Name: Karl von Carstein (He at times uses the name Karl Von Teuf), In life Damek Khitrovo.
Official Title(s): Baron of Teufhof, Emissary of the von Carstein house.
Unofficial Title(s):Baron of the Dead, Emissary of the Dead, The Defeated Count, Vashanesh Reborn, Little Vlad.
Origin: Kislev.
Age: 862 in the year 2523 (Born 1671, Sired 1709)
Sire: Vlad Von Carstein
Current Location: Teufhof-Castle Teufhof to be exact.
Close Associates:
Mannfred von Carstein- His current count, lately he has done little to do with his older brother.
Emilie von Carstein- The daughter of the original Baron of Tuefhof, she married and then was sired by Karl and the two now have a strange immortal love.
Ademus von Carstein- Karl's son in death, he is realitively young compared to his 'father' only being sired in 2112, he is a very powerful Necromancer for a von Carstein.
"Master" Marc- A Blood Dragon who swore to serve Karl for the rest of his life, he is a powerful fighter and an honourable vampire however under pressure his mind weakens and he is highly susceptile to blood lust and often loses control of himself completely.
Berik Helft- Ademus's get, the vampire is still in the thrall stages and has little real power.
Vladimar Von Kress-Master Necromancer of Teufhof’s
Captain Van Helf-Head of mortal forces in Castle Teufhof’s, a mortal himself it is rumoured he was once a templar of Sigmar. Whatever the case he has shown himself to have the skill to butcher vampires.
Tarzik- An ancient Wright King that serves as Karl’s bodyguard, he is exceedingly capable in close combat and has slain many in his masters name.
Simon von Carstein-Met the vampire a few times during his unlife and belives him to be an excellent example of their kind.
Micrea von Carstein-Worked closely with the vampire due to Military command, found him to be a perfect example of Noblity in Military Leadership...much like himself.
Various other von Carsteins-As perhaps the most organised of all bloodlines he is well known amongst his other family members.
Appearance:
Approximately 5â€Â9/5â€Â10 foot, he was a lean figure with long black hair which he usually lets fall down over his shoulders but when pulled back in a pony tail it shows his high hairline, and is not a handsome man but carries strong aristocratic features he also physically appears to be around the age thirty seven.
He is usually seen wearing an extravagant nobleman garb with a long flowing cloak finished of with a silver clasp made in the image of a wolf's head; he will also at times carry a cane with him.
During war he will don a suit of amour and a cloak that made in the image of his sire’s, appears to be made from the souls of the dead.
At his waist is a powerful enchanted blade called the Vampires Fang.
All of this serves to exude an aura of command, however much of this is not physical and is in fact a vampiric Talent of his.
Mentality: Karl has no apparent goal's he seems to have a deep hatred against the empire, especially the Sigmarite Church. Yet he has not tried to conquer the mortal kingdom, instead he has attacked it on occassions and then raising the slain army of his enemies, retreated back to his Castle in Sylvania.
As a ruler he is generally popular amongst the fortified minor city of Teufhof’s, it is a well ran settlement both in terms of economic prosperity and lawfully.
The Baron sees all human life as unimportant except if they are his property, however he is no fool and will only feed on those who have broke major laws amongst his subjects, otherwise he looks further afield for mortals, this is a lesson he learnt in the histories of Lahmia.
The people of Teufhof’s are, in his opinion, his property and being a selfish man any attack on them becomes a personal insult and as such Karl protects the city well.
Due to this, and his deceiving nature, they see him as a great man and are fiercly loyal, for a time they had thought him a mere mortal but when he revealed himself during Vlad's reign they where forced to except it and now they believe themselves blessed to be led by such a immortal.
Believing that he lacks any true human emotion he neither loves nor hates anyone to any true degree this includes his wife, and although what they share is not he same as mortal love they are fiercly protective of each other however many whisper they are in love despite Karl's claims.
Currently he technically serves Mannfred without any wishes to overthrow him due to a deep fear that such an attack would only lead to another defeat and thus his death but he contributes little to the Count's wishes and for the most part works on his own.
He does frequently wish that Vlad was still alive and could launch his invasion again for in such a place Karl is sure he would earn a high place in the undead empire.
He admits to dreaming of a Vampiric Kingdom, consisting of the living being ruled by the dead, in such a Kingdom the von Carstein house would clearly be the royality.
One thing he does hold dear is the, granting of the family von Carstein to him by Vlad, he dislikes the growing tendency for common vampires using the name which is shown in denying Ademus the right to grant it to his get, and has slain a few "common" vampires out of anger for this "Disrespect".
There are rumors that he wishes to ressurect Vlad, but if this is true he is certainly keeping it hidden from Mannfred.
Background: Originally a Noble and as a Commander in Kislev's armies, when he was thirty seven he welcomed a Noble Man going by the name of Vlad von Carstein into his home. Over the period of two weeks the count and the man seemingly became close, then one night Vlad announced he had a gift for his new friend and within moments granted the blood kiss to the, not entirely willing, mortal.
Coming out of nowhere in the year 1800 during the early reign of Vlad he arrived in a Black Coach at the gates of Castle Teufhof claiming to be a distant realitive of the count, the current Baron one Seltar von Teuf welcomed him cautiously. The von Carstein spent little time in introducing himself to the Baron's only child a girl of 19 years by the name of Emilie and lured her into a false sense of confidence in which she confided that her father often abused her and was a cruel and weak man and after a few days it became obvious that she loathed the man. In that moment the von Carstein boldly stated that he would kill her father and take the girl as his bride...is she wished it.
She did.
That night at a dinner Karl killed Seltar in someway and from that point on became the new Baron and after the poor treatment of previous rulers the city welcomed him with open arms.
When the wasting sickness struck Sylvania Emilie, like so many mortals, contracted the disease, and despite himself Karl felt himself caring about her fate, he called as many doctors as he could and used threats and manipulation to get the best from the farthest reaches of the empire but still nothing could be done. However soon after he found out Vlad had sired Isabella and in a journey that took a mere two nights he rode to Drakenhof and spoke with the count and when he returned he imediately sired Isabella.
Having a natural skill with Necromancy he served as a Lieutenant in Vlad's forces, commanding Lesser vampire and mindless undead alike. He was a skilled General due to his previous life and did well however when his sire was killed he was struck by a feeling of utter hoplessness and then faking his own death he fled.
During Konrad's reign he did not return having no wish to rule over his 'disgusting' brethern and instead spent time in mortal society masquerading as a wondering noble, however at one stage a get of Posner found him and begged him to return to Sylvania at which point he shouted at the Lesser Vampire that he had no wish to interact with their kind anymore and threatened to kill him if he did not leave.
After Mannfred's elevation to Count Karl decided to challenge the count and made his way back to Sylvania, he found his wife and she was both furious and happy to see him alive. Rasing an army of living and dead alike he fought Mannfred for the title of Count but lacking his elder brothers skill in Necromancy was defeated, however surprisingly he was offered the chance to serve and he took it quickly.
He served as a high noble in Mannfred's forces, marching alongside him to battle the empire.
When Mannfred was killed Karl quickly returned and slaughtered many other vampires, he laid claim to the Vlad's legacy, claiming as a remaining son of the original count he had the strongest claim. Many vampires pledged themselves to Karl...for a time...but when Mannfred returned he promtly lost all support and angrily he returned to his Castle where he remains to this day.
Equipment
Vampire's Fang-A perfect replica of Vlad’s own sword, gifted to him by his sire.
Armour of Teufhof-Grants a greater protection to the Baron.
Cloak of Souls-The cloak itself absorbs the souls of the slain and grants the vampire increased regenerative powers.
Signet Ring- A ring bearing the emblem of the von Carstein house.
Pros
Talented Necromancer- A master of Necromancy he can easily raise an army to serve him..
Vampiric-Has the speed and strength of a vampire.
Swordsman- He is a capable warrior and well-trained in the use of a sword.
Supreme General-Has mastered tactics in life and unlife to lead his horde of the undead against enemies.
Aura of Dark Majesty-An extremely authoritative figure, no free-willed creature can look upon him without feeling their arrogance melt away to some degree.
Cons
Vampire- He holds the weaknesses of his vampiric nature, he can not enter a place a mortal calls home unless invited, can’t stand symbols of religions and hates sunlight although can easily walk in it when he must.
Arrogant-His arrogance could easily be the death of him.
Failure-Having failed to achieve the title of Count from Mannfred on two occasions he has feelings of Loathing towards himself and his brother.
Necromancer-Can't use any lore apart from Necromancy.
Not a Master-He has neither mastered Magic nor Physical combat to the extremes of many vampires
Brooding-His often seems to be in a dark or depressed mood much like his sire.
Short Temper-Like his sire he loses control of his temper very easily and only those he trusts can calm him.
Beloved-He cares for Emilie to such a degree that such any harm befall her he will lose rational control.
Statistics:
Vampire Lord
Level 3 Wizard
Aura of Dark Majesty
Walking Death
Beguile
Vampiric Fang-Blood Drinker
Armour of Teufhof-Walach's Hauberk
((Alternatively use Vlad's Rules))
Views of the Bloodlines
von Carstein- Clearly the rulers of the undead world, the Kings amongst vampire kind.
Lahmians-Pretty, but fragile, things. Their manipulation of human society is to be applauded, they should be welcomed into the fold and togther the kingdom of the dead could become a reality. He has had extensive interaction with these women.
Blood Dragons-Warriors and Generals of considerably talents although they wield a misplaced sense of honour. In the Kingdom of the Dead of Karl's dreams they would serve as enforcers and law-keepers. He has his own Blood Dragon warrior.
Necrarchs-Madmen however their talents for magic is considerable, in his vision a few would serve the von Carstein family as mages and alchemists however many would have to be irradicated.
Strigoi-Beasts, animals no better than Vargulf, they do however make fine prey for hunting parties. They have no place in the future of the world and should be wiped out for convienience sake.
Note: Decided to adapt Karl seeing as how all my Vampires seem to be mages.
Official Title(s): Baron of Teufhof, Emissary of the von Carstein house.
Unofficial Title(s):Baron of the Dead, Emissary of the Dead, The Defeated Count, Vashanesh Reborn, Little Vlad.
Origin: Kislev.
Age: 862 in the year 2523 (Born 1671, Sired 1709)
Sire: Vlad Von Carstein
Current Location: Teufhof-Castle Teufhof to be exact.
Close Associates:
Mannfred von Carstein- His current count, lately he has done little to do with his older brother.
Emilie von Carstein- The daughter of the original Baron of Tuefhof, she married and then was sired by Karl and the two now have a strange immortal love.
Ademus von Carstein- Karl's son in death, he is realitively young compared to his 'father' only being sired in 2112, he is a very powerful Necromancer for a von Carstein.
"Master" Marc- A Blood Dragon who swore to serve Karl for the rest of his life, he is a powerful fighter and an honourable vampire however under pressure his mind weakens and he is highly susceptile to blood lust and often loses control of himself completely.
Berik Helft- Ademus's get, the vampire is still in the thrall stages and has little real power.
Vladimar Von Kress-Master Necromancer of Teufhof’s
Captain Van Helf-Head of mortal forces in Castle Teufhof’s, a mortal himself it is rumoured he was once a templar of Sigmar. Whatever the case he has shown himself to have the skill to butcher vampires.
Tarzik- An ancient Wright King that serves as Karl’s bodyguard, he is exceedingly capable in close combat and has slain many in his masters name.
Simon von Carstein-Met the vampire a few times during his unlife and belives him to be an excellent example of their kind.
Micrea von Carstein-Worked closely with the vampire due to Military command, found him to be a perfect example of Noblity in Military Leadership...much like himself.
Various other von Carsteins-As perhaps the most organised of all bloodlines he is well known amongst his other family members.
Appearance:
Approximately 5â€Â9/5â€Â10 foot, he was a lean figure with long black hair which he usually lets fall down over his shoulders but when pulled back in a pony tail it shows his high hairline, and is not a handsome man but carries strong aristocratic features he also physically appears to be around the age thirty seven.
He is usually seen wearing an extravagant nobleman garb with a long flowing cloak finished of with a silver clasp made in the image of a wolf's head; he will also at times carry a cane with him.
During war he will don a suit of amour and a cloak that made in the image of his sire’s, appears to be made from the souls of the dead.
At his waist is a powerful enchanted blade called the Vampires Fang.
All of this serves to exude an aura of command, however much of this is not physical and is in fact a vampiric Talent of his.
Mentality: Karl has no apparent goal's he seems to have a deep hatred against the empire, especially the Sigmarite Church. Yet he has not tried to conquer the mortal kingdom, instead he has attacked it on occassions and then raising the slain army of his enemies, retreated back to his Castle in Sylvania.
As a ruler he is generally popular amongst the fortified minor city of Teufhof’s, it is a well ran settlement both in terms of economic prosperity and lawfully.
The Baron sees all human life as unimportant except if they are his property, however he is no fool and will only feed on those who have broke major laws amongst his subjects, otherwise he looks further afield for mortals, this is a lesson he learnt in the histories of Lahmia.
The people of Teufhof’s are, in his opinion, his property and being a selfish man any attack on them becomes a personal insult and as such Karl protects the city well.
Due to this, and his deceiving nature, they see him as a great man and are fiercly loyal, for a time they had thought him a mere mortal but when he revealed himself during Vlad's reign they where forced to except it and now they believe themselves blessed to be led by such a immortal.
Believing that he lacks any true human emotion he neither loves nor hates anyone to any true degree this includes his wife, and although what they share is not he same as mortal love they are fiercly protective of each other however many whisper they are in love despite Karl's claims.
Currently he technically serves Mannfred without any wishes to overthrow him due to a deep fear that such an attack would only lead to another defeat and thus his death but he contributes little to the Count's wishes and for the most part works on his own.
He does frequently wish that Vlad was still alive and could launch his invasion again for in such a place Karl is sure he would earn a high place in the undead empire.
He admits to dreaming of a Vampiric Kingdom, consisting of the living being ruled by the dead, in such a Kingdom the von Carstein house would clearly be the royality.
One thing he does hold dear is the, granting of the family von Carstein to him by Vlad, he dislikes the growing tendency for common vampires using the name which is shown in denying Ademus the right to grant it to his get, and has slain a few "common" vampires out of anger for this "Disrespect".
There are rumors that he wishes to ressurect Vlad, but if this is true he is certainly keeping it hidden from Mannfred.
Background: Originally a Noble and as a Commander in Kislev's armies, when he was thirty seven he welcomed a Noble Man going by the name of Vlad von Carstein into his home. Over the period of two weeks the count and the man seemingly became close, then one night Vlad announced he had a gift for his new friend and within moments granted the blood kiss to the, not entirely willing, mortal.
Coming out of nowhere in the year 1800 during the early reign of Vlad he arrived in a Black Coach at the gates of Castle Teufhof claiming to be a distant realitive of the count, the current Baron one Seltar von Teuf welcomed him cautiously. The von Carstein spent little time in introducing himself to the Baron's only child a girl of 19 years by the name of Emilie and lured her into a false sense of confidence in which she confided that her father often abused her and was a cruel and weak man and after a few days it became obvious that she loathed the man. In that moment the von Carstein boldly stated that he would kill her father and take the girl as his bride...is she wished it.
She did.
That night at a dinner Karl killed Seltar in someway and from that point on became the new Baron and after the poor treatment of previous rulers the city welcomed him with open arms.
When the wasting sickness struck Sylvania Emilie, like so many mortals, contracted the disease, and despite himself Karl felt himself caring about her fate, he called as many doctors as he could and used threats and manipulation to get the best from the farthest reaches of the empire but still nothing could be done. However soon after he found out Vlad had sired Isabella and in a journey that took a mere two nights he rode to Drakenhof and spoke with the count and when he returned he imediately sired Isabella.
Having a natural skill with Necromancy he served as a Lieutenant in Vlad's forces, commanding Lesser vampire and mindless undead alike. He was a skilled General due to his previous life and did well however when his sire was killed he was struck by a feeling of utter hoplessness and then faking his own death he fled.
During Konrad's reign he did not return having no wish to rule over his 'disgusting' brethern and instead spent time in mortal society masquerading as a wondering noble, however at one stage a get of Posner found him and begged him to return to Sylvania at which point he shouted at the Lesser Vampire that he had no wish to interact with their kind anymore and threatened to kill him if he did not leave.
After Mannfred's elevation to Count Karl decided to challenge the count and made his way back to Sylvania, he found his wife and she was both furious and happy to see him alive. Rasing an army of living and dead alike he fought Mannfred for the title of Count but lacking his elder brothers skill in Necromancy was defeated, however surprisingly he was offered the chance to serve and he took it quickly.
He served as a high noble in Mannfred's forces, marching alongside him to battle the empire.
When Mannfred was killed Karl quickly returned and slaughtered many other vampires, he laid claim to the Vlad's legacy, claiming as a remaining son of the original count he had the strongest claim. Many vampires pledged themselves to Karl...for a time...but when Mannfred returned he promtly lost all support and angrily he returned to his Castle where he remains to this day.
Equipment
Vampire's Fang-A perfect replica of Vlad’s own sword, gifted to him by his sire.
Armour of Teufhof-Grants a greater protection to the Baron.
Cloak of Souls-The cloak itself absorbs the souls of the slain and grants the vampire increased regenerative powers.
Signet Ring- A ring bearing the emblem of the von Carstein house.
Pros
Talented Necromancer- A master of Necromancy he can easily raise an army to serve him..
Vampiric-Has the speed and strength of a vampire.
Swordsman- He is a capable warrior and well-trained in the use of a sword.
Supreme General-Has mastered tactics in life and unlife to lead his horde of the undead against enemies.
Aura of Dark Majesty-An extremely authoritative figure, no free-willed creature can look upon him without feeling their arrogance melt away to some degree.
Cons
Vampire- He holds the weaknesses of his vampiric nature, he can not enter a place a mortal calls home unless invited, can’t stand symbols of religions and hates sunlight although can easily walk in it when he must.
Arrogant-His arrogance could easily be the death of him.
Failure-Having failed to achieve the title of Count from Mannfred on two occasions he has feelings of Loathing towards himself and his brother.
Necromancer-Can't use any lore apart from Necromancy.
Not a Master-He has neither mastered Magic nor Physical combat to the extremes of many vampires
Brooding-His often seems to be in a dark or depressed mood much like his sire.
Short Temper-Like his sire he loses control of his temper very easily and only those he trusts can calm him.
Beloved-He cares for Emilie to such a degree that such any harm befall her he will lose rational control.
Statistics:
Vampire Lord
Level 3 Wizard
Aura of Dark Majesty
Walking Death
Beguile
Vampiric Fang-Blood Drinker
Armour of Teufhof-Walach's Hauberk
((Alternatively use Vlad's Rules))
Views of the Bloodlines
von Carstein- Clearly the rulers of the undead world, the Kings amongst vampire kind.
Lahmians-Pretty, but fragile, things. Their manipulation of human society is to be applauded, they should be welcomed into the fold and togther the kingdom of the dead could become a reality. He has had extensive interaction with these women.
Blood Dragons-Warriors and Generals of considerably talents although they wield a misplaced sense of honour. In the Kingdom of the Dead of Karl's dreams they would serve as enforcers and law-keepers. He has his own Blood Dragon warrior.
Necrarchs-Madmen however their talents for magic is considerable, in his vision a few would serve the von Carstein family as mages and alchemists however many would have to be irradicated.
Strigoi-Beasts, animals no better than Vargulf, they do however make fine prey for hunting parties. They have no place in the future of the world and should be wiped out for convienience sake.
Note: Decided to adapt Karl seeing as how all my Vampires seem to be mages.
