Alucard/Symphony of the Night

Alucard is the main protagonist of the game Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. This represents his second appearance in the series (after Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse) and the first time a non-Belmont took the main role in a Castlevania game. Unlike other playable characters (Richter Belmont and Maria Renard in some versions), Alucard has a menu system that he can use to equip various weapons, items, and armor, an advanced role playing game system, and an in-game storyline.