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Dracula is a vampire who serves as the dark lord of a [[Dracula's Castle|haunted castle]] in Transylvania, commanding an army of monsters to this end. He has a variety of 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 a [[Dracula's Castle|haunted castle]] in Transylvania, commanding an army of monsters to this end. He has a variety of 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. | ||
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 and becomes a vampire, eventually changing his name to Dracula Vlad Ţepeş. 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, | 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 and becomes a vampire, eventually changing his name to Dracula Vlad Ţepeş. 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. | ||
A century passed since Trevor's defeat of Dracula. In that time, Trevor became the ancestor to Christopher Belmont, who took up the Vampire Killer whip that Trevor used in battle. However, a cult led by a man named Ivan Bartley resurrected the Count on a dark night, at the same time, resurrecting the castle that was destroyed after Trevor's battle. Thus started a cycle of resurrection occuring every 100 years. Christopher's blood called for him to challenge Dracula and seal his evil nemesis away for another one hundred years. Christopher eventually met and defeated Dracula in battle and afterward escaped the castle before it could crumble atop him. Watching the collapse from a distance, Christopher felt reassured that he had destroyed Dracula, not knowing that the Count had survived the battle by turning into a cloud of mist and reforming into a bat, laying in wait for his next attack. | A century passed since Trevor's defeat of Dracula. In that time, Trevor became the ancestor to Christopher Belmont, who took up the Vampire Killer whip that Trevor used in battle. However, a cult led by a man named Ivan Bartley resurrected the Count on a dark night, at the same time, resurrecting the castle that was destroyed after Trevor's battle. Thus started a cycle of resurrection occuring every 100 years. Christopher's blood called for him to challenge Dracula and seal his evil nemesis away for another one hundred years. Christopher eventually met and defeated Dracula in battle and afterward escaped the castle before it could crumble atop him. Watching the collapse from a distance, Christopher felt reassured that he had destroyed Dracula, not knowing that the Count had survived the battle by turning into a cloud of mist and reforming into a bat, laying in wait for his next attack. | ||
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Nearly one hundred years later, Dracula was resurrected in a black sabbath on April 15th, Easter Sunday, by a demonic cult by crushing a freshly extracted human heart over his ashes, spilling its blood on them. He was defeated by Christopher's descendant, [[Simon Belmont]]. In his dying breath, Dracula set a curse on Simon that slowly killed him from the inside, which was undone by reviving Dracula and destroying him once more. A century later, Dracula is revived twice by the Dark Priest, Shaft, but is defeated first by [[Richter Belmont]], then by Alucard five years later, who tells him the last words of his wife: "Do not hate humans. If you cannot live with them, then at least do them no harm, for theirs is already a hard lot." Alucard then adds that his mother would love the count for all eternity. Dracula asks for Lisa's forgiveness as he fades away, bidding his son farewell. | Nearly one hundred years later, Dracula was resurrected in a black sabbath on April 15th, Easter Sunday, by a demonic cult by crushing a freshly extracted human heart over his ashes, spilling its blood on them. He was defeated by Christopher's descendant, [[Simon Belmont]]. In his dying breath, Dracula set a curse on Simon that slowly killed him from the inside, which was undone by reviving Dracula and destroying him once more. A century later, Dracula is revived twice by the Dark Priest, Shaft, but is defeated first by [[Richter Belmont]], then by Alucard five years later, who tells him the last words of his wife: "Do not hate humans. If you cannot live with them, then at least do them no harm, for theirs is already a hard lot." Alucard then adds that his mother would love the count for all eternity. Dracula asks for Lisa's forgiveness as he fades away, bidding his son farewell. | ||
Across the 19th century, Dracula would see himself resurrected by his minions and humans are drawn to his power. However, the Belmont clan was unable to fight back, as a prophecy had prohibited them from touching the Vampire Killer, the holy whip created by Leon until the appointed time had come. Other hunters would take their place, including Shanoa, Nathan Graves, Reinhardt Schneider and the Morris clan; Quincey, John, and Jonathan. After resurrections in both World Wars, the final battle against Dracula ensued in 1999, where he was permanently destroyed by Julius Belmont, Alucard and their allies. Portions of his power were passed down to those who were born on the day of his death and Dracula himself reincarnated as Soma Cruz in 2017. Soma learned of this when the castle manifested in a solar eclipse over Japan in 2035, but he resisted Dracula's influence, telling Julius to kill him should he become the evil count. One year later, Soma stopped a cult that sought to resurrect Dracula through those who had inherited portions of his power. An alternate, non-canon scenario depicts a corrupted Soma transforming into a reincarnation of Dracula, forcing Julius, Yoko Belnades and Alucard to defeat him. | Across the 19th century, Dracula would see himself resurrected by his minions and humans are drawn to his power. However, the Belmont clan was unable to fight back, as a prophecy had prohibited them from touching the Vampire Killer, the holy whip created by Leon until the appointed time had come. Other hunters would take their place, including Shanoa, Nathan Graves, Reinhardt Schneider and the Morris clan; Quincey, John, and Jonathan. Quincey himself did not use the Vampire Killer in his battle with the count; Instead, Quincey plunged his bowie knife into the vampire's heart just as the sun had set on November 6th, 1897, dying of his wounds minutes later in the arms of his companions. After resurrections in both World Wars, the final battle against Dracula ensued in 1999, where he was permanently destroyed by Julius Belmont, Alucard and their allies. Portions of his power were passed down to those who were born on the day of his death and Dracula himself reincarnated as Soma Cruz in 2017. Soma learned of this when the castle manifested in a solar eclipse over Japan in 2035, but he resisted Dracula's influence, telling Julius to kill him should he become the evil count. One year later, Soma stopped a cult that sought to resurrect Dracula through those who had inherited portions of his power. An alternate, non-canon scenario depicts a corrupted Soma transforming into a reincarnation of Dracula, forcing Julius, Yoko Belnades and Alucard to defeat him. | ||
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. | ||