Erzsebet Báthory

Countess Erzsebet Báthory (エリザベート・バートリ, Erizabēto Bātori) is a major antagonist in Castlevania: Nocturne and the self-proclaimed Vampire Messiah. As the queen of vampires, she seeks to bring eternal night to the world so vampires can rule freely forever. Immensely powerful and terrifying, Erzsebet believes herself to be the reincarnation of the Egyptian goddess Sekhmet after gaining divine powers linked to her blood. Erzsebet is arrogant, manipulative, and deeply narcissistic, viewing herself as a divine being destined to rule over humanity and vampires alike. She gathers followers by presenting herself as a savior during the chaos of the French Revolution, promising order while secretly pursuing domination and worship. Obsessed with power and control, she demands absolute devotion from her followers and becomes enraged when others refuse to recognize her “godhood.” Even before becoming a vampire, Erzsebet was cruel and prideful, openly admitting to terrible crimes while believing her noble status placed her above consequences. After becoming a vampire, her arrogance and brutality only intensified, though she often hides her monstrous nature behind elegance and charisma. Despite her overwhelming confidence, later events reveal a more fragile side beneath her delusions of divinity. When confronted with the truth about Sekhmet and her false belief that she was chosen as a goddess, Erzsebet briefly breaks down emotionally, exposing how deeply dependent she had become on the idea of her own godhood and destiny.