Luca deSadar

Luca deSadar (born Luca Sadar Gulo in 705) is the Pasori ruler of the Northern Territories. He is best known for reunifying the Outer Territories with the primarily Santri state of Treston, and eventually assimilating the remnants of Old Mesda. While originally voted into office, during subsequent years in office he has dissolved his cabinet and all other checks to his power. He has a developed cult of personality and is generally considered to be a dictator. He is currently preoccupied with border disputes between the Territories and his neighboring country, Caris.

Early years

Luca Sadar Gulo is the 17th and youngest legitimate child of Sadar Duvida Gulo, leader of the Pasori Gulo. His mother, possibly one of Sadar's several wives, is unknown. He would have been last in line for succession after his eight brothers. However, wartime circumstances led to his being the last living heir to the tribe.

As far as it known, Luca never had any significant interactions with his immediate family. When asked by a close acquaintance if he had any memory of his parents, he is said to have replied, "They gave me a name, that is enough." (cite)

Custody controversy

Shortly after his birth Luca fell into the care of his aunt, Mazini Sadar Gulo. It is disputed as to whether or not he was abducted by his aunt or given into her care by either Sadar or one of his wives. The former theory is better supported, given the nature of Luca's reunion with his tribe. Mazini went into hiding and finally settled in the coastal town of Polisa. She changed her name to Mazie and Luca's name to Bezo.

Childhood

Most of what is known of Luca's childhood comes from his official biography and interviews with his wife. From these accounts we learn that Luca, called Bezo, became highly trained in

Service

In 720 Luca joined the Mesdan army. elaborate. 3.5 years.

Health

Luca suffers from several health issues due to inadequate childhood care and injuries inflicted while imprisoned. His most obvious injury is that to his lower right leg, which is amputated below the knee. The foot and lower leg required amputation after gangrene developed in an untreated bullet wound. He also suffers several broken fingers on both hands, mostly hidden from the public by gloves. He is also missing two upper incisors and wears dentures to mask the space.

From palace accounts Luca is a very heavy eater, consuming several large meals a day. His physician has made it clear that such gluttonous behavior can lead to undesirable health effects though no noticeable weight gain has been recorded over the course of his regime. Because of this, some have surmised that the Emperor may be hiding a serious illness.

Family

Luca married his childhood Santri friend, Phe deBetel, in 730. During that time interracial marriages were not openly supported by the majority of the population, so their union was not made public knowledge until two years later.

Luca has three children by Phe; Rana, Suda and Hyla deSadar. Luca is often portrayed with them in photographs as a strong father figure.

Religious beliefs

Two of the three major religions are supported by Luca's regime. The major religion of the Territories is Santri Christianity, followed by the regional religions of the Gulo tribes. It is forbidden to study the Invidgeon or invoke Carissi words under penalty of public humiliation or imprisonment.

The Emperor himself is supposedly religion-neutral, though it is obvious from speeches and public conversations with the people that he is well versed in all three.