The Shadow Hand

## **History**

The Shadow Hand crew was formed in 1965 and was led by capo Samuel Capazzelli.

### **A New Legacy**

Following the murder of Samuel Capazzelli, who was the capo of The Capazzelli crew, Angelo Capazzelli, the son of Samuel, decided to take on the role of the crew. He through himself into studies of all things mafia, mentally and physically preparing himself for everything. When he came out to the light, Angelo created his own crew, allowing his closest friends and associates to join his crew and reek havoc across the isle, alongside his allied gangs, The Red Dragons and The Titan Wolves

Angelo's decision to keep his mafia small and tightly knit was a deliberate choice. Instead of relying on sheer numbers, he handpicked each member, valuing quality over quantity. Each member possesses a unique skill set that complements Angelo's own strengths, enabling them to operate with unmatched precision and efficiency. Alongside that, the family also had longstanding ties with The Red Dragon crew, and The Titan Wolves.

## **Alliance with The Red Dragons**

After a new crew came to town, The Castagnas decided to take advantage of these "rookies". The Castagnas forged an alliance with The Red Dragons, plotting to soon make them an addition to The Castagnas. Though the plan never went through, their alliance always remained the same, and both crews would do whatever needed for each other.

## **Alliance with The Titan Wolves**

Opposite to The Red Dragons, The Titan Wolves were a mentor to The Shadow Hand back in around 2010. The Titan Wolves were later found out to be related by blood to The Capavellis.

## **Death of Samuel Capazzelli**

The demise of Luigi Egida marked a pivotal moment in the annals of The Castagna crime family. With his passing, the mantle of leadership fell upon the capable shoulders of Zeffiro Cielastel, the esteemed underboss. The transition of power sent ripples of change coursing through the criminal syndicate, reshaping the dynamics within the organization and setting the stage for a transformative chapter in its history.

Zeffiro's ascendancy to the role of boss signified a new era for The Castagna family, one characterized by his unique vision and leadership style. The vacuum left by Luigi's departure was filled by Zeffiro's pragmatic strategies and calculated decisions. However, his rise also sowed the seeds of internal conflict, a strife that would culminate in the tumultuous events of the internal war of '85.

Amid this shifting landscape of power and influence, Francesco Natoesser's ambitions burned brightly. His desire to claim the position of boss drove him to craft a dangerous plan, one that involved the elimination of Samuel Capazzelli, a capo ranked higher than Fran within the family.

As Francesco's plot went through, and the death of Samuel, it caught the attention of Zeffiro, who initiated a thorough investigation into the alleged conspiracy.

## **War Of '24**

Rodolfo LaStrass Junior, son of Rodolfo LaStrass, made the decision to join Angelo's mafia, **The Shadow Hand** in a way to both anger his father, and make money. But when Rodolfo found this out, he was enraged. Out of the rest of the crew, Rodolfo was the only member to truly love his family and felt love for his son. He never wanted his son to grow up to be like his father.

Following the arrest of his son, Rodolfo split off from The Shadow Hand to create his own crew, prominently named Rudolph's Militia

### **The bombing...**

A bombing occurred at Sapphire Grove Casino, set up by Rudolph's Militia soldier, Santo DiDio.

### **The informant...**

Sawyer LaStrass, 2nd cousin to Rodolfo, become an informant and double agent for Rodolfo.

## **Membership**

### **Known Associates**

(2023)

* Vice Livradomal
* Leoduardo Viajera

(2024)

* Vice Livradomal
* Leoduardo Viajera
* Artemide Amadelato
* Santo DiDio
* Sawyer LaStrass
* Rodolfo LaStrass Junior

(2025)

* Rodolfo LaStrass Junior
* Shujo Jirbali
* Leoduardo Viajera
* Anthony D'Onofrio
* Valquirio Torez

(2026)

* Shujo Jirbali
* Leoduardo Viajera
* Anthony D'Onofrio

### **Known Soldiers**

(2023)

* Solvander DiDio
* Rodolfo LaStrass

(2024)

* Solvander DiDio

(2025)

* Solvander DiDio
* Artemide Amadelato
* Sawyer LaStrass
* Rodolfo LaStrass Junior

(2026)

* Solvander DiDio
* Anthony D'Onofrio
* Shujo Jirbali
* Napolean Gialossi

### **Capos**

(2023)

* Mario Fiorella
* Cyrus Cascabres
* Legni Gialossi

(2024)

* Solvander DiDio
* Cyrus Cascabres
* Legni Gialossi

(2025)

* Solvander DiDio
* Joey Crez III
* Napolean Gialossi
* Anthony D'Onofrio

### **Consiglieres**

(2023-2025)

* Ercole Amadelato

(2026)

* Cyrus Cascabres

### **Underbosses**

(2023)

* Don Solimpoves

(2024)

* Mario Fiorella

(2025)

* Ercole Amadelato

(2026)

* Cyrus Cascabres

### **Bosses**

(2023-2025)

* Angelo Capazzelli

(2026)

* Ercole Amadelato