty to the family. These individuals are the one who lay down their lives in the name of family, honor, and loyalty. These individuals are given protection and privileges from the family. These individuals, to other criminals, are considered untouchable unless a higher ranking member mandates their death.
Soldiers - Soldiers are considered, technically, the lowest rank in the mafia. These individuals are the ones who do most, or rather, all of the dirty work. They command little respect in the family, but with the notoriety of the Fournier family, even most common rabble tend to shy away from them. The soldiers compose most of the family and every soldier has been initiated, sworn in, and and accepted in the family.
Picciotto - Picciottos, otherwise "little man", are truly the lowest rank in the mafia. They are generally inexperienced and young members in the family that have yet to proven their true worth. On rarer occasions, they are just members who are incapable. They are sworn to the omerta, but are not initiated. They are oftentimes given smaller tasks to handle.
Associate - Associates are not actual members of the family. They are associated to the family, but they are not tied by a code of honor or the omerta to the family. However, that said, very few are foolish enough to betray the family. They know the price of betrayal is a fate worst than death. These individuals are often individuals well versed with criminal expertise ranging from lawyers to informants to corrupt officers. Oftentimes, even though they are not officially considered apart of the family, they are treated like family nonetheless.
RacketsThe Fournier Family is highly organized. Their Godfather watches those who enter the family's inner circle while allowing his more experienced capos and men of honor to keep in line other smaller families in their territory. In their location of operations, their are five known rackets ran by the caporegime of the Family. The first, led by a man known as the Gambling Lord, oversees the casinos and banks. The second controlled by an individual known as the Arms Dealer has exclusive rights in weapons sales in the Fournier Family territory. Next is an individual known as the Loan Shark who handles the protection rackets and the money loans. The Corporate Killer keeps large businesses under the Fournier Family's control and an individual known as the Red-light District Diva controls the brothels. Under the Family, the brothels are highly polished and safe working environments that are private services for people who have been thoroughly vetted. Code of ConductThe Fournier Family, like most organizations that stem from mafia roots, hold true to the omerta. There are very few rules and guidelines in the family. They're simple, but for some - impossible. They demand that all members of the family be loyal to the family, and in the absolution of violence - there will be loyalty bred of gunfire and ash. They demand that all members of the family listen to the voice of a superior - never question, never judge, just obey. And most importantly, the family demands that all members follow the omerta. Never disclose any family secrets. Never disclose any family operations. Never expose other family members. In the family, nothing is more important than the integrity to accept a jail sentence for another family member. NatureThe Fournier Family is not violent by nature. Rather, they're diplomatic, elusive, and manipulative. Instead of using violence and brutality, their operations prefer underhand techniques including blackmail and extortion. However, when it comes to traitors or enemies of the family, their methods become more cruel. In nations they control, the Fournier Family controls crime. They protect their own. Criminals meaning to cause harm to their associates and businesses end up dead in ditches. It is to note that crime rates have dropped under them. LoyaltyThough the family remains a mystery, one thing is known with absolute certainty. The family is fiercely loyal to the godfather - almost to appalling lengths. One terrifying suspicion is slowly coming to daylight. All members of the Fournier Family found there, in the den of the wolves, a gesture of kindness they found nowhere else. All members of the Fournier Family feel as if they owe the Godfather something. He has given them everything and nothing - and for that, they remain loyal to him - even at the cost of their own lives. RelationsAllies - The Red Lotus, Alkaev Bratva, Fuyu-kai Enemies - tbd The Red Lotus The Red Lotus is a Triad organization, one that is fearsome throughout NAME. They are violent by nature. They've executed public killings of their enemies to strike fear in the hearts of those who stand against them. Their leader is a man who is wise beyond his years. They, as a whole, value loyalty and honesty.
"Integrity. Honor. Brotherhood."
HistoryThe Red Lotus is old, finding it's origins in petty crime in the medieval ages to corrupt business in the later years and eventually organized crime. It is a name with history stained in blood. They are one of the oldest criminal organizations that, despite everything, have remained standing. The Triad has passed between the hands of many Dragon Heads, each with differing policies though the nature of the Triad itself has never changed significantly. Now, under the hands of the current Dragon Head, Yu Xingfu, the Red Lotus is finally testing the extents of its power. The respect it has garnered over the years remain and they are considered to be one of the most powerful allies for any criminal. OperationsTriads are highly influential but loosely structured criminal organizations with a basis in cruelty and violence. They are known to be brutal, knifing people to death in the streets. They are known to be feared and their operations involve broad daylight killings. They are not fearful nor secretive and their operations are well known if not respected in the criminal underworld. The Red Lotus is no different. Their deeds are known, they have no regards for the police and do not fear jail time. They are known to be involved in fraud, extortion, money laundering, trafficking and prostitution. They also are involved in smuggling and counterfeiting goods. There is little word of them being in the arms trade however. The Red Lotus itself specializes in fraud, money laundering, and trafficking. They also are known for high risk high reward public killings and political extortion. They are one of the biggest names in the drug trafficking trade with their opium. They are also one of the most militant and well versed in terms of combat. Their drug trades are highly profitable. Organization StructureEach rank is numbered according to the I Ching as a form of numeric code to distinguish rank and positions within the gang.
Dragon Head - In the Red Lotus, as in many other triads, the Dragon Head is the true leader who dictates the course of actions of those who follow him. His number is 489. Underneath him, the three most well regarded members is the Vanguard, Deputy Mountain Master, and Incense Master who are all equal in rank.
Incense Master - The Incense Master, or otherwise the ceremonies officer of the triad, oversees inductions in the Triad. Their duty is a simple one if not difficult one. They oversee the initiation ceremony as well as the oath taken by the members. Their number is 438.
Vanguard - The Vanguard's duty is to aid the Incense Master. They are considered the operations officer and help with the processing of blue lanterns into 49ers. Their number is also 438.
Deputy Mountain Master - Alongside the Vanguard and Incense Master, the Deputy Mountain Master is the second in command of the Red Lotus. They are the Dragon Head's most loyal follower and above all others, value the brotherhood between the two. They are a powerful force in the triad. Their number is also 438.
White Paper Fans - The White Paper Fans is immediately beneath the Incense Master, Vanguard, and Deputy Mountain Master. They provide business and financial advice and are often referred to as an administrator. Their number is 415.
Red Poles - Red Poles are one of the most respected ranks. In order to become an Incense Master, Vanguard, or Deputy Mountain Master, or even Dragon Head, they must first be a Red Pole. They oversee the offensive and defensive actions taken by the Triad and are the one to suggest action or inaction at the first sign of disrespect or gang fights. They also are the one to command the large public killings executed by 49ers. Their number is 426. In
Straw Sandal - The Straw Sandal are beneath the Red Poles and White Paper Fans. They are liaison officers and are informants to the triad. They are either spies sent to join other enemy triad or just informants such as police officers that are under the Red Lotus's payroll. Their number is 432.
49ers - The 49ers, unsurprisingly, have the number 49 otherwise known as the 'soldiers'. Their job is simple. They execute commands, they cause trouble, they do what is asked of them. They're simple rank-and-file members looking for the opportunity to go up in rank or serve and prosper. Either way, they make up the majority of the triad's members.
Blue Lanterns - The Blue Lanterns are uninitiated members of the triad. They have yet to prove themselves, taken the oath, and perform the ceremony. They do not have a number. RacketsDue to the looser structure of triads in comparison to organizations such as the Yakuza or the Mafia, the Red Lotus rackets are generally under the control of Red Poles. That said, the Dragon Head, Deputy Mountain Master, Incense Master, and Vanguard are all considered to be Red Poles [ or at least once were in the case of the Dragon Head and Deputy Mountain Master ]. The sort of rackets they run is all based underneath the Red Pole in charge. Each Red Pole chooses what kind of business they want to run and can handle multiple as long as they can manage without causing too much attention or giving the police too much to work with. They can have casinos, arms trafficking, and protection rackets all available depending on the Red Pole in control of a certain area. It is said that there are currently 8 Red Poles in the Red Lotus not counting the Dragon Head and Deputy Mountain Master. Code of ConductThe Red Lotus, above all else, is a brotherhood. They take care of their own. In order to join, an oath is taken. Each and every member swears to treat the family of other members as their own, to take care of them when they are in need, and remain loyal to one another. They never turn down visitors, they do not speak of their criminal activities to outsiders, will not do anything that would be of risk to any of the other triad members. The code is simple.. They are sworn brothers now, and as such, they will protect one another's best interests. NatureThe nature of the Red Lotus is simplistic. They want to profit. They do not resort to violence always, but it is their preferred method of control. They maintain fear in their enemies by their more public affairs and even private affairs such as knifing someone to death in the streets or blackmail. They are tactile, smart, but also brutal causing them to be fearsome. They as a whole value traits that are considered even noble. They are highly cultured individuals with deep roots in Chinese culture. Their tattoos usually depict images of tigers, dragons, fu dogs, and in many cases, the God of War, Guan Yu. As for the control of crime, once again, this is dependent on the Red Pole in charge though the Red Lotus has a bit of a more powerful Dragon Head that has asserted certain rules against overly drastic crimes and the handling of criminals that act against the Red Lotus best interests. LoyaltyThough there have been instances of moles in the Red Lotus, it is best known that nearly all of their members are loyal. The Red Lotus is a brotherhood and family, there is no other description for it. They take care of their own. Any moles found to be in the Red Lotus is killed. There are no exceptions. That said, the Red Lotus members look up to their Dragon Head and he does not utilize fear to keep his members in line, instead showering them with wealth and protection. Relations
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This is your last warning, A courtesy call.
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Post by L’Éᴛʀᴀɴɢᴇʀ on Sept 18, 2017 18:04:34 GMT -5
T H E F A M I L I E S
The right man in the wrong place Can make all the difference in the world.
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This is your last chance, Your last dance. Go out fighting.
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