Stella is encountered twice as a boss throughout the game. The first battle occurs when she fights alone, and the second battle sees her and Loretta join forces, with the outcome of this fight affecting the progression of the game.
In one of the game's alternate modes, both Stella and Loretta become playable characters. In this mode, the backstory of how they were ensnared by Brauner is further explored.
This dropdown contains the synopsis of Stella Lecarde’s story. Read at your own risk as you may be spoiled otherwise!
Stella Lecarde was one of Eric Lecarde's twin daughters, alongside her sister Loretta. Unlike Loretta, Stella inherited her father's physical strength.
When Eric investigated the newly resurrected Dracula's Castle, he went missing, prompting Stella and Loretta to search for him. They eventually found him inside Brauner's room, where the vampire appeared behind them, turned both sisters into vampires, and cast a spell on them, making them believe he was their true father.
In the main game, Stella first confronts Jonathan and Charlotte in the Sandy Grave, where she largely antagonizes the duo for disrespecting Brauner. Later, she threatens to kill the two hunters by herself, only to be overpowered, briefly regaining her humanity. Jonathan attempts to kill her, but Loretta intervenes and takes Stella away. Before leaving, Stella drops a locket containing a picture of herself with "Wind" and Loretta. Jonathan and Charlotte take it to the Entrance, where "Wind" reveals his true identity as Eric Lecarde and that Stella and Loretta are his daughters, not Brauner's. This revelation leads to the use of a purification spell to cure the sisters.
As bosses in the Master's Keep dining room, if Jonathan and Charlotte defeat the Lecarde sisters without casting the Sanctuary spell, Brauner will spirit them away as the castle collapses, resulting in a game over screen. If the Sanctuary spell is used, the sisters are cured and regain their humanity. They express gratitude by offering to perform a ritual to unlock the full power of the Vampire Killer. If Jonathan accepts, he must defeat the Whip's Memory alone to unlock the Vampire Killer's enhanced strength.
After Dracula's defeat, the sisters reunite with Eric's ghost. Stella is particularly affected by his passing, collapsing to her knees and sobbing, feeling a greater sense of responsibility as the "older" sister compared to Loretta.
In Sisters Mode, Stella can damage enemies and objects by rubbing the stylus over them.
Personality
Emotional and Aggressive Nature: As the older twin, Stella is more emotionally driven and tends to act impulsively. Unlike her sister Loretta, who may be more reserved, Stella is aggressive and prone to rash actions. She shows this in her interactions with Jonathan, where she actively bickers with him, particularly during their encounter in the Sandy Grave. Her aggression is also evident in her disobedience toward Brauner, attacking Jonathan and Charlotte without his permission, defying his orders and her supposed role under his supervision.
Vampiric Superiority: After becoming a vampiress, Stella adopts a condescending view toward humans, considering them inferior to her. This sense of superiority is common among vampires in the Castlevania universe, and Stella's aggressive behavior and dismissal of human life reflect this attitude. As a vampire, she becomes far more ruthless and relentless, putting her vampiric nature above any remaining semblance of humanity.
Appearance
Looks: Stella has heterochromia, with her right eye turning a striking red, contrasting with her left eye, which is green. Prior to her transformation into a vampiress and after being cursed, both of her eyes were green. This unique eye coloration is a notable feature she shares with her younger sister, Loretta, who also displays a similar change in her eye color. Stella’s overall appearance carries a regal yet intimidating aura, befitting her vampiric nature.
Regular Clothes: Before becoming a vampiress, Stella's attire is not explicitly detailed, but she was seen alongside her twin sister Loretta, typically dressed in clothing fitting their human origins. Once cursed and transformed, her clothing likely changed to reflect her new identity, becoming more suited to her vampiric status. Her style, however, remains more focused on her aggressive, combat-ready demeanor rather than any ornamental fashion choices.
Special Clothes: As a vampiress, Stella adopts a more domineering presence. Though her outfit specifics aren't always highlighted, her physical transformation is evident through her vampiric features—her crimson right eye being the most striking change. Her overall appearance exudes both elegance and menace, reflecting her new status as a creature that looks down upon humans.
Transformation: Vampires are able to turn into bats, wolves, fog, and other sorts of creatures as they please.
Super Strength: Vampires are incredibly superhumanly strong, even for the average creature of the night, being noted to be stronger than even Werewolves.
Super Speed: Vampires can move incredibly fast, to where all of them leave behind light projections due to how fast they're moving, while they can control their speeds even to approach speeds such as sound. They are normally beyond even other creatures in the castle such as the White Demon who moves at the speed of light at top speed.
Slash Attack
Stella conjures magic to create slashes without needing to use a sword.
Stella sets up a few random crescent-shaped wind projectiles in the air. After setting them up, the wind projectiles start firing.
Sword attack
Stella attacks with her sword. There are usually two types of attacks：
Stella does a circular moon image slash.
Stella swings her sword forward.
Teleport
Stella will also sometimes teleport to avoid the player's attacks.
Other
Standard Tactics: Stella utilizes a variety of offensive techniques in battle. She can land and swing her sword to create a shockwave in front of her, a move known as Cleaving Wave. Depending on the player's position, she may use Whirlwind, where she sends out energy waves with her sword. Another attack, Crescent Moon, involves setting crescent-shaped wind projectiles in the air that begin firing after being positioned. Stella's sword attacks include performing a circular slash that leaves a moon-like image or swinging her sword forward in a straightforward manner. Additionally, she can teleport to evade attacks, making her harder to pin down during combat.
↑Akumajou Dracula: Kabuchi no Tsuisoukyoku "I had come to destroy evil. A spectacled vampire hunter confirmed this as his duty. In front of him is a [grotesque creature] whose dreadful power can be felt. The creature appears human but the instant he looked at it, all of his body’s cells cried out in terror. “The timing is bad, church person.” Whilst listening to the words said by the [grotesque creature], the young hunter kept on reminding himself. -----I am …… I ought to be a vampire hunter."
↑Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls Chapter 9 Vessel for the Lord
↑Akumajo Dracula: Kabuchi no Tsuisoukyoku "Ever since the Middle Ages, every 100 years, this legendary castle would rise together with its master Count Dracula ----- And whenever it happens, it is said that a clan of vampire hunters will seal it.
Several hundred years have passed with battles with the [dark lord] Dracula. When suddenly, an end to it all has been foretold.
1999----- Thanks to the power of a clan in Japan, Dracula’s castle was sealed inside a [solar eclipse] to disappear forever. However, in this world, there is no such thing as forever. [They] had understood that Dracula’s regeneration cycle ought to have ended. Indeed, people have prepared for this but will it still exist?
The castle is the symbol of the chaos within humans and as long as people exist, it will not be completely sealed.
↑Castlevania: Lament of Innocence Bestiary No. 064
↑Castlevania Judgment True Story Mode, Aeon: Aeon vs. Alucard
↑Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness Master Oldrey Cutscene
↑WN: Last question. Why does Dracula keep putting meat inside the walls of his castle?
KI: You should ask, why do they eat it! I've thought about this stuff. I've actually thought about the candles. The candles are people's souls that were taken by Death or by the vampires. In Japan there are candles that represent life. So, when you release the souls from the candles by whipping them, they give you a "thank you" present. Thank-you hearts, or thank-you holy water. The meat, I have no idea.
↑Akumajo Dracula: Kabuchi no Tsuisoukyoku "““……Is there no way……Curtis can be saved.” “What have you misunderstood? I am Death. Human death only comprises a part of chaos. They can come back again as zombies or skeletons, but without a soul, dead bodies cannot be revived. And ----- there is no reason to perform that.”
↑Akumajo Dracula: Kabuchi no Tsuisoukyoku "Those scythes constructed by magic did not turn towards Olrox or Michelle, every scythe then gathered near the youth’s body. Then, those numerous blades made from magic overlapped with each other and with a powerful atrocious magic constructed a Death scythe in Death’s arm. “This false castle……You shall fall into chaos as a thing that denies the existence of the [lord]……[death] shall pass judgment on your sins!” Sensing the overwhelming existence of [death], Olrox again realized that the youth in front of him is [Death]------laughed out loud. “interesting…… So, death really exists! Thus I’ll use all my power…… to shatter that thing called [death].”
↑Castlevania Judgment Aeon's Hyper Attack on Death
↑Akumajo Dracula: Kabuchi no Tsuisoukyoku Novel “I had said it before. I do not intend to bind the world with chaos.” “…… If so, why did you take power away from the crack in the eclipse’s seal? If you just intend to imitate like a monkey, isn’t your own power enough?” Those were the emotionless words of Death. In response, Olrox laughed his bold answer. “As I’ve said, I would equally gain control over the human world and the source of Dracula’s power, chaos. I do not intend to obey someone else’s mind aside from my own. That includes you who were born out of chaos.” “……” “You should be glad though to know yourself. Just by stealing power, my shameful monotonous time is over…… Even before Alucard appeared, just because I showed up and declared war on him.” Olrox’s voice was mixed with a tinge of thin delight. He respectfully bowed to Death who completely killed his emotions. “I would end the reincarnation cycle of this demon castle. I who understood and was spun out of the stains of chaos, swear to rob that power with my hands. Now, yield.” With Death’s reply, an explosive murderous intent rose. Two bronze colored scythes much larger than usual appeared; it advanced to the space in between the two men with an intention to cut off Olrox’s head. Kill the distance----- Kill the sound----- Just, faster, soon, die. It can be seen that the blades have certainly caught Olrox’s neck, but----- that is only an after image and the vampire is already at Death’s back. “……die.” That was said by the enemy who called on his servants. From the surrounding space, a group of purple bats rose, passed by Olrox’s arm with the speed of a bullet, attacking Death.
However, Death did not show any gesture of avoiding them. He simply faced Olrox and sprayed out numerous scythes. The bats and scythes cancelled each other out and the entire dance hall sparkled with blood."
↑Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Bestiary No. 44
↑Akumajo Dracula: Kabuchi no Tsuisoukyoku "From the time they stepped into the mountains, Curtis and Michelle felt malicious intent in the air.
Even though it is still far away, their bodies seemed to squeal [run away]. There was definitely no room for doubt. It is certain that the [castle] exists at the back of the mountains. The church’s greatest vampire hunter, Julius Belmont must be contacted. However, the conversation jumped into the matter of the disappearance of several village children."
↑Akumajo Dracula: Kabuchi no Tsuisoukyoku "A drawbridge suspended from the main gate is seemingly welcoming Michelle’s arrival. And her body was telling her [do not go] as her leg muscles were petrified like stone."
↑Akumajo Dracula: Kabuchi no Tsuisoukyoku "“Uh……aa……Mi……chelle……” That really is no doubt an obsession. The youth had more than 28 holes penetrating his limbs and body. His heart is already starting to fail and he is desperately trying to say something amidst the darkness. “Only…… protect…… you……-----“ When he said those words he must say, the man’s soul already left his body-----becoming one of the floating spirits that wander the halls of the castle. However----- Fate did not allow it. For those people who are involved with the demon castle, even the loneliness of death seemed half hearted----- The man’s soul is pierced by a small scythe that flew in from somewhere. That scythe did not exist physically. It was a diabolic blade created by some magic and possessed a strong soul."
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