Introduction
A world similar from ours and yet so different, opposite to the ideals of justice; a world dyed by the blackness of organised crime. Rather, that was coined by Ancient Roma who ruled a vast criminal empire. In years to come, his empire crumbled and he was slain. Regardless of Roma's passing, the world was cut into spheres of influence where different mafias ruled. This is their story, welcome to Hetalia Mafia.
Note: Nation names are used here till the very end. Human names are used in private reference among family members. Known members are those posted, in due time, there may be more nations to come in occasion.
The Characters and Clans
Alliance of the Azure Dragon and the Rising Sun (Oriental Alliance)
Known Members: China, Japan, South Korea, North Korea, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Tibet, Mongolia, Tannu Tuva
Domain: East Asia, Southeast Asia (influence in South Asia)
A mysterious clan ruling over most of Asia, their prowess are feared by the underworld. Some say they could dominate the underworld with ease, if not for their lack in unity. It is said to have suffered from disunity due to the personal rivalries of China and Japan, though they were able to set aside differences for the sake of the clan.
Structured as a loose alliance, the Oriental Alliance is known for the freedom of operations taken by every department, so long as the goal has been achieved. Each department handles an aspect of illicit trades, funded and coordinated by both China and Japan. Due to its diversity, it has gained massive wealth over the years.
Holy Roman Clan of the Germans – Legitimist
Known Members: Liechtenstein, Switzerland
Domain: Alpine Regions
Used to be one of the greatest clans of the day, but crumbled in a deadly power struggle. During which, Switzerland took the heiress Liechtenstein away from the power struggle. Since then, the two have worked hard to restore the glory of the Holy Roman Clan of the Germans.
While in exile, their criminal activities are almost minimal. Yet, it saved them from the limelight given by the North Atlantic Justice Organisation or other rival gangs. While in the shadows, the HRC lies and wait for their golden opportunity. It is said that they hoarded vast amounts of gold due to Liechtenstein's inheritance.
House of Bourbon
Known Members: France, Spain, Portugal, Italy Romano, Cuba, Seychelles, Monaco, Mexico
Domain: Western Europe, Atlantic Coast of Africa and Latin America
A clan formed when France and Spain made a pact upon the Fall of the Holy Roman Clan. Along with their accomplice Portugal, they formed a massive family due to the riches of the New World they conquered. Main crimes include the drug trade and even the Trans-Atlantic slave trade, marking the Atlantic as their domain.
Rule of the clan used to be Spain's, but declined over time as France claimed more power in their union. Spain is still a co-boss, but that title is only a courtesy title for show.
World Axis Clan (formerly the House of Habsburg)
Known Members: Austria, Hungary, Czech, Slovakia, Italy Veneziano, Germany, Prussia, Bavaria, Saxony
Domain: Central Europe, German Region
A clan formed (originally called the House of Habsburg) when Austria rebelled against the Holy Roman Clan, he has since dominated much of Central Europe where the Holy Roman Clan once ruled. Due to difficulties, he has made a wedding alliance with Hungary for her aid in battles.
Both Austria and Hungary are the de facto co-regents of the House, with Austria's soft diplomacy and Hungary's aggressive deterrence. The designated heir apparent is Italy Veneziano, the heir of Roma. To this end, he has commissioned Germany to protect Italy, in hopes of bringing order to the underworld in favour of his clan.
Norse Legion
Members: Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland, Greenland, Sámi
Domain: Scandinavia, Arctic Circle
A clan formed by the five Nordic nations, ruling over Northern Europe and the Arctic region. They are known for simple pillaging ships in their domain, thus being very territorial. Ever since the defeat by the Soviets and the World Axis Clan, the Norse has quieted down.
Dominated by the arrogant Denmark, he is said to be the cause for the clan's decline in power. It is said that while Norway and Sweden remain quiet about this, they will not stand to see their downfall and aim to preserve the clan by all means.
Ottoman Family
Known Members: Turkey, Egypt, Greece, Bulgaria, Albania, Northern Cyprus, Cyprus
Domain: Southeast Europe, North Africa, Arabia
A clan founded by Turkey, he alone rules his clan full of old captives-turned-partners. It is said that only Egypt had been a willing partner in the slightest, while the others only serve Turkey grudgingly. He also has designs on the Europeans, aiming to capture more of them into his gang.
The Ottomans mainly drive the slave trade across the Mediterranean Sea and plunder trade by Christian merchants. Turkey is known to claim his actions not wrong, but a declaration from his God to crush infidels. He keeps Christians to work for him nonetheless, so that he can proceed with his religious duties in peace along with Egypt and the Arab states.
It is noted that he has good relations with Japan, establishing ties with the Oriental Alliance against the Europeans and Soviets.
North Atlantic Justice Organisation (NAJO)
Only Members: America, England
Domain: North America
NAJO used to be the Britannia Family, another crime clan ruling over the seas across the world at a point. However, America rebelled and brought an end to England's ambitions. Since then, America declares himself as a world hero that will end all families' operations. Sadly, he is not treated as an actual threat by most clans and even bribed unknowingly by them in some cases.
Still, America persists to bring his order to the underworld. England is kept on parole as a consultant, and gives rather strange advice on the underworld's operations to America when needed.
Soviet Mafiya
Known Members: Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia, Romania
Domain: Northern Eurasia, Transcaucasia, Baltic Region, Eastern Europe, Central Asia
After inheriting the mafiya from the Kievan Rus, Russia sells his mafiya out as the "friend of the Common People". However behind his smile and "gentle intentions", the mind of a cruel sadist resides and even without Russia's knowledge. In his rise to power, his forces defeated both the Norse and Polish-Lithuanian Union. He is known to have stockpiled weapons of all kinds, and then selling them at high prices or using them as his own.
Due to the fearful tales surrounding Russia and how he deals with prisoners, most other clans fear him and willing to assassinate him or trick the NAJO into capturing him. His main rivals are every other gang, having no steady alliance of his own. It is said that Russia is always protected by his two sisters, Ukraine and Belarus, who fiercely protects him.
Empire of Sealand
Sole Member: Sealand
Domain: Sealand Proper
Sealand used to be an outpost of England's empire, but opted to be an independent mafia after England's defeat. Sadly, no other gang acknowledged the so-called "Empire of Sealand". Despite this, that does not stop Sealand from getting approval from the underworld.
One-Man Mob
Sole Member: Ireland
Domain: Ireland (and British Isles)
Ireland was also a territory oppressed by England's rule. After his arrest, Ireland seeks for his own fortunes. As an independent type, he forms the One-Man Mob with only himself to prove his superiority to other mafias. He also sees himself as the heir to England's empire, after England's brothers declined the right.
Ireland has a younger brother in the form of Northern Ireland, who has become too "English" for his liking. Nonetheless, the two brothers still get along and are informal allies.
Mafia Raj
Members: North and South India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal
Domain: South Asia
A small group of nations bound by the fact England used to rule them; they had since become an independent working mafia on their own. Compared to the others, they are relatively weak, but are allied with the Orientals. Their activities are geared towards technology-intensive.
Pakistan used to be part of the gang, but left along with Bangladesh. However, Bangladesh still returned in the end. Pakistan becomes an informal ally to the Ottomans.
Note: North India is a male, who fiercely defends his family against threats after agreeing with his father (Mughal Empire). He especially hates Pakistan for betraying them. South India is a female, who has grown to be quite IT savvy over the years. She mainly plans crimes for the Raj, leaning more to technology. She is friendly to her family, and stands as an intermediate between Pakistan and North India.
The Underground
Only Member: Poland
Domain: Polish lands (claims Central and Eastern Europe)
Formerly the Polish-Lithuanian Union, a powerful mafia ruling over Eastern Europe. However, the Soviets allied with the Norse managed to topple their power and left Poland alone in his mafia. Poland was recently involved in a recent partition by the Axis and Soviets, leading to his home overrun.
Following the invasion, Poland established the Underground to reclaim his old lands back. It is noted that he did not have much success, even with Lithuania helping him secretly on occasion. He has a tendency not to hear to advice, leading him to be taken advantage of easily.
Others
Holland: Runs the Underworld Black Market, offering anything at cheap rates. Used to be of the Bourbons, but he fought his way and became neutral. Will work with anyone at all, even the Soviets and NAJO.
Belgium: Owns the tavern "Brussels" where people of all circles are allowed. Her neutral grounds are usually the spot for the Underworld Mafia Conference.
Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland: England's brothers who once served their brother in running his pirate empire. Following their brother's arrest, they retired from the underworld altogether. However, they still work as informants for other mafias as well as broker deals at their place.
Canada: Used to be under the Bourbons and England, Canada studied law after his independence. Eventually, he became a defence lawyer, doing everything in his power to maintain a balance to America's actions.
Australia: Formerly under England, but since then involved himself in natural studies. He is at loggerheads with the Orientals as they go to Oceania to expand their empire, and any other gang that endangers animal species. He works closely with New Zealand and the Pacific islands to preserve nature itself.
Singapore: Despite being surrounded by the Oriental Alliance, she remains uninfluenced by them or any other mafia gangs. It is known that Singapore does not like America's attitude in dealing organised crime, wanting more to be done. However, her small size and forces meant little in the world riddled with corruptions everywhere.
Pakistan: Formerly of England's empire. Since England's downfall, Pakistan tries to reassert himself in the world. However, he has not indulged in mafia but made good ties with the Ottomans. He tends to hate the India Siblings and their Mafia Raj, whom he was to be part of.
Israel: A wandering nation, seeking refuge among different gangs for his services in return. He is said to be a deadly gun-user among other talents reserved for the fight. Has no loyalties, but he doesn't spill anything as no gang revealed their secrets to an outsider. It seems that he has a grudge over Turkey and Egypt for they disallow him to settle in the Holy Land.
Vatican City: The religious head of the Vatican Church, being another neutral ground. It's under the protection of the Hapsburgs, who frequent the church most of the time. America commonly employs the Vatican to be a judge usually.
Iran: The sole heir to the Cyrus Empire, an old mafia led by his grandfather, Ancient Persia. However, his empire had been undermined by the Soviets, Orientals and Ottomans over the years. He has left the underworld altogether and resolved to stand against America's wild ambitions, whom he believes that will upset the balance of nature.
South Africa and Free State: Former members of England's empire, they had run a farm and mine since England's defeat. Both are known to be bickering over their property, and Free State hopes to fight for his part of the property. They are mostly neutral, but hate the Bourbons' African expansion.
Somalia: A nation that devotes to piracy, but without any sort of alliance to the mafias. He has been looting ships in the Indian Ocean for some time, and there were even attempts by the Bourbons, the Raj, Ottomans and even NAJO to stop him.
Somaliland: A younger brother to Somalia, he had gone under the wing of England once. After independence, he has denied his elder brother to save face to be related to a pirate. Sometimes, he is mistaken for his brother and attacked due to this.