Lisa Țepeș

Lisa of Lupu (リサ・テペス, Lisa Ţepeş) is a character from Castlevania. She is the wife of Vlad Ţepeş (Dracula) and mother of Adrian (Alucard). She is a compassionate and highly intelligent doctor who dedicates her life to medicine and improving human life through science and knowledge. In a deeply religious and superstitious society, her work is misunderstood, and she is repeatedly accused of witchcraft for practicing advanced medicine. Seeking knowledge beyond what her world allows, Lisa travels to Dracula’s castle after hearing rumors of a being with vast forbidden knowledge. Despite Dracula’s fearsome reputation, she approaches him with courage and respect, even in the face of his threats. Her bravery and sincerity lead to a deep connection between them, and they quickly develop mutual admiration that grows into love. Lisa believes strongly in humanity’s potential for growth and kindness, and she encourages Dracula to see humans beyond their cruelty. Dracula, in turn, is deeply moved by her compassion and intelligence, and the two eventually marry and raise their son, Adrian, together. As a mother, Lisa is gentle and supportive, helping raise Adrian while sharing knowledge with him alongside Dracula. She values individuality and strongly dislikes her son being reduced to his father’s reflection, opposing the name “Alucard” (Dracula spelled backward), as she wants him to define his own identity. Lisa is ultimately captured and executed by being burned at the stake after being falsely accused of witchcraft. In her final moments, she urges Dracula to forgive humanity rather than destroy it. Her death becomes the catalyst for Dracula’s war on humanity. Even after death, Lisa is remembered as loving, forgiving, and unwavering in her belief in human goodness. Later, she is revived and reunites with Dracula, choosing a quiet life with him in England while allowing Adrian space to grieve and live independently.