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| “ | The greatest and most powerful revolutions often start very quietly, hidden in the shadows. | ” |
—Victor to Rose, Vampire Academy, page 318 | ||
Victor Dashkov is a royal moroi.
Biography[]
Books and Movie[]
In the books and movie, he has dedicated his life to his entire community, royal or not. A key advisor to the Queen, Victor has been content to stay on the sidelines of power.
TV Series[]
In the TV series, Victor Dashkov is a royal moroi vampire who has dedicated his life to the well-being of not just his husband and two adopted daughters but of his entire community, royal or not. A key advisor to the Queen, Victor has been content to stay on the sidelines of power. Until an untimely death and the arrival of an unlikely political newcomer forced him into the spotlight to fight for his beliefs.
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Personality[]
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Appearances[]
Vampire Academy Series[]
Vampire Academy[]
Over the course of the story, Victor is introduced as a caring and generous man towards Lissa and connects to her the fact that he was a close friend of her family and that the Dashkovs share the ever so popular Dashkov and Dragomir jade green eyes. He learned about spirit and knew that Lissa controlled that element. He wanted her to heal him of Sandovsky's syndrome, a chronic disease that was slowly killing him and ultimately preventing him from being king. To test her power, he had Natalie place dead animals in various locations to see if Lissa could really bring them back to life. Eventually, he kidnapped her and forced her to heal him while distracting Rose and Dimitri by creating a lust charm that made them give in to their base instincts (to have sex and fall in love). He was captured and held in the academy's cell, but he convinced his own daughter to turn Strigoi so she could free him. He told Rose that he had planned a revolution that would make him king. However, he was caught as he tried to flee the campus, meaning that Natalie died for nothing.
Hello, My Name Is Rose Hathaway[]
When Rose explains to Mason why she doesn't want to participate in the scavenger hunt, she briefly mentions Victor. Lissa later brought him up when she was trying to convince Rose to participate in the scavenger hunt.
Frostbite[]
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Shadow Kiss[]
He sent a note to Rose after she arrived at the Royal Court for his trial. It antagonized her about how he was going to tell about her and Dimitri's love affair. She showed the note to Dimitri, and they paid him a visit. It turns out that Victor wanted to find out about Lissa, but they didn't tell him anything. During the trial, he was very calm. He let an innuendo slip out about Rose and Dimitri, but no one believed him. He was sent to Tarasov Prison soon after he was found guilty.
Blood Promise[]
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Spirit Bound[]
While in Russia, Rose was told a story about how a man, Robert Doru, had restored a Strigoi back to her former self. With the help of her father, Ibrahim Mazur, Rose found out that Robert Doru is Victor Dashkov's half brother. The only thing Rose has to offer Victor in order to find out how to restore Strigoi is his freedom. Rose decides to stage a prison break to release Victor Dashkov and force him to lead her to his half brother Robert to find out more about saving a strigoi. Rose, Edison Castile, and Lissa Dragomir successfully break Victor out of prison and bring him close to where Robert lives: Las Vegas. Robert meets with the crew at the Luxor hotel and tells a tale about how he charmed a silver stake with spirit and restored a female Strigoi. Rose and her friends are separated from the brothers when Dimitri and two other Strigoi take Rose and attempt to kill her.
Last Sacrifice[]
Victor Dashkov and Robert Doru meet Rose in a spirit dream. She accidentally spills that she is looking for the illegitimate son or daughter of Eric Dragomir. Victor and Robert force their aid upon Rose and check in with her regularly to find out her progress. Once Rose finds her lead that Sonya Karp may know the unknown child of Eric, she tells Victor where they are, with Sonya, so that the brothers could join her. When the brothers arrive, Robert decides to take matters into his own hands and save Sonya, turning her back into a Moroi again with a spirit-charmed silver stake. Sonya then reluctantly leads the motley crew to Jillian Mastrano Dragomir's house. It is revealed to Jill and her family that Jill is the daughter of Eric Dragomir. Jill agrees to go to the Royal Court with Rose to give Vasilisa Dragomir a fair run for her spot on the council, but before they can return to court, John Mastrano calls the Guardians on Rose, a wanted fugitive for a crime she did not commit. Victor and Robert kidnap Jill, while Rose and Dimitri escape with their lives. Sonya later finds Rose and Dimitri, and in turn, they find Jill and the brothers. Rose accidentally kills Victor in a fit of spirit-induced rage. Robert is left behind, Victor's body is disposed of, and Jill travels back to the Royal Court with them.
Bloodlines Series[]
Silver Shadows[]
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Vampire Academy (Movie)[]
Similar to the book, Victor is introduced as a caring and generous man towards Lissa and connects to her by the fact that he was a close friend of her family. He learned about spirit and knew that Lissa controlled that element. He wanted her to heal him of Sandovsky's syndrome, a chronic disease that was slowly killing him and ultimately preventing him from being king. To test her power, he had Natalie place dead animals in various locations to see if Lissa could really bring them back to life. Eventually, he kidnapped her and forced her to heal him while distracting Rose and Dimitri by creating a lust charm that increased the attraction they felt for each other, causing them to almost have sex. He was captured and held in the academy's cell, but he convinced his own daughter to turn Strigoi so she could free him.
Vampire Academy (TV Series)[]
Pilot[]
Victor arrived at the queen's 200th birthday celebration with his two daughters, Mia and Sonya. Three months after the Dragomir car crash, he is seen with Lissa at her family's tombstones. He accompanies her to school. When Rose approached their car and Dimitri stopped her, Victor assured him that Rose wouldn't harm Lissa. He is later seen with his daughter Mia, who was watching Sonya. He told her that she should work to have the future queen's ear, as it would lead to her being in a position of power.
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Death Watch[]
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Benchmark[]
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Near Guard, Far Guard[]
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Molnija[]
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Beyond the Wards[]
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The Trials[]
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Darkness[]
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Ascension[]
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Powers and Abilities[]
Powers[]
- Compulsion: Moroi are able to control the minds of humans, dhampirs, and other Moroi to a certain degree through eye contact and verbal commands. Spirit users are the strongest in this ability.
- Elements: Moroi have magical abilities that allow them to control the elements of earth, air, fire, water, and spirit. Moroi often specialize in one element in particular.
- Earth: He can control any natural substance, such as stone, dirt, plants, or wood.
- Enhanced Immune System: Moroi don't get sick like humans. Although they can contract diseases, especially terminal diseases, it is unusual for Moroi to get sick or catch viruses.
- Enhanced Senses: Moroi have stronger senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch than humans. Moroi are shown to be able to distinguish between Moroi/Dhampir/Human blood by taste.
- Enhanced Speed: Moroi are faster than humans but aren't as fast as Strigoi and Dhampirs.
- High Life Expectancy: Moroi are not immortal like Strigoi, but they still live longer than most humans. Most Moroi live up to 100–110 years old, although some can far exceed that.
- Hunger Resistance: Moroi do not have to kill in order to feed, unlike Strigoi, who always kill their bite victims, and instead feed in small, non-lethal increments.
- Limited Darkness Adaptation: Moroi possess better night vision than humans, being able to see even in very dim illumination such as starlight.
- Regenerative Healing Factor: Moroi heal easier and quicker than humans, allowing them to recover from injuries quickly so long as they feed.
- Supernatural Beauty: Moroi are known to be highly attractive. They are immensely beautiful, slim, and tall; their skin is pale. However, Moroi do not need to have all of these features.
Abilities[]
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Weaknesses[]
- Mortality: Despite their healing factor, Moroi are still mortal and can die of advanced diseases, exsanguination, and severe injuries. They also weaken with age, just like humans.
- Sandovsky's Syndrome: Victor suffers from this chronic disease, which slowly eats at his vital organs.
- Physical Weakness: Moroi aren't very strong physically and are absolutely no match for Strigoi. Compared to Dhampirs, Moroi are generally physically weaker and less nimble.
- Sunlight: Moroi are sensitive to sunlight, and while exposure to sunlight is not lethal to Moroi, it is very uncomfortable.
Relationships[]
Relatives[]
Trenton Dashkov[]
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Robert Doru[]
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Natalie Dashkov[]
In Vampire Academy, both in the book and film, Natalie is Victor's daughter. They are shown to have a very close relationship, as shown by how willing Natalie was to go along with Victor's plans, even if it meant turning strigoi.
Sonya Karp[]
In the TV series adaptation, Sonya is Victor's daughter.
Mia Karp[]
In the TV series adaptation, Mia is Victor's daughter. They are shown to be close together, with Victor comforting her when she is upset and giving her advice.
Romances[]
Robert Karp[]
In the TV series adaptation, Robert Karp is Victor's husband.
Friends[]
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Enemies[]
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Quotes[]
| “ | The girls have been friends their entire lives. I mean, we've spoiled them. Let them break all the rules. Even let them be roommates in the Moroi dorms. Is it any surprise Rose would have certain expectations? | ” |
Etymology[]
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Trivia[]
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