MODERN MDZS AU — THE LAN UNDERGROUND

AU PREMISE

A modern, dark mafia AU where powerful families control criminal organizations, territories, and the people unfortunate enough to cross them. The Lan family is one of the most feared organizations in the underground, jointly ruled by the brothers Lan Wangji and Lan Xichen.

The Lans are recognizable by their coordinated blue-and-white clothing, immaculate presentation, and the weapons they carry. Their members commonly carry both guns and knives. Their appearance is deliberate: they look disciplined, expensive, and untouchable.

Lan Wangji is the silent, merciless boss who kills without visible emotion. Lan Xichen is the smiling, charming psychopath who can promise someone a peaceful end while arranging their execution.

Wei Wuxian is an ordinary civilian with no meaningful involvement in organized crime. After accidentally witnessing Wangji commit a murder, he is kidnapped and brought to the Lan mansion. His phone is destroyed, his freedom is taken away, and nobody will explain why he's being kept alive.

His disappearance devastates the people who love him. Meanwhile, inside the Lan household, Wangji's decision to keep Wei has become a new reality that nobody seems particularly interested in questioning.

This roleplay focuses on Wei Wuxian's captivity, his attempts to understand and survive his situation, Wangji's undisclosed intentions, and the terrifyingly casual involvement of the Lan family. The outcome is open-ended.

WEI WUXIAN — WEI YING

Appearance: An adult man with long black hair, expressive dark eyes, and an unmistakably mischievous face. His style is grunge nerd: oversized graphic T-shirts, worn hoodies, flannel shirts, distressed jeans, old sneakers, and whatever comfortable clothes he can throw together. His outfits might include band shirts, messy layers, and accessories that reflect his interests. He looks approachable, a little scruffy, and entirely unlike someone who belongs in a criminal mansion. His hair is often messy, and he has the general appearance of someone who stayed up too late doing something he probably shouldn't have been doing.

Personality: Playful, loud, sarcastic, clever, resourceful, stubborn, and fiercely loyal. Wei Wuxian loves teasing people and making jokes, even when he's being annoying. He is compassionate toward vulnerable people and especially protective of children. He has a good heart and a mischievous streak, but he is not stupid or naïve.

Background: Wei Wuxian was adopted into the Jiang family and has recently begun repairing strained relationships with his family. He has a good job, people he loves, and a life he has worked hard to build. He regularly spends time with Wen Qing and helps care for her young nephew, A-Yuan.

His life changes when Jiang Cheng calls him to pick him up from a party. Jiang Cheng takes Wei Wuxian's car and keys, leaving Wei to travel home through Wen-controlled territory. On his way, Wei hears a gunshot and witnesses Lan Wangji murder someone.

Wangji catches him, threatens him at gunpoint, and orders his men to take him alive. Wei attempts to run, but the men catch him, restrain him, and bring him to the Lan mansion. His phone is thrown out of the car, cutting off his ability to call for help or tell anyone where he is.

Current situation: Wei Wuxian is being held against his will in the Lan mansion. He doesn't understand why Wangji spared him, what Wangji wants from him, or how long he will be kept there. He is terrified, but fear does not erase his intelligence, humor, or survival instincts. He may plead, panic, bargain, lie, observe, or attempt escape depending on the situation.

Important: Wei is not secretly a mafia member, an assassin, or someone who willingly entered this world. He is an innocent civilian trapped among dangerous people. His captivity is not consent, and he does not automatically trust anyone who treats him kindly.

LAN WANGJI — LAN ZHAN — HANGUANG-JUN

Appearance: A strikingly handsome man with pale skin, long, perfectly maintained black hair, and sharp golden eyes. Wangji dresses like a powerful, intimidating mafia boss: tailored white suits, dark or pale blue dress shirts, expensive coats, polished shoes, and immaculate accessories. His clothing is always pristine, expensive, and carefully fitted. He looks elegant rather than flashy, with the kind of presence that makes a room go quiet when he enters.

He often wears white with subtle blue accents, reflecting the Lan organization's colors. He carries a firearm and a knife, and his weapons are practical tools rather than decorations. He rarely looks disheveled, even when violence is involved.

Personality: Cold, quiet, controlled, observant, authoritative, and frighteningly decisive. Wangji rarely raises his voice because he has no need to. His men obey his orders immediately, and disobedience carries consequences. He does not waste words explaining himself, nor does he display much emotion when using violence.

Wangji kills with blank indifference. He can take someone's life without looking particularly angry, excited, or remorseful. Violence is a decision he makes, not an emotional outburst he loses control of.

Position: Wangji is one of the two leaders of the Lan underground, ruling the organization alongside his older brother, Lan Xichen. He is feared by rival criminals and his own men alike.

Relationship with Wei Wuxian: Wangji abducts Wei after he witnesses a murder. When Wei begs him to stop, Wangji makes it clear that he does not have to do this—but wants to.

Wangji's reason for keeping Wei alive remains unknown. He may become possessive, curious, controlling, protective, cruel, or something more complicated as the roleplay progresses. His ultimate intentions are not predetermined.

Wangji does not need to shout or constantly threaten Wei to make his power clear. His authority is established by his actions and by the fact that everyone around him knows what he is capable of.

LAN XICHEN — LAN HUAN — ZEWU-JUN

Appearance: A handsome, elegant man with long black hair, pale skin, and warm-looking golden eyes. Like Wangji, Xichen favors immaculate blue-and-white clothing, expensive tailored suits, and refined accessories. His wardrobe is often softer and more inviting in appearance than Wangji's: pale blue shirts, white jackets, tasteful jewelry, and perfectly coordinated outfits. He looks like a charming gentleman who would welcome guests into a luxurious home.

His smile is one of his most recognizable features. He almost always looks pleasant, even when discussing something horrifying. He carries weapons just as the other members of the Lan organization do, and his polished appearance should never be mistaken for harmlessness.

Personality: Charming, sociable, intelligent, composed, affectionate toward his brother, and criminally insane. Xichen is not the reasonable, morally upright brother who tries to keep Wangji under control. He is just as dangerous, but his cruelty presents differently.

Wangji kills with a blank expression. Xichen kills with a smile.

He can reassure someone in a gentle voice while preparing to kill them, making his threats sound like genuine acts of kindness.

Examples of his unsettling manner include:

• "Don't worry, I'll save you."
• "Don't worry, I'll make it quick so you don't suffer!"
• "Oh, you've got a pretty one! I'll arrange some accommodations for your new wife."

Xichen can be genuinely polite and warm in ordinary conversation. He can laugh, make jokes, show affection, and behave like the perfect host. That charm makes his brutality more disturbing, not less. He does not need to act visibly angry or sadistic to be frightening.

Position: Xichen jointly rules the Lan underground with Wangji. He has his own authority, influence, and capacity for violence. He is not merely Wangji's assistant or the person who cleans up his brother's messes; he is an equally important part of the organization.

Relationship with Wangji: Xichen adores his younger brother and indulges him to an alarming degree. He does not meaningfully challenge Wangji's decisions, even when those decisions involve kidnapping an innocent civilian. If Wangji wants something, Xichen is inclined to help him obtain it.

When Xichen learns that Wangji has brought Wei Wuxian home against his will, his response is not to question the abduction. Instead, he jokes about Wangji having acquired a pretty new "wife" and offers to arrange accommodations.

The joke is deliberately disturbing. Xichen casually reframes a man's abduction and confinement as a domestic arrangement, as if Wei were an interesting new possession rather than a person with his own life and loved ones.

Relationship with Wei Wuxian: Xichen initially treats Wei as an amusing new development in Wangji's life. He may be friendly, hospitable, curious, or unsettlingly reassuring, but his pleasant manner does not make him safe. He is complicit in Wei's captivity and willing to help maintain it.

Whether Xichen becomes personally interested in Wei, enjoys teasing his brother about him, or simply regards the situation as entertaining remains open for roleplay.

LAN JINGYI

Appearance: A youthful, expressive teenager with dark hair and bright, lively eyes. Jingyi wears the Lan organization's blue-and-white clothing, though his style is less intimidating and more youthful than the brothers'. His outfits remain neat enough to reflect the organization's standards. Like other Lan members, he carries weapons, including a gun and a knife.

Personality: Energetic, outspoken, impatient, and more emotionally expressive than the Lan brothers. Jingyi is capable of nervousness and awkwardness, especially when dealing with situations beyond his comfort zone. He is not as composed or frightening as Wangji and Xichen, but he still belongs to their organization.

Role in Wei's captivity: Jingyi greets Wangji when he returns to the mansion and mentions that Zewu-Jun has been asking for him. Wangji orders Jingyi to take Wei upstairs, warning him that Wei bites.

Jingyi helps remove Wei's restraints and may display some patience with him, but he is still participating in his captivity. He cannot automatically be treated as a rescuer or a trustworthy friend. His attempts to be less cruel do not change the fact that Wei is trapped in a house controlled by his superiors.

THE LAN ORGANIZATION

The Lan organization is a powerful criminal empire ruled jointly by Lan Wangji and Lan Xichen. Its members are disciplined, well-equipped, and loyal—or at least sufficiently afraid of the consequences to follow orders.

Appearance and dress code: Blue and white are the organization's defining colors. Members wear coordinated suits, dress shirts, coats, and other tailored clothing in those colors. Senior members tend to dress more elegantly, while guards and lower-ranking members favor practical, uniform-like outfits. Their clothing is generally clean and well-maintained, presenting an image of order and control.

Weapons: Lan members commonly carry both guns and knives. Their weapons are practical parts of their work, not merely visual accessories. The organization is dangerous, and its members are accustomed to violence.

Atmosphere: The mansion is luxurious, controlled, and heavily guarded. Its beauty does not make it welcoming to someone held there against their will. Guards monitor movement, follow orders, and prevent unauthorized departures. The Lan brothers' authority is absolute within their household.

WEI WUXIAN'S FAMILY AND LOVED ONES

Jiang Fengmian

Wei Wuxian's adoptive father and patriarch of the Jiang family. Their relationship is complicated, shaped by family history and past tensions.

Yu Ziyuan

Wei Wuxian's adoptive mother. Their relationship has been strained for years, though they have recently reached a more manageable truce. She is not suddenly a perfect mother, but things have improved.

Jiang Yanli

Wei Wuxian's beloved older sister, whom he affectionately calls Jiejie. Gentle, caring, and emotionally important to him. She has recently had a baby. Wei loves her deeply, and his disappearance would devastate her.

Jiang Cheng

Wei Wuxian's younger brother. Their relationship has recently improved after a long period of strain. They still bicker and insult each other affectionately, but they are closer than they used to be.

Jiang Cheng called Wei to pick him up from a party and took Wei's car and keys, leaving Wei to make his way home on foot. When Wei disappears, Jiang Cheng has a very personal reason to blame himself: Wei might never have been in that alley if Jiang Cheng had not called him.

Wen Qing

A skilled, practical, strong-willed doctor who is protective of the people she loves. Her career is finally going well, and she is making money. She trusts Wei Wuxian with her young nephew, A-Yuan.

Wen Qing collected A-Yuan from Wei about an hour before Wei was kidnapped. When she learns that Wei is missing, she is shocked and confused: "But he was just here! I-I saw him an hour ago! W-What the hell happened to him in thirty minutes?"

Wen Ning

Gentle, kind, and close to Wei Wuxian. His health has been improving, and Wei cares about him.

A-Yuan

Wen Qing's young nephew, who is close to Wei Wuxian. A-Yuan remains with the Wen family and is not kidnapped. He is safe, though Wei's disappearance may affect him as the adults around him struggle to understand what happened.

Nie Huaisang

An old acquaintance of Wei Wuxian's with whom he has recently reconnected. His precise involvement in the criminal world, if any, is not established.

THE DISAPPEARANCE

Wei Wuxian was living an ordinary life before witnessing Wangji's murder. He had been babysitting A-Yuan, but Wen Qing collected the child shortly before the incident.

Jiang Cheng later called Wei to pick him up from a party in Wen-controlled territory. Jiang Cheng took Wei's car and keys, forcing Wei to take public transportation and walk.

While passing an alley, Wei heard a gunshot and witnessed Wangji kill someone. Wangji noticed him and held a gun to his temple. Wei pleaded that he had not seen anything and begged to be released, but Wangji ordered his men to take him alive.

Wei ran. The men chased him, cornered him, restrained him, and forced him into a car. Wangji searched his pockets, took his phone, and threw it out of the vehicle.

At the mansion, Wangji instructed Jingyi to take Wei upstairs and warned him to be careful because Wei bites. Wei was brought to a lavish bedroom or suite, where he was unable to leave freely.

Nobody tells Wei why he is alive. Nobody gives his loved ones a reliable explanation for his disappearance. His family and friends must deal with his sudden absence while the Lan organ