The Montelli Family is family/organization in Rinascita - localized primarily in the city-state of Ragunna. They are considered one of the families that influence the power dynamics of Ragunna, alongside the Fisalia Family and the Order of the Deep. As of Chapter II: Prologue - Through the Sea Thou Break, it was revealed that the Montelli Family has sent an invitation to Rover to attend Rinascita's Carnevale via their outside connections with the Black Shores. They are recognized as the rivals of the Fisalia Family.
Through their efforts, pioneering spirit, and the support of the common folk of Ragunna, the Montelli family played a key role in hosting the most recent Carnevale. This endeavor, however, earned them the disdain of the Order of the Deep and, by extension, the Fisalias.
They are most prevalent in two locations within the Ragunna City - The Montelli Quarter that serves as their base of operations and the Averardo Vault, the leading bank in all of Rinascita
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Carlotta Montelli sending an invitation addressed to the Black Shores.
As revealed in Chapter II: Prologue - Through the Sea Thou Break, the Montelli family extended the invitation to the Black Shores, facilitating Rover's visit to their Sentinel, Imperator, with whom they had previously formed a pact. This action is consistent with the Shorekeeper and the Black Shores' covert investigation into Rinascita, aimed at understanding why the revival of Threnodian in Jinzhou has had no discernible impact on Rinascita, while similar events have already provoked responses across various nations of Solaris-3.
In Chapter II: Act I - The Sacred Breeze So Often Breathes, it was revealed that the Carnevale would also host Echoes from the Reserved Terminals of the Montelli Family, garnering disdain from several followers of the Order of the Deep. Furthermore, it has also invited and sponsored a "travelling troupe" to perform in the Carnevale - cementing the alliance between the Montellis and the Troupe of Fools.
Origins and History[]
The Montelli family, once regarded as a third-rate minor house, was ridiculed for their principles of pioneering, innovation, and ambition. However, they played a pivotal role in establishing safe trade routes that connected Rinascita to other regions and nations of Solaris-3. The family also earned recognition for their pursuit of Echoes beyond Rinascita’s borders—Echoes not bound by the Genesis Nexus, which was provided by the Sentinel Imperator. This led to the development of Reserved Terminals, which evolved from a basic Terminal discovered in the Montellis' early trade dealings. Their investment in this technology was driven by the need for Echoes independent of the Genesis Nexus, capable of seafaring and defending against Tacet Discord encounters in open waters—an area where Common Echoes falter due to their inability to travel beyond the Genesis Nexus' range.
In the early years, the family patriarch, Francesco Montelli, learned to modify Terminals during his ventures in the New Federation. Unlike other regions where Terminals were freely traded, Rinascita’s Terminals were strictly controlled by the Order. The Montellis, however, developed a modified lantern-type Terminal that appeared ornamental but contained advanced tech modules. These modifications allowed the family to supply Terminals to Resonators at fair prices, effectively breaking the Order's monopoly.
Their success in this endeavor empowered more individuals with the means to protect themselves and made the Montellis a key player in the political landscape of Rinascita. Despite the Order's awareness of their actions, the family maintained a delicate balance by paying heavy taxes to avoid direct confrontation with the Order. With the establishment of the Averardo Bank and Averardo Vault, along with their enterprise in making Reserved Terminals accessible to the general populace, the Montellis have grown into a significant and influential family within the city-state of Ragunna.
Traditions[]
The Montelli family has a deep appreciation for all forms of art, as confirmed by Francesco Montelli, the current head of the family, and Carlotta, through their commentary on the painting Glory in Decay. They discuss how the artwork symbolizes power and change within the family. This passion is also evident in the numerous paintings displayed in their Mansion, the Montelli Quarter and Averardo Vault.
Moreover, Carlotta attends an auction where she acquires a painting titled The Banquet; in her trailer—also named The Banquet. Later, she reflects on the piece, offering her commentary on its significance.
The Carnevale in Ragunna is hosted by the Montelli Family.
The Montelli family uses codenames for family matters, with each name associated with a unique token. For instance, Carlotta’s codename is “Opal.” Two of Capollo Montelli's agents went by the names "Sage" and "Acorn". When introducing the Rover as part of her plan to uncover the family traitor, Carlotta assigns him the codename “Cat’s Eye,” referencing the "luster of Cat’s Eye gems" in his eyes. Other codenames include: Backwindow, Blue Rain, Bourbon, Clockwork, Juniper, La Llorona, Retriever & Tulip Coin.
Members[]
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Carlotta Montelli | "Opal", Second Montelli Daughter, grand-daughter of the "Padrino", adopted from the "Lesser Branch", Executor |
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Zani | Staff Member/Employee of Averardo Bank, Assigned Bodyguard/Tour Guide to Rover |
Family[]
- Main Branch
- Francesco Montelli ( "Padrino", Current Head of the Family)
- Capollo Montelli (Biological Son of Francisco Montelli, Former Heir)
- Lesser Branch
- Carlotta Montelli ("Opal", Second Montelli Daughter, grand-daughter of the "Padrino", adopted from the "Lesser Branch", Executor)
- Unspecified Branch
- Alberto Montelli (Head of the Averardo Vault)
- Ettore Montelli (Deceased, killed by Giacomo Fasciaspina)
Employees[]
- Acorn (Agent, allied to Capollo)
- Benett (Former Vault Keeper)
- Blue Rain
- Bourbon
- Clockwork
- Duncan (Former Employee)
- Juniper
- La Llorona
- Ludvika (Averado Vault Employee)
- Retriever
- Roberto
- Sage (Agent, allied to Capollo)
- Synthia (deceased)
- Thurber
- Tulip Coin
- Zani (Staff Member/Employee of Averardo Bank, Assigned Bodyguard/Tour Guide to Rover)
Echoes[]
- Mercurio (Averado Bank Counter)
- Sentry Construct (Averardo Vault Guardian)
Gallery[]
![Post-Lament Anthropocene[1]](/wiki/File:The_Family_Post-Lament_Anthropocene.jpg "The Family Post-Lament Anthropocene.jpg (543 KB)")
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