The long-standing mob presence in The Nameless City was once run by a
pack of werewolves, with James Wolfe at the head of the organization.
After his assassination (played out by anti-monster mercenary Rosemary
Yollia) there was a heavy lack of chaos in the city that the wolves had
filled.

Ironically, the thwarted assassination of Ethan Kindle granted Slom (later
known as Krasota Medvyedev) a blessing to found Chernya Kukla (a.k.a. the
Black Dolls, the Dolls) with the understanding that they would leave the
Black Tower alone, and subtly contribute to the chaos that the city requires
for its "balance."

Though its beginnings were humble, the Black Dolls grew into an influential
organization through Krasota’s cunning and hustle. Manon served as
Krasota’s right-hand during this time, and did much of the day-to-day work.
Angela White served as Krasota’s bodyguard and hired gun.

history

Not long after Krasota’s transformation, the Black Dolls’ leader
disappeared, and her whereabouts were unknown for quite some time.

Manon took over Krasota's duties entirely and renamed the organization to
Gilt Ophidian (a.k.a. Gilt or GO), elevating Angela to her trusted advisor
and right hand. Manon nurtured already strong relationships with the
Painted Dogs and the fighting ring (now known as Brotherhood of the Fist)
into robust, mature bonds of loyalty.

As plagues of darkness, weather phenomena, and mysterious growth
wracked the city in the spring of 2024, Manon fell ill due to the bacterial
nature of a red algae bloom. Her condition worsened and Manon fell into a
deep sleep that she has yet to wake from.

Since that time, Angela White and Manon’s husband, Jude Livingston, have
been quietly taking care of her duties. Though, trouble is stirring under the
surface...

• “Financial” freedom for all
  members. You should want for
  nothing and owe no one outside the
  family. You do and will continue to
  owe the family.
• 
  
• Loyalty to your fellow Gilt Ophidian
  members above all things. Broaches
  of loyalty will be severely punished.
• 
  

Respect is earned. Lack of respect
for leadership is a punishable
offense.

• 
  
• (OOC Note: There will not be OOC guesswork
  in this rule. We thrive on OOC communication,
  so if you write something accidentally
  disrespectful to any leadership, that’s okay! We
  can talk it out and make a decision together. If
  you want your OC to receive discipline for
  being disrespectful, let’s discuss your idea in
  advance.)

OOC Note: leadership is not your friend. Loyalty
and friendship must be earned even if your OC has
been a member of Gilt Ophidian for some time.

• Discretion is necessary. Do not flaunt your fortune in public. Gilt Ophidian is an
  open secret, and they are tolerated because they do not push the boundaries
  of acceptable public behavior.
• 
  
• You are a Gilt Ophidian member for life. Similar to your time in TNC, the only
  way out is death. Retirement is possible, but extremely rare, and requires
  extensive negotiation with the leader.
• 
  
• Any and all mob activity in The Nameless City rolls up to the GO. Unverified
  activity will be investigated and dealt with.
• 
  
• GO continues to be affiliated with The Painted Dogs after Manon's leadership
  was enacted, and they continue to have a mutually prosperous relationship.
• 
  

OOC Note: Subliminally, the syndicate is loyal to
Ethan and his request to contribute chaos to the
city. Most members of Gilt Ophidian are unaware of
this request; it is a secret held by the upper ranks.

the team