Empire

The events unfold in present-day Moscow, reflecting modern politics and the allure of wealth. Vampire society operates in a timeless loop, where new bloodlines rise alongside financial empires. The timeline emphasizes current concerns rather than historical past.

Set in contemporary Moscow, the film depicts a glittering nocturnal underworld where vampires maneuver behind opulent mansions and the city serves as a stage for wealth-driven power plays. The urban backdrop amplifies satire of Russia's power elite, blending glamour with menace. The neon-lit streets and gilded interiors mirror the shifting balance of influence in a world ruled by beauty, blood and money.

💎 Power & Wealth

The film uses the vampire court as a glare of the power elite, satirizing how money, beauty and influence govern society. It treats wealth as a seductive force that corrupts perception and morality. The Tongue and the Great Fall become vehicles to critique how elites manipulate others for advantage.

🧛 Vampirism & Immortality

Vampires in Empire V are not mere hunters but highly controlled beings who gain access to others' memories through the Tongue. Immortality is tied to ritual transfer and alliance-building within a secret hierarchy. The glamour and discipline mask a cold, calculating culture.

🎭 Performance & Deception

Glamor and Discourses are used to blind humanity to the hidden reality of the world. Characters master rhetorical devices to influence minds while ignoring ethics. The public persona of Moscow's elite reveals a theatre of power where appearances matter more than truth.

🗝️ Knowledge & Memory

The Tongue carries the memories and experiences of former donors, enabling Rama to learn from past minds. Red Liquid acts as vessels of knowledge rather than nourishment. The Great Fall becomes a rite that tests ambition and loyalty, pushing Rama toward a murky path of power.