Hello, subjects. I
am the basis of many fictitious horror characters, best of which was Bram
Stocker’s novel, Dracula. I was born into the Dracul dynasty in 1431.
Born in Sighisoara, Transylvania , the dynasty I was born
into had sworn to uphold Christianity, and to defend the empire from the
Islamic Turks. However, my father sold me to the Turks as insurance that
neither would attack. Learning that my father was later killed at the hands of
my relatives, I swore my revenge, thus starting the blood shed of my empire. My
goal was for my empire to consist of hardworking and honest, and they would not
receive another chance. I led an absolute monarch, and although I didn’t expand
my empire drastically, I defended against the Ottoman Empire
on more than one occasion. I was partial to the wealthy and those who had
power, but I was indiscriminate on my victims. I am still said to be one of the most horrific leaders of all time. I was killed in battle against
the Ottomans near Bucharest in
December 1476, however no one can prove this, thus some still believe that I am
a vampire.
Citation:
http://www.donlinke.com/drakula/vlad.htm
Why did Bram Stocker portray you, Vlad Dracula, as a blood sucking vampire?
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