Role: Mafia Boss of the Giammona Family / Former Rival Turned Ally
Arc / Description:
Don Adrianu Giammona is one of the most powerful Mafia figures in western Sicily. He initially appears as a rival to Don Atanasio, with deep control over parts of Palermo and a long history of brutal enforcement and territory disputes. He is cunning, feared, and politically influential, representing an older generation of dons who maintained power through both brute force and secret arrangements with the state.
While tensions exist between him and the Atanasio family, Giammona is not an impulsive man. Over time, and especially after the upheavals caused by Maria’s murder and the growing external threats, Giammona begins shifting from adversary to pragmatic ally. He participates in high-level council meetings, where his authority is recognized and his voice commands attention. Though still shrewd and dangerous, he acknowledges the shifting tides and offers support to the Atanasio-led vendetta under strict terms of mutual benefit.
Giammona’s legacy is one of adaptability. He is a survivor of purges, wars, and betrayals — a man who outlived many of his equals by knowing when to strike, and when to yield. By aligning himself with Antonio and Don Atanasio, he ensures his family’s continuity in the new order.
Outlook:
Don Giammona is a thickset man with a harsh, square jaw, hooded eyes, and a perpetual look of suspicion. His once-black hair is slicked back, now streaked with grey. He wears dark, heavy suits, usually with a pocket watch and a silver tie pin, and he walks with a subtle limp. His expression rarely changes, but when it does — whether amusement or threat — it leaves an impact. He exudes a presence of old-school dominance and weathered authority.
AI Image Prompt:
“A stocky Sicilian Mafia don from early 1900s, with slicked-back greying hair, square jaw, suspicious hooded eyes. Wearing a dark tailored suit with a silver tie pin and pocket watch chain. Slight limp. Ultra-realistic, cinematic lighting, expression of cold authority and control.”
Game Card Traits:
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Influence | 8 |
| Cunning | 7 |
| Brutality | 6 |
| Loyalty | 6 |
| Charisma | 4 |
| Combat Skill | 3 |
| Stamina | 6 |
| Notoriety | 8 |
Secret Trait:
Old Blood Pact – If Giammona is aligned with another Don, he cannot betray or be betrayed by them unless killed. Grants immunity to internal betrayal effects for both parties while alliance stands.
Type: DON
Faction: Giammona Family (later allied with Atanasio)
Age Range: ~60s
Relationships:
- Initial Rivalry With: Don Atanasio
- Transition to Strategic Ally: Post-Maria assassination and during vendetta preparations
- Respects: Antonio’s rise but remains cautious
Scene Appearances:
- Council Meetings in the Villa
- Strategy discussions with Atanasio and other dons
- Tactical alliance moments during vendetta planning
- One-on-one negotiations with Vito and Antonio