Black Sunday

A legendary vampiric witch whose curse drives the plot across centuries. She uses telepathic influence and manipulation to bend others to her will, orchestrating events from the shadows. Her return reanimates fear, desire, and a dangerous hunger for youth and power.

The living reincarnation of Asa, Katia is a haunting, melancholy beauty who becomes the object of both danger and love. She embodies fragility and resilience, resisting Asa’s control while carrying the weight of a centuries-old curse. Her awakening paves the path to the confrontation with the undead.

A physician traveling with Kruvajan who becomes drawn to Katia and increasingly committed to deciphering the mystery of the undead. He balances scientific curiosity with compassion, and he ultimately acts to protect Katia from the vampire’s reach. His rational approach is tested by fear and occult danger.

A brilliant surgeon whose blood inadvertently revives Asa, turning him into a pawn of the vampire. He is driven by curiosity and ambition, yet his actions have catastrophic consequences. His transformation and ultimate fall highlight the danger of meddling with forces beyond science.

The undead servant who carries out Asa’s commands and lures Kruvajan to the crypt. He is a chilling, calculating presence who manipulates events from the shadows and helps to escalate the threat. His actions culminate in brutal confrontations in the castle’s crypts.

The terrified ruler who initially wards off the undead with a crucifix and paralyzing fear. His leadership is marked by caution and a desire to protect his people, though fear sometimes hinders decisive action. He ultimately plays a crucial role in the climactic confrontation.

The braver, stronger Vajda who leverages his remaining strength to help push the vampire back and save Gorobec. His sacrifice and courage in the final moments propel the community toward ending the curse. He embodies steadfast duty in the face of terror.