Lantsov family

The Lantsovs were the founding royal family of Ravka. Yaromir Lantsov, the Determined, united the provinces into Ravka and was crowned at the first altar as its king, establishing the Lantsov line.

Known Lantsovs

Direct line

Historical members

• Yaromir Lantsov, the Determined
• Yevgeni Lantsov
• Anastas Lantsov
• Ivan Lantsov, the Golden
• Alexander I Lantsov
• Alexander II Lantsov

Recent members

• Alexander III Lantsov
  • Tatiana Grimjer, his queen consort
    • Vasily Lantsov, their firstborn
    • Nikolai Lantsov, Queen Tatiana's bastard with Magnus Opjer, raised as a legitimate son
• Ludmilla Lantsov, Alexander III's sister
  • Her husband
    • At least two children
• Unnamed sibling of Alexander III
  • Their consort
    • Ludovic, their son

Cadet branches

• House Limlov
  • Vadik Demidov (unverified relation)

Symbols

The Lantsov crest is the Ravkan double eagle. The eagle holds a scepter in one talon. In the other, it grips three black arrows bound by red, purple, and blue ribbons. These symbolize the Darkling’s power through the three orders of the Grisha.

The Ravkan double eagle in the TV show

They have family jewels and heirlooms, such as the Lantsov emerald.

Etymology

Like many other Ravkan surnames in the Grishaverse, Lantsov is a Russian surname.

Trivia

• The Ravkan double eagle is directly inspired by the Romanov crest.