Original Document by “Coop” Cooper

The Giovanni clans is in some way more strict than the oldest Ventrue and more permissive than the youngest Toreador artiste. More than anything else the clan values success. Often those who take the boldest risks are rewarded with exactly what they achieved, barring failure, of course. Including dozens of cultures and more geographic areas than even the power-hungry Tremere, the Giovanni Clan is in a powerful position throughout Vampire societies.

Yet this same vagueness can sometimes prevent those more statically-minded from progressing through the ranks. Often the old are simply bypassed by the innovative young. The greatest currency of the clan is success, and the bank is always hungry.

The structure below is based from power seized and granted, though the former is far more common than the latter. The titles are often different depending on who holds them and who they report to.

Players should always work with the presiding ST of the area they claim before they announce/dispute their claim. Surprising the presiding ST is the quickest way to lead to OOC issues.

Giovanni Position Titles

• Sindaco – Responsible for the Family within a city. Answers to the Prefect or Doge overseeing his city.
• Prefect – Responsible for the Family within an entire region.
• Doge – Oversees the family in a multi-regional area.
• Dirigente – The Dirigente oversees the Doge and Prefects within an entire country. He answers directly to the Anziani of Venice.
• Dagger – Enforcer for a specific title. They answer to the person who named them, and their sins are on their controllers hands. Daggers generally handle issues of family renegades, violates of the Promise or other martial tasks

Giovanni Titles of Respect

• Anziani – An elder, typically from “the old country”.
• Consulente – A Giovanni who gives counsel to someone in Position.

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