Torelli Curse

The Torelli Curse is a concept found within The Wayfarer, referring to the notion of members of the Torelli family having a predisposition to criminality. Vincent's entire family, including his grandfather, father, brothers and uncles were all involved with the American Mafia, and most of his sisters propagated the mafia lifestyle by marrying and providing for other mobsters. All but one of his siblings, Francesca, helped sustain the existence of the Torelli crime family
Vincent Torelli, despite being raised in a relatively non-criminal environment and having been led from a young age to pursue a legitimate career, still found himself gravitating toward crime with both the Underground Syndicate, as well as his involvement in the Martorano crime family. It was only later, after encountering Chloe Hill and The Maccaviti, that Vincent began to break away from the Torelli family. 
The concept of redemption is explored through the many trials Vincent has faced in trying to preserve the family he built with Chloe Hill. Among them include repeated persecution from Nikolai Kalinov, as well as the many sufferings endured during Unification. 
Within the universe of The Wayfarer, the "Torelli Curse" is only a predisposition to crime, not an unavoidable factor. Ultimately, it was Vincent's own will (like his family) to pursue criminality, which is why he pays for many of the atrocities he has committed.
Category:Vince's Story