The Case Study of Vanitas(2021)

1 - In the Event of Rusty Hopes

Noé is on an airship bound for Paris, where he hopes to find the legendary Book of Vanitas. He meets a woman named Amelia as the ship nears its destination, and then all hell breaks loose when a mysterious stranger appears. Has Noés quest found him?

2 - In the City of Flowers

Vanitas and Noé are in a bind until an invitation arrives. At their benefactors, they find they must prove the Book of Vanitas can restore a vampires true name. They try to secure the necessary proof, only to encounter someone else after the book.

3 - Fangs That Lay Bare Blood

The battle between Vanitas and the Hellfire Witch takes an unexpected turn. Vanitas and Noé return to Count Orlok to learn their fate along with Amelias. Noé digs deeper into the cause of Amelias name corruption and goes on a journey with an old friend.

4 - Night of Mocking Masks

The Teacher explains the World Formula theory. Vanitas is put off by Noé and Dominiques relationship. Dominique rakes Vanitas over the coals. Vanitas encounters Jeanne again and reveals himself to the ball guests. Chaos ensues when gate crashers arrive.

5 - Friends

Noés encounter with Charlatan triggers a childhood flashback. His earliest days are revealed, along with Louis dark secret. Noé grows up surrounded by friends, but an attempt to save one of their inner circle has tragic consequences.

6 - Questions

Vanitas comes to the rescue and helps Noé and company battle Charlatans curse-bearers. Noé questions Vanitass methods. Some unexpected help arrives when they face another threat. Noé confronts Vanitas, but will it bring them together or tear them apart?

7 - Love

Vanitas and Jeannes encounter during their battle in Paris comes to light. Vanitas offers to keep Jeannes secret on two conditions. Noé and Vanitas prepare to meet Lord Ruthven. Noé ponders the meaning of love, but Domi throws a wrench into the works.

8 - Where Death Slumbers

The meeting with Lord Ruthven confirms Vanitass hunch. Vanitas and Noé report back to Count Orlok and hear about a string of vampire abductions. Dante confirms this, which leads them underground. Will they survive their venture into the depths of Paris?

9 - Those Who Hunt Crimson

The battle with Roland is on! Vanitas and Noé flee with the Chasseurs in hot pursuit. Vanitas reveals why he entered the Chasseurs underground domain and how he knows his way around. After an unnecessary amount of drama, Vanitas finds whom he seeks.

10 - Number 69

Vanitas reunites with Dr. Moreau, who speaks of his work and a powerful backer. Will their reunion be tearful or violent? Vanitas has a flashback to his time with the Vampire of the Blue Moon. Vanitas and Noé try to save a curse-bearer with Rolands help.

11 - Promises

Dominique offers Jeanne advice. Jeanne surprises Vanitas with an invitation, and Dominique shadows them. Noé encounters Lord Ruthven, but after their previous meeting, he doesnt know what to expect. Jeanne keeps her promise, and Vanitas makes one to her.

12 - Point of Departure

Jeanne says something that strikes fear into Vanitas. Lord Ruthven makes Noé swear an oath. Olivier is at his wits end over Rolands obsession. Noé has a consuming thirst. Vanitas hears a certain monster has returned and sets out with Noé to investigate.

13 - A Chance Encounter

Vanitas and Noé travel to Gévaudan in search of a creature known as the Beast, but things go sideways when they encounter a murderous paladin, a hostile acquaintance, and an old nemesis. Will our heroes survive these threats, not to mention the Beast?

14 - The Witch and the Young Man

Vanitas and Jeanne spend a steamy yet awkward night together. Tempers flare when Vanitas learns Dante withheld information. Though they all know theyre at cross-purposes, they set out to find Noé. Meanwhile, Noé wakes to find himself in the Beasts lair.

15 - The d'Apchiers' Vampire

Noé learns Naenia took Chloés true name. Chloés past and the dApchiers history come to light, including her friendship with Jeanne, the Alteration Engine, and Ruthvens friendship with Chloé, which he shattered by trying to take the engine research.

16 - The Beast

Noé unwilling taps into Jean-Jacques memories and learns what happened to him and how he befriended Chloé. The Beasts true identity and the vast conspiracy behind it also come to light. Vanitas tries to stop Chloé from activating the Alteration Engine.

17 - Hands Upon a Nightmare

Chloé reveals why she wants to kill Naenia. After Naenias true nature is revealed and Chloés malnomen is triggered, Vanitas and Noé scramble to save Gévaudan with some unexpected help. A Church cover-up comes to light along with Jeannes dark past.

18 - Just the Two of Us

Vanitas tries to convince Jeanne not to slay Chloé. The cause of Astolfos hatred is laid bare. Jean-Jacques finally learns Chloés end game and tries to stop her. Vanitas activates the Alteration engine to save Chloé and Gévaudan, but is it too late?

19 - Snow Flower

Vanitas identifies Chloés malnomen. Astolfos hatred spirals out of control. Chloé must choose between annihilation and a dismal life. Vanitas remembers he doesnt have to be alone, but is it too late? Will our heroes save Gévaudan and themselves?

20 - The Incurable Disease

Noé begs Count Orlok to save Vanitas from a strange ailment. Vanitas bumps into Roland and asks him about love for a friend. Jeanne confides in Luca to his dismay. Dominque seems strangely obsessed with Noé. Noé tells Vanitas he is glad they met.

21 - Scars

Noé springs into action after he receives a disturbing letter. Details about Domi and Louis past, as well as Mikhails past, come to light. Vanitas is alarmed to hear of Mikhails return. Noé confronts Mikhail but is forced to do as he asks.

22 - Blue Night

As Noé sucks Mikhails blood, he gets a glimpse of the latters past with Vanitas. Details emerge about Vanitass parents, his history with the Vampire of the Blue Moon, and the experiments he endured. Mikhail is delighted when Vanitas comes to save Noé.

23 - Tears Like Rain

Mikhail tells Vanitas what he wants. Noé and Vanitas clash. Details emerge about why Vanitas shuns others and doesnt want them to peer into his memories. Dominiques life is on the razors edge. Noé says he cant do the one thing Vanitas

24 - His Wish

Mikhail pleads with Vanitas to join him. Dominque comes to terms with her inner self. Mikhail unleashes terror on his foes, but the book exacts a toll. An unexpected figure appears amid the ruins. Vanitas mends fences with Noé and parts ways with Mikhail.