Dracula

Dracula(Lit. Son of the Dragon and/or Son of the Devil) was a legendary vampire from the mid to late 15th century B.C.E.

Life
Dracula is believed to have been a ruler of the small country of Romania, where he ruled as a powerful and vicious tyrant. Though his vampiric nature was not necessarily common knowledge, he made little attempts to hide it under most circumstances. Because Romania was a land full of superstition, most foreigners assumed there was nothing to the stories of the Count drinking blood, transforming into animals and mist, and controlling the minds of his subjects were nothing more than stories. It is believed however that his inability to properly hide his "condition" is what may have lead to his death.

Legacy
Dracula is considered to be one of the most fearful and powerful vampires ever made. Several legends surround his life, claiming that he was the first vampire, that he was the reason for Hellsing's founding, and that he is alive to this very day. Generally by 730 PA, most vampires just consider him a myth, told to fledgelings to keep them in line and give them something to hope to become, however some clans, most notably the Albu Aristocracy, believe that they are direct and pure descendants of Dracula's now-extinct bloodline.

Whatever the case, Dracula is used as a common example of why the Masquerade exists when younger vampires start asking questions.

In the modern time, a vampire with a calm demeanor yet fierce atmosphere has come into New York City claiming that he is the legendary Dracula. Whether this is true remains to be seen.