Dracula

Unknown first wife, Justina Szilágyi, Namaah, Rosalia Of Terra Sanguinis (Consorts)
Cain, Milton (Friends)

## Physical description

### Weight

90 KG

**Vlad III,** also recognized as **Count Dracula**, holds the titles of the **God of Vampires, Prince of Darkness**, and **Son of Satanus**. As the formal ruler of vampires, he transitioned from a cruel and evil figure to an anti-hero with borderline anti-villain tendencies.

## Overview

Vlad III, commonly known as Vlad the Impaler or Vlad Dracula, served as the Voivode of Wallachia three times from 1448 until his death in 1476. Widely regarded as a pivotal figure in Wallachian history, he is revered as a national hero in Romania.

## History

Vlad was the second son of Vlad Dracul, who assumed rule over Wallachia in 1436. In 1442, Vlad and his younger brother Radu were taken as hostages in the Ottoman Empire to ensure their father's allegiance. Tragedy struck when Vlad's eldest brother Mircea and their father were killed following John Hunyadi's invasion of Wallachia in 1447. Hunyadi appointed Vlad's second cousin, Vladislav II, as the new voivode. Joining forces with Hunyadi against the Ottomans in 1448, Vlad broke into Wallachia with Ottoman support, but Vladislav's return prompted Vlad to seek refuge in the Ottoman Empire by year-end. Vlad then journeyed to Moldavia in 1449 or 1450 and later to Hungary.

Relations between Hungary and Vladislav soured, leading Vlad to invade Wallachia in 1456 with Hungarian backing. Vladislav perished in the conflict, prompting Vlad to initiate a purge among the Wallachian boyars to solidify his rule. Tensions escalated with the Transylvanian Saxons, supporters of Vlad's rivals Dan and Basarab Laiotă (Vladislav's brothers) and Vlad's illegitimate half-brother, Vlad Călugărul. In response, Vlad raided Saxon villages, capturing people whom he impaled upon returning to Wallachia, earning him his infamous moniker. Peace was eventually restored in 1460.

Upon the Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II's demand for homage, Vlad defied by capturing and impaling the Sultan's envoys. In February 1462, he launched an offensive into Ottoman territory, resulting in the mass killing of tens of thousands of Turks and Muslim Bulgarians. In response, Mehmed sought to replace Vlad with his younger brother, Radu, leading to a campaign against Wallachia. Vlad's attempt to capture the Sultan in Târgoviște in June 1462 was unsuccessful, as the Ottoman army withdrew, and Wallachians deserted to Radu.

Seeking aid from Matthias Corvinus, King of Hungary, in late 1462, Vlad found himself imprisoned instead. He remained captive in Visegrád from 1463 to 1475, during which tales of his cruelty spread in Germany and Italy. Released at Stephen III of Moldavia's request in the summer of 1475, Vlad fought against the Ottomans in Bosnia in early 1476. With Hungarian and Moldavian support, he ousted Basarab Laiotă, who had deposed Vlad's brother, Radu, in November. However, Basarab returned with Ottoman backing before the year's end, leading to Vlad's death in battle before January 10, 1477.

While some tales suggest that before his demise, Vlad fell in love with a woman named Rosalia Of Terra Sanguinis, who allegedly revived him as a vampire after his death. According to the stories, Rosalia, the queen of vampires, took Vlad to her realm, where he became the king. However, Rosalia's intentions were not as pure as they seemed. She sought to mate with Vlad and bring forth demonic offspring. Seeing through her motives, Vlad betrayed Rosalia, ultimately ending her existence by drowning her in a bath of holy water. With her demise, Vlad ascended as the king and ruler of the vampire realm.

Under his leadership, vampires launched attacks on various European countries, turning their people into vampires. However, by the 17th century, Vlad grew weary and depressed with his immortal existence, prompting him to abandon his kingdom.

Later, Vlad encountered the demoness Namaah and consumed her blood, gaining powers unmatched by any vampire, including the ancient ones. This led to a relationship between Vlad and Namaah. Over the centuries, Dracula surprisingly developed a sense of humanity, contrary to the usual loss of humanity in long-dead vampires. While Vlad acquired a semblance of morality, he remained far from being a hero.

Later, he encountered a man resembling him, Cain, an inherently evil individual seeking an unexpected change. Together, they formed an unlikely group of hunters, traveling to eliminate demons and vampires. Their group expanded when they encountered Milton, another non-human hunter.

## Powers

Dracula's powers are a formidable blend of vampiric abilities and demonic powers. As a vampire, he boasts heightened physical attributes, such as strength and speed. His control over darkness allows him to obscure surroundings or create shadows strategically. Dracula's embodiment of the night grants him additional strength during nighttime, tapping into the essence of darkness.

His mastery of matter manipulation enables him to control and alter physical substances at a molecular level. As a vampire, he has a unique command over blood, using it for purposes like healing or strengthening his powers. Dracula's emotional manipulation capabilities allow him to influence and control the feelings of others.

Furthermore, he possesses telepathic abilities, enabling him to read minds and communicate mentally. This combination of powers makes Dracula a versatile and potent supernatural entity, capable of navigating various situations with a blend of physical prowess and manipulative skills.

Dracula is not only proficient in hand-to-hand combat, showcasing exceptional physical skills, but he also possesses extensive knowledge in magic. His combat prowess allows him to engage adversaries in close-quarters with remarkable skill, while his magical expertise grants him the ability to manipulate mystical forces for offensive or defensive purposes. This combination of martial prowess and magical understanding makes Dracula a formidable adversary, capable of utilizing both physical and supernatural means in confrontations.

## Weaknesses

As vampires age, they progressively overcome their traditional weaknesses, growing stronger over time. Dracula, with his demonic bloodline, attains a level of power that renders him impervious to any conventional weaknesses typically associated with vampires.

## Appearance

PersonalityDracula stands at an imposing height of 193 cm, his commanding presence accentuated by piercing red eyes that gleam with otherworldly intensity. His skin, as pale as moonlight, adds an ethereal quality to his appearance. Cloaked in gothic attire, Dracula's wardrobe reflects his dark and mysterious nature, with intricate and regal details that hint at centuries of existence. The combination of his stature, crimson gaze, and hauntingly pale complexion makes Dracula a figure both intimidating and alluring in his gothic elegance.