The Crimson Stone is an anceint and dark relic. The Crimson Stone was obtained by Mathias Cronqvist. After Leon reaches Walter's quarters, he rescues Sara and attempts to slay him with the whip, to no effect. Second greatest treasure of the vampires. to break the curse he must find the five parts of Dracula and revive him, then kill him as well. The Crimson Stone is a reference to the rubedo (Latin for "redness"), a term that was adopted by alchemists to define the fourth and final major stage in their magnum opus. Being that I've been preparing for a more open-ended fan project set around/preceding the events of OoE, I've been doing a deep dive into the series lore surrounding the origins and nature of magic in Castlevania; and also the mystical traditions from which the series draws from. "That red stone Mathias wears around his neck. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. When Leon defeated Walter, Death immediately took Walter's soul and trapped it inside the stone, thus making it complete, granting Mathias eternal life and the curse of the vampire. In just about every game, he wears very aristocratic clothing, whether it be a tuxedo or some sort of royal garb (complete with medals and medallions). Castlevania: Lament of Innocence Let's say Leon did indeed defeat Walter Bernhard, and let's say that Walter was tricked into holding the Ebony Stone. Netflix's Castlevania has dropped its highly anticipated season 3 and we're super excited to see Trevor Belmont, Alucard and Sypha kick more butt. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. It was common to see him hold this trinket in scenes where he was trying to bring someone under his control or while commanding the creatures of the night to do his bidding. Created by Galamoth, the ruler of time, it was stolen by Mathias Cronqvist after his first defeat by the Belmonts. Yet in Aria of Sorrow, he's strangely quiet during your fight with him as Soma. After his wife Elisabetha died, Mathias used his friend Leon Belmont in a Xanatos Gambit to steal the soul of a powerful vampire named Walter Bernhard with the Crimson Stone, gaining the allegiance of Death. This apparel also became somewhat of a staple in the way Dracula is depicted and it can be seen in many artworks for different games, sometimes even instead of the pendant itself. From Rinaldo, Leon learns that the Crimson Stone converts the souls of vampires into power for its holder. But what if Mathias was not the real master of the fabled "Crimson Stone"? He is 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m) tall and his face has evolved into many different forms. 2 About 3 Featured and Polls 3.1 Featured Article: Crimson Stone 4 Content 5 Latest activity Castlevania Fanon Wiki is the universe of Castlevania... only mixed with free style and your way! Whoever finds will be granted immortality-but will be transformed into a Vampire. He is loosely based on the character of the same name in Bram Stoker's novel and the historical figure, Vlad Drăcula. The Crimson Stone is unique in the fact that it is the only known way to become a vampire other than the traditional method of interchanging blood with one. Before dying, Joachim mentions the Ebony and Crimson Stones, both of which are created from alchemy, and explains to Leon that the Ebony Stone can produce darkness. But as soon as you play it, you will find out that it is the largest pile … The medallion was originally a big radiant sun with six stars around it and a half-sun/half-moon effigy in its center; this image was later replaced by the engraving of a dragon in later films. Summoning his Demon Castle: Wherever Dracula goes, his dominion of the Crimson Stone allows the ancestral Demon Castle (also known as "Castlevania") to appear anywhere, and anytime he desires. Mathias then flees, hiding out in other countries under assumed names, slowly working in the underworld and emerging to become Dracula, Lord of the Vampires. His scheme was to use it to obtain eternal life and defy God for the death of his wife Elisabetha. In some depictions, the pendant is instead replaced by the brooch used to fasten Dracula's cape, which holds the Crimson Stone (or a similar gem) in it. Replica of the original medallion worn by Béla Lugosi in Dracula (1931). After the success of the first Castlevania, Simon Belmont had found himself in a curse and his body is decaying. Both gold and the philosopher's stone were associated with the color red, as rubedo signaled alchemical success and the end of a great work. In the beginning of the game you see him calling Death to him, and when you get the Bad Ending He collapses and the Crimson Stone flies out of his pocket. He gained immortality and went into Vampire form. It causes its surroundings to be enveloped in a never-ending night. The Librarian shuttered. Dracula is the main antagonist throughout the entire Castlevania saga. The idea of a special gem which provides Dracula with supreme powers was probably conceived since some of his very first depictions in public cinema, namely those performed by Béla Lugosi in the 1930s and 1940s, and by Christopher Lee in the 1950s, '60s and '70s. Galamoth has been trying to get ahold of it ever since. Origins []. However, as time passed by, common folklore gradually replaced this image with a red gem mounted on the medallion, which was now more in the shape of a star, and it is this way how it can be seen today in most forms of media and merchandise. Every few games, his appearance changed from one sort to ano… It traps the soul of a powerful vampire and uses it to give its owner an immense amount of power. "What is so important about the Crimson Stone?" Crimson Stone: The greatest treasure of the vampire that caused Mathias Cronqvist to become as the Dracula we know today. Soma was going to be the sacrifice, like Walter was for the original Crimson Stone! The Crimson Stone is an anceint and dark relic. It was possessed by Walter Bernhard. Dracula is the primary recurring villain in the Castlevania series. In doing so, he achieved his ultimate goal: to gain eternal life. Background []. A vampire and a magician, he is the main antagonist of the series and the final boss of almost every installment. https://deathbattlefanon.fandom.com/wiki/Dracula_(Castlevania) https://castlevaniafanon.fandom.com/wiki/Crimson_Stone?oldid=4332. So as to raise t… Mathias Cronqvist used the Crimson Stone to absorb the powers of the Vampire Lord Walter Bernhard and become Dracula. So Olrox does have the Crimson Stone. 1094: Lament of Innocence After Mathias Cronqvist became a vampire and seized the Crimson Stone, he gained Death's allegiance. An alchemical stone created by someone hoping to create the Philosopher's Stone. As it turned out, Mathias Cronqvist was in the midst of re-creating the gem. All these associations take on a very sinister double meaning with regard to what the Crimson Stone truly does in Castlevania: Lament of Innocence. Olrox bears the stone. The Ebony Stone is one of the two great treasures of the Vampires.First it was kept by Walter and then later on Dracula.The effect of using the Ebony Stone is that the sky turns black with darkness, permanently casting a shadow on all surroundings. At Rinaldo's cottage, it is revealed that Sara is slowly becoming a vampire. "Fine." "It is a very ancient and powerful artifact. He became the Lord of Darknessand the Crimson Stone has remained in his control ever since. It is the Crimson Stone." The earliest known Belmont was Leon Belmont, a former noble who had sought to rescue Sara Trantoul, his betrothed, from the clutches of Walter Bernhard, a vampire that kept his castle shrouded in eternal night. Doing so unlock… Dracula sat in the padded chair on the opposite side of the desk. Castlevainia Fanon Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. He became the Lord of Darkness and the Crimson Stone has remained in his control ever since. Whoever finds will be granted immortality-but will be transformed into a Vampire. However, he was too late, as Walter had passed his curse on to Sara as part of his own game. This necklace became then a staple in many of Dracula's portrayals and he could be seen wearing it in diverse forms of media. Castlevania Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate, Castlevania Requiem: Symphony of the Night/Rondo of Blood, Konami Collector's Series: Castlevania & Contra, Pachislot Akumajō Dracula: Lords of Shadow, Demon Castle Dracula: Curse of Darkness -Prelude to Revenge-, Akumajō Dracula: Akuma no Chi Chi no Akumu, The Devil Castle Dracula: The Battle of Old Castle, The Legend of Satanic Castle: The Vampire Hunters, Worlds of Power 4 - Castlevania II: Simon's Quest, Nintendo Power Super Castlevania IV Guide, https://castlevania.fandom.com/wiki/Crimson_Stone?oldid=290733, The stone has not been in the possession of any other vampire than. The Crimson Stone just after being created. With Sara infected, Leon was compelled to strike her down with an alchemical whip given to him by an ally, Rinaldo Gandolfi. He had him "serve" under he Vampire King Walter Bernhard, wielder of the Ebony Stone, while he manipulated both Walter and Leon Belmont, to make the latter destroy the former.When it was done, Death stole the defeated Walter's soul and gave it to his new lord. Originally a human called Mathias Cronqvist, Dracula fell into madness after the death of his first wife and became an immortal vampire thanks to the powers of the Crimson Stone. He then had Death absorb Walter Bernhard's soul (after Leon Belmont defeated him) into the stone, thereby completing it. Dracula is the primary antagonist of the Castlevania series. Before Lament of Innocence Edit Mathias's Family Creates Book of Alchemy Edit Crimson Stone and Ebony Stone Created Edit. In nearly every Castlevania game you eventually have to face off against Dracula and put an end to him. With his dark powers, he built his army of creatures and his fortress, Castlevania. His scheme was to use it to obtain eternal life and defy God for the death of his wife Elisabetha. In most Castlevania games, Death typically talks to you like you're scum or lower than dirt when compared to his master Dracula. Created by Galamoth, the ruler of time, it was stolen by Mathias Cronqvist after his first defeat by the Belmonts. The moment it does death comes up and kills him. At first it might seem like a good game. The Crimson Stone bears a resemblance in appearance and story to the. This thing gave him several benefits, as follows: Immortality, power over Death, and the 'curse' of vampirism in exchange for the other two abilities. Good ol' Dracula, the King of Vampires you all know.In a twist, he doesn't start out as Vlad the Impaler, but a genius war strategist named Mathias Cronqvist. If the Crimson Stone is in fact hidden behind the tie in portrayals where it cannot be seen, is left to speculation. Overview []. Summary. Before the Crimson Stone became canon in the Castlevania series, the mediatic influence of this iconic item could already be seen in many artworks for earlier games. Why is the Crimson Stone able to give him all this? Originally a human called Mathias Cronqvist, Dracula fell into madness after the death of his first wife, and became an immortal vampire thanks to the powers of the Crimson Stone. Dracula wields the power of the Crimson Stone, and the Ebony Stone, with it he controls the forces of darkness, and even the divine powers of Death.. The Ebony Stone became the Crimson Stone upon absorbing Walter's soul as he died, and upon claiming it, Mathias was granted eternal life (by becoming a Vampire). Perhaps at some point, and seeing how this gem had been a recurring feature in many of Dracula's portrayals, the developers eventually decided to include it as a major plot element in Castlevania's lore by giving it a well-defined origin, as well as determining the kind of power it yields and the process on how it was able to accumulate all that energy, and also making its creation a pivotal event which helped push forward the history of confrontations between the Dracula and the Belmont Clan. Although the latter games do star his reincarnation. Initially, his face resembled that of Bela Lugosi's Dracula in the first few games (this appearance was reused in Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin). Ebony Stone: The second greatest treasure of Dracula, the Ebony Stone makes it so that Dracula's kingdom is cursed with Eternal Night. 1 Welcome to Castlevania Fanon Wiki! Crimson Stone (Castlevania) The Batman of Earth 43 (DC Comics) converted the entire Justice League into vampires shortly after becoming one himself in order to … Other times, Dracula is seen wearing an elaborated Victorian white tie around his neck, which covers most of his chest and where the Crimson Stone can barely be seen. The Crimson Stone (Castlevania) traps the soul of a powerful vampire and uses it to give its owner an immense amount of power. Originally a human called Mathias Cronqvist, Dracula fell into madness after the death of his first wife, and became an immortal vampire thanks to the powers of the Crimson Stone. The Librarian held up an open hand. Walter was tricked by Mathias Cronqvist into believing that it also allowed him to control Death. Neat little thing that I noticed recently. Unfortunately, it also bears the curse of the vampire, meaning that whoever possesses it will turn into a vampire as well, losing all humanity in the process. In many of these films, Dracula was portrayed wearing a necklace with a big sun-like medallion. Summon Castlevania: Wherever Dracula goes, his dominion of the Crimson Stone allows the ancestral Demon Castle (also known as "Castlevania") to appear anywhere, and anytime he desires. The Castlevania Fanon Wiki is the ultimate source of custom things for Castlevania. The newly crowned Dracula uses the power of the Crimson Stone to dominate the souls of an army of supernatural monsters and begin a campaign of extermination against the humans, horrified by his father’s actions, Adrian Fahrenheit swears to forever oppose Dracula’s madness, and symbolic of that bow, assumes the name of Alucard. Feel free to create Castlevania: your style. When Leon defeated Walter, Death immediately took Walter's soul and trapped it inside the stone, thus making it complete, granting Mathias eternal life and the curse of the vampire. The Crimson Stone was obtained by Mathias Cronqvist. The Crimson Stone was believed to have been lost a long time ago, along with the Ebony Stone. Walter's origins are unknown, but at one point, he came in possession of the Ebony Stone: an alchemic jewel that controls Darkness. Dracula's appearance is very inconsistent throughout the series' history. Originally uploaded to The Game Theorists channel on Dec. 15, 2015New FootofaFerret MERCH! Absentee Actor: While stand-ins still appear, the former Mathias Cronqvist is absent from Harmony of Dissonance and the Sorrow games. In short, as long as he didn't get vanquished, Castlevania will never be destroyed. is one of the two greatest treasures of the vampires, the other being the Ebony Stone. Its significance is revealed late in Castlevania: Lament of Innocence. He gained immortality and went into Vampire form. He became the ruler of the Forest of the Eternal Night, where he established his Dark Castle, and enshrouded it in an everlasting night thanks to the Ebony Stone.In order to overcome the boredom of his immortality, he amused himself by forcing courageous humans into life or death games. The Crimson Stone (深紅の石, Shinku no ishi?) What is it?" Dracula Vlad Țepeș (ドラキュラ・ヴラド・ツェペシュ, Dorakyura Vurado Tsepeshu) or simply known as Dracula (ドラキュラ, Dorakyura) is a fictional character from the multi-platform Castlevania video game series. Dracula, as a human, was a very good alchemist, and he used his skills to craft the Crimson Stone. With his dark powers, he built his army of creatures and his fortress, Castlevania. He used the power of the stone to defeat Joachim Armster, a vampir… From Rinaldo, Leon learns that the Crimson Stone converts the souls of vampires into power for its holder. What if the true master was none other than Leon Belmont? 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