Manga Creator Vampire Hunter Page 2: Gothic Castle Story

Manga Creator Vampire Hunter Page 2 is a gothic castle story scene and the second page of the Vampire Hunter series. It moves the story indoors, into mansions and vampire castles, and lets you decide whether each character is human or vampire.

Shaping the characters

Each character starts with the face: eyes, brows and the curve of the smile. The hairstyles combine front and back parts, so you can build anything from neat Victorian curls to long dramatic hair.

Human or vampire

The wardrobe is filled with Victorian gothic elegance, and it works for both a human and a vampire. The same jacket can look respectable on a guest and sinister on the host of the castle, depending on the face and colors you give them.

Nineteenth century details

The accessories feel like they come straight from the 1800s:

• steampunk-inspired hats
• intricate necklaces
• earrings and other period pieces

The setting

Page 2 is about grand interiors:

• mysterious mansions
• vampire castles

These backgrounds suit a tale of intrigue, a ball or a quiet threat.

Writing the scene

Speech bubbles turn the picture into a story. The two can be allies, rivals or something in between. A human visitor and a vampire host at the castle can talk politely while the picture tells you something is wrong.

Scenes to try

The invitation

A human in her best gown, a vampire in a long coat, the castle hall behind them.

Two hunters inside

Both human, steampunk hats, the mansion at night.

The vampire court

Two vampires in rich gothic clothes, a castle backdrop and cold dialogue.

More of the Vampire Hunter series

This is page 2 of the twelve Vampire Hunter scenes, all set in the same Victorian gothic world. Each page stands on its own with its own characters and wardrobe, so you can start anywhere; Page 1 and Page 3 are the closest neighbors in the story.