Ternontes Lasa

Ternontes Lasa, a name synonymous with both fear and respect within the dark underbelly of Galorican society, was not always the hardened crime boss he's known to be today. Raised in a family where the line between law and crime was blurred, he grew up dreaming of escaping the shackles of his lineage.
Born into the Lasa family - the 'Moon' to the Malhitu 'Castle' - Ternontes was immersed in the clandestine operations of The Castlemoons from a young age. As the scion of one of the ruling families, he was expected to perpetuate the legacy, but Ternontes was an anomaly, drawn to the world of knowledge and exploration; he was a voracious reader, consumed by his curiosity about the broader world outside the confines of his birthright. His fascination lay in the mysteries of the deep sea, a realm unexplored and unknown, a stark contrast to the familiar cloak-and-dagger existence of his family's underworld.

Despite his desire to break free from his inherited path, destiny had other plans. A series of brutal attacks on the Lasa family saw Ternontes being pulled back into the vortex of crime. His attempts to save his family saw him paying a heavy price - sacrificing his dreams and embracing the very darkness he wished to avoid.
The once sympathetic figure transformed, gradually, inexorably, into a veritable monster, ruling his empire with an iron fist, ensuring the survival of the Lasa family in the brutal game of power. His demeanor changed, his dreamer's eyes now bore a relentless, steely glint of a seasoned crime lord. Yet, he retained a peculiar tic, a remnant from his past, a compulsive habit of tracing the outline of a ship's wheel tattooed on his wrist, a subtle reminder of the man he once was.

Relationship with Fis

Now, Ternontes Lasa stands as a formidable leader within the Castlemoons, his identity as an underworld boss casting a long, dark shadow over a man who once dreamt of a different life. Yet beneath the stern exterior of the crime lord, whispers of his unconventional interests continue to circulate among the close-knit underworld, adding an intriguing layer to his character in the eyes of friend and foe alike.
Ternontes and Fis Malhitu, the reigning lords of the Castlemoons, maintain a complex relationship steeped in shared ambitions, rivalry, and unspoken tension. While not possessing the same dark charm as Fis, Ternontes attempts to level the playing field with an extravagant display of wealth, sparing no expense to acquire the rarest gems, the finest wines, and the most exquisite works of art. This not-so-subtle competition, however, reveals a deeper dichotomy between the two crime bosses.
Ternontes, with his disciplined spending and love for precision, often finds himself at odds with Fis' reckless gambling habits and the unpredictability it brings to the syndicate's operations. This contrast in their temperaments manifests in their leadership styles as well; Ternontes is measured, strategic, and values maintaining a carefully curated image of power, while Fis can be impulsively bold, making decisions on a whim that rely heavily on his raw charisma to sway the odds in his favor.
These differences occasionally flare up, creating ripples within the ranks of the syndicate. However, despite these frictions, Ternontes and Fis share an understanding, a mutual respect forged in the fires of their ruthless journey to the top. Their alliance, although riddled with competition and occasional discord, has endured, shaped by their shared desire to uphold the reign of the Castlemoons and maintain their grip over Galori's underworld.