Dracula Untold recounts the origins of Vlad Tepes, the historical figure who inspired Bram Stoker's Dracula. As the Prince of Wallachia, Vlad must battle the Turkish sultan to save his kingdom and family. He seeks a dark power that transforms him into a vampire with superhuman abilities. Though it helps him defeat the Turks, the power comes at a terrible cost for Vlad. In the end, he sacrifices himself so that his son may survive and continue their family's rule.