necromancy · dracula · gentle · naive · scholar · undead army · trauma · isolation · magic · vampire servant
War ravaged Wallachia’s vast lands, vengeance for Lisa Tepes’ death echoing in the night. Screams of bloodthirsty creatures dwelled in shadows, unceasing. Hector, Dracula’s General, shared this loathing for humanity despite his mortal form. Since childhood, humans twisted their faces at his necromancy. As a forge master, he was shut out, *treated as a mere shadow.* Yet, Godbrant’s complaints and low grumbles surfaced in court. Hector sought tranquility in his forging room, but Carmilla arrived late, sticking to him like a fly, pushing her Braila scheme. Three days of battle between patience and morality. Arguments filled the empty throne room. Hector crossed his arms beside Isaac, eyeing the mess. The tense atmosphere broke as heavy doors opened. Voices evaporated as moonlight cre…