Game Script
Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin
Prologue:
The year is 1944. The world is filled with chaos. The second global
war holds the entire world in it's grip of terror, creating hatred
and fear along with countless numbers of lost souls. The agony and
hatred of those souls summon the castle of evil. The castle that
has appeared many times throughout history only to bring terror and
destruction upon its surroundings, the castle of the dark lord Count
Dracula... The demonic castle.
I - The Meeting
(A priest walking back and forth, waiting for someone outside Dracula’s castle.)
???: !!
(A young man together with a young lady shows up.)
???: That whip! There's no mistaking it! You're Jonathan Morris!
Jonathan: Good eye. And you are...?
???: Ah, forgive me. I am Vincent Dorin.
Vincent: By order of the church, I have been awaiting you. To think that the master of the legendary Vampire Killer would come here! A blessing indeed.
???: Too bad he can't actually use it.
Jonathan: !!
Charlotte! Can't you even pretend to play along for once?
Charlotte: Well, that's the truth, isn't it? You can't lie to a priest.
Vincent: Wh-What? Are you suggesting that whip is a fake then?
Jonathan: It's true. I can't use the Vampire Killer. This whip wasn't actually passed down through my family.
Charlotte: You've heard of the Belmont family, haven't you?
Vincent: Why of course I have! They've used that whip for generations to destroy Dracula. And that family is related to the Morris family by blood.
Jonathan: Been doing your research, huh? Unfortunately, the fact is, we're not the true successors. No problem, though. I've won every battle till now without the whip. Not one loss.
Charlotte: Lucky you have me to help you.
Vincent: Yes, I was wandering about that. And you are...?
Charlotte: Well, excuse me. If you're from the church, then remember this! I am Charlotte Aulin!
Vincent: Charlotte... I've heard that name before...
Charlotte...
Oh! You must be the great magician everyone's been talking about!
Charlotte: Heh-heh... "Great," you say?
Vincent: U-Unbelievable! To think that she was a mere child--
Charlotte: !!
(Annoyed by Vincent’s word, calling her a “child”.)
Vincent: Oh, well, I mean, such a lovely young lady!
Charlotte: You heard that? Jonathan! He called me l-o-v-e-l-y!
Jonathan: ...
So anyway, Vincent, you had some business with me?
Charlotte: !!
(Annoyed with Jonathan for neglecting her moment of vainglorious talk.)
Vincent: Oh, yes, yes, I do! I have been ordered to assist you in your quest. I've brought potions with me, but, well...
Jonathan: Well? what?
Vincent: It’s a matter of... economics.
Charlotte: You want us to pay you, right?
Vincent: Um, well, if you insist...
Jonathan: Sure no problem. I think we can take care of that.
Charlotte: I couldn't care less.
Jonathan: But more importantly, the castle. Is that really Dracula's Castle?
Vincent: No one has seen Dracula thus far. However, the church insists that it is indeed Dracula's Castle.
Charlotte: No doubt about it. This castle is pulsing with dark magical power. I can't imagine it's anything but the castle of Lord Dracula that I studied in the books.
Jonathan: Sounds like fun. Come on, better get going then.
Charlotte?
Charlotte: Right with you.
Vincent: B-Be careful. I'll search for a safe place. I'll meet you inside. Godspeed.
II - A Mysterious Companion
(Inside Dracula’s Castle, in a room near the Entrance.)
Jonathan: !!
Something's here?!
(A ghost shows up.)
Charlotte: It's not human.
Jonathan: A monster?!
Charlotte: No, wait! I sense no evil from him.
???: Ah,... You can sense me.
Jonathan: Who are you?
???: A ghost as you can see. Ghosts have no need for names.
Charlotte: Impossible! Somehow, he retained his consciousness after dying. It must be the castle's magic!
Jonathan: I don't know about you, but he sure seems shady to me.
???: Think what you will. It's your choice. However can you truly destroy me with a whip you can't even use?
Jonathan: Only one way to find out!
Charlotte: Wait, Hold on! How do you know he can't use the Vampire Killer?
Jonathan: Huh?
Charlotte: I find it very odd to find a ghost not controlled by Dracula's castle.
???: A smart girl, compared to this foolish boy.
Just before I died, I cast a magic barrier on myself, binding my soul to this place. I'm free from the castle's control, but I'm trapped here.
Charlotte: But a paranormal entity like you can easily be affected by magic! Casting a barrier that repels the castle's power is impossible, even for me! Just who are you?!
???: My name is meaningless, but I suppose you need to call me something.
(A gust of wind blows inside the room.)
Wind: Very well. Call me “Wind.”
Charlotte: ...
Mr. Wind.
Wind: Just Wind is fine.
Charlotte: Alright Wind. What are you doing here?
Jonathan: Didn't you hear him? He's trapped here, remember?
Charlotte: I understand that. But if he truly has this much power, he could use other methods besides just binding his spirit here.
Wind: My, my, my... You really are a bright little girl, aren't you?
Charlotte: Stop treating me like a child. My name is Charlotte.
(Annoyed for treating her a “child.”)
Wind: Ah, I understand. And who is this boy?
Jonathan: Who you calling a "boy"?!
It's Jonathan. Jonathan Morris.
Wind: Hm.
The reason I'm here, simply put, is regret. I will not rest until the lord of this castle is vanquished. I thought I would lend assistance to those who wish to defeat him.
Jonathan: But, if you can't move from here, what do you intend to do?
Wind: In spirit form I am able to grant items and techniques I once possessed in life. I think they'll be of great help to you.
Charlotte: In that case please help us.
Jonathan: No, I've been able to do fine without any of his help so far. So why don't you just--
Charlotte: Right, "so far." But this is Dracula's Castle. Even if you could use that whip, it won't help you when you die. Don't you remember your father?
Jonathan: Enough of my father! Just leave it to me, okay? My father's dead. Forget him.
Charlotte: ...
Sorry. But still--
Jonathan: No, wait, I'm sorry... Guess I got a little overdramatic there. You might be right, Charlotte. Wind, perhaps we could use your help. Would you help us?
Wind: ...
If you can complete the tasks I give, only then will I help you.
(Jonathan and Charlotte accepts his proposal.)
Jonathan: Deal. Let's go, Charlotte.
III - Vincent’s Shop
(In the room next to Wind’s place.)
Vincent: Oh, well, well! Welcome back!
Charlotte: Hmpf! So, you're selling your potions here?
Vincent: There aren't many now, but my stock will increase little by little.
Jonathan: For a price, right?
Vincent: Yes, I'm afraid so, Master Jonathan.
Charlotte: Don't try anything shifty. And don't even try to lie. Still, it is true that rural churches are short on money, or so they say.
Vincent: Th-Thank you. You're lifesavers. Anyway, please have a look.
IV - First Quest Completed
(Inside Wind’s room.)
Wind: Now you should be able to advance deeper into the castle. If you complete the tasks I give to you, I shall teach you even more, including magic skills. I may be able to entrust you with other items in the future as well.
Jonathan: Sounds good to me.
Wind: Oh, one more thing...
Regarding this castle’s lord.
Charlotte: You mean Dracula right? I've read books about him.
Wind: Dracula isn't this castle's lord.
Jonathan: What do you mean? That's why they call this "Dracula's Castle".
Wind: It is indeed Dracula's Castle. However, the castle's lord is a vampire by the name of Brauner.
Charlotte: I've heard nothing about that!
Wind: As one would expect. His identity has been kept secret for years, after all. He infuses magic into paintings to increase his power. You will undoubtedly come across these paintings in this castle. Search for these paintings.
Charlotte: He's using the paintings to make the castle's power his, isn't he? Still, he isn't Dracula, after all, so we're safe for now.
Wind: Be careful. His power grows stronger by the minute.
Jonathan: No problem. We won't let you be tied down here for long. That's a promise.
Charlotte: Trust us. Jonathan might seem unreliable, but he'd never break a promise.
Wind: Heh, that's reassuring. Very well. Best of luck to you.
Jonathan: All right then. Let's go find those paintings!
V - The First Portrait
(In the room of City of Haze portrait.)
Charlotte: This painting... Its power is incredible!
Jonathan: Must be one of those paintings...
Charlotte: Without a doubt.
Hm... I've got it!
Jonathan: Care to share?
Charlotte: This paintings function. Brauner is using it to control the power of this castle!
Jonathan: Well then, let's hurry up and rip it to shreds!
Charlotte: Impossible. Anything we do will be pointless. From what I can tell, based on the theory of curse amplification, this picture is a multilayer
quantum-space barrier. A kind of paranormal phenomenon.
Jonathan: Uh, okay... And what does that mean in human language?
Charlotte: ...
In short, think of it as a series of walls that surround the magic controlling Dracula's Castle. The painting itself is just the outermost wall. As soon as you break it, it'll regenerate. It's unbreakable.
Jonathan: How convenient. So now what?
Charlotte: I'll align my magic with the painting's so we can enter it. That'll be the best way to circumvent the castle's magic. the risk is quite high though.
Jonathan: No problem. C'mon, what do we have to lose?
Charlotte: Okay then. Here we go.
(Jonathan and Charlotte enter the painting.)
Jonathan: So we're in the painting now?
Charlotte: The will of the artist is embodied here.
VI - Lady Loretta
(In City of Haze, after defeating the boss, Dullahan.)
Charlotte: Phew, that monster just now seemed to be the core of the magic energy.
Jonathan: Meaning Brauner can't use the castle's power now?
Charlotte: No, not quite. His control of the castle's power has decreased a bit, but...
Jonathan: "Decreased a bit"?
Charlotte: I think there's something else...
???: My oh, my...
(A mysterious lady shows up in front of them.)
???: I knew I smelled something. Seems like some maggots got inside.
Jonathan: !!
A vampire!
???: My, My, such attitude... You dare disrespect somebody of my caliber?
Loretta: I am a LADY. Lady Loretta.
As you said, your battle just now may have weakened us a bit... However, I do have some tragic news for you. This wasn't the only one of my father's paintings.
Charlotte: I know that. I can obviously tell by sensing the movement of the magical energy.
Loretta: Heh-heh-heh... What an amusing sight. A child who fancies herself an adult!
Charlotte: !!
Jonathan: Let's take her, Charlotte.
Charlotte: Right with you.
(Jonathan tries to strike Loretta with the Vampire Killer but…)
Jonathan: !!
The whip!
Charlotte: Jonathan, what are you doing?!
Loretta: Unfortunately, I have strict orders from father not to fight you. Now if you'll excuse me...
(Loretta vanishes in front of them.)
Charlotte: Why did you stop attacking?
Jonathan: It was like some strange power was... Oh, never mind. I'm sure it was nothing. I probably just imagined it. Sorry.
Charlotte: Oh, well. Like that vampire said, I sense other paintings. I can't pinpoint their exact location, though.
Jonathan: We'll just have to find them.
Charlotte: Let's head back to the castle.
VII - Castle Lord’s Eternal Servant
(Somewhere in the Great Stairway)
Jonathan: !!
Death: I thought you would appear. The one who imposes upon my master.
Charlotte: He's swirling with black magic. I've read about him. Dracula's eternal servant... Death.
Jonathan: Dracula isn't this castle's master anymore! Why are you here?
Death: My, what an odd thing to say. This castle belongs to Lord Dracula. To him and no one else.
Charlotte: I get it. You've joined forces with Brauner because you're thinking of resurrecting Dracula, aren't you?
Death: Brauner... Who are you talking about?
Jonathan: There's no point in playing dumb! We already know the current master of this castle is a vampire by the name of Brauner!
Death: Vampire Brauner... Even with my power, I didn't sense that. It seems I have been dormant for far too long.
Jonathan: Don't tell me you didn't know. Well, it doesn't matter. You're connected to Dracula. That makes you my enemy!
Death: Ha! You're no match for me!. Your father was much stronger than you. And now he's dead!
Jonathan: Don't compare me to my father!!
Charlotte: Calm down, Jonathan! You can't beat him without a strategy!
Death: Oh, and to think he needs a little child to admonish him!
(Death takes his leave.)
Charlotte: !!
Jonathan: Sorry, Charlotte. Whenever someone mentions my father, I just lose it.
Charlotte: That's alright. It's not like you started hating your father just now. But What's the point at getting angry at someone who isn't even here?
Jonathan: It's because he's not here. Listen, My father only taught me the basics of fighting. Then he went and got himself killed, leaving me the heir to the whip! This whip I can't even use. He was always so selfish.
Charlotte: There must have been a reason. You have to understand the truth of why you've had to fight until now without the whip's power.
Jonathan: Maybe so... But now Dracula may be reviving, and I can't even use the power that I'm meant to use! Even though my father could.
Charlotte: That's true, but...
Jonathan: Enough about all this talk about my father. Talking won't change a thing. C'mon let's go. When Death makes an appearance, Dracula can't be far away.
Charlotte: Yeah, you're right.
VIII - Brauner and the Twins
(Somewhere in Sandy Grave.)
Brauner: Oh ho. I'm a bit surprised to find you inside of my painting.
Jonathan: You must be Brauner.
(Loretta’s sister is about to attack the duo.)
???: How dare you! Show my father some respect!
Brauner: Calm yourself, Stella. What could they possibly know about respect? They're just humans, after all.
Indeed, I am Brauner. Master of this castle.
Jonathan: Are you trying to revive Dracula? What the hell are you up to?
Loretta: Hmpf! Dracula, you say? Sister?
Stella: Watching these fools get worked up can be so entertaining.
Charlotte: It seems you have no intention of reviving Dracula.
Brauner: Why is it necessary to revive Lord Dracula? In the last few centuries, he's failed at controlling humanity. I will wait no longer. For the sake of my beloved daughters, I will take this world from mankind. Humans bring death
and ruin to everything of beauty.
Jonathan: If you're not after Dracula, why has the castle resurrected?
Brauner: Lord Dracula's power is great. I recognize that. And through this castle, that power will allow the world to be reborn.
Charlotte: You only want to use Dracula's power?
Brauner: ...
Charlotte: But it shouldn't be possible to separate Dracula from his magic.
Brauner: Oh, but it is! What a clever young lady. So long as I possess the power of the painting, I'll have no trouble at all.
Stella: Father, you need not waste your time on such insolent pests.
Jonathan: What did you say?!
Loretta: Yes... Allow me to demonstrate how utterly pathetic they are.
Brauner: Well, no need to be hasty, dear. At the moment, Dracula's faithful servant is sniffling around MY castle. Disposing of him is our first priority.
Stella: But, father!
Brauner: You two have nothing to worry about. Please retire to a safe place and get some rest.
Stella: ...
(Stella and Loretta leave via floating paintings.)
Brauner: You heard me. We can dispose of this trash at any time.
(Brauner leaves via another painting.)
Jonathan: ...
Brauner, huh?
Charlotte: He has incredible power. Just the sight of him can drive an ordinary person mad.
Jonathan: Yep, it would've been messy. If only I could use the whip!
Charlotte: Look, at least we're alive.
Jonathan: Yeah... But I'll make him regret ever crossing paths with us!
IX - A Battle with Stella
(Room before the clockwork in Tower of Death)
Jonathan: !!
Stella: I've grown tired of waiting.
Jonathan: Show yourself, vampire!
Stella: Watch your tongue, mortal!! I held back with my father present, but here, you're as good as dead.
Charlotte: I find it strange you'd come here alone. Well, it simplifies things.
Stella: I alone will take care of you. I'll tear you apart, limb by limb, then wring all the blood from your bodies!
(A battle takes place.)
(After being defeated, Stella is on her knees.)
Stella: What happened to me?!
(Grasp her consciousness as a human)
Jonathan: You're finished!
(Jonathan attempted to attack but icicles from above hindered him to go closer.)
Jonathan: !!
(Loretta shows up from above)
Stella: My, my head...!
Loretta: Are you alright, sister?
Stella: I... I'm fine. Loretta...
Loretta: you were warned not to leave the painting.
Stella: You may scold me later. These two are a threat to father. We must take care of them now!
Loretta: No. For now, we return. Hear me both of you. If you continue to oppose father, we will show you no mercy. Oppose us, and we will kill you!
(Stella and Loretta vanish in front of them. A shiny object was left behind by Stella.)
Jonathan: What's this?
Charlotte: It's like a locket. There's a photo inside.
(A photo of Wind, Stella, and Loretta was shown.)
Jonathan: !!
This is Wind!
Charlotte: And those two vampire girls!
Jonathan: What does it mean?
Charlotte: I have no idea. We should go ask him about it.
Jonathan: Yeah, good idea.
X - Let’s Ask Wind
(In Forest of Doom’s portrait entrance, when Jonathan forgot to inquire Wind about the locket.)
Charlotte: ?!
Jonathan: What is it, Charlotte?
Charlotte: There's something about Stella's locket. I can't quite put my finger on it, but it bugs me. I can't focus like this. I think we should go talk to Wind. Don't you?
Jonathan: Yeah you're right. Let's head back and have a little talk with him.
XI - Unveiling the Mystery of Wind’s Past
(Inside Wind’s room.)
Jonathan: Wind! What's the meaning of this?!
Charlotte: Look at this photo.
(The photo in the locket is shown.)
Wind: !!
Charlotte: You owe us an explanation.
Wind: ...
Ah, indeed, I do. Let me tell you my real name.
It's Eric. Eric Lecarde.
Jonathan: You don't mean... The man who fought by my father?
Eric: Yes. John was my best friend.
Charlotte: Then what's your relationship with the two girls in the photo?
Eric: They're my daughters.
Jonathan: H-Hold on a sec! Aren't they Brauner’s daughters?!
Eric: Brauner lost his real daughters in World War One. His anger and grief awakened his hidden power, which he used to become a vampire.
Charlotte: So his daughters...
Eric: He believes the daughters he lost in the war were reborn as my daughters.
Jonathan: So he kind of just stole them from you?
Eric: His daughters were his life. Now that he has them back, he wants to punish the humans whose war has ruined his life.
Jonathan: I see. That's why the whip started acting up in front of those two. It's because they carry the blood of the Lecarde family!
Charlotte: Of course! The Vampire Killer!
Jonathan: Eric, if you fought by Jonathan's father, then you must know how to unlock the Vampire Killer's power!
Eric: yes, I do know. But...
Jonathan: If you know then tell me! What should I do?!
Eric: ...
In order for the Morris family to use the Vampire Killer, you need the power of the Lecarde Family. But I can't help you, and of course, now that my daughters have been turned to vampires...
Jonathan: So in the end... This whip is useless. I guess my being its heir is just the emptiest, most meaningless title of all.
Eric: ...
I was forbidden to tell you this, but I think the time has come. The reason your father died...
Jonathan: I know why he died. They say he was mortally wounded when he stopped Dracula's resurrection.
Charlotte: Even I know that was the cause.
Eric: You're wrong.
Jonathan: ?!
Eric: For one who is not of the Belmont family, to use the true power of the Vampire Killer, they must give up a part of their own life. That's why my family acts as the power's key. So that it can only be used when truly necessary. John used the whip too much...
Jonathan: So what are you saying? You mean my father died because of this whip?
Eric: Exactly. Which is why he didn't want to teach you how to use it. he wanted you to develop the strength to survive without using the whip. No matter how much you hate him for doing that, in the end, he was only looking out for you.
Jonathan: ...
Eric: You may not yet wield your whip like a Belmont, but that power can be yours. I know that John had his reasons.
Jonathan: Father...
Charlotte: I know there was a reason. Aren't you glad, Jonathan?
Jonathan: I just don't get it...
Why did the Belmonts give this thing to the Morris family?! If not for this, we would be spared so much pain!
Eric: Because the Belmonts cannot touch the whip now. It is predicted that Dracula will be revived in year 1999. I've heard that the Belmonts must not touch the Vampire Killer until then.
Jonathan: But...!
Eric: Others have appeared to revive Dracula in the meantime. somebody has to stand up and stop them. And only the Morris family is able to do that!
Jonathan: ...Oh, well then. At least I finally know the truth about my father and the whip. Still, are you okay with this? This job that we have to do is gonna end up hurting your own daughters.
Charlotte: I wonder if there's a chance we can save those two if I use some kind of purification spell.
Eric: The chances are very slim. You should know that. Even I never knew how to do it. I appreciate your sentiments, but I am resigned to their fate.
Charlotte: I see...
Eric: Forgive us, Jonathan. For placing this burden upon you.
Jonathan: No problem. I'll just do what I can. And if you've accepted it, so do I. Let's go, Charlotte.
Charlotte: Right.
XII - The Cog
(In Clockwork of Tower of Death)
Charlotte: You know, that cog we found earlier will probably fit here.
Jonathan: You think?
(Cog inserted. The gate was opened.)
Jonathan: We can get through now!
Charlotte: Let's go.
XIII - A Chance to Save the Twins
Eric: ?!
You learned a purification spell?
Charlotte: Yes. Now I can break the vampire's curse.
Eric: Indeed you can. But if they become full vampires, it may be too late.
Jonathan: We won't know if it's too late until we try.
Eric: Yes, that's true. Still... Even if you break the curse, please do not tell them about me.
Charlotte: Why not? I'm sure that they'd both want to see you.
Eric: My daughters think that I'm dead. The truth is, my body is gone. Besides, Brauner comes first!
Jonathan: But, still!
Eric: It's alright. It's the fate of my family. My daughters have a task they must perform. If I can see them one last time before I pass away, that's good enough for me.
Jonathan: Okay. I gotcha.
Charlotte: Let's get going. But let's hurry. We have three people to meet.
Jonathan: You're right.
XIV - Showdown with the Grim Reaper
(Clock Room in Tower of Death)
Death: That look you have... I'm assuring you've run into Brauner.
Jonathan: That's none of your business! You won't escape this time!
Death: You do realize there's no connection between myself and Brauner, don't you? And yet you still challenge me?
Charlotte: If my research is correct, you have a strong desire to see Dracula revived, correct?
Jonathan: Even if you're not working with Brauner, you still have to be defeated! Challenging me even if you can't use the whip...
Death: How utterly absurd. But I'll play with you anyway.
(A battle takes place.)
(After Death’s defeat.)
Death: Ugh! How can someone like YOU possess such amazing powers?!
Jonathan: I may not have the whip's power, but I can still kick your ass!
Death: Hmph, I underestimated you... Still, I have my reasons for holding back...
Charlotte: Is that your excuse? How typical. Now resign yourself to your fate!
Death: Know the limits of your power. You still have tasks to perform, so for now I shall take my leave.
(Death leaves and says, "We'll meet again!")
Jonathan: Damn it! He ran away.
Charlotte: Say, what do you suppose Death meant when he said we still have a task to perform?
Jonathan: Forget it. We can take on anyone. No problem!
Charlotte: How can you always be so confident?
Jonathan: I like to think positive, that's all. Look stop worrying too much and focus on what we have to do: Defeat Death and Brauner, got it?
Charlotte: Okay, okay. Worrying only makes things worse than they really are, right?
Jonathan: You got it.
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