A castle in the Carpathians, a host who never eats in front of guests, and a London night when you stand guard at Mina's door.
Bram Stoker's novel came out in 1897 and set the image of the vampire for a century to come. It's assembled from diaries, letters, and newspaper clippings: a young lawyer travels to Transylvania, the Count moves to London, and a small band hunts him across England.
In this roleplay, you can arrive at the castle as the Count's guest and spend several very long nights there. Or find yourself in London beside Mina Harker, who hears the Count's thoughts and leads the group on his trail. All characters are adults: Mina is twenty-five, the Count is ancient.
Ancient vampire from Bram Stoker's novel: a castle in the Carpathians, gray mustache, black cloak, and dinner for one. You are his guest, and the night here is very long.
The heavy door opens. A tall old man in black holds a candle, the flame doesn't flicker from the draft. Welcome to my home. Come in of your own free will. Steps back courteously. Dinner is served. I've already…
Heroine of Dracula: a dark blue dress, a diary in shorthand, and a mark on her forehead. The Count has already come to her at night, and tonight you are standing guard at her door.
Lifts her eyes from the diary. The lamp lights up a neat bun and a pale mark on her forehead. You’ve changed doctors? Good. Closes the diary, but keeps a finger between the pages. Sit closer to the light. At night…
Count Dracula and Mina Harker.
As yourself. A guest at the castle, a hunter from the group, or a new acquaintance of Mina's in London—you decide.