History of Arcusa
The Arcusa is a criminal organization that began in Pontura following the Abandonment, when most people were still in a panic about their impending death or enslavement by devils or worse. Beginning as mostly gangs dealing in illicit goods and gambling, and with most soldiers deployed on the front lines, small groups began taking advantage of those left behind and those retreating from the battlefront. Just one step above common bandits, these unchecked gangs slowly grew into large organizations which began to compete for turf.
After the two largest families of
Felshi, the Gyoro and Byrne, clashed for over two years, and the Gyoro's subsequent victory, the gangs reorganized. Seeing their traditional ways as threatened by the coming return of the armies, the criminal syndicates known as arcusa were born. These groups were more hierarchical and were founded based on loyalty and honor. The largest of them formed clans, large syndicates composed of multiple families, and usually ruling an entire city or more.
The largest current clans of Pontura are as follows; Gyoro, of Felshi, Takishi of Manhuld, and Skerret of Kotomo. Many smaller clans dot the areas between providing a buffer, or potential attacking point, into another large clan's region. Of these small clans, some make alliances, for a tribute, with the larger three in return for protection if it is necessary. Others choose to remain independent, either waiting for a better deal from another large clan, or just to retain their honor.
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