The story of Castlevania: Nocturne draws inspiration from two original games, Castlevania: Rondo of Blood and its sequel, Symphony of the Night. It takes place during the French Revolution in the year 1792, three centuries after the events of the initial Castlevania series. The protagonist, Richter Belmont, a member of the vampire-hunting Belmont family, teams up with a group of magicians and hunters to prevent an impending apocalypse. While Richter is a descendant of Trevor Belmont, his personality differs greatly from his ancestor.
In addition to the traditional main villain, Dracula, this new series introduces a new antagonist named Erzsébet Báthory, who was previously a final boss in one of the Castlevania games. Castlevania: Nocturne brings forth a wide array of new characters, including vampires and magicians. Among these characters is Maria Renard, a prominent figure in the Castlevania series.
