The Lies of Locke Lamora

A disguised Father Chains takes Locke to The Last Mistake, a “flat-out crook’s tavern” (188), for his initiation into the Right People of Camorr. Chains places Locke on a goat that has been Gentled, a process in which Wraithstone is used to domesticate animals within the city. Wraithstone can have devastating effects on humans, removing their personalities and making them completely subservient to the point of mortal danger or eating excrement. These are the sanctioned gangs of Camorr, under the protection of Capa Vencarlo Barsavi. “All the Right People are Barsavi’s soldiers. His eyes, his ears, his agents, his subjects. His pezon” (183). Chains explains the history of Camorri organized crime as they walk. Prior to Barsavi, there were many capas with their own gangs. Barsavi unified them under his rule and created the Secret Peace. In return, Barsavi received rule over the worst parts of the city. Chains tells a story about Barsavi’s violence, and notes that he helped Barsavi when they were both coming into power. In exchange, Chains tells Locke, he gets distance from Barsavi’s watch.

They arrive at The Last Mistake, and Chains takes Locke to an alcove where Barsavi waits. His young daughter, Nazca, is with him.