Deep inside Dracula's Castle, Simon Belmont, the unholy heir to the Count is born in secret, and stolen away before Dracula can christen him with his dark powers.

25 years after Simon's birth, the safety of his new family, the Belmonts, is threatened by news of a murderous campaign. With Simon's dark origins still unknown to him he must now take up arms to defend his family.

Seeking revenge for the murder of his adopted father, the truth behind Simon's dark origins are finally revealed to him.

Simon's quest to confront Dracula has taken him to a group of gypsies led by the mysterious, Persena, who offers up a vision of what is to come and a unique item.

Simon and Reinhardt reach an outpost belonging to the Brotherhood of Light where they find more than one surprise.

Simon and Reinhardt learn the grim fate of the remaining brotherhood. With time running out, they make final preparations before setting off to Castle Dracula.