THE BROTHERHOOD:
Basically, there is a group called the Brotherhood. They have been around since the beginning of time, keeping an eye over evil. They don't do any killing. They simply track the beings of darkness, keeping watch over Dracula and all his creatures.

THE HUNTERS:
Then, there are the Hunters. The Hunters are a group of humans who hunt down these evil beings, vanquishing them from the face of the Earth. Hunters are not part of the Brotherhood. They are individuals who carry out these jobs all on their own. The Brotherhood alerts these Hunters of any creatures and these individuals (for a lack of better words) hunt them down.

DRACULA:
Need I give an explanation?

THE CASTLE:
The location of the Castle of Dracula is unknown but Charles seems to have found the Castle. But Dracula has killed him. However, before he was killed, he wrote a letter to the Brotherhood, leaving a trail of clues to where the castle is. The Hunters have to follow these clues to discover the castle.

THE MIRROR:
The mirror is the main reason for this RP. It is the link between the Underworld and Earth. This mirror is in the Castle of Dracula, kept under close watch. Dracula wants to use it to unleash all evil on to the World. The mirror was created by Lucifer himself.

THE KEY:
No one knows what the key looks like but without it, the mirror cannot be opened. Charles managed to find the key and hid it before he was killed. In the letter that he left with the Brotherhood, he also left a riddle that reveals where the key is hidden.

So, this RP is set in the year, 1723. We will start off in Transylvania.
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Sarah looked down at the note that was in her hand. It was the letter from the Brotherhood:


The letter reminded her of Charles' who had died while searching for the location of the Castle of Dracula. At the thought of Charles', Sarah saddened as she had been very close to the man as he had been her father's best friend. But his death was not wasted as he had not only discovered the location of the castle, he had stumbled upon the Key to the Mirror.

It seemed he had hidden the key and the jumble of words at the bottom of the parchment was supposed to be the riddle. But no matter how many times Sarah had looked at it, she could not seem to figure out what it meant and she hoped the other Hunters had better luck.

Slipping the letter back into the pocket of her cloak, Sarah looked up. She was standing infront of the Chruch of Bascov, which proved to be quite a small town located between the mountains of Transylvania. She was waiting for the other Hunters to arrive. All had been selected by the Brotherhood as they were brilliant at what they did.

"Vladimir...." The voice rang out, he stared in the shadows, his red eyes piercing into the mans heart, and his grey skin shining in the Darkness. "It's Dracula..." He said, slowly, softly, in the mans ear. His blade was inside his hand, and his armor around his body gleamed, ready for war at all times, he wings on the other hand were hidden, deep inside under him. He was a true monster of mayem, ready for hell at all costs. Staring at the man he layed his blade into his chest, plunging it deeper, twisting it. He pulled it out and licked the blade of the blood. "So fresh..." He said picking the man up his fangs appeared, longer, shining white he plunged the fangs into his throat, the man grew gray, and Dracula dropped him on the ground leaving him, wiping his lips of blood. "Hunters...." He said under his breath, turning he lightly walked away, his steps unheard, he masked himself, hid himself in the shadows of the night, waiting for Blood to be spilt.

Rachelle sat in the corner of the room, surveying the scene before her. Three “innocents” or, worthless humans, lay in a bloody heap in the center of the room. They didn’t put up much of fight, but they did scream. And no one came for them.
She was in the small town, Bascov, because of alleged hunter activity. Though she wasn’t much of a spy, she could handle sunlight unlike her other dark allies. She just needed to brush and bathe every once and awhile, then she might be presentable. The vampires were always clean, and sometimes they even smelled good. She never bothered to ask for beauty tips though.
Blood caked her face, particularly her lips and cheeks. She scratched at it, and failed to remove much of the blood. Fortunately, the family had a tub full of cold bath water she could use. She didn’t care if it was used and dirty.
Rachelle went to the tub, and washed her face and hair. She pulled at the knots with her fingers, but they resisted. She couldn’t look too suspicious, the hunters wouldn’t feel any qualms about slaying her in front of the villagers. And she knew from personal experience that silver hurt like a bitch.
She found a dress in one of the dressers, and slipped it on over her leather breeches. Most women didn’t wear leather breeches. She tied the dress tight, and discovered the dress was more for social occasions and parties then casual wear. Her breasts were partially revealed, and surrounded by itchy lace. Rachelle admired them, thrusting her chest out. At least she would look pretty.

Kara stood in the street looking at the parcment in her hands, her hazel green eyes scanning over it qickly. She lowered it and tucked it away ito her corset for safekeeping. She looked around her quickly beforeshe looked down the street toward the place she was headed. The caslte Dracula. It was deadly to go on her own, but Kara was not always one to ask for help and get others killed. She took a deep breath and set off, walking down the stret and trying to find someone to pont her in the right direction.

Dracula still hiding among the shadows, stared, he sensed so much distress within this town, he hadn't visited the town itself in quiet a long time, the Hunters driving him out, he chose to stay in his Mountain, letting his people bring food to him, knowing they would, Dracula with his death, sadly every other Vampire would die along with him, except those who were once Human, they would become Human again, but still have pain and trouble in their lifes. He hated who he was, trading his life, far but yet not worth it, he didn't feel pain, or warmth, just hatrid to the society that shunner him, the Key would be his, and his darkness would rule throughout the night for eternity. He gently walked onto the streets, some people stopped to stare, knowing, they turned walking away quickly, everyone afraid to yell his name. Finally he stopped dead in the street. another Vampire, standing there, he stared, his red eyes beating down...

Kara found the church and saw another hunter on the steps, putting on a friendly smile she walked over." Greetings comrade." She said in hushed pleasant tones, knowing that evil was wondering the streets this night. "Have others arrived or are you and I the only ones who have made it this far?" She asked, looking up at the church.

Dracula stared and just laughed, he walked lightly, his great skin still very bleak he stopped not a few feet behind them. "Awww, Hunters, too bad I just killed one of your kind not but a few minutes ago...." Dracula showed his fangs. "You are trying to find my Castle, you'll never find it, the only person who did is now dead, burryed far beneath my floors, and the Key, will be mine, and Eternal Darkness will cover this planet, I will be your new master, bow to me while you can, let me spare your lives..."

Sarah gave a slight bow, "I'm Sarah and yes it looks as though we are the only two who have arrived so far." She took in the appearance of the other Hunter and could see she was capable of handling herself. She exuded confidence and control. This was good for the battle that lay ahead required people with experience and skills. She cleared her throat and was about to ask the other woman a question when she sensed someone standing behind them.

Turning so that the church was to their backs, Sarah's eyes narrowed at the sight of the being that stood before them. Her hand was on the hilt of her sword as she took a step back. Her hand clenched into a fist when she heard him speak of Charles. Rage filled her but at the same time, she did not act on it Dracula was a powerful being and there were only two Hunters here.

"Darkness will not spread this world of ours. We will stop you and your creatures."

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Kara sighed." I think so. But it is hard to tell. I know that Dracula's casle has to be in the mountains."

Kara then spun at the voice and she dropped into a crouch, leaning foward slightly and pulling her two silver blades free. 'We will find your castle soon enough. And as for the key..." She grinned lightly. "e already know its location." She lied, though it was very convincing. She was always good at lieing and makeing it believable. The moon shown down from the sky and cast shadows onto her body, causing the exposed tops of her breasts to almost glow in the pale light.

Dracula laughed. "You do not sound that convincing young one...No one has ever lied to Vlad Dracula...." Dracula grinned. "Let me ask you something, do you think I'm that stupid, to know you found the Key, your Hunters hid it well, you know he begged for his life, asked me to spare him, keeping the Key from me, his blood was good..." Dracula smiled. "You are a Vampire, why are you with Hunters?"

Kara blinked in suprise, speechless. She was not sure what to say to him then, but she quickly regained her composure and gripped her weapons tighter. "I don't know what you are talking about!" She sounded nervious, her eyes narrowed but unsure.

Sarah listened to the conversation that passed between the two and was confused for just a second. Why was he accusing Kara of being a vampire? But as she peered at the young woman's face, Sarah saw nervousness. She was hiding something and Sarah wanted to know what it was but at that moment, Dracula was what both of them had to face.

Dracula laughed again, staring a the sky. "Don't lie to me girl, I'm not stupid, I haven't lived over 4000 Years to learn nothing!" Dracula shouted aloud. "So answer again, Why is a Vampire working with HUNTERS!" Dracula was furious, but tried to hold his temper.

Kara could feel his anger and she bit her lower lip, turning her head away and closing her eyes. She could fight, but he would most likely win. He was older and stonger then her. She just hoped he didn't kill his own kind. After a moment she stood tall and faced him ."I was bitten before I graduated from Hunter school back in the kingdom I lived in. Though I became what I was meant to hut it changed nothing!" She made erelf sound confident, but the truth was she was on the edge. She wanted to follow her training, but her instincts were telling her different. She could be swayed either way.

"Lord Dracula... What is he doing here...?" Raven sounded almost annoyed at seeing the presence of the lord of vampires. The worst, he was challenging hunters. Now, there were seven vampires in the town who knew Raven was there, and one of them knew he was watching the hunters from the dark corners. If Raven didn't show up in the defense of their lord, the rumors that he actually wanted Dracula's death would only get worse.

"Wait a second... Did he say... Vampire helping hunters?" Raven grinned, did he need more of an opening to barge into the situation? Raven jumped over some boxes and climbed to the top of a house looking to Dracula and the Hunters. "That's right... Vampires who do not work under your tyrany!" Raven grinned as he said out loud, calling the attention of the hunters and the lord.

Raven was very well known among the vampires and some hunters. Rumors said he was a rebel who wanted Dracula's death so he could take over. No one was sure how much of the story was true, but most vampires didn't trust him and some even hunted him. He ended up being forced to kill his own kind because of that, which only made things get even worse... Dracula was in front of this rumored traitor now... Raven was thrilled, waiting to see the lord's reaction, however, he was a simple fool near the lord's power and for some reason, inside he felt scared.

Dracula snickered. "You are your kind, you can never be a Hunter, be what you are, not what you aren't Kara!" Dracula using his mind powers to know her name. "You will be hunted yourself, and die, just like we have been four thousands of years, you will be destroyed and sacraficed like several others." Dracula turned then back. "Accept your fate..." Dracula stopped. "You!" He said turning. "Raven..." He said under his breath. He felt walking over cracking his neck, watching the blood seep out. Dracula turned his ignoring it. "Kara, you shouldn't be what you are not, it just causes problems, I accept what I was, when I did!" Dracula laughed.

Kara lowered her head and eyes to the ground, though her hands were shaking with anger. Of course she could chose. Wasn't that the reason that she had become a hunter in the first place. She had received the parchment that revieiled the location of the key, and she tried desperatly to hide that from the lord of the vampires.Se never wanted to be one. She was forced into it.

Dracula smiled. "You ever wonder why I don't find the Key myself, because I know you hunters will bring me to it!" Dracula laughed. "You are weaker, when you find it, remember I will kill you, oh and it will be slow and painful..." Dracula turned his head down. "You need I can read your thoughts, not having a choice, do you really think I had a choice!" Dracula said outloud. "I was born Humans, but something was wrong, I bit my mother, killed her, very young age, I was put away, locked for everyone, they hated me, I was so, innocent, young, I didn't know. I broke out, everyone hunted me, chased me, I killed them all!" Dracula said in a hasty tone. "Eventually I realized, I could make my kind, biting people, they all awoken, my minions, mine to control, they followed me, most of Europe was now mine, eventually I came here, and became the Lord of Darkness, I was created by others Hate, I could of lived quietly, not letting others disturb me, but I wasn't.." Dracula turned, the slightest tear seen.