Role: Villalba Boss / Atanasio Family Lieutenant
Arc / Description:
Don Maumettu Nettunu is the young but already highly respected Mafia boss (pezzo da novanta) of Villalba, a strategically vital town in central Sicily. Though not yet thirty, he has a wide network of connections, having worked as a cancía—an intermediary between farmers, millers, and bandits—before establishing his base in Villalba. Known for his practical intelligence and directness, Nettunu forged relationships with bandits, reorganized their tactics, and protected grain transports, earning a reputation for effectiveness and necessary ruthlessness.
Nettunu was once on trial for murder, rumored to have been involved in at least ten deaths. Don Atanasio became his protector and sponsor, orchestrating his acquittal and inviting him into the family, which Nettunu accepted as a great honor. Since then, Nettunu has operated almost autonomously but is considered as close as a blood relative—Atanasio is his godfather. He is trusted with delicate, high-level business, such as organizing the horse “requisition” scheme with the army, always acting as a practical, level-headed executor of Atanasio’s vision.
He is notable for his warm, thoughtful hospitality, careful respect for social customs, and talent for smoothing over tensions between different Mafia factions. His quick thinking, organizational skill, and genuine desire to avoid unnecessary conflict make him a key unifying figure in Cosa Nostra’s new order.
Historical Reference Note:
The cancíari—intermediaries who protected grain shipments—were foundational to rural Sicilian power structures and sometimes precursors to Mafia leadership.
Outlook:
Nettunu is described as a young man (just over 30), of average height, with an unassuming but confident demeanor. His eyes are sharp, always measuring, but his smile is genuine and welcoming. He dresses simply yet neatly, often in a clean shirt and modest, well-kept suit. His movements are efficient, his posture relaxed yet alert. Despite his youth, his face carries the marks of responsibility—faint lines at the mouth and eyes hint at both humor and the burdens of leadership.
AI Image Prompt:
“Young Sicilian Mafia boss, early 1900s, just over 30, average height, clean shirt, modest dark suit, sharp eyes but genuine smile, standing in a humble Sicilian dining room. Subtle lines around mouth and eyes, posture relaxed but alert. Cinematic, warm, respectful atmosphere.”
Game Card Traits:
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Influence | 7 |
| Cunning | 8 |
| Brutality | 5 |
| Loyalty | 10 |
| Charisma | 8 |
| Combat Skill | 5 |
| Stamina | 7 |
| Notoriety | 6 |
Secret Trait:
The Bridge – Once per story arc, Nettunu can broker peace or alliance between rival factions, automatically resolving one ongoing dispute or threat of war.
Type: BOSS
Faction: Atanasio Family / Villalba
Age Range: ~30
Relationships:
- Godson and trusted lieutenant of Don Atanasio
- Key executor in Cosa Nostra’s reforms
- Respected by local leaders, bandits, and millers
Scene Appearances:
- Receives Don Atanasio and Antonio in Villalba (hospitality, negotiations)
- Central in council discussions on organizing resistance and business reforms
- Horse “requisition”/redistribution planning and execution
- Recalled in discussions about grain, miller networks, and rural security