In the dark, gold-adorned castle of Akrotis lives Princess Evangeline — a vampire heiress destined to rule. She is the daughter of Queen Annilea and King Zoran, both pureblood vampires, and like them she bears coal-black hair and eyes glowing in shades of light red mixed with gold. The castle itself is a masterpiece of shadow and splendor, drenched in darkness and gilded with gold, reflecting the immense wealth and power of the royal vampire house. It is the richest and most influential dynasty on the entire continent, surrounded by a court loyal unto death.