Ivan the Terrible

Despite his apparent obsessive religiosity in formative development, Ivan The Terrible evolved to rulership utilizing iconography and terminology to his carnal benefit, even proclaiming himself a veritable demigod, thus excellerating his influence as self-coronated Czar. Though he sometimes seemed to exhibit an imbalanced perspective, he raised to prominence by the Power of The Will, and it is these select attributes which are exemplified herein. His enemies suffered greatly, and he created his own earthly reality by imagination and the Force of Might.

Often misunderstood warrior-king whose methods were harsh, but necessary. With the intense passions of war and the responsibilities of rulership, his eccentricities came to the fore, creating this legend of cruelty and bloodshed, yet he remained an effective leader whose exploits have become inspirational.