Crime Families

Head Crime Families
As mentioned before, Head Families in the underworld of Fernava are who call major shots. Many businesses and allies; both illegal and legal paying some for supplies and protections, though not all are so kind. Siding with a family is a contract for life. While rare; some purely neutral facilities and groups exist outside their power; though, with such a competitive environment, they may get choked out eventually.

Carmeli Family
Accepted to be the most powerful family; the Carmeli's have quite a presence. They have some influence in every district and provide protections for businesses that pay their 'fees'. The Family most similar to a traditional mafia; they take pride in their work and do not take disrespect on the street or in the news; making it a dangerous game with them. All direct members of the Carmeli family are denoted with a special tattoo drawn around their necks, a dark rose at the front center, with its thorns spreading all around.

The Carmeli's also have a calling card whenever they have a direct hand in the, 'erasing' of someone. This usually involves the beheading of the target of whoever incurred their wrath. They have a special way of doing this deed, which is unknown to the general public to prevent copycats.

Medina Family
A matriarchy; the Medina Family is the direct rival to the Carmeli's. With most of their influence within the Joygate and Scarlet District. They operate in largely the same way as the Carmeli's but have a direct rivalry and mutual hatred for each other. They share the same kind of tattoo identification; with direct family members of the Medina's having a silver feather drawn onto the back of their right hand.

They have a special calling card as well; which involves a special kind of poison produced only by the family being used whenever they have direct involvement in getting rid of somebody.

Shigetsuna Clan
Compared to the rest of the families; Shigetsuna can be argued to be morally grey overall. While the smallest; it is the most dedicated and trained. It doesn't pay any businesses or have any indirect associates and acts more like a group of assassins. Inspired by Samurai; many of the Clan are dressed in specially-patterned kimonos whenever seen in public. Wearing one of these without being a member is seen as disrespectful and can result in being a target.

The Shigetsuna Clan acts as mediators and only seen active whenever a disaster that plans to destroy Fernava arises; or when any of the other families begin to overstep their boundaries. They are also the most prepared whenever a yokai attempts to cause trouble; being well gifted with yokai extermination. They gravitate towards Forsythia and anyone can join the Clan; fighting in stoic stability.

Griffin Gang
Brutish. The Griffin Gang doesn't take pay but seems to only be around to cause violence for their enjoyment. There isn't much to say about it; every district has its group of Griffins that cause trouble; be it petty crimes or violence against other families. Be careful whenever entering one of their neighborhoods. A constant thorn in Fernava's side.