#sal marcano

[samtrapani]

someone stop me from talking about how fascinating sal marcano is as a character because there’s something so interesting about a man who cannibalizes his own family in order to rise to the top, only to have to turn around and do it to himself in order to protect his son lol

[santademikey]

hi it’s been forever i’m so sorry here’s chapter 11 of bad moon rising!!! :D

[rottingmanifesto]

Ignore the early post I meant to draft that BUT ANYWAY

So I’m not exactly an aficionado on westerns, I just like history (enough to major in it) so take this all with a grain of salt.

Here is my sorta-kinda-western-ish-adjacent AU!

Time: Post Civil War (1868)

The war officially ended in 1865, when Lincoln was 20, albeit he served for years before as a Union soldier in Louisiana. (LA actually has a really complex history with the Civil War, with NOLA being Union but Louisiana technically being Confederate, and there being two governors simultaneously with differing loyalties… it was confusing, to say the least.)

This actually lines up decently well with Abraham Lincoln’s assassination in 1864 as John’s “catalyst”, but we’ll get there later. The core idea here is that Lincoln is a Civil War vet who spent time undercover and training other Black soldiers for the Union.

Location: New Bordeaux still, I guess?

…Okay so I guess Louisiana isn’t really “western”. My bad. But it fits well. NB, being a ripoff of NOLA, likely has similar tensions politically; pro-Union versus Confederate sympathizers, free Black people (who had been there for a long while, actually) and newly-emancipated-freedmen versus plantation owners and the new “sharecropping” business, etc.

Specifically, I think NB’s tensions would really well encapsulate the situation following the Civil War a lot more succinctly than throwing it into the west. There’s still horses! Just not as much sand. Hope that doesn’t ruin the vibe too much.

Lincoln Clay: the Union Soldier

Okay so, I blame my Black history class, but Linc really reminds me a lot of the archetypal Black Union solider in a lot of ways. Fighting for community rights and identity, publicity (for better or for worse), struggles with personal identity (“am I [Black] or am I an American?”), so on; the fact that he’s mixed would also create a divide that was sort of explored in-game, but not much.

Ultimately though, no matter the time, Lincoln is still Lincoln. Except here he’s a horse guy. Because no cars. Yay horses! Still very unoriginal with names though.

Robinson Family: …? (Unsure)

The best thing I can truly think of is Sammy escaping to NB for freedom (since in canon, he was a sharecropper’s son) and meeting Perla there— maybe born free, albeit not exactly wealthy— and getting his start in helping people flee south to Mexico or north to Canada. Then he gets established in the community, builds up his own legacy, so on and so forth. Now as for how he meets Marcano, I don’t really know yet. Smuggling? Maybe?? Give ideas if you have any!

Burke Family: Moonshine + Horses

What it says on the tin. Thomas Burke is an immigrant from Ireland following the Irish Famine in the 1840s, established himself through liquor and horses, and got involved with whatever he could get his hands on.

Nicki’s still a lesbian. That’s not changing. Queer history for the win.

Danny? A horse guy? More likely than you think! Well, for this, at least.

Marcanos: the ‘New Money’ (Confederate Sympathizers)

So, contrary to what some people (cough Redditors) would probably say, the Marcanos are new money. Where did that money come from? A lot of places, but mostly criminal and collusion with police. Recapturing “runaways” (you can deduce what that means), buying up land, human trafficking, alcohol, dubious medicine, so on. Admittedly my knowledge on Sicilian immigration patterns pre-1900 is not my wheelhouse, but I know they existed and the mafia was a thing, even if not well-known, prior to the 1920s. So whatever criminal and police-based enterprises there were, the Marcanos did it. They made a shitton off of pre-Civil War tensions and even quite a bit from ‘playing both sides’. Remember, Sal outwardly is neutral on politics.

Same story/character beats. It translates so well. I can see Lou being the mayor/running for mayor of New Bordeaux, but beyond that, it’s roughly the same. Also yes there would be stuff in Cuba. American imperialism in Latin America is rather old. Yay.

John Donovan: the Pinkerton Agent

Can’t do anything from this era without the Pinkertons showing up. So boom. There you go. Now I do think he took an interest in international affairs, but it was the 1850s, he couldn’t have done a whole lot unless he got into politics. So national detective agency (created by a Scottish-American) it is!

He served alongside Lincoln as a “handler” of sorts, not unlike in-canon, and both played a role in clandestine operations. I’d probably insert lore here about missions/mishaps/etc but I’ll spare y’all that tangent. Just know that John hates Confederates. And Confederate sympathizers. And Andrew Johnson (mainly because of the Declarations of Amnesty throughout the 1860s that allowed former Confederates— and I mean top generals— back into the Union with no punishment). And also the weather. This guy hates a lot of things, huh?

Vito Scaletta: the Carpetbagger

I mean, he was forced against his will to go down, but he does kind of fit the bill. Sorry Vito

Cassandra: the Reader

You and I have had the conversation about m3 needing tarot, and so hey, why not have Cassandra fit that role? I will acknowledge that a lot of the “mystic” characters of westerns are really detrimental Romani stereotypes, so this role might not be the most appropriate. But it’s also 1868 and Cassandra is a Haitian woman in Louisiana.

There are rumors that she was kicked out of Haiti. Hm… Unique lore moment? Who knows

Plot: the exact same.

Literally the same thing. Robbery, betrayal, revenge (but-also-kinda-not). Enough said.

Other Changes

Remy is still in the definitely-not-bootleg-KKK. Spent time in Pulaski with NBF. Responsible for terrorizing a LOT of Black Union soldiers to “send a message”. “War of Northern Aggression” bullshit. Only makes his death more satisfying!

Laveau & Co. as a part of the freedmen’s bureau (or whatever equivalent you want to use)

Not really a change but hey, at least most of the women dying would make sense now, I guess

Inclusion of some Black senators and representatives— more prominent then than during the 1960s

TLDR; Reconstruction-era Louisiana, Lincoln Clay as a Union vet (and John as a Pinkerton), Marcanos as new money, and the story as functionally the same. Also fuck Andrew Johnson. All my homies hate Andrew Johnson for fucking up Reconstruction with his “Southern sympathy” bullshit.

Sorry I’m from Tennessee I got beef

oh my god. mafia 3 western au

[elffees]

Just played the Faster Baby DLC and it was amazing! Everything about it was great. Laveau and especially Roxy Laveau were phenomenal. MJ’s one cool dude. Herbalism. Wrecking a sundown town into smithereens. MY GOD!

Everything was FANTASTIC, and I think one of my favorite elements of it is that it feels like a haven for Lincoln. Like an actual refuge, somewhere safe he can be with people who genuinely like him.

These are Lincoln’s people. They’re not his family from the Black Mob, but he still helped them out because their cause is important to him. He cares about it and about them. Nevermind the fact that Laveau is a respectable leader with good people at his side. Not criminals who are only looking to get one over on each other. And they want Lincoln to join in, or at least see them as a welcoming place for him. A possible home.

This entire DLC felt like a breath of fresh air from a gameplay perspective, but also likely in-universe for Lincoln too. To remember that Sal Marcano isn’t the most important cause in the world, and that the mob isn’t the only one he can rely on. That he doesn’t only have to be Lincoln The Avenger. That he can also be Lincoln the Freedom Fighter. Lincoln the Protector. Lincoln the Savior. And even Lincoln the Lover.

This DLC was so so so good.

[rottingmanifesto]

Gifts

Happy holidays to all!

For: @sleepytime-moga ! Naomi and John (just hanging out)

“You’ve gotta be fuck-ing kidding me,” John says, rubbing the bridge of his nose. “Really?”

“What? He deserved it.”

“I’m not saying he didn’t, but Jesus Christ, maybe be a bit more subtle.”

Naomi examines a hangnail while sitting opposite to John. “Wow, John. I thought you knew me well.”

He sighs, half-laughing. “Yeah, well, guess you and Lincoln really are a perfect match, then.”

She finally cracks a smile.

The two had been talking for upwards of an hour, about anything and everything— it mostly came back to Lincoln, all things considered— and sharing all kinds of anecdotes from whatever came to mind. In this case, it was over Naomi throwing water in some Dixie mobster’s face.

“Well, I guess that’s one way to handle racism.”

“Got any better ideas, white boy?”

John shrugs. “I’m not judging the emotion, I’m just judging the method.”

“Bold coming from you, Mister LSD.” She crosses her arms. “Least I didn’t make him trip balls before splashing boiling water in his face.”

“Hey, that was a one-time thing.”

“Right, right. Just like all of this is a one-time thing, too.”

The two crack grins, John downing part of the bourbon and pushing the bottle towards her. Naomi takes it.

“Merry fuckin’ Christmas to that asshole.”

“Yeah, Merry fucking Christmas.”

For: @santademikey ! Florence and Danny (romantic)

You know you’re awful nervous about telling your old man about Danny’s admittedly harebrained idea of getting married. You’re over the moon, sure, but Dad might not be and that’s the issue. You clear your throat as you sit down in front of Olivia, fake-smiling.

Aunt Olivia— if you can call her that, you never know with her— has that slight-smile on her face that indicates she knows something you don’t. Or rather, she knows what you’re thinking and you don’t like it.

“Miss Marcano,” Danny pipes up, taking her hand and shaking it. He’s more jittery than normal and stands behind you, hands on your shoulders, quivering. For a boy who can race like nobody’s business, he sure had lost his nerves. “I, uh, well, this may shock you.”

“What is it, dear?” She’s speaking to you. Shit, she’s speaking to you.

“We, uh, we have a big announcement to make—”

The door opens and you look up.

Shit.

“Mister Marcano,” Danny nods, polite. He offers his hand, and Sal takes it for a second. “Pleasure to see ya again.”

Dad nods at your fiancé. “Am I interruptin’ something?” He has an eyebrow cocked, playing along with the game. He looks bemused but you know he ain’t. He’s likely pissed.

“Sit down Sal, you’re just in time.”

You almost curse Olivia out for that.

“Please, go on.”

You take a deep breath. It’s better if you break the news.

“We- uh, Danny an’ I- we got engaged.” You can’t help but beam. But your Dad…

For: @floating-space-jellyfish ! Miela and Danny (romantic)

Miela’s taking Danny’s hand, bouncing her leg in excitement. Nerves, too, but excitement mostly. She’d never gone racing, let alone with someone as skilled as Danny. This wasn’t a traditional race; the only opponent was the wind.

Her hair is flying all over the place and she keeps spitting strands out. Danny’s laughing wildly, whipping around corners at breakneck speed. The sun is shining.

Neither are speaking— no point in it, they couldn’t hear each other— but both had smiles on their faces. Shit, when’s the last time Danny felt like this, like he was a little kid again? Miela made him beam like he did back when his Ma was alive. Hell, with her around, Danny was almost certain his Ma was still around, maybe watching from somewhere high up. He presses the gas down. Maybe if he goes fast enough, they can reach the sky like his Da used to tell him.

Danny grasps her hand back, smiling at her.

This girl really made him happy.

[nxwbordeaux]

It's the year 2023 and America's newest hotspot has emerged from the shadows. New Bordeaux is truly the place to be. From high-end shops and the world-famous New Bordeaux Opera House in the Downtown District to the colorful communities in Delray Hollow, New Bordeaux has everything you need and more. Tourists often visit the city without knowing the dangers that lurk in the dark. 

Like most cities, New Bordeaux harbors its own dark secrets. Its history runs as far back as the 1960s, the century where Lincoln Clay, alongside his underbosses Cassandra, Thomas Burke and Vito Scalleta turned the Italian Mafia upside down. The Underworld was shaken and the city changed drastically after Lincoln's disappearance.

Fast forward to over 60 years later, the hustle and bustle of New Bordeaux has only grown in size. After Lincoln Clay's disappearance and the fall of Italian Mob Boss Sal Marcano, men and women with dreams of their own began their own businesses, slowly taking charge of parts of the city without much of a bother to anyone else. New Bordeaux has been divided, and there is a silent threat in the air of an all-out war erupting from the darkness. 

Find your place in the city, and above all, stay alive.

nxwbordeaux is an 18+ city / crime Discord RP set in the fictional city New Bordeaux and loosely based off of the Mafia Series.

PLOT | RULES | FAMILIES | DISCORD

[tommytranselo]

so far in the trilogy we’ve had at least two characters who were different variations on the same central philosophy: “fuck you, i got mine” extended to a very small inner circle of people they care about deeply.  we had this guy as our friend (henry tomasino) and as our mortal enemy (sal marcano) in 2 and 3 respectively, and given that m4 being a prequel has a decent chance of following salieri or falcone...i think the natural progression of this character type might very well be having this guy as the protagonist

[naomana]

you know your headcanon about pepe being into older guys right, maybe it doesn't make any sense but bc i've been obsessed with the marcano family recently i can't help but think about leo taking pepe along with him to talk to sal in new bordeaux (for whatever reason). and while sal and leo are talking, sal curtly asks for pepe to get a bottle of wine for them and pepe just nods nonchalantly but in his head he's going: YES SIR YES SIR YES SIR

I know we already talked about this in dms and corrected the fact Pepe is OLDER than Sal but..this seriously didn't go where I thought it would and I'm so ashamed to say I thought you'd bring up how while Leo and Sal talk, Pepe spends time with Goirgi (basically babysitting him lmao) and now I can't get that shit out of my head

[lesilence]

Rip Sal Marcano. For no particular reason.

[samtrapani]

7 & 12 for the mafia series 😈

🔥 choose violence ask game 🔥

7. what character did you begin to hate not because of canon but because how how the fandom acts about them?

john donovan. i don't like what everyone makes of him, which is sad bc i really really thought he was going to be my favorite character when i first started m3 but now i just don't think of him at all.

12. the unpopular character that you actually like and why more people should like them

sal marcano :) he's just such a good character, and everyone just hates him bc he's a villain but he's so well-written and complex, and his motivations aren't just 'oh hurr durr i want to control everything' but more of. a man who has lived a lifetime of regrets and is trying so desperately to fix it for his son.

[santademikey]

HELLO ITS BEEN A WHILE HERES CHAPTER SEVEN OF ‘BAD MOON RISING’ :•]

[apbdelarium]

A Beautiful Conversation with Sal Marcano before he’s Dead

[henrysfedora]

hold on am i supposed to hate sal as the player... because i don't, in fact i really like his character and i want more lore on him, young sal marcano dlc for M4 when

[elffees]

One of the most tragic parts is that Sammy and Ellis were always going to die.

Sal Marcano asks Lincoln to run the mob, but it wouldn’t have saved his family. It only would’ve saved himself. Sal was always going to order that hit. He didn’t give one single damn that Sammy hadn’t kicked up to him in months. Sal always knew he was going to kill them all. He wanted to go legit. He wanted his casino, and of course he’d go after his Black allies first.

Sal wanted everybody he ever associated with dead, and he went after the Black mob first before anyone else because they were Black. And part of Lincoln does know this. You can tell in the brief exchange between him and Giorgi at the end.

But another part of Lincoln still believes Sammy and Ellis’ deaths were his fault. That if he had just said “Yes” everyone would still be alive. But that’s not what was going to happen. Sal would’ve recruited Lincoln into his side of business, and still left his family as burnt up corpses on the floor.

The tragedy is that Lincoln’s family was always going to die and he was always going to be the one left alive.