Bloodborne: How Cainhurst and the Vileblood Resemble Dracula's Legend

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Bloodborne is a game with a variety of lore-filled locations. Cainhurst Castle, an optional and hidden area of the game, stands beyond the destroyed bridge that crosses the Hemwick stretch of water. Many who have played through the area draw comparisons to the story of Dracula.

At one point in time there was a court of nobles in that location of Bloodborne who had commercial ties with the city of Yharnam. That tie lasted until relations with the Healing Church were irreparably strained, and the alliance came to an end.

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Following the Communion of the Ancient Blood, the Pthumeru civilization was annihilated by a plague of beasts. As a result, they were forced to seal their labyrinths and retreat within to protect the remaining Great Ones. However, not all members of this society survived to inhabit the chalice's ancient labyrinths. Some of them, most likely close relatives of Queen Yharnam, left Pthumeru before the decline began. It's unknown why they chose this, but it's likely to keep an eye on the labyrinth's sealed doors.

What is known is that they established a new society and built the magnificent Cainhurst Castle on the surface. The birth of the new clan precedes the birth of the city of Yharnam: the architecture of the Castle is much older, while retaining some familiar Gothic elements.

The physical characteristics of the Cainhurst court, which are tall and pale like the inhabitants of the labyrinths, are proof of their Pthumerian origins. Similarly, the interiors of the Castle are reminiscent of Pthumeru in some ways. The lanterns of the throne room can be found in some areas of the Chalices, and these ornaments release incense in order to ward off beasts.

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