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This page deals with the characters from Castlevania: Curse of Darkness.
For the other characters, see below:
- Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse: Trevor Belmont
- Castlevania – Dracula: Dracula
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Hector
Voiced by (Japanese): Takahiro Yoshimizu
Voiced by (English): Crispin Freeman
"Isaac! I will hunt you down like the beast you are!!"
Hector was once a servant of Dracula, a Devil Forgemaster. When Trevor beats Dracula, Hector decides to just settle down and live in peace with his wife Rosaly... until another Devil Forgemaster, Isaac, accused her of witchcraft and got her burnt at the stake, prompting Hector to pursue Isaac (who was already forming a plan to revive Dracula).
- Anti-Hero: He was an ally of Dracula who became a good guy of sorts. Though he's initially concerned solely with his revenge on Isaac, Hector has a sincere distaste for Dracula's war on humanity and stands against him.
- The Atoner: Hector left his employ of a Devil Forgemaster because of Dracula's atrocities towards humans and the ending of the game implies he carries a long guilt over his past actions, as he is content to die in the crumbling castle, stating he can now "die in peace".
- Bad Powers, Good People: Hector describes his Devil Forging precisely as an "evil power" and renounced it because he wouldn't aid Dracula's schemes. Though he eventually finds himself with no choice but to regain his magical powers, he uses it to oppose The Dark Lord and his creatures.
- Being Evil Sucks: As he puts in the manga, the powers of darkness he wields can bring nothing but unhappiness. And indeed, his time as a Devil Forgemaster eventually proved miserable enough to him to leave Dracula's employ and relinquish his powers.
- Brought Down to Badass: Hector has long relinquished his powers which equaled that of Death, but he is still capable of fighting the creatures of the night.
- The Comically Serious: Some of the game's crazier moments happen when Hector sits in a chair, but he remains completely unaffected by the shenanigans involved. He can also forge an electric guitar, go all out, and be as serious as ever.
- Crusading Widower: What drives Hector through the game is revenge for the death of his wife Rosaly. Isaac spread slander about her being a witch, which got her burned to death at the cross. Though he manages to restrain himself from killing Isaac and presumably find new love with Julia.
- Dark Is Not Evil: After his Heel–Face Turn, Hector's dark powers were also used to combat Dracula's legions. He also wears dark clothes, but has since become one of the good guys.
- Dark and Troubled Past: How he eventually ended up back in Dracula's employ. He betrayed Dracula, risking his own life to do so, and settled down with his wife, Rosaly. However, Isaac spread rumors about Rosaly being an evil witch who sold poisoned apples, causing her to be wrongfully tried and executed at the stake for practicing witchcraft.
- Death Seeker: He was perfectly content to remain in Castlevania as it crumbled upon Dracula's defeat, but Julia managed to convince him to live... with her.
- Defector from Decadence: Dracula's callous nature towards humans appalled Hector. When he sent creatures to destroy Wallachia, this was the straw that broke the camel's back.
- Disposable Woman: Rosaly exists solely for this reason; at the end, he ends up with a woman who looks just like her...
- Distinguishing Mark: Hector and Isaac both wear a specific crest on their clothing that identifies them as Dracula's Devil Forgemasters. It was due to this symbol that Trevor was able to instantly recognize him as one of the Dark Lord's former generals.
- The Dreaded: In Chapter 1 of the manga, the werewolf sent by Dracula to track Hector's scent becomes absolutely terrified when he leaves the room he was resting in, and apologizes for trying to eat Ted and Rosalee. Hector proceeds to chop his head off with one blow, showing why he was feared.
- Empowered Badass Normal: Hector completely relinquished his powers prior to the game's events, and starts his journey of revenge relying on his mastery of various types of weapons. Hector soon regains his powers and starts utilizing the power of his Innocent Devils along with his already impressive skills.
- Expy: He is considered another one to Alucard, since he is a dark warrior with bright hair and a deep voice who utilizes familiar spirits to assist him, and is also at odds with a Belmont during his journey. His backstory also just like Dracula's: seeking revenge for his wife being burned at the stake. Also, he shares the same English voice actor with Mathias in Lament of Innocence.
- Faith–Heel Turn: As he explains to Ted in the manga, he was once a pious man. But one day he realized that God wasn't helping him, no matter how much he prayed. Hector went on to belief that power is all that mattered for oneself, which started his route towards becoming a Devil Forgemaster.
- Familiar: Hector's Devil Forging allows him to create the beings known as Innocent Devils that assist you in gameplay as NPC creatures who can heal you, fight your enemies or aid the player in reaching otherwise inacessible areas. They work similarly to the Familiars from Symphony of the Night.
- Good Counterpart: To Dracula. Hector has the same backstory of having his wife considered a witch and burned at the stake and this too drove him into a Roaring Rampage of Revenge. However, he manages to stop himself from killing the one responsible for the tragedy and moves on from his grief. He also has dark powers like Dracula, but Hector uses his to fight for humanity, not against them.
- Heartbroken Badass:Hector: That matters not. I've come to exact my revenge upon you! For the death of Rosaly!
- Hell-Bent for Leather: His Devil Forgemaster attire certainly fits the trope, mostly apparent with his pants.
- Her Heart Will Go On: A male example. Hector avoids killing Isaac to avenge Rosaly's death so he wouldn't fall victim to Dracula's curse. And, at the end of the game, accepts Julia's invitation to live with her.
- Hero with Bad Publicity: Despite long abandoning Dracula's service and reliquinshing his powers as a Devil Forgemaster, Hector's former status still sticks with him when he comes face to face with Trevor the first time. However, he did confirm to be a Devil Forgemaster when asked by Trevor and wears the same outfit from his previous employ (or at least the crest).
- Heroes Prefer Swords: Though Hector can wield a multitude of weapons in his quest, he is strongly associated with swords: He begins the game wielding one and is shown fighting Isaac and Abel in the opening intro with it. He is also depicted wielding swords in official artworks.
- Heroic Willpower: He manages not to fall victim to Dracula's curse and restrains himself from killing Isaac. When Zead appears and reveals himself to be Death, he even theorizes if that was due to Hector's spirit being "strong."
- Horrible Judge of Character: Though distrustful of most people he meets, he tends to be less harsh and more trusting of Zead than Saint Germain. It proves to be a mistake since Zead is Death and was manipulating him the entire time to revive Dracula. Hector eventually realizes he was used.
- Hot-Blooded: Hector is quick to argue with anyone he feels is distracting or trying to keep him away from his quest for revenge and makes grand declarations of the vengeance he wants to exact on Isaac whenever they meet. Though he is aware of his temper and recognizes when he steps out of line.
- I'm Not a Hero, I'm...: In the manga, Ted believes him to be a soldier, and urges him to save him and Rosalee from a werewolf. Hector points out he isn't who he think he is, and likens a soldier to a hero of a story to make it clear that he isn't one. He also claims his powers are not to save people.
- Improbable Weapon User: Thanks to the marvels of the item-crafting system of CoD, Hector's arsenal includes a frying pan, a nail bat, a gatling gun, a holy police baton, and an electric guitar.
- Inconsistent Spelling: The prequel manga translates Rosaly's name as Rosalee.
- Jerk with a Heart of Gold: In his pursuit of revenge against Isaac for the death of his wife, Hector acts quite rude, distrustful and short tempered to anyone he feels is working against him, even Julia. However, he recognizes his tendencies, apologizing to the witch and being very courteous to her. He is also just enough to stand against Dracula's hatred of humanity.
- The Lost Lenore: His wife Rosaly was falsely executed on witchcraft charges due to malicious rumors Isaac spread about her, and he comes out in search of revenge.
- Magical Incantation: His Devil Forging powers are performed through a specific ritual, with the wording being slightly changed to adapt to the current situation, such as awakening an Innocent Devil or containing or neutralizing Dracula's curse.
- Magic Knight: As a Devil Forgemaster, Hector is primarily known for his magical powers and proficiency in rituals and incantations, with additional knowledge of alchemy and crafting. However, he is primarily a melee fighter in gameplay, having a wide ranging moveset with different kinds of weapons.
- Master Swordsman: Hector has shown mastery over several types of swords including broadswords, rapiers, BFS and even a Laser Blade.
- Might Makes Right: Chapter 1 of the manga has Hector stating that used to agree with the werewolf's belief that "power is absolute" and that praying to God never helped him. However, he soon comes to realize Being Evil Sucks and that the powers of darkness bring nothing but unhappiness.
- Mystical White Hair: As a good guy... either that or platinum blond.
- Retired Badass: Unlike Leon, who probably had an impressive stash of weapons from his time as a knight, Hector voluntarily sealed away his Devil Forgemaster powers. When he went after Isaac, all he had was a short sword, and Hector had to spend the majority of the game regaining his former skills. It should be noted that as one of Dracula's generals, Hector's powers were considered equal to that of Death.
- Revenge: You really shouldn't have implicated Rosaly as a practitioner of witchcraft, Isaac. This is deconstructed since it makes Hector easier to be manipulated by Zead, even though he ends up foiling his plans later.
- Slouch of Villainy: Hector gets to sit in more than 10 different types of chairs through his adventure. Truly the pinnacle of this trope in the series.
- Spanner in the Works: Messes up the last part of Death's plan by not succumbing to Dracula's curse, but...
- Still Wearing the Old Colors: Though it is unknown if Hector's outfit is the exact same one for his past days as Dracula's Devil Forgemaster, he at least still bears the crest that identifies him as such. This is why Trevor initially believed him to be still in Dracula's service.
- Took a Level in Badass: After he got his powers back. This is acknowledged in his fights with Trevor: he starts barely making a dent against the Belmont, who can't believe a Devil Forgemaster would be so weak, but then gives him a better fight later on. Trevor even states that Hector felt like a whole different person after their second duel.
- Unwitting Pawn: The bad guys' plan worked to an extent, thanks to him, though Isaac is the ultimate Xanatowned party.
- Video Game Stealing: He eventually gains a "Steal" ability, which works by using it whenever the enemy is exposed in a specific way, such as after certain attack animations.
Julia Laforeze
Voiced by (Japanese): Tomoko Fujino
Voiced by (English): Dorothy Elias-Fahn
"Be vigilant Hector. I have an ill feeling. It bodes not well."
Isaac's younger sister, she's a witch who managed to escape the witch hunt and aids Hector in his quest by healing him, setting up shop, and managing his Innocent Devils. Although she tries to convince Hector to not slay her brother, she is prepared for the worst.
- Hair of Gold, Heart of Gold: She's blonde, and really sweet (unlike her older brother, Isaac).
- Hot Witch: Is a confirmed witch and is very beautiful.
- Identical Stranger: She looks almost exactly like Rosaly, to the point that Hector mistakes her for a hallucination of his departed love. As CoD progresses, Hector manages to subvert a Loving a Shadow relationship.
- Pink Means Feminine: Her predominant color scheme, as well as the factor of being the only female in the game, though it's also mixed with purple.
- Second Love: Although they are shown merely as good friends by the epilogue, it's implied that Julia will become this to Hector via a Relationship Upgrade in the near future when she asks him to stay over with her.
- Sibling Yin-Yang: Julia is Isaac's opposite in many ways: Kind, soft-spoken, and forgives humanity for its crimes against her.
Saint Germain
Voiced by (Japanese): Tetsuo Sakaguchi
Voiced by (English): Adam Clark
A mysterious, eccentric man in a top hat who shows up as a neutral party. Nobody has a good concept of who or what he is, but he has some control over time. He at first seems to want to stop Hector from pursuing Isaac, but after a clash with Zead/Death, he changes his mind and leaves Hector to his own devices after dueling him in a rift where he can use some of his power. Fans suspect he may be in some sort of time watching organization with Aeon, if not the same person in a different form.
- Arch-Enemy: To Zead. :Or rather, Death.
- Breaking the Fourth Wall: In The Stinger. Saint Germain is one of the only characters in the franchise to directly address the player.
- The Dandy: He is dressed like a fine gentleman.
- Death Is Cheap: He rewinds time when he dies, reviving himself. He does this three times before the battle finishes.
- Green Thumb: His fast-forward technique makes thorny vines grow and try to entangle Hector.
- Foreshadowing: He appears in The Stinger and mentions of the final battle in 1999 (which has yet to have a game made about it).
- Hero Antagonist: It's revealed that he is actually this in Curse of Darkness, as he frequently advises Hector to call off his pursuit of revenge against Isaac, and he eventually decides to stop him by force. While Saint Germain's motives for doing so are initially unknown, it's revealed he was trying to prevent Dracula from being resurrected.
- Nice Guy: Extremely polite and affable.
- No Flow in CGI: It's an odd case, as looking at it from behind, it looks really like well-done long hair. But when he moves... It's basically
a yellow sheet. - Schizo Tech: Uses a pistol in 15th-century Wallachia. Justified as he's a time traveler; he's outright shown pulling it out of a rift.
- Sword and Gun: He uses his sword cane as a primary weapon and occasionally pulls out his pistol to fire at Hector during his boss fight.
- Time Master: Being a time traveler, he has the power to manipulate time, though he is restricted from overdoing it.
- Time Stands Still: One of his moves has him stopping time to attack Hector while he is defenseless. It's unblockable unless you have the Wizard-type familiar to help you.
Isaac
Voiced by (Japanese): Moriya Endo
Voiced by (English): Liam O'Brien
"You deserve a most gruesome fate for the humiliation you brought upon me three years ago!..."
The other Forgemaster. Not particularly happy with Hector's betrayal of Dracula, blaming the man for the fact that Trevor was able to get to Dracula at all (he says this outright in the Tokyopop manga). He has a devious and original scheme with which to get back at Hector, but in truth it's not even really his scheme at all... Dracula is not the nicest of employers.
- Always Someone Better: Although their rivalry started out friendly, Isaac soon came to resent Hector for one-upping him in everything.
- Ax-Crazy: Just listen to him or watch some cutscenes involving him. He's clearly unhinged, in no small part to losing Dracula due to Hector's betrayal. He's absolutely writhing with hatred.
- Brainwashed and Crazy: Stated outright to be his deal by Julia in the end. Dracula is a horrible boss.
- Big Bad: In Curse of Darkness, since he is the target of Hector's revenge who pursues him across Wallachia. He later gets hijacked by Dracula, though.
- Combat Stilettos: And he's a dude. High noblemen in Europe have been known to wear heels, so it's not much of a stretch.
- Creepy Blue Eyes: He has greyish blue eyes, which only serve to add to his creep factor.
- The Computer Is a Cheating Bastard: As a spear-wielder, Isaac has the same moveset as Hector. However, while Hector can unleash the finishing moves only after the required number of hits, Isaac can spam them randomly after only one attack. For example, he can use the Twister attack after one blow, while Hector normally needs at least 3 moves before using it, and so on.
- Depraved Homosexual: Oh boy. In addition to his existing genocidal impulses his revealing leather outfit and Yandere attraction to Hector, to the point of having Hector's beloved wife murdered as punishment for his betrayal, are all portrayed very creepily as further signs of his overall depravity.
- Evil Counterpart: A Forgemaster as Hector, but if Hector realized a Heel–Face Turn, Isaac is loyal to Dracula.
- Evil Laugh: During both his boss battles, usually when he uses a special attack.
- Evil Redhead: The Evil Counterpart to Hector, with fire-engine red hair in contrast to Hector's mystical white.
- Fiery Redhead: He has red hair and is more impulsive.
- Foil: To Hector. Whereas Hector is masculine, Isaac is very effeminate and less level-headed. Their sense of dress and appearances are also mirrored. In a sense, Isaac represents everything Hector isn't. This is also mirrored by their Innocent Devils: Abel is Silver colored, while The End summonable by Hector is golden instead.
- Laser Blade: Wields one in your second battle with him.
- Malicious Slander: What caused Rosaly's death. He spread rumors about her being a witch to punish Hector for humiliating him and betraying Dracula, causing Rosaly to be wrongfully convicted and burnt at the stake by humans.
- Meaningful Name: Biblically so. This goes for him and for his primary familiar, Abel, as both of their names pertain to Isaac in some way.
- Isaac was the son of Abraham in the Bible, who at God's request was to be sacrificed to him until he was stopped at the last moment by an Angel of God. Isaac was nothing more than a sacrificial pawn to be spent and have Hector fall to the Curse, and unlike the biblical Isaac who was spared at the last moment, our Isaac becomes the sacrifice Death uses to revive Dracula.
- Abel was the youngest child of Adam and Eve, whose sibling was Cain. As most who've read the trope are aware, Cain killed Abel out of envy of God's favor to him. Isaac is similar to Abel in that he was ultimately killed by someone who he was once close to, yet he also shares Cain's notions of envy (Hector was more favored by Dracula after all) and murderous outrage.
- More than Mind Control: Both straight-up and with Drac-trojan. His resentment of Hector is cranked up to eleven... with a heaping load of Dracula's anger and envy on top, because Hector's gone and hooked up with a blonde healer (like Lisa)... jealous much, Dracula?
- Recurring Boss: He is fought twice in the game, first in the Cordova Town where he uses a lance and his Devil-type familiar, and the second time in Dracula's Castle where he uses a Laser Blade. That last part doubles as a Sequential Boss, since he summons different types of familiars to fight against you.
- Rival Turned Evil: Mostly out of spite and jealousy, but exacerbated by Dracula's influence.
- Sissy Villain: Don't underestimate him because he's fabulous. He may wield a pink lightsaber, but he will destroy your face.
- Stripperiffic: An uncommon male example that goes beyond Walking Shirtless Scene. No shirt? Check. Tight, dangerously low-slung leather pants? Check. High-heeled boots? Checkmate. Combined with the decorative bits of metal and intricate tattoos on his torso, the overall effect is something like "gothic bondage stripper".
- Unwitting Pawn: Dracula takes advantage of his jealousy to hijack him for his own ends.
