: A mutated, grotesque "merman" who lives in a nearby reservoir.

Ethan awakens near a snow-covered village terrorized by werewolf-like creatures called Lycans. He discovers the village is ruled by a religious leader named and her four powerful subordinates, known as the Four Lords:

: A doll-maker who uses hallucinations to torment her victims in House Beneviento.

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: A towering vampiric aristocrat who resides in Castle Dimitrescu with her three daughters.

In a final confrontation, Ethan sacrifices himself to destroy the (the source of the village's mutation) and ensure Chris can escape safely with Rose. Years later, a grown-up Rose is shown visiting her father's grave, hinting at her own developing powers.