Lore Overview

Lore

Blackbarrow rests near the coast between the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego. In the past it has never grew, mainly because it was considered too small and too inaccesible. People used to move away from the town that initially was isolated and avoided staying in contact with other cities. The reason is unknown today, but it was believed to always consider itself as an independent city-state with its own administration and laws.
It became the preferred destination and hideout for criminals in just a few years. Between the early 2000s and early 2010s, Blackbarrow was a complete mess. The previous government couldn't keep up with the arrests, the trials and the imprisonment of half of the population. It eventually digged it's own grave, until Henry Dawson was rightfully nominated as its new Governor.He was quick to dismantle the previous status quo and decided to innovate the city. For ten years, his hard work alongside the one of his collaborators showed incredible outcomes. Blackbarrow became a jewel. Everyone wanted to find an opportunity there as it gave endless possibilities to people who didn't believe in systems anymore. As of now, Blackbarrow's population counts of 1.5 million and it is still increasing.It is divided into three main Sectors: A, B & C.
Sector A is the heart of the city. It is very rich and there the biggest investments are made. We can find financial and business areas, alongside tons of entertainment sections to choose from. The Governor's HQ stands there. He personally approves the opening of shops, new businesses and events. Just a few miles away, we can find a border...
Sector B is known as the Neutral Zone. It is supposed to be independent and here civilians live. In reality, it is the main source of faction, gangs and crime syndicates war to earn popularity and position.
Sector C is where most of the crime unfolds. Here we can find the main headquarters of factions and gangs, but also of mafia families and other organizations.Citizens who live in Sector B & C are not allowed to enter the borders of Sector A.This is the reason why most of the criminal organizations are planning to start a riot and arise against Governor Dawson's rule. They want it to become an independent crime city where anarchy oppresses the ones who do not want to align with any faction.

Governor's Circle Positions

---🜁 THE GOVERNOR’S CIRCLE — THE MAJOR ARCANA COUNCILThe Governor’s Circle is reshaped into a Tarot-based political order, where each seat corresponds to a Major Arcana for coded hierarchy & status.HOW DOES IT WORK?
- There are 21 Seats, each tied to a Major Arcana.
- The seats are fixed roles, not ranks (no one is more powerful than the other).
- Members operate with political, economic and criminal authority.
- The Governor (The Emperor) oversees them all: he chooses them personally, but could remove them without hesitation.---🜁 THE 21 SEATS OF THE GOVERNOR’S CIRCLE 🜁---## ⬩➤ I - THE MAGICIAN
Chief of Innovations, Technologies & Research (takes care of innovations, technologies and scientific researches)## ⬩➤ II - THE HIGH PRIESTESS
Medical & Sanitary Programs Coordinator (manages medical treatments, innovations, researches & sanitary programs)## ⬩➤ III - THE EMPRESS
(she can be The Governor's wife/girlfriend or not; it's up to you but you'd have to discuss it with me)
Charity & Educational Programs Coordinator (philantrophy, charities, youth programs, educational programs, start-ups)## ⬩➤ IV - THE EMPEROR
Mayor & Ruler of Blackbarrow (oversees every single aspect discussed in the Circle. The final word is his.)## ⬩➤ V - THE HIEROPHANT
Intelligence Director (espionage, blackmail; The Hanged Man directly responds to them.)## ⬩➤ VI - THE LOVERS
Internal Diplomatic Relations & Faction Negotiators (they handle internal partnerships with neutral zones, marriages & divorces)## ⬩➤ VII - THE CHARIOT
Head of Security (directs guards, internal surveillance and handles the Governor & the Circle's protection in case of an organized coup).## ⬩➤ VIII - STRENGHT
Enforcer & Field Tactician (manages Blackbarrow's military, tactical teams & oversees soldiers' training programs)## ⬩➤ IX - THE HERMIT
Forensic Analyst (investigates threats, homicides & criminal psychological profiles; covers up The Circle's deeds)## ⬩➤ X - THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE
Economic Director (controls commerce, trades, taxation, corporations, investments & oversees the government's treasure)## ⬩➤ XI - JUSTICE
Legal Advisor (judiciary manipulation & trials; defends criminals from the underworld and members of The Circle)## ⬩➤ XII - THE HANGED MAN
Double Agent Operative (works undercover in enemy zones; the government's personal spy & most dangerous asset; they respond to The Hierophant's direct orders.)## ⬩➤ XIII - DEATH
Asset Removal Specialist (handles disappearances, cover-ups & assassinations)## ⬩➤ XIV - TEMPERANCE
Mediator & Internal Balancer (manages tension between factions, prevents civil wars inside The Circle)## ⬩➤ XV - THE DEVIL
Corruption Architect (handles illegal partnerships, makes deals & ties with the criminal underworld, controls Blackbarrow's corrupt police)## ⬩➤ XVI - THE TOWER
Crisis Strategist (takes charge during coups, threats and potential rebellions; The Tower usually works alongside The Chariot and/or Strenght)## ⬩➤ XVII - THE STAR
Media Icon (influences media, celebrities, influencers & the youth; takes care of the Governor's public image)## ⬩➤ XVIII - THE MOON
Internal Affairs (oversees public security, local finances & stabilizes Blackbarrow's economic power, takes care of innovations in all sectors)## ⬩➤ XIX - THE SUN
Public Coordinator (manages events, speeches, festivals)## ⬩➤ XX - JUDGEMENT
Internal Examiner (evaluates members, exposes traitors; presents promotions, demotions and purges to The Governor)## ⬩➤ XXI - THE WORLD
International Affairs (handles foreign deals, global market & diplomacy with States)- - -The Emperor, The Magician, The Empress, The Hermit, Death, The Sun, The Star, The Wheel of Fortune & The Lovers are taken!The Hierophant, Justice, Temperance & The Hanged Man are reserved!- - -