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Alucard the Impaler: "The Son of the Dragon"
From Voivode of Wallachia to the origin of vampires, sometimes the hero, sometimes the villain, learn the story of Vlad III, the Impaler.
Julio Ricardo Neto
February 5, 2025
Many believe that Irish writer Bram Stoker drew inspiration for Count Dracula from Erzsébet Báthory, a Transylvanian countess accused of bathing in the blood of virgins to maintain her youth and imprisoned in her castle until her death. On the other hand, it is commonly known that he was inspired by Vlad the Impaler; after all, his name is Vlad Dracula. However, Stoker never mentions either figure. The author's notes explain that he found "Dracula" in a public library in Whitby, the town that inspired the vampire in his novel, believing it meant "devil" in Romanian.

There's a lot of truth to this, though there's another element to the story. In modern Romanian, Dracul means "the Devil," and "ea" used to mean "son of." Therefore, Drăculea is "son of the Devil." This name was transliterated into English as "Dracula," and the rest is history. The problem is that while Vlad may have earned the nickname through his acts of torture, his name was actually "son of Dracul" because his father was known as Vlad Dracul, the Dragon. The "Drac" didn't stand for "Devil," but rather for "Draconistarum," as he belonged to the Order of the Dragon.

Dracul, the Dragon

Vlad Drăculea, known as Vlad III, was the son of Vlad al II-lea Dracul, Vlad II the Dragon. He was one of the illegitimate sons of Mircea I, the voivode of Wallachia, a historical region in what is now Romania. Although there was a Vlad I who usurped the throne from Mircea I, it is debated whether he was a cousin of Vlad II or simply a nobleman who rose to power, so it is unclear whether the name of Vlad the Impaler's father originated from him.

To understand the context in which Dracul and Dracula grew up, one must understand that what is now Romania has

Vlad III (November 1431–December 1476), also known as Vlad Draculea or Vlad Tepes (the Impaler), was the son of Vlad II, the voivode (prince) of Wallachia. In 1456, he seized power, holding it until 1462, when he was forced into exile. He regained the throne in 1474 and reigned until his death two years later. This ruler, considered one of the most ruthless in Eastern Europe during the 15th century, is remembered for his cruelty in punishing enemies and traitors. However, it is important to consider the context of the time. This was a period marked by constant border wars, where reprisals and executions were not uncommon.

At the age of 13, he was sent to Turkey, along with his brother Radu, as a guarantee of submission, due to the alliance Vlad II had established with the Ottomans. This alliance earned him the enmity of John Hunyadi (regent of Hungary), who in 1447, supported by the Wallachian bourgeoisie (the boyars), launched an attack that resulted in the deaths of Vlad II and his successor, his son Mircea. In response, Sultan Murat II declared Vlad Dracula his successor to the throne. In 1448, Vlad managed to seize power after defeating Hunyadi at Kosovo; however, he was deposed a few months later and fled to Moldavia, where he had family.

He sought support until, in 1453, John Hunyadi summoned him to his court. The Hungarians felt increasingly threatened by the Turks due to the rapprochement between them and Vladislav II, the Prince of Wallachia. Hunyadi considered Vlad as his successor. Thus, in 1456, supported by people from Transylvania and a nobleman from the House of Bathory, he defeated Vladislav II at Târgusor, executed him, and proclaimed himself prince.

At first, he set about eliminating threats, especially those of the boyars, for whom he harbored an eternal hatred after the murder of his father. He killed a great number of nobles, and those who remained with him...

Prince of Wallachia
Reign 1448; 1456–1462; 1476 Real name Vlad Draculea Birth November 1431
Sighişoara, Transylvania, RomaniaDeathDecember 1476
Bucharest, WallachiaPredecessorVladislav II of Wallachia, Basarab Laiotă cel BătrânSuccessorVladislav II of Wallachia, Radu the Handsome, Basarab Laiotă cel BătrânSpouseCnaejna of TransylvaniaRoyal HouseHouse of the DrăculeștiFatherVlad II DraculMotherCneajna of Moldova

Vlad Dracula. Known by the names Vlad Tepes and Vlad the Impaler. Belonging to the family of the Romanian princes Basarab, Vlad Dracula was a direct descendant, through his father's line, of Basarab I, the founder in 1330 of the Romanian principality of Muntenia or Wallachia, one of the three historical Romanian principalities, along with Moldavia and Transylvania.

Vlad Tepes reigned between 1456 and 1462, and his story was used by Bram Stoker for his masterpiece Dracula (1897). His figure has become a paradigm of the most terrible atrocities.

Biographical summary

He was one of the three sons of Vlad II Dracul (meaning Dragon or Demon, from which the term Dracula or Drăculea derives: son of Dracul), who was inducted into the Order of the Dragon by Sigismund of Luxembourg, also King of Germany, Bohemia, and Hungary, in 1428. Since dragons did not exist in Romanian mythology, by phonetic analogy with "Drac" (dragon in Hungarian), he came to be known as "Dracul," which in Romanian means "the Demon." Vlad was Prince of Wallachia (an ancient Danubian principality that, together with Moldavia, formed the Kingdom of Romania). Today, it comprises two distinct geographical regions: Mutenia, located east of the Olt River, and Oltenia, to the west.

His traumatic childhood was very influential in shaping his future as a prince. At the age of 13, in 1444, he and his brother Radu were given to the Turks as hostages by their father as a sign of submission to the Sultan and as a guarantee. He was raised by Murat II himself (father of

Tepes and Vlad the Impaler. Belonging to the family of the Romanian princes Basarab, Vlad Dracula was a direct descendant, through his father's line, of Basarab I, the founder in 1330 of the Romanian principality of Muntenia or Wallachia, one of the three historical Romanian principalities, along with Moldavia and Transylvania.

Vlad Tepes reigned between 1456 and 1462, and his story was used by Bram Stoker for his masterpiece Dracula (1897). His figure has become a paradigm of the most terrible atrocities.

Biographical summary

He was one of the three sons of Vlad II Dracul (meaning Dragon or Demon, from which the term Dracula or Drăculea derives: son of Dracul), who was inducted into the Order of the Dragon by Sigismund of Luxembourg, also King of Germany, Bohemia, and Hungary, in 1428. Since dragons did not exist in Romanian mythology, by phonetic analogy with "Drac" (dragon in Hungarian), he came to be known as "Dracul," which in Romanian means "the Demon." Vlad was Prince of Wallachia (an ancient Danubian principality that, together with Moldavia, formed the Kingdom of Romania). Today, it comprises two distinct geographical regions: Mutenia, located east of the Olt River, and Oltenia, to the west.

His traumatic childhood was crucial in shaping his future as a prince. At the age of 13, in 1444, he and his brother Radu were given to the Turks as hostages by their father as a show of submission to the Sultan and as a guarantee. He was raised by Murat II himself (father of Mehmet II, who treated him like a brother) in cities such as Adrianople, Egniojsor, Ened, and Nymphamem, the purpose being to prevent further betrayal by Vlad's father. When he returned from exile, his father, Vlad Dracul, had been beaten to death by Iancu of Hunedoara in 1447, and his brother Mircea had his eyes burned out with a red-hot iron before being buried alive. Both acts were ordered by the Boyars (a local aristocracy), to whom Vlad...

Vlad Tepes (1), Prince of Wallachia, is considered by many to be the most infamous ruler in history. He dedicated his life to fighting the Turks, using all kinds of brutal punishments and terrifying threats.

A fearsome sovereign, accused of committing horrific atrocities against his enemies. He is also considered a pioneer in biological and psychological warfare. Among other things, he would take those suffering from contagious diseases from his kingdom and send them to "live" with the enemy. Syphilis, tuberculosis, and other similar illnesses were a direct passport to Turkish lines.

His figure did not go unnoticed by the Irish writer Bram Stoker, who, enthusiastic about the personality and exploits of this Romanian prince, wrote what would become one of the best horror novels in history: Dracula.

But what truth lies in all the myths surrounding his legend? Was he a valiant warrior and strategist who defended his homeland? A national hero? Or a murderous and heartless tyrant? We will go back to the beginning of his life to better understand the story of one of the bloodiest rulers of medieval Europe, declared a national hero by Romania (2).

A childhood in captivity

When Vlad was no more than 13 years old, he was handed over by his father (4), the governor (5) of the principality of Wallachia, to the Turkish army. It was an attempt to demonstrate his loyalty to the Sultan of Turkey (6), with whom a long and violent war was being waged. Thus, he sent his two youngest sons to live as hostages behind enemy lines. There, the boys had the opportunity to study the Turkish language and even to be instructed in the art of war. These were turbulent times, and like any good father, he suffered thinking about the conditions in which the Turks would keep his sons. Nothing could have been further from the truth. The youngest son (7) adapted perfectly to his new life, even embracing Islam and becoming the Sultan's favorite. On the other hand, in our pro

Arucard (《アーカード, Ākādo, OVA: Arucard c) is one of the three main protagonists of the Hellsing series created by Kohta Hirano, along with Sir Integra and Seras Victoria. In both adaptations, his voice in the Japanese subtitles is provided by Jouji Nakata, and by Crispin Freeman in the English dub. He is the trump card and pride of the Hellsing Agency, which works against vampires and other similar supernatural forces. He responds to "Only the Hellsing family and no one else," usually asking questions until the very end. He would demand orders from his master, saying, "Give me your orders, my Master," more than once until he received a definitive answer. It has been this way. He implied that he is the most powerful vampire alive as a result of a century of experiments conducted on him by the Hellsing family to create what is essentially the "Ultimate Living Dead." CONTENTS 1 Appearance 2 Personality 3 Relationships 3.1 Allies 3.2 Enemies 4 Powers and Abilities 4.1 Artistic Restriction Control System 5 Weapons 6. Concept and Creation 6.1 Name 7 Trivia 8 Footnotes 8.1 Notes 8.2 References APPEARANCE Alucard has stated on more than one occasion that he can appear in any form. He desires it, and the forms he takes on each particular occasion reflect this. Without sense or purpose. 23 24 25 As a result of taking so many human lives, those lives altered his identity to the point that "forming" no longer matters to him; he no longer cares whether he is a man or a woman. However, his original form is male, so he takes the form of a man and is referred to as such. 18 The inconsistent shape and length of his hair are attributed to his ability to change it at will, as it is part of his "shadow." 26 Alucard has pinkish-red pupils (blood red in the OVA), which can glow when he experiences strong emotions. In the OVA, his eyes turned bright fuchsia pink (which lightens up).

Alucard (アーカード, Ākādo) is the protagonist of the Hellsing manga and anime series. He is a member of the Royal Protestant Knights, as well as the main weapon against other vampires and supernatural forces.

Appearance
Alucard has stated on more than one occasion that he can appear as anything he wishes and that the forms he assumes on any given occasion reflect no particular meaning or purpose. However, he generally appears as a tall, broad-shouldered adult man of indeterminate but reasonably young age. His usual attire consists of a dark gray suit, leather riding boots, and an intricately knotted red tie, covered by a full-length red frock coat (similar to a duster coat) with a cape. He also occasionally wears a red felt hat with a wide, flexible brim and a pair of heavily tinted, circular orange sunglasses with wire frames and side visors. He also wears a pair of white gloves, each adorned with a five-pointed symbol on the front. It appears that his clothing is part of his physical form, as when he regenerates, his clothes also repair themselves. As is common among vampires, Alucard possesses blood-red eyes, which can glow when he experiences strong emotions. The length of their hair changes according to their release states, from short to knee-length. Their teeth can also change from those of a typical human, with slightly elongated canines, to large and triangular, somewhat reminiscent of a great white shark.
He appears wearing the same clothes Sir Hellsing wore when he was defeated by Alucard. This is seen during Alucard's flashback.

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One of Alucard's alternate forms resembles a young girl. In this form, he is small, slender, and has straight, dark hair that falls just below his shoulders. He wears a black office shirt with a white vest.

Alucard fights with ferocity and, at times, extreme cruelty, rarely shooting to kill at the start of a fight; he doesn't take his opponent seriously until they have been completely incapacitated and humiliated. However, some humanity remains in him, as he is still capable of shedding tears and showing affection for his loved ones, which Alexander Anderson interpreted as a hope that he is not entirely lost. Being essentially immortal and invulnerable, Alucard is very selfish. He freely taunts and belittles his opponents, often allowing them to inflict seemingly fatal wounds before healing and counterattacking. One of his favorite methods of fighting is to let himself be blown to pieces before simply reassembling himself. An example of this is shown when Alucard fights Luke Valentine. When Luke gains the upper hand over Alucard, victory seems within his grasp. The tide turns when Alucard transforms a part of himself into a hellhound. Alucard then uses his pistols to remove Luke's legs before telling him to regenerate them, pick up his weapon, and defend himself. When Luke fails to do so, Alucard devours him and declares him little more than dog food.

Due to his incredible powers, it's possible to take Alucard by surprise, usually because of his arrogance. In his first encounters with Alexander Anderson, he assumed he had easily killed Anderson with a single bullet, but was taken aback when Anderson regenerated. Alucard also expressed deep disappointment that Luke wasn't a more worthy adversary. In the anime, he seemed preoccupied with finding a worthy opponent. In the manga, however, Alucard states that he wishes to find an opponent—a human opponent—with enough willpower to destroy him despite his strength.

Beneath his arrogance, Alucard is deeply saddened and harbors a profound envy of humans. Alucard also has great respect for them.

Alucard's personality in Hellsing Ultimate is complex: he is sadistic, arrogant, and cruel, enjoying humiliating his opponents and fighting ferociously, but also possessing a deep sense of honor and admiration for worthy humans. He is a powerfully willed being who can become extremely violent and ruthless when he takes an opponent seriously, although he sometimes prefers to suffer damage to prolong the fight and increase his enjoyment.
Alucard is a ruthless and sadistic vampire

Key personality traits:
Cruelty and Sadism:
Alucard enjoys torturing and humiliating his opponents, often without killing them at the beginning of the battle.

Arrogance and Conceit:
He considers himself far superior to most of his enemies, which is manifested in his haughty and mocking attitude.

Sense of Honor:
Despite his vampiric nature, he has a deep respect for humans he deems worthy and is willing to be defeated by one.

Admiration for Humans:
He feels a strange connection and even admiration for the human race, even having absorbed thousands of souls throughout his existence.

Emotional Complexity:
Despite his cruelty, Alucard displays deep emotional complexity, which may include remorse or a form of regret for the person he has become.

Patience and Trust:
He often intentionally allows himself to be injured to enjoy combat more, relying on his extreme regeneration to heal himself.

Willpower and Determination:
Despite difficulties and divine attacks, his will is unbreakable, allowing him to overcome even divine fire.

Contempt for weakness:
He despises humans whom he considers weak or who do not fight with determination, and only respects those who dare to challenge him with great willpower.

Arrogance and Sadist:
Alucard exhibits extreme arrogance and pride, taking pleasure in the humiliation and torment of his opponents.

Alucard was born in November 1431 as Vlad III Draculea, son of Vlad II Dracul. He later became known as Vlad Tepes (Vlad the Impaler) and as Kazikli Bey (the Impaler Prince) by the Turks (for his biography, see Vlad III Dracula). He "died" in 1476, at the age of 45. Alucard recalls "that day" 523 years ago in chapter 71. The circumstances of his death and transformation are shown in the previous chapter (Castlevania), but the details are unknown. In his memories, he is seen as an infant imprisoned by the enemies of his people and being abused by his captors. Finally, as an adult again, he is seen in the hands of his enemies seconds before being executed, at which point he transforms.
Centuries later, in 1897, the events of Bram Stoker's Dracula unfold. Jonathan Harker, Abraham Van Helsing, Arthur Holmwood, Quincey Morris, and John Seward were able to defeat Vlad (then known as Count Dracula) and kill all his servants. In the dream sequence of volume 4, Van Helsing says that Mina Harker was freed from the Count's control, just as in the book. At this point, Hellsing deviates from the novel. The Count was staked, but not destroyed; it is not known for certain whether Dracula was forced into servitude or did so willingly, but from that moment on, the Count became the servant of Van Helsing and his descendants.
The next known event in Alucard's life is during World War II, in 1944. Dracula was now known as Alucard, the name given to him by Arthur Hellsing. Alucard and Walter (then 14 years old) were sent to Warsaw, Poland, to stop Millennium's vampire production program based on Mina Harker's infection. The results of the mission are unknown. Decades later, in 1970, Alucard is imprisoned in a dungeon in the Hellsing mansion by Integra's father, Arthur. According to Sir Hugh Islands in chapter 75 (Heart of Iron), Arthur