Vampire. Mother. Survivor. A being of contradictions in a world of shadows.
Discover Her StoryAngelica Rits was born in France in 1895, assigned male at birth. She was turned into a vampire in 1916 during World War I by Étienne Vauclair, who saw something broken in her that he thought immortality could fix.
After her transformation, Angelica used ancient vampire rituals to transition to her true gender identity, becoming the woman she was always meant to be. This transformation was completed long before the events of the main story.
Angelica became the leader of the Paris coven, creating a sanctuary for vampires who sought to explore art, culture, and philosophy rather than succumb to predatory instincts. Her coven was known for its peaceful existence and intellectual pursuits.
Angelica maintained a deep connection to humanity despite her vampiric nature. She believed in the beauty of transient moments and rejected the notion that vampires should dominate or prey upon humans.
Her coven fed exclusively on animals, a practice that set them apart from most vampire communities. This choice reflected Angelica's belief that vampires could exist harmoniously with humanity.
Angelica's romantic nature and appreciation for beauty made her both admired and misunderstood within vampire society. She saw the world through a lens of poetry and art, finding meaning in the fleeting moments that made up existence.
Angelica's gender transition through vampire rituals was a deeply personal journey that allowed her to fully embody her true self. The elder magic she accessed gave her the ability to reshape her physical form to match her identity.
This transformation was completed decades before the main story begins, and she has lived as her authentic self throughout her leadership of the Paris coven.
As coven leader, Angelica cultivated an environment of mutual respect and intellectual exploration. Her members were encouraged to form connections with human artists and thinkers.
She believed in leading through compassion rather than dominance, creating one of the most peaceful vampire communities in Europe.
Angelica had a long relationship with Olve Tran that ended years before the story. Despite the painful breakup, she remained supportive when Olve sought Council approval for his relationship with human Solbjørg Højfeldt.
Her complex relationship with Ulrik Kim would become the defining connection of her later existence, ultimately leading to the creation of their familiar daughter Jinju.
Angelica's relationship with Ulrik Kim began with psychological warfare but evolved into the most profound connection of her immortal life. Their companion bond allowed them to feel each other's emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations across continents.
After the destruction of Angelica's Paris coven in 2009—orchestrated by Ulrik himself to prove his political points—he rescued her from certain death and nursed her back to health in Berlin. This act of salvation was tainted by the knowledge that he had caused her suffering.
Their relationship was a constant battle between Angelica's romantic idealism and Ulrik's pragmatic ruthlessness. The Blood Law—which Ulrik helped enact as prosecutor—forced vampires to feed on humans instead of animals, creating the deepest rift between them.
During Angelica's recovery, Ulrik devoted himself completely to her rehabilitation. He performed ancient rituals, fed her his own blood, and guided her first steps after her injuries. It was during this vulnerable period that their relationship transformed from rescuer to something deeper.
When Angelica finally accepted Ulrik's proposal, their companion bond was sealed with a blood exchange—the most sacred ritual between vampires. The bond was immediate and overwhelming, creating an unbreakable connection that would both sustain and torment them for years.
Ulrik's possessiveness and fear of losing Angelica's affection would ultimately drive him to manipulate events that led to the deaths of Olve Tran and Solbjørg Højfeldt, creating an irreparable breach in their relationship.
Their relationship reached its breaking point when Angelica discovered Ulrik's manipulations. He had not only orchestrated the attacks on her Paris coven but had also psychologically manipulated Solbjørg Højfeldt, driving a wedge between her and Olve that ultimately led to their tragic deaths.
The final confrontation occurred in 2017 after Ulrik's ascension to Lord of the vampire world. Angelica confronted him with the truth, leading to their ultimate separation as she took their daughter Jinju and returned to Paris, vowing to break their companion bond forever.
Ulrik's desperate pleas and breakdown could not mend the damage caused by years of manipulation and betrayal, leaving him as the lonely Lord he had feared becoming.
Jinju is not merely a tiger cub companion, but a familiar created through ancient elder rituals performed by Angelica and Ulrik in 2014. She represents their attempt to build a family and heal the fractures in their relationship.
Born from their combined powers and intentions, Jinju manifested as a small white tiger—a being of pure spirit with human-level intelligence and emotions. Though she bears the form of an animal, she possesses the consciousness of a person, capable of growth, understanding, and deep emotional connections.
As a familiar, Jinju shares telepathic bonds with her parents, particularly strong with Angelica. She can sense their emotions and communicate her thoughts directly to their minds.
Jinju's creation was meant to mend the growing distance between Angelica and Ulrik, but her innocent presence ultimately highlighted the fundamental differences in their values and the toxicity of their relationship.
After the final confrontation in 2017, Angelica took Jinju with her to Paris, severing the young familiar's connection with Ulrik and raising her in the peaceful environment she had always wanted for their family.
The governing body of European vampires, led by the ancient Lord Malachai (over 2000 years old). The Council establishes and enforces laws through formal trials.
In 2017, Ulrik Kim ascended to become the new Lord after finding a way to fulfill Malachai's centuries-long wish for death, taking control of the entire European vampire society.
Vampires organize themselves into covens, typically led by the oldest or most powerful member. Major European covens include Paris, Berlin, Milan, and Istanbul.
Coven members share psychic bonds, and the severing of these bonds through death causes immense pain. Angelica experienced this when her entire Paris coven was destroyed.
The strongest bond between vampires is the companion bond—a voluntary, exclusive connection that intertwines two vampires' souls completely.
Breaking a companion bond is described as one of the most painful experiences for vampires, requiring ancient rituals and causing severe psychological trauma to both parties.
Familiars are ancient spirits summoned through elder rituals that require the combined power and intentions of vampire companions.
They manifest in physical forms (typically animals) but possess human-level consciousness. Familiars like Jinju are considered children by their creators and develop emotionally and intellectually over time.
Relationships between vampires and humans are strictly regulated by the Council. The tragic story of Olve Tran and Solbjørg Højfeldt serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of such unions.
If a human dies because of a vampire's actions, the punishment is typically execution by sunlight or cremation.
Traditional vampire society feeds on humans, but progressive covens like Angelica's Paris coven chose to feed only on animals to maintain ethical standards.
The 2012 Blood Law enforced by Ulrik required a return to human feeding, claiming animal blood weakened vampires against threats from rogue vampire factions.
Angelica is born in France, assigned male at birth.
Angelica is turned into a vampire by Étienne Vauclair during World War I.
Uses ancient vampire rituals to transition to her true gender identity.
Angelica's Paris coven is destroyed by rogue vampires orchestrated by Ulrik Kim. Angelica is severely injured and rescued by Ulrik.
Angelica forms a companion bond with Ulrik Kim during her recovery in Berlin.
Angelica visits friends in Milan while Ulrik prosecutes Olve Tran for Solbjørg Højfeldt's death. The tragic cremation of both lovers devastates Angelica.
Angelica falls into deep depression after the deaths. Ulrik attempts to repair their relationship through various means.
Angelica and Ulrik perform elder rituals in Paris to create their familiar daughter Jinju, a white tiger spirit.
The family settles in a Paris villa, raising Jinju while Ulrik continues his work as prosecutor, traveling frequently to Berlin.
Ulrik becomes Lord of the vampire world after finding a way to grant Lord Malachai's wish for death. He proposes to Angelica during his coronation.
Angelica learns from Ragnhild Eriksen that Ulrik orchestrated both her coven's destruction and manipulated Solbjørg Højfeldt's mind.
Angelica confronts Ulrik, returns her engagement ring, and takes Jinju to Paris, vowing to break their companion bond forever.
Angelica raises Jinju in Paris while Ulrik rules as the lonely Lord he feared becoming, their bond shattered but not yet broken.