The Black
The Blacktides are an old family from around the Crossing starting a few generations back. They work as caravan guards. They follow many old customs and superstitions, like hanging certain dried herbs to keep out vengeful spirits at night or leaving out offerings on certain holidays to bring good fortune.
Their current generation is well-known to be sprawling, with many children sharing the name Antony or Antonio (after a beloved grandfather).
Leda’s current living family members in descending order by age are:
(italicized names have married into the family)
Grand-aunt Hesta, Grandmother Edna and Grandfather Antony, Grand-uncle Teo
Uncle Antony Junior and Aunt Mila, Aunt Greta, Uncle Antonio and Aunt Brigita, Aunt Brelda and Uncle Rafa
Cousins (not counting their spouses): Antony III, Antonio Junior, Tony, Toni, Antonia, Tonia, Brialla, Ria, Tommo, Bartholomew, Bartholomew, Rafa Junior, Rafiela
And many children + babies from the cousins generation
Important deceased family members:
Teo (II) and Elia, Leda’s parents
Fioro, Greta’s husband and Cal’s father
Cal