#Roan Ó Faoláin

[breerps]

What are the things that stand between you and complete happiness?

Alright, you guys get up to five words each. No complaints, Neve! Now then, spill it.

André: “Paying back debts.“Caleb: “Nightmares… and my nerves.“Cassander: “… Myself.“Delphine: “Hmm… my own willpower?“Erik: “*laughs* Nothing whatsoever!“Gabriel: “…. A bigger house, maybe?”Jack: “Ehm… uh… shit. My degree?“Jasper: “Same as Erik. Nothin’. *winks*“Kesiah: “Ooh… getting my teaching license!“Lukas: “Leg.“Madeline: “Money, fame, my own studio.“Mateo: “Necesito más dinero. Mucho más.“Neve: “Time, money. And Lukas’s face.“Rafael: “I.. I don’t know, actually… *frowns*“Roan: “The world being a mess.“Sikandar: “Uhhhhhh… an Intuos tablet?“Yui: “Family and duty.”

[natashaivanov]

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Natasha resembled someone on a man-hunt. Her blonde hair was windblown, and she could have sworn she’d nearly broken one of her heels – all because of her haunting pace, quick and angry and dead set on getting to her destination. A bar – the bastard was working in a fucking bar, after he’d abandoned her and nearly ruined the Ivanov name. A fucking bar, after he’d shot and murdered her fianće.

While the news was old – and everybody had their opinions of Nicollo Vicario – Natasha was still furious. He’d been meant to be her husband. Protection with the Italians, when her father and Roan had disgraced them with the Irish. Her father had slaved over the match -- damn him -- but it was her poor mother who had worked tirelessly to un-do the damage her father had created out of selfish, greedy desire. And Natasha had agreed. Despite her successful life and own innocence, she’d agreed, because that was what you did for family. She could’ve found a way to love Nicollo, if not for the fact that Roan had appeared out of nothingness and snatched it all away. 

Roan, Roan, Roan. She was going to murder him.

“Who do you think you are?” Natasha all but screeched as soon as she laid eyes on him behind the bar, ignoring the patrons who looked at her as if she’d broken a window. What a story that would be – the Natasha Ivanov, esteemed campaign manager, roaring like a lioness preparing for a kill. She half expected the story to be in the news the next morning.

“I asked you a damn question, Roan Ó Faoláin!”

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EVENT #1: A Star is Born

ROAN Ó FAOLÁIN attending working the 19th birthday celebrations of Miss Bunny Golightly

Big parties at The Garden Hotel mean Roan’s going to be working the open bar. And normally, he wouldn’t mind so much. It’s paying for his keep, after all—keeping a roof and state-of-the-art surveillance over his head, ensuring the protection of the Corsicans as part of their bargain. He can even deal with having to wear a tux as his uniform. But he’s had a chance to peek at the guest list for tonight, and it was more than enough to have him nearly hurling all morning. Representatives from all the major mafias from back in his day will be present, and he can only guess at how many new players will be showing up that he doesn’t know about yet. Hell, Alex and Raymond alone showing up would be enough to make him want to call out sick. Here’s hoping the Magpie will make good on his word to protect Roan. Worst comes to worst, he can always just... you know... run whenever he sees a familiar face.

[vnselm]

Hi everyone! Bree here, or Admin Dragon as you may know me from the main. Since all my babes have full bios, I’m not going to do a whole big intro for each of them. But I will give you some little basics and links to where you can find even more info about them for plotting! You ready? Here we go!!

In order of left to right along the gif above.

GENEVIEVE LEFAYE

rumor has it that ( genevieve lefaye ) was just spotted in the forbidden kingdom. ( she ) is a ( 30 ) year old ( human ) known to be a ( royal ). many have said ( she ) resembles ( janelle monáe ). ( she ) has been said to be ( narcissistic & cruel ) but also quite ( noble & ambitious ). ( she ) is currently serving as ( princess of nizrani ).

( genevieve ) would describe ( herself ) as a ( summer ) person and would identify as an ( estj ). ( her ) birthday is ( september 13th ), making ( her ) star sign ( virgo ) and ( her ) celtic animal sign the ( swan ). ( her ) biggest pet peeve is ( not getting her way ), and ( her ) theme song is ( you should see me in a crown by billie eilish ). when it comes to the separation of species in candoris, ( she ) is ( for it, and doesn’t even feel comfortable around werewolves ). finally, ( her ) primary goal is to ( turn her detention in candoris to her advantage by any means necessary ).

Ginny’s Bio can be found here. Her Fact File can be found here. And her Relationships page can be found here.

KAYA VOSS

rumor has it that ( kaya voss ) was just spotted in the forbidden kingdom. ( she ) is a ( 190 / appears 29 ) year old ( vampire ) known to be a ( noble ). many have said ( she ) resembles ( emmy rossum ). ( she ) has been said to be ( reckless & deceitful ) but also quite ( clever & resourceful ). ( she ) is currently serving as ( leader of the children of the night ).

( kaya ) would describe ( herself ) as an ( autumn ) person and would identify as an ( entp ). ( her ) birthday is ( july 23rd ), making ( her ) star sign ( leo ) and ( her ) celtic animal sign the ( horse ). ( her ) biggest pet peeve is ( boredom ), and ( her ) theme song is ( natural by imagine dragons ). when it comes to the separation of species in candoris, ( she ) is ( all for crushing humans and letting vampires take over ). finally, ( her ) primary goal is to ( find real, lasting fulfillment in her life ).

Kaya’s Bio can be found here. Her Fact File can be found here. And her Relationships page can be found here.

LUKAS ANSELM

rumor has it that ( lukas anselm ) was just spotted in the forbidden kingdom. ( he ) is a ( 32 ) year old ( human ) known to be a ( noble ). many have said ( he ) resembles ( adam driver ). ( he ) has been said to be ( judgmental & aloof ) but also quite ( intelligent & honest ). ( he ) is currently serving as ( baron of ravenstone ).

( lukas ) would describe ( himself ) as a ( winter ) person and would identify as an ( intj ). ( his ) birthday is ( november 12th ), making ( his ) star sign ( scorpio ) and ( his ) celtic animal sign the ( wolf ). ( his ) biggest pet peeve is ( unnecessary conversations or loud noises ), and ( his ) theme song is ( believer by imagine dragons ). when it comes to the separation of species in candoris, ( he ) is ( not really paying attention ). finally, ( his ) primary goal is to ( change how people see him and his family ).

Lukas’s Bio can be found here. His Fact File can be found here. And his Relationships page can be found here.

ROAN Ó FAOLÁIN

rumor has it that ( roan ó faoláin ) was just spotted in the forbidden kingdom. ( he ) is a ( 35 ) year old ( werewolf alpha ) known to be a ( commoner ). many have said ( he ) resembles ( chris evans ). ( he ) has been said to be ( taciturn & hotheaded ) but also quite ( sensible & principled ). ( he ) is currently serving as ( captain of the guard ).

( roan ) would describe ( himself ) as a ( spring ) person and would identify as an ( isfj ). ( his ) birthday is ( may 3rd ), making ( his ) star sign ( taurus ) and ( his ) celtic animal sign the ( bull ). ( his ) biggest pet peeve is ( bad manners ), and ( his ) theme song is ( house of memories by panic! at the disco ). when it comes to the separation of species in candoris, ( he ) is ( in favor of peaceful coexistence ). finally, ( his ) primary goal is to ( protect and serve his people as best he can ).

Roan’s Bio can be found here. His Fact File can be found here. And his Relationships page can be found here.

SORCHA MAC ALISTAIR

rumor has it that ( sorcha mac alistair ) was just spotted in the forbidden kingdom. ( she/they ) is a ( 98 / appears 27 ) year old ( fae ) known to be a ( noble ). many have said ( she ) resembles ( eleanor tomlinson ). ( she ) has been said to be ( willful & critical ) but also quite ( curious & adventurous ). ( she ) is currently serving as ( the faerie court representative ).

( sorcha ) would describe ( herself ) as an ( autumn ) person and would identify as an ( intp ). ( her ) birthday is ( april 4th ), making ( her ) star sign ( aries ) and ( her ) celtic animal sign the ( fox ). ( her ) biggest pet peeve is ( nosy people ), and ( her ) theme song is ( victorious by panic! at the disco ). when it comes to the separation of species in candoris, ( she ) is ( completely ambivalent ). finally, ( her ) primary goal is to ( enjoy her life and stick it to her mom ).

Sorcha’s Bio can be found here. Her Fact File can be found here. And her Relationships page can be found here.

Whew, that’s a lot! Hopefully that helped get the creative juices flowing to start. You’ll notice the Relationships pages are still under construction, but I should have those finished in the next few days, and the Fact Files I’ve made highlight their most important relationships at the moment.

As far as things I want to see for them, I want everything and anything tbh! All the drama, the laughs, the heartbreak, the rivalries, the shock twists... *Britney Spears voice* Gimme Gimme! So hit me up either in messages or in discord and let’s get to it ❤

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☽ ROAN Ó FAOLÁIN ☾ — Moodboard #1

Even black hens lay white eggs.

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@natashaivanov

And there was the other shoe, dropping right smack on Roan’s face as always. He’d managed to help a few bystanders find shelter behind the bar he’d been working all evening (minus the “breaks” he took when he spotted a familiar face), but being pinned down under reckless gunfire was about as far from where he wanted to be as he could imagine. He chanced a peak over the bar, but had to duck back down as another hailstorm of bullets flew mere inches overhead, shattering bottles along the wall behind him. It was too loud in here to think properly, and panic was overtaking him by the minute. Despite his fervent desire to escape the mafia game, to leave behind the violence he’d ingrained in himself since youth, Roan knew he was going to have to put it to use if he wanted to make it out of here alive. He’d just... rather put it off until it was absolutely necessary.

Just as he was committing to that thought, he spotted her. Across the room, hunkered down, trying desperately to stay out of the line of fire. He should have known she’d be here, and yet somehow the possibility hadn’t occurred to him until this exact moment. And in that moment, tactical planning went out the window, as did any concern he had for anyone else at the party. Roan Ó Faoláin was not a good man, even by his own reckoning. He would wrestle with the moral quandary his actions posed later—for now, he was focused on keeping Natasha Ivanov safe, because who was he if not the sorry sonofabitch who was still in love with her in spite of everything? Disregarding the bullets still flying everywhere, Roan abandoned the people cowering behind the bar and made a dash for it, circling the room, cover-to-cover until he reached her and could clasp a hand on one of her slim shoulders. “I’m getting you out of here. Now.” It was a promise. An order. A declaration.

[natashaivanov]

&&. word has it ( natasha ivanov ) was just spotted around the city. ( she ) is a ( 26 ) year old affiliated with ( the russian mafia ). it’s been said that ( she ) resembles ( rosie huntington-whiteley ). ( she ) has been said to be ( dutiful & well-mannered ) but also quite ( prudish & strict ). ( she ) is currently serving as ( a campaign manager ). // ace

( natasha ivanov ) would describe ( herself ) as a ( fall ) person and would identify as a ( lawful good ). ( her  ) birthday is ( december 23rd ), making ( her ) star sign ( capricorn ) and ( her ) animal sign the ( hawk ). ( his/her/their ) biggest pet peeve is ( disorganization ), and (her ) theme song is ( style by taylor swift ). finally, ( her ) primary goal is to ( prove that her father’s mistakes are not her own ).

The political history of the Ivanov family is a complicated one. So complicated that Natasha Ivanov has become notorious for sighing through her nose, squaring her shoulders, and repeating the phrase pay attention, it’s a lot to explain to her close friends and co workers.

It all began with her great grandfather. There wasn’t much to tell about her grandfather Mikhail, other than the distinct  fact that it was he who brought that Ivanovs to New York City, and it was he who her grandfather, father, and older brother were named after. But, it was also he who they all gave credit to. If he hadn’t ever moved to the Big Apple, there might not have been the biggest scandal the city had seen in a decade, spurred on by his yet to be born grandson. Though he would die before he ever met the third Mikhail of the Ivanov family, he would live long enough to establish himself with the Russian Mafia, marry a woman who also happened to be a first generation Russian immigrant, have a son, and then promptly stumble drunk in front of a bus and die on impact before that son reached the age of five. His newly established connection to the Russian Mafia died with him.

That five year old eventually became a man. Her grandfather’s luck in New York was significantly better than his father’s. Mikhail the second did not marry a Russian woman, much to his mother’s disgust. Instead, Mikhail the second married a first generation Irish immigrant who had moved to New York with her parents and younger sister. Like Mikhail the first, Mikhail the second’s wife — a red head named Aileen, Nastasha’s grandmother — had established herself with the Irish Mob. Unlike her husband, her ties and loyalties ran much deeper, as she and her parents simply paid the Mob to protect their small grocery store. This relationship would lead to that the Irish backing his bid for the mayor of New York City.

Now, Mikhail the second managed to win the race, despite the fact that his parents were immigrants. His attachment to the Irish Mafia managed to stay completely underwraps, and he kept the title for two consecutive terms. The Irish Mafia was able to get away with a little more crime than most, kept out of the public eye as much as Mikhail the second could manage without raising suspicion. Within those two terms, Mikhail the third was born, and his political future was laid out before him.

It’s here that Natasha begins to leave out her family’s involvement with the Irish crime ring, glossing over the gory details. The picture perfect version is that her father — Mikhail the third — was caught laundering money and committing fraud in order to win his campaign. But, the true story of the scandal that would knock Mikhail Ivanov III out of his own race for mayor, losing to the current mayor of New York, Lana Shapiro, was that he betrayed the Irish Mafia to work with the Italians, after gambling most of his money — i.e, Irish money — away in their casino, promising information and names in exchange for forgetting his debt and protecting him from Flanagan’s wrath.

This aspect of the political history of the Ivanov family was what most involved Natasha. With her grandfather the former mayor of New York, and her father vying for the title, Natasha was a socialite without wanting to be one. Constantly in the eye of the press, it wasn’t long before her father hired Roan Ó Faoláin to keep an eye on her prior to betraying the Irish. It was her grandmother Aileen’s idea, and the events that followed involving the Belfast native complicated things even farther.

From the time she was eighteen, the brutishly tall man was a constant presence in her life, a sort of back bone in an otherwise crazy existence. Between paparazzi and trying to get her public administrations degree at the Melbourne Institute, having someone to talk to outside her picture perfect life was a blessing. Falling in love with him was slow, and then all at once — the two of them tried to keep their relationship strictly professional, but it seemed as if fate had another plan entirely. Natasha might even have married him, if her father hadn’t been such an idiot. For two years, the two shared an intimate and secret relationship, because Nastaha Ivanov was supposed to be picture perfect perfection, not sleeping with the help.

But then, Roan disappeared, right when she needed him most. Natasha and her brother were shocked to hear of their father’s dealings with the Italians, nearly as blind sided as the Irish has been. Several days later, Mikhail the third was out of his race for mayor, his face plastered across newspapers, magazines, and broadcasts — the Irish had released his part in illegal activities, sullying his reputation just weeks before the final vote. He’d stay in prison for the ten months.

The Italians, particularly Dante Vicario, didn’t wait very long to secure proof of the Ivanov’s loyalty. Mikhail III quickly and quietly arranged the engagement of Natasha to Dante’s elder half brother, Nicollo, before his arrest. Heartbroken and plagued with the responsibility of trying to fix the Ivanov name, Natasha agreed. Protecting themselves with the guard of the Italians was the right choice, even if it felt so awfully wrong.

The two were engaged for the better part of a year and a half, waiting for wedding planning until her father was out of prison. Little did she know, Nicollo Vicario was monster in his own way. But, that didn’t matter — Nicollo was shot and killed before they could even properly set the date. It didn’t take Natasha long to figure out who had fired the bullet. There were only so many people with his physical description, especially those who had shown up randomly in Boston at the time of Roan’s disappearance. While Dante Vicario didn’t seem too beat up about his half brother’s death — and neither was Natasha, despite what people think, and the fact that Roan had not only broken her heart but possibly ruined her chance at happened— it meant there was no real alliance between the Italian Mafia and the Ivanov family, even if they were on good terms.

This was that promoted her brother, older than her by five years, to announce his intentions to run for Senator — in addition to the fact that he had discovered his name sake, Mikhail the first’s, association with the Russian Mafia. Her brother pledged himself to the Valentina family as their great grandfather had done in order to once more protect his family, and disowned their father. Natasha, tired of having men dictating her path in life, did the same of her own free will. Finally using the degree she’d worked her ass off to get, she became her brother’s campaign manager, and is now currently doing her best to show the political scene that the younger Ivanov generation isn’t here to be pushed around.

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EVENT #1: Something Wicked This Way Comes

ROAN Ó FAOLÁIN RHYS MCGOWAN, DECK HAND ON “THE SEA SERPENT” attending the wedding of King Gabriel Beaumont and his Queen Consort Sophia Beaumont née Wren

Before he committed himself wholly to the Royal Guard, Roan dabbled in illegal activities that required discretion and blending into crowds. Tonight, at his King’s order, he is infiltrating the wedding of the Vampire King to a member of the Fae Court (under a false piratical identity) to observe how this alliance will change the political landscape. He’s not a spy by any means—he’s a warrior, a fighter who prefers to face problems head on rather than through subterfuge. But he will do what he must. The full moon hovers above them all, and though Roan is used to resisting it with his trusty, oft-used suppression glamour, others with him are not as accustomed to them. He has to watch out for his fellow werewolves as they fight their basic natures, and he’s deeply concerned that something could go wrong.

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☽ ROAN Ó FAOLÁIN ☾ — Task #3: Mischief Managed

WAND

Yew “Yew wands are among the rarer kinds, and their ideal matches are likewise unusual, and occasionally notorious. The wand of yew is reputed to endow its possessor with the power of life and death, which might, of course, be said of all wands; and yet yew retains a particularly dark and fearsome reputation in the spheres of duelling and all curses. However, it is untrue to say (as those unlearned in wandlore often do) that those who use yew wands are more likely to be attracted to the Dark Arts than another. The witch or wizard best suited to a yew wand might equally prove a fierce protector of others. Wands hewn from these most long-lived trees have been found in the possession of heroes quite as often as of villains. Where wizards have been buried with wands of yew, the wand generally sprouts into a tree guarding the dead owner’s grave. What is certain, in my experience, is that the yew wand never chooses either a mediocre or a timid owner.”

Phoenix Feather “This is the rarest core type. Phoenix feathers are capable of the greatest range of magic, though they may take longer than either unicorn or dragon cores to reveal this. They show the most initiative, sometimes acting of their own accord, a quality that many witches and wizards dislike. Phoenix feather wands are always the pickiest when it comes to potential owners, for the creature from which they are taken is one of the most independent and detached in the world. These wands are the hardest to tame and to personalise, and their allegiance is usually hard won.”

13 in. Long “Wands which length is between 12.5 and 14 inches are larger than average, yet not rare to be seen. Wizards and witches who own commonly big wands usually perform louder and brighter spells than others, for their magic style and personality is of dramatic inclination, and they are moved by emotions on most cases. These wands work well for selfless owners, whose magic is preferably directed to serving others.”

Supple Flexibility “The wands characterized as brittle, quite or fairly bendy, quite or fairly flexible, pliant, supple, and whippy, are considered ‘flexible wands’. These usually fall in the hands of owners who like to progress quickly in life and face changes without hesitation. … The wizards and witches best suited for supple and whippy wands are adaptive in a more cautious manner, and even if the supple wand and its owner may take a little longer to learn from each other, their results are usually the most reliable.”

HOGWARTS HOUSE

Gryffindor — brave, courageous, chivalrous, daring, bold

Roan is truly a paragon of Gryffindor’s virtues. Courageous and selfless to a fault, he will never hesitate to use himself as a shield for others. This holds true for virtually any situation. Physically, he is a warrior to the core, a defender of his king and his people who will happily place himself in danger if it means others are safe. Emotionally, he is always ready to take the brunt of others’ emotional outbursts so that they can feel better, or so that someone else will be protected from them. Though it doesn’t come to the forefront often because of his preference for pacifistic conflict resolution, Roan is surprisingly quick-tempered when angered or riled. He won’t hesitate to go after someone who insults or harms those he loves and considers under his protection, and will do so with a ferocity befitting his werewolf nature. Roan’s biggest fault is typical of nobler Gryffindors: he is perhaps too willing to run headfirst into peril if it will mean those he loves are safe, and rarely thinks about his own well-being if he believes someone else’s need is greater.

PATRONUS

Irish Wolfhound

“A mix of power, swiftness, gentleness, and reliability are the defining traits of the massive Irish Wolfhound. Those who cast this Patronus are seen as an imposing force but really are absolute sweethearts. Nevertheless, the Irish Wolfhound can be extremely aggressive when the need arises, particularly when protecting its loved ones. There is no doubt that loyalty is among the most obvious traits of the Irish Wolfhound. Of course, Sirius Black (Padfoot) would agree!”

Could there possibly be a more fitting animal for Roan’s Patronus? Extremely large and seemingly a little rough around the edges, Irish Wolfhounds are in fact reserved and intelligent creatures, quiet and easy-going, and known for their loyalty and devotion to their families. They were originally bred as wolf hunting dogs, and thus when provoked can be incredibly ferocious, particularly if their pack or family are in danger. But despite their imposing demeanor, they are gentle and sweet and beloved for the close bonds they form with others.

OTHER

Ilvermorny House — Pukwudgie “Pukwudgies are defined by their passions and desires, by how they feel, and by whom they love. They form deep connections, wholly commit themselves to everything they do, and defend their people and passions with ferocity. Pukwudgies are caregivers, protectors, and loyal friends. They will use all their talents, values, and potential to pursue their passions and protect the ones they love.”

Boggart — Failure to Protect His Loved Ones Roan cares so deeply about the people close to him, and those under his care, that the thought of losing any of them through a failing on his part is utterly horrifying. Just losing the omega Kieran at the wedding was torture for him; losing his mother or one of his siblings, losing his king or his princess, losing his friends... it’s unthinkable. Thus Roan’s boggart would take the shape of his loved ones’ and his charges’ dead bodies, the last expressions on their faces shock and accusation towards him for failing to protect them.

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&&. word has it ( roan ó faoláin ) was just spotted around the city. ( he ) is a ( 36 ) year old affiliated with ( no one ). it’s been said that ( he ) resembles ( chris evans ). ( he ) has been said to be ( sensible & principled ) but also quite ( taciturn & hotheaded ). ( he ) is currently serving as ( a bartender / ex-irish informer ).

( roan ) would describe ( himself ) as a ( spring ) person and would identify as an ( isfj-a ). ( his ) birthday is ( may 3rd, 1983 ), making ( his ) star sign ( taurus ) and ( his ) celtic animal sign the ( bull ). ( his ) biggest pet peeve is ( bad manners ), and ( his ) theme song is ( house of memories by panic! at the disco ). finally, ( his ) primary goal is to ( try to survive the mess he got himself into ).

Hi hi hi everyone! Fox here. Some of you may remember Roan from TFK, but he’s gonna look a bit different here. Read on for deets.

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Born and raised in Belfast, Northern Ireland. His father Seamus was a member of the IRA, who were waging war in the city at the time. His mother Nora did everything she could to provide for her children—Roan, his sister Kelly, and his brother Lorcan—basically on her own.

To help his mother, Roan started running with the Gilligans, an offshoot of the Irish mob within Ireland. He came to more or less hate his father, who was absent most of the time because he thought unifying Ireland was more important than his family. So he stuck with his mother, helping her with extra funds and protecting the little ones.

A ceasefire between the IRA and the British government made Seamus spend more time at home, which was bad news because it meant he had to direct his anger and restlessness somewhere else. Roan avoided him, and Nora protected Kelly fiercely, so Seamus took to spending time with Lorcan, puling him out of school for day trips without notice to anyone. The last time this happened, he took Lorcan to Omagh, where an IRA carbomb went off and killed several bystanders. Including Seamus and Lorcan.

Nora packed up her remaining children immediately and took them to New York, where they lived with their aunt until they could get back on their feet. Roan used his connections to the mob in Ireland to get in with the mob stateside, and focused on school and working for them. His mother and sister didn’t know about his criminal activities, nor did they ask.

In his late twenties, he was hired by a well-known politician, Mikhail Ivanov, to protect his daughter Natasha. What started as strictly business turned into a passionate romance that could have ended in marriage if not for Mikhail’s deception. He sold out most of his Irish contacts, except for Roan, to the Italian mafia, a move that devastated lives across the city.

Roan was branded a traitor—even if he hadn’t sold out information himself, he’d been too busy screwing the politician’s daughter to notice that anything weird was going on, and that was unforgivable. He was beaten nearly to death, but for reasons he still doesn’t understand, was spared that actual fate by Alexander Barrett. All he had to do was promise to leave NYC and never come back.

Roan said a quick goodbye to his mom and sister and left immediately for Boston. He spent a couple years there under an alias, working for another Irish family as a bodyguard and hitman. He earned the nickname Conrí, or “wolf king”, during that time.

After a couple years, Roan was involved in a shootout with Italian mafia members that ended with him shooting the Don’s son. This almost wasn’t a big deal for him, until he learned that the son in question was Niccolo Vicario, who was engaged to be married to Natasha Ivanov. Panicked and fearing what might happen if anyone in New York found out who exactly had killed the Vicario heir, Roan hopped on a plane to Europe without any goodbyes this time.

For the last five years, Roan’s been hiding out in the French criminal underworld, working as hired protection, and occasionally as a hitman. About six months ago, he was approached by a Parrain from the Corsican mafia known as The Magpie, who asked that Roan accompany him to New York as a sort of guide. If Roan refused, Damien Olivier would drag him to NYC and sell him back to the Irish without a second thought. If he agreed, the Corsicans would protect him and he might be able to have some of his old life back. All he needed to do was help Olivier make some introductions, point out key players on the scene, and keep his nose clean. Simple enough.

Now back in NYC, Damien has helped him secure a cover identity, lodging, and a bartending job at The Garden Hotel, which is known to be neutral ground for the mafias. Every so often, Olivier borrows him to get background information, not that Roan can offer him anything current. But it’s nice to be back in the one city he actually feels is home.

So that’s where we’re at! Lmk if you want to plot!

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☽ ROAN Ó FAOLÁIN ☾ — Moodboard #1

Even black hens lay white eggs.