UNDERWORLD: RISE OF THE LYCANS Children of Corvinus || Sonja & Lucian
"Vampire and Lycan. We are both children of Corvinus, yet my family are slaves...I will leave this place. But, I could never be without you now." -Lucian to Sonja (Rise of the Lycans 2009)
Michael Sheen (Good Omens) plays Lucian, a Lycan born in servitude with the sole purpose to guard vampires during the day. He is the first Lycan born with the ability to change form at will. He wears a shackle with silver blunts around his neck at all times. Not this prevent him from changing form, but it also symbolize that the vampires see him as nothing but an animal.
Lucian is taken under the wing of Viktor, played by Bill Nighy (Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest). Viktor is said to be the oldest and strongest of the vampires. While he treats Lucian better than the rest of the Lycans, it is only because Lucian fulfills a purpose.
Viktor's beloved daughter Sonja, played by Rhona Mitra (Doomsday), serves at Viktor's side. She is a fearsome warrior with an aversion to the dance of politics, much to the dismay of her father who not only leads their coven, but also holds the head seat of the vampire council. She is often absent from council meetings and her father believes it to be a simple act of rebellion. A statement that she does not wish to fulfill her responsibilities as a future vampire elder.
In reality, the reason for her absences are due to secret visits with Lucian. The two grew up together and love blossomed, unbeknownst to everyone else around them. Commingling bloodlines is forbidden and if anyone were to find out about their relationship, the consequences could be dire.
After Sonja gets caught in an ambush, Lucian disobeys orders. He leaves the confines of the castle walls, removes his shackle, and changes form in order to protect her. This act leads them both on a quest for freedom, not just for Lycans, but for themselves.
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans was released in 2009 is the third installment of the Underworld franchise. It acts as a prequel to the series and is considered one of the highest rated of the franchise outside of the first film. It is the only film of the franchise that does not star Kate Beckinsale as vampire Selene.
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Song: The Machination
Artist: Ninja Tracks
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"The war had all but ground to a halt in the blink of an eye. Lucian, the most feared and ruthless leader ever to rule the Lycan clan, had finally been killed. The Lycan horde scattered to the wind in a single evening of flame and retribution. Victory, it seemed, was in our grasp, the very birthright of the vampires. Nearly six centuries had passed since that night, yet the ancient feud proved unwilling to follow Lucian to the grave. Though Lycans were fewer in number, the war itself had become more perilous, for the moon no longer held her sway. Older, more powerful Lycans, were now able to change at will. The weapons had evolved, but our orders remained the same: Hunt them down and kill them off, one by one. A most successful campaign. Perhaps too successful. For those like me, a Death Dealer, this signaled the end of an era. Like the weapons of the previous century, we, too, would become obsolete. Pity, because I lived for it."The war had all but ground to a halt in the blink of an eye. Lucian, the most feared and ruthless leader ever to rule the Lycan clan, had finally been killed. The Lycan horde scattered to the wind in a single evening of flame and retribution. Victory, it seemed, was in our grasp, the very birthright of the vampires. Nearly six centuries had passed since that night, yet the ancient feud proved unwilling to follow Lucian to the grave. Though Lycans were fewer in number, the war itself had become more perilous, for the moon no longer held her sway. Older, more powerful Lycans, were now able to change at will. The weapons had evolved, but our orders remained the same: Hunt them down and kill them off, one by one. A most successful campaign. Perhaps too successful. For those like me, a Death Dealer, this signaled the end of an era. Like the weapons of the previous century, we, too, would become obsolete. Pity, because I lived for it."
Happy 20th Anniversary to Underworld
September 19th 2003-September 19th 2023
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