• Title: [
  America] CASTLEVANIA: Curse of Darkness,  
  [JAPAN]  悪魔城ドラキュラ 闇の呪印- Akumajô Dracula: Yami no Juin
• Console: Play station 2 / X-Box
• Developer: KONAMI Co.  >>> http://www.konami.com
• Producer: Koji Igarashi aka IGA
• Characters:
  Hector -Forgemaster- The hero
  Isaac -Forgemaster -The bad guy
  Julia -Isaac's Sister -The seller
  Trevor Belmont -Dracula's killer -The Legend
  Saint Germain: Unknow interests -Man who controls the time
  Zead -Death -The real Devil
  Dracula -The Master -Easy to beat
• Innocent Devils:
  Fairy ID = Koko
  Battle ID = Kalt
  Bird ID = Luther
  Mage ID = Yulhir
  Devil ID = Baials
• Where to buy this game?
  My favorite place is ebgames, because of the pre-orders and its bonuses. You can also try eBay or Bestbuy

• Title: CASTLEVANIA: CURSE OF DARKNESS
• Type: Soundtrack Sampler LE
• Composer: Michiru Yamane
• Released: KONAMI Co.
• Tracks:  17
• Description: This is a limited Sample that includes de music of Curse of Darkness. It came as a bonus when you preorder the Video game in the USA
• How to get a copy of this Soundtrack
  If you didn't pre-ordered the game, well... there's always eBay. I've seen some auctions that are selling this sampler.

• Title: CASTLEVANIA: CURSE OF DARKNESS
• Type: ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK
• Composer: Michiru Yamane
• Released: KONAMI Co.
• Tracks:  56
• Description: It includes 2 CDs, with all the music from the very beginning to the very end. XD
• How to get a copy of this Soundtrack: eBay
• Notes:  I uploaded this Soundtrack for evaluation purposes, please refer to the multimedia section for downloading.

• Title:  CASTLEVANIA: CURSE OF DARKNESS
• Type: Japanese Soundtrack and Comic sample LE
• Published: KONAMI Co.
• Artist/Composer: Kojima Ayami / Michiru Yamane
• Description:
  Includes a Soundtrack with 4 tracks of Curse of Darkness, I will add the evaluation later. The book is a Comic by Kojima Ayami explains the prelude of the game. It also includes color pages with some sort of character's profile.
• How to get a copy of this Comic Sample:
  I found the whole set at eBay. So you can try looking for it.
• Notes:  Evaluation is not available yet, but it will be pretty soon

• Title: CASTLEVANIA: Curse of Darkness
• Published: KONAMI Co
• Mangaka: Sasakura Kou
• Type: Manga
• Status: Not complete
• Release log:
  Vol  I: November 2005- ISBN4-8401-1343-2
  Vol II: March 2006 -ISBN4-8401-1387-4
  Vol III: July 22, 2006. -Not Available yet
  Description: Official Manga of CASTLEVANIA: COD
• How to get a copy of this Manga:
  The only place I've seen it, it's at eBay, or Amazon Japan

• Title: CASTLEVANIA: CURSE OF DARKNESS
• Type: Strategy guide
• Published: BradyGames
• Released: KONAMI Co.
• Description: Strategy Guide of the Game. Includes secrets, Hints, and a short profile of characters.
• How to get a copy of this Magazine
  I found it at ebay. I've also seen it at EbGames.

The main character of the game. He's is a refined forgemaster that uses the forbidden art of Devil's forgery, using his powers to manipulate magic and life. At some point, he disagrees with Dracula's Ideals. So, regretting his own natural skill, he fled Vallachia to his home town, looking for a new life without worries.

During his journey, Isaac attacks him; Even thought, Hector was weak and willing to die by nature, he couldn't let himself get beaten by Isaac. So, he fought back and defeated him without much effort.

One morning, he was found nearly dead by Rosaly, a cheerful girl who taught him the importance of life. Hector fell in love with her, but the shadow of malice reached him when his beloved was accused of witchcraft. Later on the trial, she was hanged and burnt to death.

Knowing who was behind that atrocity, he followed his enemy to get his head. Thus, he leaded back to the castle seeking for revenge.

Little he knew about Death's plans trough Isaac. Unconsciously, he followed the devil's plan regaining his forge abilities again, enhancing his strength too. Later he was taught that Zead wanted him to be the new vessel for Dracula, but first he had to let the curse to take control of him (by killing Isaac).  Nevertheless, he realized the evil plot just on time.

He refused to kill Isaac, because at the very end, he accepted that Isaac's madness was a consequence of Dracula's curse.

The antagonist of the game.  He was a disciple and a friend of Hector, both shared the diligences of their Count as Master and partner.  He admires Hector and his natural forgemaster ability.

One day when he realizes Hector fled the castle, he feels disappointed, and swears to Dracula that he will bring Hector back, if not alive, his head. This way he followed Hector until he found him in the edge of death. First he tried to persuade Hector, but failed. Feeling betrayed he decides to take his friends life. They fight, but Hector wins, turning his back to him. Isaac could not resist the indifference and swears he will revenge sooner than expected.

Later, back on the Castle, he learnt that Trevor Belmont slew Dracula. This notice and the curse already released upon the area drove him to madness.  Making him blame hector for everything.

Once again, he abandoned the castle, and went where Hector was. There, he manipulated the town to put them against Rosaly (Hector's love). Until she was sentenced to death.  He let Hector know he was behind all that, moreover, he would be waiting in the castle for the true battle.

The second time they fight, Isaac loses. He waits for death, but this didn't come. He was forgiven somehow, but to his misfortune, Zead appears on scene, and kills him, offering his body as a vessel for Count Dracula.

After Dracula is killed, his spirit returns to the abysm and Isaac recovers his body, and even thought he was still alive, he was left behind by his Sister Julia and friend Hector since he could not be strong enough to face the new life ahead or his madness.

 

Before everything ... Is he the illegitimate son of Sonia Belmont and Alucard? O.o

Ahh, another classical and respectful character of CASTLEVANIA. "A Belmont". He was the one who killed Dracula, and probably the responsible for Isaac madness (j/k) He appears in the castle looking for the Devil forgemasters; actually he is following Isaac,

Trevor distrust Hector for being a forgemaster. But later he starts to believe in him after noticing some details during the game. Nevertheless, he asks Hector not to interfere with his battle, but because some events, They become allies and trevor helps him to enter to the secret chamber (by his blood).

He decides to wait there for hector, unfortunately, he is seriously injured by Isaac. So, he merely managed to live by Julia's help.

Julia LaForenze, the sister of Isaac. In the beginning, she was suspicious of Hector, but later during the game she changes her mind and asks him to put an end to his brother madness. In first instance Hector refuses, but she claims that he is the only one who can do it, since isaac admires him a lot, they were also friends and she couldn't stand if Trevor or other guy ends up with his brother's life... So, Once that Hector accepts, she starts helping him a lot during the game.

Before Hector enters Dracula's true Castle, she appears before him, and advices him to control himself until the very end, in order to prevent the curse on him. This way she prays for Hector's life.

Once the final fight is over, she felts the curse disappearing, then, she transports towards Dracula's Chamber and meets with Hector along with his brother who is unconscious on the floor. 

In the end, she rescues Hector, and they fled together out of the castle, leaving Isaac behind since he could not handle the pain once he wakes up.

She invites Hector to stay with her, and hope together for a peaceful life... //isn't she sweet? *bitch*//

山根 ミチル

Yamane Michiru, She's the composer of the music for the latests CASTLEVANIA games. I am fascinated with her compositions, I just hope she keeps the good work!

thanks Hyne her music is not so difficult to get. You can find it at Ebay at a fair price.

I have so many favorite songs, as for Curse of Darkness, You can check the Music section. I listed all my favorite songs and you can download [For evaluation]. Please, remember to buy her music, let's support such an awesome composer.

Her CASTLEVANIA Works are as follow:

• : VAMPIRE KILLER [Sega Genesis]
• : Symphony of the Night [Sony PlayStation]
• : Aria of Sorrow [Game boy Advance]
• : Lament of Innocent [Sony PlayStation II]
  : Curse of Darkness [Sony PlayStation II]

This list includes ONLY CASTLEVANIA titles, but she has composed for other games.

小島 文美

Kojima Ayami, the official illustrator of Konami CASTLEVANIA series.  Her  works are pretty famous among those who likes gothic stuff.

Her art is rather recognized because of those gorgeous angels and vampires with a slightly touch of disturbance. I've put some samples of her works in the illustration section.

BTW, if you happen to know if she has a book that compiles her works, let me know as soon as possible. I would love to grab a copy of that piece of black gold.

I found at eBay the mini Manga/Art-book from Symphony of the Night; of course you have to be willing to pay over 60 bucks, but it worth's the cash!!

There's no doubt she is good; She even taught herself how to draw. Indeed, She was blessed by Hyne...