Bratva Brotherhood

Gangster crime family, the Bratva Brotherhood all but runs the lake town of Ozero in Moss Covia.

Structure

The Bratva Brotherhood is headed by the Pakhan, and all the males under him are Bratva Brothers. This crosses generations, so it is entirely possible for a father and son to be each others' Bratva Brother. Wives, girlfriends and daughters are not considered official members of the Brotherhood, although by marrying or being born into the family, they are treated as family of all Brothers (whether actually related or not).

Culture

The Bratva Brotherhood is extremely protective of its members and will shield them from outside threats, making them an appealing organisation for criminals, Kholops or runaway serfs who might not survive alone. The brotherhood relishes violence and will jump on any opportunity to avenge the smallest slight to one of their own. Within the organisation itself, the Pakhan has complete control, and the brothers must complete macho, often dangerous trials to prove their loyalty. Every brother must undergo an initiation ritual at the end of which their right eye is gourged out and the socket filled with molten gold.