Bernhard Family

The Bernhard family was a noble family that lived in one of the finest castles in all of Europe. They were driven out of there castle by Vampires including the Vampire Queen Carmilla (Lords of Shadow). When they ruled the castle, it was well known for its hedgemaze, one of the finest gardens in all of Europe. Nobles would travel from all ove Europe to explore the beautiful gardens.

Members

 * Carmilla


 * Its suggested that before she became a vampire when she loved life (and apparently lived at the castle) she had intended to punish Friedrich von Frankenstein for his depraved and twisted acts. This is not a direct indication that she was a Bernhard, but suggests she had some connection to the family, somehow.

Members (original series)

 * Walter Bernhard (Lord of Eternal Night)

Trivia
Their are some similarities with some of the architecture in the Bernhard castle in Lords of Shadow and Walter's castle in Lament of Innocense. Primarily the hallways in the castle are lined with giant black armor and statues. These resemble the black armor statues on the top floor of Walter's Castle leading up to his throne room. These dark armor statues also appear in the top floor of the castle in Aria of Sorrow (in some cases blocking passages with their swords).