Luca deSadar

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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 well-developed cult of personality and is generally considered to be a dictator. The Emperor 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, legendary champion of the Pasori Gulo. The identity of his mother is unknown, but assumed to be one of Sadar's several wives. He would have been last in line for succession after his eight brothers. However, wartime circumstances led to his being his father's last living heir.

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 more than 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. The two of them maintained a small store together until her death.

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 skilled at identifying and collecting local flora and fauna. He also aided in upkeep of Mazini's shop, located at the front of the wooden structure they lived in. Luca mentions in his biography that he was not permitted to stray from his assigned tasks, which aided him in developing his incredible focus later in life. During this period he was also urged to speak Santri as much as possible as to rid himself of a Pasori accent.

Luca also met his future wife in Polisa. Personal accounts indicate that they did not always get along, though evidently his impression of her was long-lasting.

In 718 Luca was reacquired by his uncle, Ronbe Duvida Gulo. Ronbe or his associates murdered Mazini and burned the store. Remnants of the structure can allegedly still be found on the hill overlooking the now abandoned town.

Early adulthood in the tribes

Service

In 720 Luca joined the Mesdan army in a bid to gain citizenship. He received basic training at __map__ and met his friend and future rival, Ulyer deRisma.

Records from the time period preceding the dissolution of Old Mesda are spotty at best, but according to sources Luca served a year at __map___ and another in __map__. Fighting was minimal for both locations. At that time the Santri army did not trust Pasori soldiers to follow orders correctly, and Caris was entering its last stage of withdrawal from the frontlines before the final 5-year siege. Luca's company was not needed until mid 723, when they were called upon to assist in the failed Southern assault.

In May of 723 Luca was captured by Caris soldiers and endured several years as a prisoner of war. Other than that he suffered several injuries, nothing more is known from this time period. A year or two into his rule the Emperor ordered all enemy persons and documents related to his imprisonment to be eradicated.

Following his release at the end of the war, Luca moved back north the city of Barzon.

Entry into politics

The dissolution of Old Mesda from 727-728 was a tumultuous period for the entire world. Countless new states were formed, disbanded or absorbed by stronger ones. The people made it adamantly clear that they craved stability after decades of war and upheaval. Treston (Freedom) in the far north lured many of the youth with promises of equality and rights for the people. Despite harsh northern living conditions, the population of Treston swelled and a rudimentary parliamentary government formed.

Treston was the first country in the world at that time to offer full citizenship and voting rights to persons of any race or creed. In early years of the country, following the traditional pattern, only Santri or Carissi leaders ran for positions in the cabinet or other titles. However, with the burgeoning and diverse population came a need for leaders familiar with and sensitive to the swiftly growing Pasori constituent.

The future Emperor took small jobs after moving to Barzon, mostly related to interpreting and translation due to his fluency with the major languages and his inability to perform physical tasks. He spent several years with the ____name of church____ of Barzon and eventually moved on to doing contracted work for several business as well. Those familiar with his work in the interpreting capacity urged him to become more involved in government, which at the time was in dire need of Basori speakers. In 731 Luca served as an aide and personal interpreter for the Party Secretary, and in 732 was appointed Minister of Intercultural Affairs.

There are often questions about how a relatively unknown individual could work his way up the political ladder so quickly. Many have attributed to his success to his multilingualism, as he would be privy to several avenues of information without seeming to be. Others have given the credit to his being the surviving son of a near-mythological figure- and the recipient of a large amount popular support- though Luca did not publicly announce his identity as such until the Electon of 735.

During this period Luca also renewed his contact with Phe, who had heard about him through public channels.

Election of 735

The regime

Economics

Pasori-Santri mixing

Propaganda

War with Caris

Technology

Disputed genocide

Cultural disparity

Health

the Emperor suffers from several health issues due to inadequate childhood care and injuries inflicted while imprisoned. His most significant injury is that to his lower right leg, which is amputated midway below the knee. The foot and lower leg required amputation after gangrene developed in an untreated bullet wound. He 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 the Emperor 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, although 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.

There is also some question as to the Emperor's mental stability. Early criticisms by his opponents during the 735 election often refer to nervous ailments and anxious behaviors. Admittedly it is difficult at this point in time to separate slander from truthful accusations as many of these opponents have since disappeared. It is also well known that the Emperor talks to himself, though this is regarded as more of a harmless peculiarity than an indication of madness.

Family

Luca married his childhood Santri friend, Phe deBetel, in 733. 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 (although they had been living together for one year).

Luca has three children by Phe; Rana, Suda and Hyla deSadar. Luca is often portrayed with them in photographs as a strong father figure, furthering his deliberately cultivated image as a 'father' to the country.

Religious beliefs

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

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