
Vlad The Impaler: Dracula
Vlad Dracul, or Drakulya, was born in the imposing citadel of Sighisoara in the mountainous region of Transylvania in modern day Rumania on a dark, stormy winters night in 1431.

Vlad Dracul, or Drakulya, was born in the imposing citadel of Sighisoara in the mountainous region of Transylvania in modern day Rumania on a dark, stormy winters night in 1431.
When someone mentions the word, “dictator,” what’s the first name that pops to mind? Adolf Hitler? Joseph Stalin? Not many people have heard about Vlad III, quite possibly the cruelest man in the history of mankind. After all, he IS the original Dracula.
The accounts of the savage deeds done by the infamous Elizabeth Bathory.
Legend and folklore have often precluded to the presence of spirits lurking around in feudal castles and mansions mostly because of the historical value of these dwellings and because they still may think these abodes still belong to them.
Where did Bram Stoker’s inspiration come from?
I am comparing a game board I created with the ever so popular book, Dracula, by Bram Stoker. You may use the Summary as a reference to the book, if you want to read the spoilers.