Mansions, Manors and Villas are recurring environments in the Castlevania series. They are large dwelling houses with a historical background. The lord of the mansion is sometimes mentioned throughout the course of the game and in some cases fought in a monsterized form as the stage's boss.
Appearances[]
Mansions have appeared in the following games:
- Castlevania II: Simon's Quest - Berkeley Mansion, Bodley Mansion, Brahm's Mansion, Laruba Mansion, Rover Mansion
- Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse - Villa and the Waterfalls
- Super Castlevania IV - The Trick Manor
- Castlevania: Symphony of the Night - Olrox's Quarters, Death Wing's Lair
- Castlevania (N64)/Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness - Villa
- Castlevania: Order of Shadows - The Mansion
- Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia - Giant's Dwelling, Mystery Manor
- Castlevania: Moonlight Rhapsody - Wild Garden
Castlevania II: Simon's Quest[]
Five mansions appeared in Castlevania II: Simon's Quest. Each one housed one of Dracula's Relics. In order to obtain these relics, an Oak Stake must be purchased from a Gypsy in the mansion for 50 Hearts. These relics will give a new benefit. The entryway to Dracula's Castle can only be entered when all five of these relics have been obtained.
| Mansion | Location | Boss | Relic | Relic effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Mansion | Veros Woods | None | The Rib Bone | Use as a shield |
| Rover Mansion | Yuba Lake | None | The Heart of Dracula | Ferryman will take to Brahm's Mansion |
| Brahm's Mansion | Dead River | Death | The Eyeball | See hidden items |
| Bodley Mansion | Wicked Ditch | None | The Nail | Destroy breakable blocks with whip |
| Laruba Mansion | Joma Marsh | Vampira | The Ring | Allows access to Dracula's Castle (with other relics) |
Other appearances[]
- Castlevania (animated series) - Belmont Hold