In the early 1990s, a horrifying nightmare plagued Harlan Draka. He was haunted by the image of a dark, twisted creature that seemed to be everywhere around him. Despite this, Harlan continued to wander the countryside, making money by pretending to be a Dampyr, half-human and half-vampire.
As he roamed the countryside, Harlan found himself drawn to a small village where he had been invited to stay for a while. The villagers were naively convinced that the creatures they saw were evil monsters, but Harlan couldn't help but feel that these were not just any ordinary beasts.
It was during this time that Harlan was summoned by soldiers who were under attack by real vampires. As they fought against the creatures, Harlan realized that he was one of them - a Dampyr. His powers were unlike anything he had ever experienced before, and he knew that he had to learn how to control them if he wanted to survive.
As he tried to destroy a terrible Master of the Night, Harlan also discovered more about his origins. He learned that he had been born as a Dampyr, and that his true nature was something far more sinister than he could have ever imagined.
With his newfound knowledge, Harlan set out on a journey to uncover the truth behind his own existence and find a way to defeat the Master of the Night once and for all.