Lucian Lestrad

**Lucian Lestrad** is an ancient **vampire** who is revered as the "Vampire King of Las Vegas". He is immensely powerful and influential, and is the owner and operator of the **Aria Casino** is **Las Vegas**.

## Description

### Appearance

Lestrad is tall, broad, and handsome; he stands 5'11", and was known for his height in centuries past. He has chiseled features, dark eyes, and fair skin.

He dresses in the finest suits and always appears immaculately groomed and fashionable. He has an aura that is something of a mixture of regality and terror.

### Personality

Poised, dignified, and cold are all words that would accurately describe the Vampire King. He is confident and polite, though another, more ruthless and vicious side lurks beneath his civil veneer. He commands respect from all before him, and he rules his realm with an iron fist. He is both feared and beloved in equal measure, and his word is both final and absolute.

Lucian has no qualms about destroying those who cross him or betray him. He has few rivals or enemies that could pose a threat, in part because he is always quick to stomp out such sparks before they turn into flames. He has a reputation for being honorable; he is true to his word to a fault, and he expects others to be, as well.

Despite his cold, calculated demeanor there is a caring and warm aspect to Lestrad, though only his family and a select few otherwise may ever see.

## Biography

### Background

Little is known about Lestrad's history before his transformation into the Vampire King. What **is** known is that he was not born with the name Lucian Lestrad, and he originally hailed from somewhere in eastern Europe. He was the oldest of his siblings, and when he was turned into a vampire, so were at least a few of his siblings.

The specifics of his exploits are unknown before he became known as one of the **21 Lords of the Dead** in the dark ages**,** whose territory was in the modern-day Czech Republic, near Prague. By this time, **Mr. Snow** was already in his service. He is known to have fought in the **War of the New Moon**, which was fought against barbarian werewolves in the thirteenth century.

After **The Purge,** Lestrad became one of the remaining 11 Lords of the Dead. He participated in the writing of the **Masquerade** in **Venice, Italy.**

### Family Loss

In 1794, a massive fire, started by **Leonardo Bianchi** and his group of vampire hunters, killed dozens of vampires, including (presumably) Lestrad's siblings. After the fire, Lestrad moved to Geneva, Switzerland and founded his new regime there.

### War of the Dragon

When Dracula's shadow began to spread across Europe, the other vampire lords were forced to either bend the knee and swear loyalty to Dracula or be destroyed. Lestrad knew better than to openly resist and eventually forged a secret alliance with his hated enemy, Leonardo Bianchi, and the **Circle of Light.**

Lestrad fed the group information, lent them a handful of vampires to assist in their efforts, and worked to sabotage Dracula's efforts behind the scenes. At some point, Lestrad spearheaded an effort to search for **Raelis**, who could lead them to a *Vestige of Creation* that could kill Dracula. This was, apparently, successful.

After Dracula's death, Lestrad negotiated with the **Blackmoor Clan** of werewolves and agreed to keep the vampires under his control out of the United Kingdom, in exchange for the wolves not interfering with vampire busisness in Central Europe.

He soon after moved to Vienna, Austria.

### Spooky Squad

During World War II, Lestrad once again found himself on the side of a maniac that he did not support. Hitler was a madman in many ways, but Lestrad's prominence and influence meant that the Nazis were quick to ask for his support. He gave it in public, but he tirelessly worked against them. When he learned of the plot to find the **Spear of Destiny**, Lestrad contacted the Allied Forces and was put in touch with the **Spooky Squad.**

His palatial estate in Vienna served as the team's secret headquarters for a time. During this time, he and Leon Bianchi--who was, remarkably, involved here as well--grew to develop a sort of grudging respect for one another. Lestrad would prove instrumental in keeping the Nazis from the Spear of Destiny and stopping them altogether. He is known to have personally fought in the final battle against them alongside Spooky Squad and his allies.

### The New World

After the war, Lestrad would leave Vienna and, ultimately, Europe altogether. The world was changing, he could sense that. So he packed up and traveled to the United States. He lived in **New York City** for a time, and very briefly resided in **New Orleans.**

In the late 1970s, Lestrad would turn his eye westward. In 1979, Lestrad settled in Las Vegas, Nevada. He quickly killed the werewolves, fey, and mages that considered the city theirs and established himself as the Vampire King of Las Vegas.

#### Recent History

Lestrad still rules Las Vegas, living at the top of the Aria Casino, which he personally commissioned as a paradise for vampires. The city is considered a "vampire town", and vampires from around the country flock to the city, as it's relatively safe and easy to feed--so long as one follows the King's rules.

### Appearances

#### Urban Arcana

* S01xE17 - *Witch Hunt* (mentioned)
* S01xE18 - *Trouble Brewing*
* S02xE01 - *What's in a Name?*

## Relationships

### Leonardo Bianchi

While Lestrad has dealt with all three of the Bianchi brothers over the centuries, it is with Leonardo that he has the most history--and the most bad blood. For centuries, they would clash and more than once Leonardo was responsible for many of his friends and subjects turning to ash. Worst of all, Leonardo destroyed his family.

Despite the bitter grudge, the two had found themselves working on the same side against a common enemy twice. Over this time, the two formed a begrudging mutual respect. When Leon was killed in January of 2012, Lestrad sent flowers to the funeral. He holds Bianchi in esteem after his death, recognizing his centuries of dedicated work and fighting for what he believed.

### Mr. Snow

Lestrad's most trusted servant, Mr. Snow is arguably just as infamous as his master. He serves as Lestrad's mouth and eyes, traveling from place to place in order to help take care of business. While many have never even seen Lestrad, they are quite familiar with Mr. Snow.

It isn't known exactly why Mr. Snow holds Lestrad in such high esteem, or what inspired the vampire's undying loyalty. But is known that Mr. Snow would never betray him, and would both die and kill to protect Lestrad.

### Odessa Nulph

The young sorceress has captured Lestrad's attention in a major way. He is fascinated with her, and while their interactions have been limited, he is deeply impressed with her tenacity, courage, and power. She is someone who can command respect, someone people want to follow. Intelligent, beautiful, passionate. He has made the decision that he wants Odessa to be his Sorercer Queen, unite their people, and rule together.

### Vanessa Dodge

Vanessa has quickly proven herself to be cunning, capable, and more than worthy of a place in Lestrad's court.

## Character Information

### Notable Items

* **Whisper:** This enchanted dagger is one of the *Vestiges of Creation*, which he received during the 1880s during the war against **Dracula.**

### Skills & Abilities

* **Combat:** Lestrad is a skilled fighter, using a combination of skill, vampire speed, and raw superhuman strength to tear through waves of foes.
* **Diplomacy:** He is regarded as a very fine ruler and diplomat.
* **Longevity:** Due to his age, Lestrad has gained an enormous amount of resources, contacts, allegiances, and lore that others do not.
* **Polygot:** Lestrad is an expert in many fields of science, art, and literature.
* **Vampire Abilities:** Lucian has all of the strengths and weaknesses of the vampire species.

## Trivia

* His totem animal is the bear.
* He has killed a god at some point in his history, though it's not known which one or when this occurred. It was from this encounter that he received both **Whisper** and **The First Tear.**