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[[File:SotN Dracula Second Form.gif|thumb|left|Dracula's demonic form, as depicted in ''Castlevania: Symphony of the Night'']] | [[File:SotN Dracula Second Form.gif|thumb|left|Dracula's demonic form, as depicted in ''Castlevania: Symphony of the Night'']] | ||
Dracula is a vampire who serves as the dark lord of [[Dracula's Castle|a haunted castle]] in Transylvania, commanding an army of monsters to wage war on God and humankind. He has a variety of dark magic at his disposal, such as teleportation, conjuring projectiles and transforming into different beasts, which frequently occurs as he nears defeat. He is primarily opposed by the Belmont clan of vampire hunters. Though the Belmonts and other heroes repeatedly kill him, Dracula typically revives alongside his castle once every century, though his followers have also resurrected him prematurely. | Dracula is a vampire who serves as the dark lord of [[Dracula's Castle|a haunted castle]] in Transylvania, commanding an army of monsters to wage war on God and humankind. He has a variety of dark magic at his disposal, such as teleportation, conjuring projectiles and transforming into different beasts, which frequently occurs as he nears defeat. He is primarily opposed by the Belmont clan of vampire hunters. Though the Belmonts and other heroes repeatedly kill him, Dracula typically revives alongside his castle once every century, though his followers have also resurrected him prematurely. While this Dracula is not necessarily the same as the vampire of the same name created by {{iw|wikipedia|Bram Stoker}}, with many contradictory elements revealed across the franchise, a version of the events of the novel ''Dracula'' are alluded to be canon to the series on several occasions. | ||
Although Dracula debuted in the original ''Castlevania'', his origins lie in ''Castlevania: Lament of Innocence'', where he was once a Crusader and partner to Leon Belmont named Mathias Cronqvist. However, upon the sudden passing of his wife Elisabetha, Cronqvist became filled with anger and hatred, declaring war on God. In 1094, Cronqvist takes control of the Crimson Stone by manipulating both Leon and an evil vampire lord named Walter Bernhard and becomes a vampire, eventually changing his name to Dracula Vlad Ţepeş. As this led to the death of Leon's betrothed, however, Leon vowed that the Belmont Clan would stand against him forever. Dracula later ended his war against God in 1455 when he met and eventually married, a human woman named Lisa. Together, they bore a son named Adrian. In 1475, Lisa was executed following accusations of witchcraft and Dracula declared war against humanity as a result. Adrian, who was present at the execution, was told to deliver Lisa's final words to his father. However, he finds himself unable to reason with him, even with the presentation of logic that it would be more fitting to go after the executioners rather than attack all of mankind. Adrian turned against his father and changed his name to [[Alucard]], representing that he was against Dracula. A year later, Dracula was defeated by Trevor Belmont, Alucard, and their companions Sypha Belnades and Grant Danasty. Dracula's death briefly placed a curse upon Wallachia, throwing it into chaos, though the curse was eventually broken by the combined efforts of Trevor and a rogue Devil Forgemaster named Hector. The two also learned from a time-travelling man named the Count of St. Germain that Dracula would meet his final defeat in 1999, aligning with a prophecy by Nostradamus about the end of the world. | Although Dracula debuted in the original ''Castlevania'', his origins lie in ''Castlevania: Lament of Innocence'', where he was once a Crusader and partner to Leon Belmont named Mathias Cronqvist. However, upon the sudden passing of his wife Elisabetha, Cronqvist became filled with anger and hatred, declaring war on God. In 1094, Cronqvist takes control of the Crimson Stone by manipulating both Leon and an evil vampire lord named Walter Bernhard and becomes a vampire, eventually changing his name to Dracula Vlad Ţepeş. As this led to the death of Leon's betrothed, however, Leon vowed that the Belmont Clan would stand against him forever. Dracula later ended his war against God in 1455 when he met and eventually married, a human woman named Lisa. Together, they bore a son named Adrian. In 1475, Lisa was executed following accusations of witchcraft and Dracula declared war against humanity as a result. Adrian, who was present at the execution, was told to deliver Lisa's final words to his father. However, he finds himself unable to reason with him, even with the presentation of logic that it would be more fitting to go after the executioners rather than attack all of mankind. Adrian turned against his father and changed his name to [[Alucard]], representing that he was against Dracula. A year later, Dracula was defeated by Trevor Belmont, Alucard, and their companions Sypha Belnades and Grant Danasty. Dracula's death briefly placed a curse upon Wallachia, throwing it into chaos, though the curse was eventually broken by the combined efforts of Trevor and a rogue Devil Forgemaster named Hector. The two also learned from a time-travelling man named the Count of St. Germain that Dracula would meet his final defeat in 1999, aligning with a prophecy by Nostradamus about the end of the world. | ||
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Since the original ''Castlevania'', Dracula transforms into his second form when his life bar is depleted. The shape his second form takes varies by game: examples include a giant bat, a giant head, a demon, or simply his humanoid form with enhanced abilities. | Since the original ''Castlevania'', Dracula transforms into his second form when his life bar is depleted. The shape his second form takes varies by game: examples include a giant bat, a giant head, a demon, or simply his humanoid form with enhanced abilities. | ||
Dracula has even made a few playable appearances, such as in the fighting game spin-off, ''Castlevania Judgment''. His reincarnation, Soma Cruz, is the protagonist of ''Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow'' and ''Dawn of Sorrow'' and is also playable in ''Harmony of Despair''. In the rebooted ''Lords of Shadow'' series, protagonist Gabriel Belmont becomes a vampire and comes to be known as Dracula. He has also appeared as a killer in the multiplayer survival horror game Dead | Dracula has even made a few playable appearances, such as in the fighting game spin-off, ''Castlevania Judgment''. His reincarnation, Soma Cruz, is the protagonist of ''Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow'' and ''Dawn of Sorrow'' and is also playable in ''Harmony of Despair''. In the rebooted ''Lords of Shadow'' series, protagonist Gabriel Belmont becomes a vampire and comes to be known as Dracula. He has also appeared as a killer in the multiplayer survival horror game ''{{iw|wikipedia|Dead by Daylight}}''. | ||
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''== | ==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''== | ||