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[vampiricsheep]

tastefully(?) cropped version of bran and syn having a little fun together :)

In bran's nmc au he ends up as syn's pampered prize. Don't worry he likes it

[izzylimon]

Dracula´s Castle Romania

Bran Castle "Have you seen vampires? Nestled deep in the rugged landscapes of Transylvania, myths and legends swirl as thick as the morning fog—here lies Bran Castle, often dubbed Dracula’s Castle. This imposing fortress is the heart of countless vampire tales and whispers of the undead that have captivated imaginations worldwide.

Bran Castle’s link to Dracula is steeped more in fiction than historical fact. Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel “Dracula” painted the portrait of a bloodthirsty vampire count, a character loosely based on the real Vlad the Impaler, known for his brutal methods of punishing his enemies. Stoker never visited Romania, but his descriptions evoke the eerie essence of this region, aligning perfectly with the gothic stature of Bran Castle. The castle itself, dating back to the 14th century, perches dramatically on a hill, inviting stories of nocturnal creatures lurking in its shadowy corridors.

Though the connection to Vlad is tenuous, the castle has embraced its role in vampire lore, attracting those fascinated by the supernatural and the spine-tingling tales of vampires. What is it about vampires that continues to draw us in? Is it the thrill of the unknown, or perhaps a darker reflection of our own nature?" source: Romania (on ig) @macabreland 🦇

[vladdocs]

CD SHORTS: What did Bram Stoker know about Vlad the Impaler?

Is there any Romanian who dislikes the country's vampire brand? Any connection to Vlad the Impaler? Hence the question: what did Bram Stoker, the Irish writer of the novel "Dracula" that started Romania's vampirism, actually know about the real Wallachian voivode? The answer is hardly surprising: Stoker knew next to nothing about Țepeș. The Irishman made a few notes (preserved today in his personal archive) from the book by William Wilkinson, a former British ambassador to the Romanian Lands. Wilkinson had written a short history of the Romanians in 1820, in which only one page was dedicated to Țepeș. There it was mentioned that he fought against the Ottomans and that his name means "dragon" in Romanian. This last detail fascinated Stoker! He moved the action of the novel from Steiermark to Transylvania and changed the name of the vampire count to Dracula. Stoker knew absolutely nothing about the impalements, the reputation of a cruel tyrant, or the medieval German stories about "Dracula", although these would have increased the dramatic substance and authenticity of his main character.

[mrsthunderkin]

Have a few doodles of tiny Bran, Atlas, and sad man Crain

[foreshvdowing]

pictures of me in romania :)

[caspergeist1993]

Soooo I got a lil carried away with this build, the inside is about 97 percent accurate to its real life counterpart. There’s certain places that I could just not find any references to replicate. Those being the souvenir shop. the rooms behind the lift which is located in the upper court yard by the well, and the space under the entrance. Other than those three, the rest of the entire castle is completed. Sparse decor or furniture as per the references. Some still need some decor or furniture. If anyone has any information about bran castle and it’s history, I’d love to chat about it!

[dimidesan]

Vlad, may I take your hand? I have crossed oceans of times to find you.

#Dracula #brancastle #romania #vladtepes #history #theimpaler #vampiregirl #condedracula #Transylvania #carpathianmountains

[aesthetic--mood]

Dracula Aesthetic

[asagirisfavoritepen]

This is a panel from the new chapter

This is castle Bran from which Bram Stoker got the idea for Dracula

They. Look. The. Same.

Harukawa really knows what he doin'.

Also, I think it means that Bra-chan is from Romania which is wrong 'cause the writer is from Ireland.

[deerspace9]

Romanian tourist crap is on the next level

[vampiricsheep]

self-indulgent bran piece too :> I've fussed too much on attacks to embrace the messiness but I really like how it looks here

[wgm-beautiful-world]

BRAN CASTLE - ROMANIA

[thegirlintheblackdress]

[magiciansrose]

[cicadawings]

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[mrfatherbrian]

Bran Castle, 1930s