Dracula

**Dracula** is the most powerful vampire on the planet. Though not the first of his kind, he is considered lord of all Earth's vampires. Dracula is frequently opposed by Blade the vampire hunter.

## Powers and Abilities

* **Vampirism:** Dracula, like all other vampires, is capable of transforming an individual into a vampire by biting them. A special enzyme found only within vampire saliva is responsible for this transformation. After draining all of the blood from a victim, the victim enters a death-like state and returns to life three days later.
	+ **Superhuman Strength**: Like all vampires, Dracula possesses superhuman strength. Due to his special stance as the ruler of Earth's Vampires, Dracula can lift about 100 tons under optimum conditions. With the possible exception of Varnae, Dracula is the most powerful vampire that has ever been encountered.
	+ **Superhuman Speed**: Dracula is capable of running and moving at speeds greater than even the finest human athlete.
	+ **Superhuman Stamina**: Dracula's body is more resistant to the fatigue toxins generated by his muscles during physical activity. He can exert himself at peak capacity for several hours before fatigue begins to affect him.
	+ **Superhuman Agility**: Dracula's ability, balance, and body coordination are enhanced to levels that are beyond the natural limits of the human body.
	+ **Superhuman Reflexes**: Dracula's natural reaction time is enhanced to levels that are beyond the natural limits of the human body.
	+ **Regenerative Healing Factor**: Dracula is capable of regenerating damaged or destroyed tissue to an extent much greater than an ordinary human. Dracula can fully heal from multiple gunshots and severe burns within a matter of minutes, however he cannot regenerate missing limbs or organs.
	+ **Immortality**: Dracula, like all vampires, is functionally immortal in the sense that he is immune to the effects of aging and is immune to all known Earthly diseases as long as he ingests fresh blood on a regular basis to maintain his vitality. Once killed, Dracula's power is such that he can resurrect himself under the proper conditions. if incinerated (as by sunlight or fire), Dracula can reconstitute himself if his ashes are placed in a coffin filled with soil from his homeland. If staked through the heart, Dracula can regenerate once the stake is removed.
	+ **Fangs**: Like all vampires, Dracula has fangs and claws. He can quickly drain a victim of blood.
	+ **Hypnotism**: Dracula is able to hypnotize others by gazing into their eyes for a short period of time. As Lord of Vampires, Dracula can compel other vampires to follow his orders unless their willpower is strong enough to resist him.
	+ **Shapeshifting**: Dracula is able to shape shift into bats, rats, a wolf, and mist. He can also turn into human-sized or larger wolfen and bat-like forms.
	+ **Sorcery**: Dracula is a very powerful magician. He is able to summon and command lesser vampires, undead, packs of wild dogs, bats, and rats.
	+ **Weather Manipulation**: He has considerable control over the elements and weather, enough to opposeStorm or Thor. However, Dracula is severely weakened for an extend period of time afterward.
	+ **Mind Control**: A person bitten by Dracula is able to be influenced by him through a sort of empathic link. Only beings of exceptionally strong wills are capable of resisting him.