Sebastian

Sebastian is a major character in Blood Omen 2. He was a Vampire, originally one of the leaders of Kain's vampire army (and one who was highly respected by Kain himself). However, with the rise of the Sarafan order, Sebastian became power-hungry and betrayed Kain to the Sarafan Lord, setting up the ambush that cost Kain the Battle of Meridian and the whole of the war.

When Kain returned, two centuries later, Sebastian was the third boss character that Kain faced in Meridian, at the end of Chapter 6: The Nexus Stone. Kain killed Sebastian in the Industrial Quarter, obtaining the Dark Gift Berserk, the Nexus Stone and information regarding the Device. Sebastian was voiced by Nick Jameson.

A Glorious Destiny
Sebastian was encountered only in the Fourth timeline that gave rise to the events of Legacy of Kain: Blood Omen 2. As such, he was either sired by Vorador or one of his descendants sometime between the Collapse of the Pillars and the Rise of Kain's vampire army. When the army rose to power and began to conquer Nosgoth, Sebastian served as one of its leaders, but for uncertain reasons - whether because of jealousy, the promise of power or a perceived lack of "value" from Kain - Sebastian betrayed Kain, selling himself to the Sarafan Lord and arranging an ambush that would cost his former leader the war.

When the battle commenced, the ambush was successful, and Sebastian's absence alerted Kain to his betrayal. The Vampires were defeated, and Kain was left for dead by the Sarafan Lord. In the centuries that followed, Sebastian became a major player in the new Sarafan-dominated Nosgoth - he was the highest-ranked Traitor vampire seen in Legacy of Kain: Blood Omen 2. His prestige was such that he ranked among the only non-Hylden Sarafan aware of the existence of the Device.

Overblown Arrogance
Two centuries after the Battle of Meridian, after his awakening, Kain sought out the Cabal - the Vampire resistance movement - and made his way through the Lower City. While searching for Sanctuary, he came across a small courtyard, next to the City Reformatory, which was covered in dismembered Human corpses, blood and gore - the result of "sloppy" feeding.

Though Kain did not yet recognize his former compatriot, he had interrupted Sebastian, who was responsible for the massacre. Sebastian acknowledged Kain as "a voice from the past" before retreating across the city's rooftops, claiming that he was required elsewhere. Kain attempted to follow, and was able to establish that the Vampire disliked him and probably served the Sarafan Order. Sebastian fled into the night, jumping beyond Kain's reach.

Wasted Efforts


Shortly after Kain rescued Umah from the Sarafan Keep, he and Vorador learned that the Sarafan Lord was using the powers of the Nexus Stone in the Main Factory of the Industrial Quarter. Realizing he could use the Stone to counter the threat of the Soul Reaver, Kain traveled to the Quarter, attempting to steal it. Sebastian, however, sensed that Kain was approaching, and instructed his Glyph guards to prevent his enemy from reaching the chamber at all costs.

As Kain navigated the complex, Sebastian was forced to confront him in the Power Chamber. In the light, Kain finally recognized him, and the two fought for control of the Stone. After winning the battle, Kain interrogated the charred, dying Vampire. Sebastian informed Kain that the stone's portal led to the Device - a machine which he knew would spell Kain's destruction - but he did not know the specifics of its operation. As Sebastian perished, Kain - scorning his foolhardy ambitions - absorbed the Dark Gift Berserk from his veins and claimed the Nexus Stone, destroying the Main Factory in the process.

Appearances

 * Blood Omen 2