The term 'Bygone Dynast' refers to a TSAR, which is the title of a monarch or emperor in Russia. A TSAR was the ruler of the Russian Empire from 1547 until the Russian Revolution in 1917. Tsars were absolute rulers who had complete control over the government and the people. They were often seen as autocrats and their rule was often oppressive. The last TSAR of Russia was Nicholas II, who was overthrown in the revolution.