Role: Village Priest / Silent Confessor of the Mafia
Arc / Description:
Father Gregorius is an aging priest in Piana dei Greci who serves both the spiritual needs of the community and operates as a discreet yet trusted figure within Don Atanasio’s inner circle. He is respected for his calm demeanor, unshakable presence, and quiet understanding of the moral complexities surrounding him.
While never openly condoning violence, he does not condemn it either. His most pivotal appearance comes during the initiation ceremony where Antonio becomes a made man. Gregorius participates silently, blessing the weapons laid before Antonio — a haunting ritual that reflects the Church’s uneasy coexistence with the Mafia.
Gregorius also appears at funerals, farewells, and moments of emotional reckoning, providing Antonio and others a place of reflection without judgment. He symbolizes the Church’s quiet complicity — a man who long ago chose service over righteousness, and silence over confrontation.
Outlook:
Father Gregorius is tall and slightly stooped, with a face marked by deep lines of age and sorrow. His eyes are soft, observant, and seem to carry a lifetime of unspoken confessions. He wears a faded black cassock with worn edges and a simple wooden crucifix around his neck. His grey hair is thin but neatly combed back, and his voice — though rarely used — is low, solemn, and comforting.
AI Prompt:
“A solemn elderly Catholic priest standing in a dimly lit Sicilian church, wearing a worn black cassock and simple wooden crucifix, with deep lines on his face and soft, observant eyes. Grey hair combed back, hands folded calmly. Behind him, flickering candlelight and stone altar — atmosphere of sacred tension and silent complicity.”
Game Traits:
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Influence | 6 |
| Cunning | 5 |
| Brutality | 0 |
| Loyalty | 9 |
| Charisma | 7 |
| Combat Skill | 0 |
| Stamina | 3 |
| Notoriety | 4 |
| Secret Trait | Sanctified Silence – Prevents all fear or morale loss in allies during spiritual or ceremonial scenes. Grants +1 Loyalty to any allied character present. |
Key Scenes:
- Blessing the weapons during Antonio’s Mafia initiation
- Presiding over funeral rites
- Quietly advising Don Atanasio during transitions
- Offering Antonio emotional refuge in critical moments