Old Dolph (Gothober 3, 9743 AI, vampirized Wontober 23, 9803 AI, destroyed Santil 17, 10988 AI) was a human man who was transformed into a Sithnarn vampire.
Old Dolph was a vampire with hundreds of years of experiences. Only a few of his adventures have been recorded.
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Fictional Character History
Pre-Vampire
Old Dolph was born on Gothober 3, 9743 AI, to a poor farming family who lived outside of Fitzcairn in the country of Zierathdom. He lived, farmed, married a couple of times, and had several children and grandchildren. He had in his old age was also named Dolph, known as Young Dolph.
Early Vampire
On Wontober 23, 9803 AI, Old Dolph and his family was attacked by a small group of Sithnarn vampires scouting the area. Old Dolph was turned by Rrex Grolla, one of Sithnarn's lieutenants. While most of his family descended into the vampiric madness, Old Dolph regained his sanity.
On Holidaze 1, 9826 AI, Old Dolph tracked down the last remaining member of his family, Young Dolph, and turned the young man into a vampire. Young Dolph overcame the vampiric madness and joined his father at Sithnar's side.
Third Gnarrhys War
During the Third Gnarrhys War, the Sithnarn had a stronghold in the Forest of Zierath. Old Dolph, Young Dolph, and Rrex Grrolla were all there. On Yakuter 8, 10,079 AI, the Sithnarn Stronghold is destroyed. The attacking force is led by Zierath, Maz, Annie, Bresky, Laurstra, and Dykstra. Most of the Sithnarn are destroyed. Young Dolph, Old Dolph, and Rrex Grrolla escaped to Fitzcairn Fortress to hide.
Fifth Age
In Santil of 10,988 AI, the Sithnarn laid a trap for Zierath. The Sithnarn changed most of the Zierathan regular army soldiers into vampires, and forced Colonel Jackson Howe to summon Zierath. Zierath, his ranger lord Pouli, and a platoon of Zierathan Knights and Carlindom Rangers arrived and fought the vampires. The two Imrhys narrowly defeat them. Old Dolph was among those destroyed.