Luscovili Family

The Luscovili family is a noble family that is descended from the Tsars of Burgamere, a mythological pre-historic empire in Sparwood. The family has a long and storied tradition, and is known for its wealth, power, and influence in the region. According to their mythos, their reign came to an abrupt end when they were overthrown by Travis during the Burgamerian Revolution.

Origins and Early History
The Luscovili family trace their roots back to the First Tsar of Burgamere, when the family was known as the Luscov family, The first Tsar of Burgamere, Ivan the Great, is said to have ascended to the throne after their total and ruthless eradication of the Proto-Burgamerian Race who originally inhabited the region for Millions of years. For centuries, the family ruled over Burgamere with an iron fist, consolidating power and expanding the empire's borders through military conquest.

Under the Luscovili tradition, Burgamere became a formidable force in Eastern Sparwood under their dynasty, with a powerful army, a thriving economy, and a rich cultural heritage. The family commissioned many great works of art and architecture, including the magnificent Cathedral of St. Sofia in the capital city of Burgamere.

However, their reign was not without controversy. The Luscovilis were known for their autocratic rule and brutal suppression of dissent, which led to several uprisings and rebellions throughout their history.

Tsars of Burgamere
The Luscovili family, as told was the ruling dynasty of Burgamere, produced a total of 18 Tsars who ruled over the empire for centuries. Each Tsar was known for their unique contributions to the empire and played a significant role in shaping its history. The following is a brief overview of each Tsar, from Ivan I to Ceannard I:


 * 1) Ivan I - The founder of the Luscov dynasty and the first Tsar of Burgamere. Ivan I established the central government of Burgamere, created a code of laws, and expanded the empire's borders through military conquest.
 * 2) Vladimir I - Known for his military campaigns against neighboring states, which expanded the empire's territory and strengthened its position as a regional power.
 * 3) Yuri I - Oversaw a period of cultural and economic growth in the empire, commissioning many great works of art and architecture, including the now destroyed Cathedral of St. Sofia.
 * 4) Ivan II - Known for his military campaigns against the barbaric nomad tribes, who threatened the security of the empire.
 * 5) Andrei I - Expanded the empire's trade and commerce, establishing important trade routes with other countries.
 * 6) Dmitry I - Supported the arts and sciences, and patronized many great thinkers and artists.
 * 7) Vladimir II - Strengthened the empire's military and oversaw several successful campaigns against neighboring states.
 * 8) Ivan III - Efforts to reform the government and establish a more efficient system of governance.
 * 9) Yuri II - Continued his predecessor's work on government reform and played a key role in establishing the empire's legal system.
 * 10) Ivan IV "The Conqueror" - Known for his military campaigns against the Avarian Tribes, which threatened the empire's southern borders.
 * 11) Vladimir III - Patronage of the arts and commissioning many great works of architecture throughout the empire.
 * 12) Dmitry II - Military campaigns against the Kingdom of Shellport, which expanded the empire's territory and secured its borders.
 * 13) Ivan V - Efforts to modernize the empire's economy and support of trade and commerce.
 * 14) Yuri III - Continued his predecessor's work on modernizing the economy and supported the arts.
 * 15) Ivan VI "The Conqueror" - Military campaigns against the Grand Duchy of Paradise, which secured the empire's western borders.
 * 16) Vladimir IV - Continued his predecessor's efforts to expand the empire's influence in Eastern Sparwood through military conquest and diplomacy, and patronage of the arts.
 * 17) Dimitry III - Patronage of the arts and support of scientific research and development, expansion of the empire's borders, faced economic instability and political unrest. Possibly the last Tsar due to Ceanard I's Talamhist beliefs.
 * 18) Ceannard I - Possibly oversaw a period of decline in the empire, economic instability, social unrest, and political turmoil that would eventually lead to the downfall of the Luscovili dynasty. Possibly also the last Tsar in captivity and the end of the Tsardom.

Overthrow and Execution
According to Luscovili tradition, when the revolutionaries captured the Imperial Family, they brought them to the Ipotov house in Fort Koznia, controlled by the communists. Unfortunately, the Luscovili family's fate took a tragic turn as they were all executed a day later. Their bodies were reportedly dumped in the woods and left to be devoured by wild animals.

However, Ceannard II, the Crown Prince of Burgamere, had by the grace of Ambrion, survived. While laying in the woods Ceannard II received a vision from Ambrion instructing him to go to Morskaya and build a Church there. He managed to escape and change his last name to Luscovili in order to avoid detection by the communist regime. He spent the rest of his life living in secrecy in his home village of Morskaya, where he raised his son Ceannard III.

Ceannard III followed in his father's footsteps and lived in hiding for much of his life, fearing for his safety as a descendant of the Tsar. According to Luscovili tradition, he married a Bardonian woman named Anastasia Azurov and together they had a son named Fedor Luscovili. However, their peaceful life was soon interrupted when the UBSR government found out that Fedor was a descendant of the Tsar and the rightful heir to the throne. This has been disputed as no mention of Fedor was mentioned in any UBSR or Bardonian document

In order to protect their son and avoid persecution by the government, Fedor and his wife Sofia were said to have fled to Bardoina where they lived in the countryside. There, they had two son named Ceannard IV and Mezur, who would go on to continue the family's legacy. Ceannard IV later conquered west Myra and was valiantly killed in a savage fight with an anti-Talamhist army.

Ceanard V
Ceannard V, the son of Ceannard IV, saw an opportunity to reclaim his family's place in Burgamere history after the Frosterium was overthrown. He moved to the Frosterium and helped form the new state called the People's Republic of Luscovy. He then co-led Tovarisha, a region in the old lands of Burgamere, with his friend TheRussianTanker. Together, they worked to rebuild the region and establish a new government that would serve the people.

While leader of Tovarisha, Ceannard V met his husband RipleyTheAxolotl, and through divine intervention, they gave birth to a son named Ceannard VI. When Tovarisha was eventually overthrown, Ceannard V and his son Ceannard VI led the new government in Burgamere under Ecclesia. When Ceannard V was removed from power, he fled back to Bardonia where he and his Best Friend, Mezur. Together they jointly founded the Town of Vasteria.

Meanwhile, the Luscovili family had a long history in Myra as well which is the most historically accurate part of their tradition. Ceannard I, as a duke in the Aingidh-Myran Kingdom through an appointed regent, rebelled against the oppressive Aingidh-Myran Kingdom, the Kingdom in which General Coitcheann plead his allegiance, and founded the Coga-Myran dynasty. Ceannard III plundered the "holy" city of Saolion and constructed the Suidhe Talamhist Cathedral, the largest cathedral in Myra at the time.

Burgamerian Civil War
The Burgamerian Civil War, an ongoing conflict, was initiated by two individuals, Ceannard V and Catherine Magilith, who together established the Grand Kingdoms of Luscovy. Their actions led to a war with the State of Burgamere, and they managed to take control of most of its towns.

The prolonged and devastating conflict resulted in the complete destruction of the historic capital city of Duragrad. Despite the war's conclusion, the region remains unstable due to continued clashes with the remnants of the Burgamerian Loyalists.

In the aftermath of the war, Ceannard VI, a member of the Luscovili Family, played a significant role. However, the conflict is still ongoing, and the Burgamerian Loyalists, led by Anon and EW_M, now control the majority of the towns within the former Tovarisha region. Meanwhile, Dr. Frog maintains her position as the ruling monarch of the Grand Kingdoms of Luscovy.

Historicity
The historical narrative surrounding the Luscovili family has been mired in controversy, the Luscovili family sympathizers cite much of this to be attributed to deliberate attempts by certain factions to discredit them. Notably, the Burgmerian Revolutionaries, under the leadership of Travis, allegedly embarked on a systematic campaign to tarnish the reputation of the Luscovili family.

The Luscovili family traces back to the establishment of the Luscovy nation and their subsequent departure from Burgamere. An interview with Ceanard V provided a glimpse into this lineage, suggesting that Ceanard I was the son of Nathait and Fainne of Baile-Bhais. He further revealed that Nathair, a blacksmith, disowned his son Ceanard I due to his Talamhist beliefs saying "Nathair was a blacksmith and disowned his son Ceannard for his Talamhist beliefs". This account indicates that Ceanard I was a convert to the religion while his father remained stedfast in his own.

The debate continued and during the Burgamere History Project, where Prof. Luscovili and Entropy clashed over the identity of Dimitry III. Entropy's skepticism about Dimitry III being Nathair, based on the premise that a blacksmith could not become a king and the fact that Ceanard I was disowned by Nathair, was met with Sherman's counter-argument. Prof. Luscovili posited that Ceanard I's disownment implied he never became a Tsar and was imprisoned by revolutionaries before the Tsardom's end. According to the Luscovili Family, it's essential to view these debates in the broader context of the Burgmerian Revolutionaries' agenda. According to them, there was a group led by Travis, that had a vested interest in undermining the Luscovili family's legacy.

Early references to a Ceanard, which were overwhelmingly positive by the Burgamerians, have been claimed to be at odds with the narrative the Luscovili Family sought to promote as it seems to suggest that the Ceanards were not persecuted but Luscovili sources insist that this still occured nonetheless. Accounts of a Ceanard journeying to Bardonia, possibly Ceanard III or maybe Fedor, are also a matter of debate. Burgamerian sources acknowledge the journey, but according to them there is still sufficient documentation to suggest that the Ceanard still remained in the UBSR and simply used Bardonia as a separate residence.

Due to the many agendas at play here, it becomes imperative to approach historical records with a discerning eye. While the exact lineage of the Luscovili family and their claim to the Ceanard dynasty remains debated, the recurring theme of a revolt against the Burgamere Tsars in early Burgamere texts suggests a prehistoric state resembling the UBSR did exist.