The Ravens
Pandini’s personal guards, known as the Ravens, maintain order within his enterprises. Handling any issues or individuals attempting to sever ties with the organisation A solitary raven symbolises death, while a group is referred to as an “unkindness.”
When assigned to a solo assassination, they wear plague doctor masks resembling raven heads, rendering them unidentifiable. In group situations, they don black Venetian masquerade masks, paying homage to the Pandini lineage. With the Ravens’ menacing presence and
Their passcode, “notte en bianco,” translates to “a sleepless night” and stems from a medieval tradition involving aspiring knights. These knights had to participate in a solemn initiation ceremony, during which they received their weapons and spent an entire night fasting and praying in a chapel to contemplate their duties. They wore white as a symbol of purity before embracing their new lifestyle. The phrase “a white night” was originally used to describe a night without sleep, contributing to the mythos Pandini meticulously crafted around himself.The Ravens believe they have a direct connection to the original Corvo Nero from Renaissance Italy. In reality, they’re just gangsters.
When a debt or line of credit is called in, you’re given a white card with a single black raven imprinted on the front. As the raven fades, so does your time to repay the debt. Some fade faster than others, so you never know how much time to repay the debt. Some fade faster than others, so you never know how much time you have left.