Bartolomé Vicario

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**Bartolomé Santiago Vicario** (December 19, 1905–June 19, 1977), also known as **El Diablo**, originally **Berto Dashwood**, was the former mayor of Moravia and the former leader of Los Vicarios, a notorious criminal organization known for its brutal tactics and involvement in drug trafficking and money laundering. He is the husband of María Dolores Rosario and Zula Hiramatsu and the father of Valentino, Isador, Victor, and Silver.

## Early Life

Bartolomé Vicario was originally Berto Dashwood, born on December 19, 1905, in the United States to poor Italian parents André Dashwood and Lucy Mirabal. He and his little sister, Leilah, were raised in a tough neighborhood. His parents were too poor to provide for him and his sister, so they moved from house to house. When he was twelve, they moved to Terranova because his parents thought they could find better job opportunities there. His parents still weren't making enough money to provide for the family, so he started working part-time jobs after school to help out with expenses. But it still wasn't enough, so he dropped out of school at thirteen and turned to a life of crime to help him and his sister survive. Berto met this old school mobster named Tony Vicario, who took him under his wing and showed him the ropes of the criminal world. Berto was a quick learner and soon became one of Tony's most trusted associates. He had his first kill, Johnny Hunter, at the age of twelve, which solidified his place in the Vicario crime family.  After his parents died, Tony took Berto and his sister in and treated them like his own children. He rose through the ranks and became a powerful figure in the criminal underworld. When Tony died in 1921, his empire was left to him. Berto changed his name to Bartolomé Vicario as a sign of loyalty and gratitude to Tony. He continued to expand and strengthen it. He started selling in all the cities: North Calshire, Fortcester, Lake Rossmore, Riverville, and Blackwood Village. Bartolomé was known for his ruthlessness and efficiency in business, and his empire grew to be one of the largest and most successful criminal organizations in Terranova. He had connections with politicians, police officers, and other influential people, which made it easy for him to stay out of trouble and keep his business running smoothly. With his cousin being the President of Terranova, Bartolomé had even more power and influence, and his empire continued to thrive.

In 1923, Bartolomé's cousin, President Lawrence Blackwood, asked him if he could use Carmela to take care of an “international threat”. He told Bartolomé that the threat had been working for the enemy and that they were giving them classified information. Bartolomé hesitated at first and called President Blackwood's father, Luther Blackwood, to tell him the story. Luther assured him that it wasn't true and that he needed his help. Bartolomé believed him at first until he got a photo sent to him by the president's chief of staff, David Thompson. The photo showed the alleged meeting with Natalia Vasilyev. Bartolomé hung up on Luther and agreed to use Carmela to get rid of him. Carmela was the only one who could get close enough to the threat to take care of it. Later that day, he was on the news: “President Lawrence's father, Luther Blackwood, was murdered in his home today, and mob boss Bartolomé Vicario is the prime suspect.” He called Lawrence, and he told him, “Everything will be fine. I'm taking care of it. Berto, Don't stress about it,” then hung up. Bartolomé's Lieutenant Juan told him that Courtney Harrison had told BISI agent James LaMonte that she was a maid at the Blackwood family and had information about the murders. Bartolomé told Juan to get rid of her, and Juan carried out the order. He was still the prime suspect in Luther Blackwood's murder, and the situation seemed to be escalating quickly. President Blackwood ended up handling it, but it was unclear what would happen next.

Over the next few years, Bartolomé and Los Vicarios became stronger than ever, with their criminal empire expanding rapidly. It seemed that no one could stop him, and his reign of terror only grew more brutal with each passing day, even though people don't know what he looks like. Los Vicarios became strong in the criminal ring, they ruled the northern part of Moravia and were able to expand their influence southward as well. In 1962, Bartolomé Vicario hired Carmela Torrez to assassinate Don Hector Jimenez. He then took control of the business and ran it like a business, raising funds by taking over legitimate businesses. Bartolomé Vicario's criminal empire continued to thrive and expand, with Los Vicarios becoming a powerful force in the northern part of Moravia and beyond. His reign of terror only grew more brutal, with Bartolomé hiring assassins and taking over legitimate businesses to raise funds. In 1964, Bartolomé came up with a plan to assassinate the mayor of Moravia, Adriel Vance. He sent his two best assassins, Carmela Torrez and Javier Garcia, to carry out the mission. After Adriel Vance's death, President Blackwood-Henri-Jackson appointed him as the new mayor of Moravia. Bartolomé gave his firstborn son, Valentino, the responsibility of carrying out his legacy and continuing the family business.

As Mayor, Bartolomé opened up Moravia to the outside world, but it still remains under his control. He let people from Terranova enter and exit the city freely, but the Moravians still hold on to their unique culture and traditions. Moravia has become a popular tourist destination, with people from all over the world coming to see the advanced technology and experience the Moravian way of life. He retired in 1972 to spend time with his family after he was diagnosed with stage VI cancer.

In 1977, Bartolomé passed away at the age of 82, leaving behind a legacy of modernization and preservation of Moravian culture but also a legacy of crime and corruption. His criminal empire continued to thrive under the leadership of his son, Valentino, who expanded the business even further. Despite numerous attempts by law enforcement to bring down Los Vicarios, they remained a powerful force in the region, with many fearing their wrath. Bartolomé's reign of terror may have come to an end, but the legacy of his criminal empire lives on.

## Key Information

* Bartolomé Vicario was originally Berto Dashwood, born on December 19, 1905, in the United States to poor Italian parents André Dashwood and Lucy Mirabal.
* Bartolomé rose through the ranks and became a powerful figure in the criminal underworld.
* Bartolomé was known for his ruthlessness and efficiency in business, and his empire grew to be one of the largest and most successful criminal organizations in Terranova.
* As Mayor, Bartolomé opened up Moravia to the outside world, but it still remains under his control.
* He let people from Terranova enter and exit the city freely, but the Moravians still hold on to their unique culture and traditions.
* Moravia has become a popular tourist destination, with people from all over the world coming to see the advanced technology and experience the Moravian way of life.
* He retired in 1972 to spend time with his family after he was diagnosed with stage VI cancer.
* In 1977, Bartolomé passed away at the age of 82, leaving behind a legacy of modernization and preservation of Moravian culture but also a legacy of crime and corruption.
* Bartolomé's reign of terror may have come to an end, but the legacy of his criminal empire lives on.