The Families of Requiem control the politics of the Fold. Traditionally a place for criminals and exiles, the Families forged their own enclaves and created the Treaty of the Fold.

The Treaty of Fold recognizes two kinds of families: Patron and Ward. According to the Treaty of the Fold, there can be up to 13 Patron Families, with each one controlling territory in the Fold. In addition, Ward Families - smaller families who don’t yet qualify as Patron Families - can align themselves under the protection of Patron Families. Currently, the Patron Families are:

  • The Anderson Ambrosios - Led by the Quiet Folk St. Hermes Ambrosios MD, this collection of hospitable Landsmen and folk seek to rekindle the flame of faith in Requiem (note: this is a PC Patron Family).

  • The Boone-Helm Collective - A collection of masked maniacs, cannibals, and torture artists led by Jonas Boone-Helm. 

  • The Bloodwraiths - A band of Mercenaries lead by the cool headed Ariana Bloodwraith and grown from hard effort.

  • The Brokentooth Clan - The Brokentooth Clan generally dwells in Requiem proper, and thrives upon the trade driven by the town. Their family head is Asami (note: this is a PC Patron Family).

  • The Devils - An alliance of a Diesel Jock clan and long-established group of Natural Ones that enforce the trade routes in and out of town. Their family head is Lance Arcos (note: this is a PC Patron Family).

  • The Lonely Streetz - An Old York gang focused on drugs, vice and other carnal pleasures, who expanded into town under the leadership of their Boss, Killmore. (note: this is a PC Patron Family).

  • The Lucianos - Led by Dante Luciano, The Luciano Family is a notorious, openly criminal family made of equal parts politicians and assassins - the family was built on blood and money wrapped in silver words. (note: this is a PC Patron Family)

  • The Molon Collective - Outsiders, loners, and recluses led by Nyathera Molon, the Collective possesses a psionic connection to the Gravemind and a drive to “protect” it.

  • The Nostras Dynasty - A newer Requiem family once headed by Lupa Nostras, they once warred against Requiem only to become a Family at Honor’s Fall. The current head of the Family is Keith.

  • The Stevensons - Once multiple separate groups of gatherers, hunters and farmers living in the fold, they are now united under Victor Stevenson.

  • The Volkov - Information brokers (or less charitably, spies), the Volkov wear masks like their founder, Seraphis Volkov, when acting in any official capacity. Currently the Volkovs in Requiem are headed by Dusk Volkov.