Scum and Villainy Network

[faustianism]

So, with that tasteful introduction, I'd like to take a moment to bring up something! The idea of a Villain Network was brought up a long time ago, but we recently brought it up again on the last plotting meme. I asked for a show of hands then, and we got a few people, and I just wanted to see who else might be interested in this? I've got a few handy facts here:

1. Right now we're looking for villain people, not really people who will be double agents. In the future we'll definitely want those! But we need to get set up first, so if you think you'd like to be one in the future, speak up. We just might not do that stuff for a little bit.

2. While there won't be a formal "leader", their will probably be some people who are higher up in the food chain then others. That doesn't mean your character is not as important, of course! But in any good mafia, there's always someone higher then you.

3. This is what brings up the actual contract part. Mr. Gold here is pretty big on contracts and deals, and he's not going to just let someone work with him without some kind of insurance. So, you're all going to have to sign a contract with him, if you do decide to work with the group. The contract pretty much states "Don't tell on us, or something will happen". The way that Mr. Gold operates is that when he makes a deal with someone, if they break the contract, then he does something that will hurt them, or their loved ones, or anything like that. He usually takes whatever is dearest to you, or hurts it in some way. And Mr. Gold is good at knowing what your "precious" thing is, even if you try to hide it.

4. The contracts do not say you need to pledge loyalty to any one person or group! Just that you can't rat them out to the police or the so called "good" guys.

5. When it comes to the group, it's not really the kind of group that goes out and does things together. It's more like a network of people that scratches each others' backs from time to time. For an example, Mr. Gold and Xigbar both helped to find Newcomer names to give to Spencer for the Newcomer Hunt, instead of never talking to each other.

Basically, this is a call to see who else out there might want in! Mr. Gold will be making a post early this week and try to say a few things that might give the right people to notice it. If anyone has some ideas they might want to throw around, I know there've been places mentioned to have a sort of "meet and greet" thing! And if your character does want to join, I'd like to get an idea of what Mr. Gold might consider to go after if they double-cross them.

Real things, please! Obviously if your character says they love vegetables, Mr. Gold will know that's some BS. The whole point of these contracts is to possibly lose something your character CANNOT live without, not something they can muddle through somehow. More information here for the types of deals Mr. Gold/Rumpelstiltskin makes!

So, yes! Ideas, comments, signups? You can comment here, or PM this journal, or email/AIM. I ask you not to use plurk unless it's a specific thing to me and not an idea for the group, if only because not everyone has plurk, and it does tend to hide stuff! Thank you.

On an completely unrelated note, when I uploaded this picture onto tinypic, the recaptcha that I had to reply to was "Snow Shovel". In case anyone also gets the reference.

- Amy

Comments

[brat_from_hell]

Phibrizzo would be interested and can probably be referred by Xigbar as being a somewhat shady child prodigy who may not even be a child.

He'd also be glad to assist with enforcing bad things happening to traitors, and to host the meet and greet at the Uzushio.

[faustianism]

Aw yeah Phibrizzo. Will the meet and greet be for everyone, and then some kind of after party for select people? And what might he lose if he breaks the contract?

[that_is_asecret]

Well if Phibrizzo is in, Xellos by proxy is in.

[faustianism]

What might he lose if he breaks the contract?

[that_is_asecret]

His existence. Unlike little master below, Xellos likes existing.

[faustianism]

Good to know, thank you!

[brat_from_hell]

Kiiiind of tough to say, because in his canon, Phibrizzo was prepared to destroy the universe. There really isn't any person or thing he's deeply attached to - even his own existence. He's a shady little so and so who would probably try to find loopholes anyway. (For example, only using part of his name rather than his true name of Hellmaster Phibrizzo)

Honestly, the most effective way of making him miserable would be to make someone who was overwhelmingly positive and compassionate unkillable and compelled to follow Phibrizzo everywhere he went.

Loss would be less effective than gaining something that will weaken him and make him feel sick all the time.

If it has to be loss, he's rather proud of his hellhound puppy and likes it more than he likes most people.

[faustianism]

He could gain something, but it would be a little more tricky? Mr. Gold can't make anything from thin air, obviously, but if he can take something he already has and change it to suit it's needs? If that would work?

[brat_from_hell]

Maybe Mr. Gold could transform the hellhound to make it full of positive emotion, unkillable, and compelled to follow Phibrizzo everywhere.

[faustianism]

Don't you need to be dying to see a hellhound?

[brat_from_hell]

I believe a few of the darker-inclined supernatural characters have been able to see them in game. A link with death and/or being damned, etc.

Alternately, Mr. Gold could tank the Seyrunn Shop of Sorcery as punishment. It wouldn't be as troubling to Phibrizzo as messing with his hellhound, but it is a personal project he's invested time, money, and magic into.

[certainproclivity]

OBVIOUSLY SARK'S IN. And Sark is canonically a despicable little turncoat, but only when he's captured, so as long as he can evade capture, he'd rather cultivate his contacts than take a hammer to them.

But yeah, Sark's primary goals are to keep himself in good with the companies, likely doing the city's version of gunrunning and illicit trade with one or the other or both and not really making mention of the fact that he's playing both. Hell, if Newcomers pay enough, he'd probably be willing to sell out AGI and SERO for a sweet profit, since his loyalty is pretty much limited to... well, Mr. Gold right now- he's the only person in the city he'll defer to right now.

ALSO.... Meowth is sort of getting tangled in this crap due to his screwing up what Black Mask left him and getting into deep crap with Xellos, so he's gonna be stuck as a lackey/goon/completely useless whatever for this lot, because THAT'S HIS LIFE.

[faustianism]

Sark, if you ever put Mr. Gold out of business, he will gut you like a fish. And then feed you to the fishes. And then they'll be turned into sushi and he will eat you.

Oh, Meowth. You will be an interesting one to observe.

[hostage]

Hey, Jesse's already Mr. Gold's partner. He'll naturally get drawn into the network. And he's mostly good for lackey stuff. Despite his sweet heart and puppy eyes, he's pretty damn good at keeping quiet and doing what he's told.

Plus, Jesse has a lot to offer. Considering he can completely strip anyone of their power. And give it away.

As far as his contract, Mr. Gold already has a lot to hold over him. Like, um, their entire power-trading business. But more personally, there's Lisbeth. And even more personally, there's Mr. White.

[faustianism]

Such a good lackey. Mr. Gold has such high hopes for you! And big plans, too, but those will come in time.

He'll have to meet Mr. White at some point. Just because, he wants to know the man who Jesse... not even sure the right word for it.

[hostage]

l m a o yes. Walter White: the man Jesse... whatevers.

[faustianism]

It describes their relationship well.

[madannoshashu]

Xigbar's definitely in.

He's worked with Mr. Gold before, and he has connections in AGI.

I think we discussed the possibility of hosting a party at the Uzushio, and then having an after-party for some villains. Perhaps an anonymous text to select people inviting them to such an event could help bring everyone together?

[faustianism]

Aw yeah Xigbar. I think an anonymous text would be a very good idea, maybe sent out during his post this week?

[madannoshashu]

Yessss, that would be fabulous. 83

[makethemguilty]

In that case...Pegsy and Manfred might or should be solicited to join this. >>

[madannoshashu]

Xigbar has them in mind, have no fear.

[astralling]

hey

someday when you want double agents

[faustianism]

Double agents who work for them, or double agents who work for others?

[astralling]

Well, Prue wouldn't be a bad guy, she'd be posing as one to get more info. I don't know... who for... probably for generic "doing good" purposes, since she's too stubborn and high-handed to want to pass over intel to a company or someone else.

[faustianism]

Well, when we get off the ground, we'd love to have her as a double agent sort! :D

[astralling]

Lovely! And in the mean time, mazel-tov on your League of Doom!

[faustianism]

xD Thank you!

[capax_infiniti]

hey what's going on in this party

[madannoshashu]

papaaaa

[capax_infiniti]

heartbb

[faustianism]

Sup bro nothing much just talking about how I wish I could bottle emotions

[capax_infiniti]

oh yes let us speak on this for a while
it could be quite fascinating

[faustianism]

So very fascinating :3

[mouthbreathing]

YOU PROMISED THERE WOULDN'T BE SCUM

But yes, Tonegawa would be all over this. He's very used to having a pack to back up up on his dickery and is already working with AGI. As for what would be damaged if he broke contract- his career and money, for sure.

[faustianism]

MAYBE A LITTLE SCUM IF THEY DON'T WIPE THEIR SHOES OFF

Peeeerfect. Tenegawa is going to be a great addition, he's already got some good contacts? Plus money. Mr. Gold will half want him to break it, just so he can take all his shit.

[12second_orz]

WOW YOU CAN TAKE MY SPIRIT BUT YOU CAN'T TAKE MY MONEY

[faustianism]

HOW ABOUT BOTH

[12second_orz]

[eponine_alone]

We did vaguely mention this...

Eponine isn't a villain by any stretch of the imagination - but she is in with a bad crowd, and generally useful for contacts in the underworld. She'd be easily convinced to help Mr. Gold out now - especially after he gave her so much money. And especially if he promised her more money - or a way of earning a lot without having to sell her body.

Her bond? Money, definitely. Eponine lives to be rich. Losing her money would destroy her completely. And maybe even just support - Eponine needs friends like Mr. Gold who make a show of supporting her and giving her protection; so somehow stigmatising her would destroy her.

[faustianism]

Yes, we did! I'm glad you remembered, I love the idea of Eponine becoming some kind of bad guy runner. Gold has no qualms with using her like that. I'm going on hiatus, but maybe when I get back, we can have them talk again?

[makeflowersgrow]

Definitely! I'm on hiatus myself for a week now so just grab me when you're back and we can arrange stuff!

[ace_of_knaves]

A certain clown will be all for this and try to chew his way to the top only to inevitably betray people when he gets bored.

[faustianism]

Oh, Joker. I'd like to see that, actually, because I know some people will think they can keep the Joker in line... and to have that fail would be pretty cool to see.