Canon Timeline
Jonathan Harker arrives at Castle Dracula
Jonathan Harker travels to Transylvania to assist Count Dracula with a real estate transaction in England. He arrives at the castle after a harrowing carriage ride.
Dracula imprisons Harker
Harker realizes he is a prisoner in the castle. He discovers Dracula sleeping in a coffin and encounters the three vampire brides.
The Demeter arrives at Whitby
The Russian ship Demeter arrives at Whitby during a storm. All crew are dead; a large dog leaps ashore — Dracula in animal form.
Lucy Westenra is bitten
Lucy begins sleepwalking and is found at the churchyard with marks on her neck. Her health deteriorates despite blood transfusions.
Van Helsing arrives
Professor Abraham Van Helsing is called to examine Lucy. He recognizes the vampire marks and attempts to protect her with garlic.
Lucy dies and becomes a vampire
Despite their efforts, Lucy dies and rises as a vampire — the "Bloofer Lady" who preys on children in Hampstead Heath.
The hunt for Dracula begins
Van Helsing assembles the group: Harker, Mina, Seward, Morris, and Holmwood. They systematically destroy Dracula's earth boxes across London.
Dracula is destroyed
The group pursues Dracula back to Transylvania. Quincey Morris and Jonathan Harker destroy the Count just before sunset at the castle gates.
New Timeline
Mina discovers Dracula's journal
Before the Demeter arrives, Mina finds an old journal in a Whitby bookshop that details Dracula's history and weaknesses — giving the heroes an earlier advantage.
Lucy fights back
Armed with knowledge from Mina's discovery, Lucy recognizes the danger and resists Dracula's influence, weakening his hold on her.
Dracula's alliance with Renfield deepens
Dracula offers Renfield actual power rather than empty promises. Renfield becomes a more dangerous and willing servant, complicating the heroes' plans.
Current Timeline
Jonathan Harker arrives at Castle Dracula
Jonathan Harker travels to Transylvania to assist Count Dracula with a real estate transaction in England. He arrives at the castle after a harrowing carriage ride.
Dracula imprisons Harker
Harker realizes he is a prisoner in the castle. He discovers Dracula sleeping in a coffin and encounters the three vampire brides.
Mina discovers Dracula's journal
Before the Demeter arrives, Mina finds an old journal in a Whitby bookshop that details Dracula's history and weaknesses — giving the heroes an earlier advantage.
Lucy fights back
Armed with knowledge from Mina's discovery, Lucy recognizes the danger and resists Dracula's influence, weakening his hold on her.
Van Helsing arrives
Professor Abraham Van Helsing is called to examine Lucy. He recognizes the vampire marks and attempts to protect her with garlic.
Lucy dies and becomes a vampire
Despite their efforts, Lucy dies and rises as a vampire — the "Bloofer Lady" who preys on children in Hampstead Heath.
Dracula's alliance with Renfield deepens
Dracula offers Renfield actual power rather than empty promises. Renfield becomes a more dangerous and willing servant, complicating the heroes' plans.
The hunt for Dracula begins
Van Helsing assembles the group: Harker, Mina, Seward, Morris, and Holmwood. They systematically destroy Dracula's earth boxes across London.
Dracula is destroyed
The group pursues Dracula back to Transylvania. Quincey Morris and Jonathan Harker destroy the Count just before sunset at the castle gates.