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For the normal path, see Rondo of Blood Stage 3.
For other uses, see Cemetery (disambiguation).

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"An eerie cemetery in the swamp."
— manual (translated)

The alternate path through Stage 3 of Castlevania: Rondo of Blood is called Release from the Thirst for Blood or Let Thy Soul Be At Peace.... It is a graveyard and cavern stage.

Overview[]

The area begins at the outside of a swamp with a shadowy caped figure in the background. Many Bats will appear to pester the two heroes. Atop a large hill is a gravestone that when pushed leftward enough will have the hero fall into a small cache containing multiple candles, one of which possessed a 1-up (Large Heart if the 1-up was previously obtained without exiting or clearing the stage). The exit to this cave lies below, placing the heroes directly into the mudslide. Within a short distance east, they will encounter a Giant Ghost. Defeating it, the hero then travels further into a cave filled with mudslides and rocky platforms. A breakable wall is on an upper portion of the area.

Through an East door lies a long, cavernous hall. The hero will eventually find a stairwell upward leading to the normal path, or they can ignore it temporarily and continue moving East to reach a dead-end with another Grave Keeper enemy and a small cavern filled with hidden collectibles. Up the stairwell leads to a higher second hall housing spiked balls and pits leading back to the lower hall. The spiked ball and chains constantly raise and lower via a machine overhead, though one of the balls has broken free of the machine and rests nearby. When a spiked ball is at its lowest point, striking the gear or chain will cause the spiked ball to detach and fall into the pit below it. If the second ball is detached, its fall will crack open a small pit in the lower floor. This pit can be dropped into, revealing an exit into the game's lower pathway and boss. One must watch out when dropping in as the spiked ball still rests at the bottom of the fall. Continuing on the higher path and avoiding the pits will eventually reach a door West into the upper cavern's final regions.

Through the door lies another stairwell and a first encounter with the Dead Man's Hand. Bats will resume their annoyance as the hero climbs upward. Up top lies a long mudslide filled cavernous hall complete with more Tombstones and White Dragons. A small upper pathway can be taken to avoid most of the swamp below. One White Dragon will guard the final doorway leading back into the Castle's grounds.

Version differences[]

In The Dracula X Chronicles, a cutscene will play once the hero reaches the Giant Ghost's arena: as the hero is walking, multiple purple souls appear and gather above the hero, forming the giant skull. The skull soon appears more solid, and it opens its eyes to direct its gaze toward the hero below it.

Dialogue[]

Dialogue Data: Cemetery
Image / Participants Game / Location / Title
Details
Transcript(s) (click Expand to view when necessary)
Release from the Thirst for Blood (edit)
Castlevania: Rondo of Blood / 3'. Cemetery / Saving Tera

When: After saving Tera with Richter

(In the Caves, Tera senses someone while praying and turns)

Tera: Who's there? Ah...
(Tera runs towards Richter)
Richter: Um, excuse me.
Tera: Oh! A guardian angel! Sent from heaven to rescue me.
Richter: The path up to here is safe. Hurry back to the village. Understand?
Tera: Pardon, but what is your name?
Richter: (smiles) I'm Richter Belmont. The vampire hunter.
Tera: Richter. Go with God's protection.

(Tera prays for Richter)

Video:
Castlevania-_Rondo_of_Blood_--_Bonus-_Richter_and_Tera_(English)


Japanese version:
Castlevania-_Rondo_of_Blood_--_Stage_3'-_Saving_Tera

Let Thy Soul Be At Peace... (edit)
Castlevania: Rondo of Blood / 3'. Cemetery / Saving Tera

When: After saving Tera with Maria

(In the Caves, Tera senses someone while praying and turns)

Tera: Who's there? Oh...
(Tera runs towards Maria)
Maria: Sister...
Tera: Surely you're help sent from heaven. You are an angel.
Maria: Please hurry back to the village. And be careful.
Tera: Wait, what's your name?
Maria: (smiles) Maria Renard. Vampire hunter.
Tera: Maria, I know God is watching over you.

(Tera prays for Maria)

Video:
Castlevania-_Rondo_of_Blood_--_Bonus-_Maria_and_Tera_(English)


Japanese version:
Castlevania-_Rondo_of_Blood_--_Bonus-_Maria_and_Tera

Dialogue Data: Cemetery
Image / Participants Game / Location / Title
Details
Transcript(s) (click Expand to view when necessary)
Release from the Thirst for Blood (edit)
Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles / 3'. Cemetery / Saving Tera

Background Music: Demo Scene 01
When: After saving Tera with Richter

(A nun senses someone while praying and turns)

Richter: Are you all right?
(The nun approaches Richter)
???: Oh, God in heaven! You've answered my prayers!
Richter: It's dangerous here, Hurry up and run!
???: Such majesty. You can only be... the manifestation of God Himself! Oh, great Lord! Your servant, Sister Tera, thanks you with all her soul!
Richter: I'm no god, believe me. The name's Richter Belmont. Here, take my hand. Let's go.
Tera: Your hand? I-I'm unworthy! You've laid a path before me already. I'll follow it to safety. Oh, Lord God...
Richter: Richter.
Tera: F-Forgive me! My lord Richter. T-Take this, please...
(Richter obtains Tera's Necklace)
Richter: What's this?
Tera: Something I've always carried. It's a necklace. May it find a place in your divine Plan.
Richter: It feels...hmm. Pure. Thank you. I'll use it gratefully.

Tera: Smite the wicked, Lord God.

Video:
Castlevania_DXC_-_Richter_-_Rescue_Tera


Japanese version:
悪魔城ドラキュラXクロニクル_-_女性救出セリフ集
(dialogue at 3:13)

Let Thy Soul Be At Peace... (edit)
Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles / 3'. Cemetery / Saving Tera

Background Music: Demo Scene 01
When: After saving Tera with Maria

(A nun senses someone while praying and turns)

Maria: Are you okay? You're saved now!
(The nun approaches Maria)
???: Oh, God in heaven! You've answered my prayers!
Maria: Hey, thank Him later. Come on, we've got to go!
???: You are truly an angel. May I ask you your name?
Maria: It's Maria Renard. What's yours?
???: Maria, the Holy Mother... My name is Tera. Sister Tera.
Maria: Holy Mother...? Do you need help getting out of here?
Tera: I'd be unworthy of such attention. Please, let me find my own way out, and see your mission through.
Maria: But...
Tera: Oh, and please accept this. It's nothing compared to your power, I'm sure, but if it helps...then there's been a purpose to my time here.
(Maria obtains Tera's Necklace)
Maria: All right, I understand. Now run for it before things get too dangerous. See you!

Tera: A thousand bleesings, oh holy Maria...

Video:
Castlevania_DXC_-_Maria_-_Rescue_Tera


Japanese version:
悪魔城ドラキュラXクロニクル_-_女性救出セリフ集
(dialogue at 4:41)

Enemy Data[]

Enemy Data: Rondo of Blood/The Dracula X Chronicles Stage 3'
Image Name - Game
Description
Statistics Items Location Notes

(RoB/DXC)
Mud Man  - Rondo of Blood [ edit ]
' HP: 2
Exp: 100
3'. Cemetery

(RoB/DXC)
Tombstone  - Rondo of Blood [ edit ]
' HP: 2
Exp: 200
3'. Cemetery

(RoB/DXC)
Bat  - Rondo of Blood [ edit ]
' HP: 1
Exp: 80
1. Abandoned Village, 2. Castle Entrance, 3'. Cemetery, 4'. Mountains, 5'. Wandering/Shudder

(RoB/DXC)
Skeleton  - Rondo of Blood [ edit ]
' HP: 2
Exp: 200
2. Castle Entrance, 3. Chapel, 3'. Cemetery, 4. Inner Passage, 4. Inner Passage, 4'. Mountains, 7. Clock Tower
(Strategy)Abil: Bone Throw

(RoB/DXC)
Giant Ghost  [alt] - Rondo of Blood [ edit ]
' HP: 2x3
Exp: 1000
3'. Cemetery

(RoB/DXC)
Grave Keeper  - Rondo of Blood [ edit ]
' HP: 8
Exp: 250
3'. Cemetery

(RoB/DXC)
Bone Pillar  [alt] - Rondo of Blood [ edit ]
' HP: 3 (Stage 2')
6
Exp: 200
2'. Lake Bridge, 3. Chapel, 3'. Cemetery, 4. Inner Passage
Abil: Fireball, Flame Breath

(RoB)
Dead Man's Hand  - Rondo of Blood [ edit ]
' 3'. Cemetery

(RoB/DXC)
White Dragon  [alt] - Rondo of Blood [ edit ]
' HP: 12
Exp: 500
3'. Cemetery, 4. Inner Passage
Abil: Fireball, neck strike
Bosses

(RoB/DXC)
Minotaur  - Rondo of Blood [ edit ]
' HP: 92
Exp: 3000
3. Chapel, 3'. Cemetery
Weapons: Minotaur Axe (Axe Thrust, Smash)

(RoB/DXC)
Dogether  - Rondo of Blood [ edit ]
' HP: 92
Exp: 3000
3. Chapel, 3'. Cemetery

Item Data[]

Item Data: Stage 3'
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description
Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes

(RoB/DXC)
Extra Large Heart - Rondo of Blood
  Item - any
[edit]
Increases the number of times you can use the special items. Heart +50
Find: 3'.Caves

(RoB)
Half-Eaten Meat - Rondo of Blood
  Item (Food) - Richter
[edit]
Refills the life gauge. Find: 3'. Caves

(RoB/DXC)
Pudding - Rondo of Blood
  Item (Food) - Maria
[edit]
Refills the life gauge. Find: 3'. Caves

(RoB/DXC)
Cheese - Rondo of Blood
  Item (Food) - Maria
[edit]
Refills the life gauge. Find: 3'. Caves
The Dracula X Chronicles only
Sound Item 5 - Rondo of Blood (The Dracula X Chronicles only)
  Item
[edit]
Find: 3'. Caves (...)
Effect: Adds Cemetery (DXC) to the collection.
Sound Item 22 - Rondo of Blood (The Dracula X Chronicles only)
  Item
[edit]
Find: 3'. Caves (...)
Effect: Adds Den to the collection.
Original Game - Rondo of Blood (The Dracula X Chronicles only)
  Item
[edit]
Find: 3'. Caves (...)
Effect: Allows to play to Symphony of the Night.

Gallery[]

Cutscene

Trivia[]

External links[]

References[]

  1. Konami Akumajō Dracula X Chronicle Official Guide P126 "IGA:あれは......ドラキュラだと思いますよ"
Castlevania: Rondo of Blood
Characters
Protagonists
Richter Belmont · Maria Renard
Supporting cast
Annette · Tera · Iris · Ferryman
Antagonists
Dracula · Shaft
Lesser roles
Sacrificial maiden
Bosses
Wyvern · Serpent · Werewolf · Bone Golem · Minotaur · Dogether · Dullahan · Carmilla · Laura · Hydra
Lesser Vampire · Death · Giant Bat · Medusa · Mummy Man · The Creature · Shaft Ghost · Dead Behemoth · Dead Wyvern
Areas
Common areas
Prologue · Dinner of Flames · A Nightmare Reborn · Hear Now the Requiem of Blood · Bloodlines
Main path
God, Grant Me Strength · An Evil Prayer Summons Darkness · Atop Countless Terrors · The Devil Flies By Night
Alternate path
Breaking Through the Front · Release from the Thirst for Blood · Fortress of the Water Demon · Wandering
Music
Akumajō Dracula X · Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles Original Soundtrack
Castlevania Requiem: Symphony of the Night/Rondo of Blood Soundtrack Selection
Guides
Akumajō Dracula X: Chi no Rondo Strategy Guide · Akumajō Dracula X: Chi no Rondo Official Guide
Konami Akumajō Dracula X Chronicle Official Guide
Archives
Bestiary · Inventory · Maria Mode · Boss Rush Mode (DXC-only) · Akumajyo Dracula Peke · Script (RoB · DXC)