It's All Fun and Games

by Alia Inverse

In a parallel world where Mafia Families are ranked through fighting games, a new group going by the name of 'The Clam' begins their ascent to the top, determined to destroy the Company and all that it represents. But things are never so simple, as hidden truths, unexpected allies and powerful enemies stand in their way. 5YL, AU

1. Prologue: Regulations

White Orchid Games

Family Level:

-Lvl. I: Matches limited to one Flame type, up to 20 contestants per Family.

-Lvl. II: Matches limited to two Flames types, up to 50 contestants per Family.

-Lvl. III: Matches limited to three to five Flames types, up to 100 contestants per Family.

-Lvl. IV: Matches for all of the Weather Flames types, up to 200 contestants per Family.

-Lvl. V: Sky Matches.

All new Families will be placed in Level I by default.

To escalate a level, the Family is required to defeat the lowest ranked Family on the level they want to access. Until they have won a match in the next level, they must accept all challengers who wish to ascend as well.

Regulations:

-A match will be over when one Family surrenders or cannot fight any longer. If the defeated Family was the lowest ranked in the next level, the winner may pass to that level.

-The competing Families and Flame types in a match will be chosen at random by the competent staff, with the exception of ranking matches. A ranking match between two Families must be approved by their respective leaders or, should they be unavailable, the second in command.

-It is not allowed to refuse a match already set. Failure to comply will be penalized with ten weeks of suspension.

-Illusions, masks, hoods or other identity-concealing items will not be permitted unless the Family has a special permission by the competent staff.

-Each Family is required to have a minimum of a Guardian for each of the branches, which are divided as follows: Storm, Rain, Sun, Cloud, Mist, Lightning. It is recommended to have at least one sub-guardian for each, but that is not compulsory.

-All contestants in a match must have the corresponding Flame. The use of any other Flame is strictly forbidden. Failure to comply will be penalized with two months of suspension.

-A multiple Flame user may inscribe in as many categories as they wish, however they will be required to limit his Flame use to the corresponding match, as stipulated above.

-All participants must be present on the field at the time set for the beginning of the match. Scheduled matches have to be attended by a minimum of 5% of the active members. Failure to comply will be penalized with immediate disqualification and three weeks of suspension.

-If four matches are lost consecutively, the Family will be demoted one level, regardless of their rank.

-It is forbidden to abandon an on-going match until the judges declare the winner. Failure to comply will be penalized with a month of suspension.

-The teams may not remain inactive for more than approximately five minutes. If the teams don't show a willingness to fight inside the time limit, a warning will be made; if there are no signs of combat for another minute, both teams will be disqualified.

-Alterations of the order by non-combatants are not allowed. Family members who don't abide to this rule will be suspended for ten days.

-Any violent action against the judges, be it intentional or accidental, will be penalized with two months of suspension plus demotion of the whole Family of two levels regardless of their rank.

-Continuous disobedience of the judges is not permitted, and will be punished with immediate disqualification.

-It is not allowed to participate in any level lower than your own. Failure to comply will be penalized with demotion to Level I plus five months of suspension.

-Solo players may join any Family at any given time, provided that they inform the corresponding office. They may not compete in a match for the following three days.

-Players who wish to abandon their Families may do so, on the condition that they do not join any other Family in the next ten days. All restrictions or bonuses they have earned individually will be maintained.

-Non-flame staff may not stand on the field during the match. No further restrictions apply.

By inscribing in the games, the Family and its members agree to follow the rules stipulated above. The Thousand Petals Company wishes you an entertaining experience. Don't hesitate to approach your nearest office in case of doubts.

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(The company and its staff will not be responsible for any killing or incapacitation occurred during the games)