Viktor was born at the cusp of medieval times as the son of a German duke, living a privileged and perfect life. He was studying philosophy, but his life changed drastically when he was attacked by a vampire. Becoming one of them, he received a cursed painting that took away his beauty unless he consumed human blood or committed atrocities.

Desperate to keep up his appearance, Viktor killed his parents and employees. Tormented by his actions, he fled Germany on a rainy night, taking only the painting with him. A thousand years later, he encountered Devon, another young vampire with the same curse.