family ties | azzaro . novara families

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family is everything.

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N O V A R A.

The Novara family is complicated. They could, in reality, be referred to as the Novara-Azzaro-Gallette-Paulson family. Amidst the glamour and flashing lights of the Capitol, this unit occupies the top three floors of the eighth highest skyscraper in the Capitol. Nothing stands in the way when they sit in Adirondack chairs they've placed on the rooftop, tequila sunrise at sunset to get the night started.

Enough research can be done on the Novara family to discover that they're actually descendants of the long-disgraced Gamemaker Jovis Azzaro, who was infamously caught on camera with a grin as tributes were drowning rather than fighting in the Ninth Hunger Games. Rumor has it that Mr. Azzaro, humiliated by the outrage surrounding the Games's destruction, drowned himself out of fear and shame. In response, his wife quietly reverted to her maiden name and tried to live a normal life. The one condition that Jovis left his wife and family with was one value, three words: Family is everything.

"Normal life." It is impossible to fathom eighty-five years later as the Novaras and their connected family have become some of the most complexly arrogant Capitol citizens. The Novaras took care of Jovis's grandmother and mother until their deaths. Once a family that lived off in a private complex in the Outer City rings, they've climbed into prestigious circles by the motto of 'by any means necessary.' Jevid Novara and his son, Albert 'Alby' Novara, adopted strategies most dangerous and precarious to restore much of their family's wealth and status. Many members of the family found their efforts distasteful but the rewards too good to abandon. Without darkness, there would be no concept of light. Machiavellian, sure, but what pursuit of power and wealth is not?

The Novara family is divided into four "sects."

First, the Novaras. Consisting entirely of Jevid Novara (the first son of Jovis Azzaro) and his children, they are the kingpins of the family. In charge of the family's business, in charge of the family's wealth, and in charge of who family is. Easily the most prideful of the bunch, the Novaras are providers, jokingly referring to the rest of the family as "subjects." Of course, they love the others. Or else they wouldn't be there.

Second, the Azzaros. Or what's left of them, anyway. Of Jovis Azzaro's five siblings, only two of them had children before being drafted and dying or passing away from natural causes. Other than Grandma Georgeta and Great-Grandma Eleana, the only living Azzaro to carry on the family name was young Fredi Azzaro. Practically a child himself, Fredi was raised by Laheira and acted as a big brother to the Novara children. While the Azzaro family name has repaired itself, they remain "advisory" figures to the Heads of Household in the Novaras.

Third are the Gallettes. Born of Jovis's eldest sister, Madalina, the Gallettes are a family unit of entertainers. They are still attached to the Novaras. After all, Gallette blood is at least in part Novara blood, too. Dissociated from the family business, the Gallettes all focus on artistic qualities: dance, singing, and magic. Certainly the most innocent of the family, the Gallettes have largely remained a part of it for the cash and ease of life.

Lastly, the Paulsons. Adelaide Novara, Jovis's daughter, did not have a family of her own. Her relationship with a woman named Kennedy Paulson came with great disapproval from Adelaide's brother. However, acting upon a mandate to keep the family together, Kennedy and her son, Tanner, were brought into the family. The Paulsons are not connected by blood, but Adelaide Novara demanded a place for them until her recent death. At this point, they are much too involved to let go, although the other parts of the family will always see them as black sheep.

Wealth has become engrained in the Novara family to the point that the youngest generations of Novaras are free to do whatever they wish. The only condition is that one member of the family must remain in charge of and dedicated to the family business: consensual and discrete gentleman's clubs and lady's clubs sprinkled throughout the Capitol as well as exclusive underground events that most members of the Capitol think is too eccentric to really exist.

With Alby, the patriarch of the Novaras, ailing, the future of the business is in flux. And he's made no promise that the owner of the business needs to carry the Novara name. Who will make an attempt to become the most powerful member of the family?

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A Z Z A R O.

Jovis Azzaro was quietly ushered out of the Capitol and sent to District Two as punishment for his failure as Gamemaker. They refused to let him bring his wife and son with him on the train. Hell, they were reluctant to even let him bring the picture frames from home. But those were the rules, and Jovis Azzaro lived by them.

The Capitol gave him nothing upon arrival in District Two. No home, no references of where to go. He lived the first few weeks in District Two in fear. Jovis hid his belongings away in an old mine cart, knowing that lugging around three huge bags would mean he'd likely be robbed in a crime-ridden place such as District Two.

Some District Two residents recognized him from their television screens. On his first night in the district, a group of four men broke through into his room at the inn and beat him mercilessly. It was then that he changed his appearance, wearing hats or hooded jackets until his once-shaven hair grew longer. The Hunger Games continued, though, and residents of District Two found new things to take their pent-up aggression out on.

Jovis built up a life privately for himself for years. He used the jewels from home when necessary to pay for expenses when odd jobs wouldn't make the cut. Constantly, he thought of his family. His mother and grandmother. His wife. His son. Bittersweet was the feeling of knowing that they still lived in wealth and luxury while he was forced to a life of second-bests.

Family is everything. A motto that the Azzaro family clung to since before he was born. Losing his family left Jovis uncertain. He slept around mercilessly with men and women in the district for over a decade. No strings, only loneliness and a desperate lunge toward a rebirth of his younger years.

While he loved his family in the Capitol, the desire for family overwhelmed him to a point he could no longer bear. Jovis searched for a perfect replacement for Laheira in District Two, eventually falling upon Paloma Russo. He forced himself to love her as he did Laheira until he was solely Paloma's lover and husband. No one else's.

It was a reset for Jovis. A new Azzaro dynasty, a new life with a new wife. Together, they had four children, the youngest of which was born on Jovis's 50th birthday. Jovis instilled his expectations on his new family. Stick together. Work hard. Build something great. Do whatever it takes. The family constructed a new home that eventually turned into a complex very similar to the one Jovis grew up in.

While the Azzaros of District Two grew into a family of well-adjusted stonemasons, their blue-collar work ethic did not come without obstacles. Instead of abiding by the law of District Two or the Peacekeepers, Jovis made his own rules, which often included lying, cheating, stealing, and sabotage. The Jovis who was a deputy warden and Gamemaker in the Capitol died the moment he arrived in Two. The only part that clung to him was the defense of his family.

Jovis Azzaro died in his eighties. By the end, he was too jaded for most of the family to want to spend any time with him. Except for his youngest son, Giacomo, who became Jovis's caretaker in his old age, more so out of obligation than anything else. Giacomo is the only person whom Jovis told the truth regarding his family in the Capitol.

Today, the Azzaros are largely headstrong careers. They pledge allegiance to themselves and themselves alone, doing whatever is necessary to keep the Azzaro family complex alive.

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Welcome to the Azzaro-Novara(Azzaro-Gallete-Paulson) Family Plot!

If you've made it this far, you've likely already read up on the families and their history, but I'll provide another brief description as there was a lot of content to consume!

After the catastrophe of the 9th Hunger Games, Jovis Azzaro was excommunicated from the Capitol and essentially thrown out to District Two. He was not permitted to bring his first wife or child with him, forcing Jovis to start life anew in a foreign place that he was trained to hate. His love for family, and yearning to have one of his own, led Jovis to marry in District Two and start a family that he could see every day and raise to be his own.

Both Jovis's first family in the Capitol and his second family in District Two have lived on to the present day, prospering as recreational hosts in the Capitol (among other things) and stonemasons in District Two. The kicker? With the exception of Jovis's youngest son, neither family knows about the other. Jovis had no communication upon leaving his family the morning after the 9th Hunger Games. Despite this lack of knowledge, the families were instilled with similar beliefs surrounding the value family is everything.

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There will be two components to this plot, which are below:

ONE – THE MODERN DAY

In the modern day, the Capitol Novaras are undergoing a change in their power structure, with the family patriarch, Alby Novara, nearing the end of his life. Through the tradition established by his father, Alby must choose a successor. He's made no promises. Members of the Capitol part of this plot may try to make a grab at the family business, or simply vibe and be chaotic! They live together in the top few floors of a skyscraper in the city center. Themes around this family center around money, power, and morals.

Similarly, the District Two Azzaros are undergoing an ideological shift. Recently, the industry of District Two has changed from stone mining to waste processing. Because the family's business was centered around masonry, this shift forced the Azzaros to adapt and find a new way to sustain their wealth and protect their home. In addition, their youngest are still training to be careers! Their family lives together in a small complex of houses built from scratch for the family. Themes for this part of the family center around strength, cunning, and recklessness.

TWO – THE LORE

Jovis Azzaro leaves the Capitol in the year of the 9th Hunger Games. As of writing this plot, there are 86(!!) years between then and now. I am a lover of retro lore and filling in the gaps of these wild families has always interested me! I want to be able to do this with Jovis's family, but I want to open this up to become a collaborative effort.

Using the bones established in this plot page, I want to utilize the AU boards to create a written history and lore. Members who join this plot and create/write modern-day characters for the family will be permitted, if they wish, to play character(s) that will help write the stories behind the Novaras and Azzaros. Some of these characters will be alive in the modern day, and therefore any applications for older characters will also grant the writer permission to write them in the lore.

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APPLICATION

There are a few things to know before applying:

(1) Here is the Full Family Tree. You can also see individual (less confusing) family trees above either family's description!

(2) You may apply for any part of the family tree that has descendants (i.e anyone with a "? Family" title.) Any member of the tree that doesn't have one of these blank spots did not have children.

(3) You can also apply for an established living character. If you'd like more information on any specific character, you can DM me!

(4) In regards to face claims, both families have undergone 5 generations of marriage and kids! Jovis's face claim (Giacomo Ferrara) is, to the best of my knowledge, Romani and more specifically, Sinti. Bearing all of this in mind, Jovis's descendants (especially the most recent generations) are likely of mixed race. Their hair color and eye color are naturally darker, and their skin tone is likely a variation of brown or beige. Because of how many branches of the family exist, I'm going to be lenient regarding face claims, but don't hesitate to ask me for help or assistance!

Here are some examples from the TV show where Jovis's face claim is from:
(1), (2), (3), (4)

The Paulsons (the Capitol side) are not related by blood. They are white.

The Azzaros in District Two are likely partially Hispanic.


Novara (Capitol)
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Azzaro (District Two)
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