Alberto M. Marchelli (character)

Alberto mattia Marchelli, also know as Mr. Marchelli, is a major villan from Nikipedia. Alberto is an incarnation of the vampire once known as Niki Cassulo and represents his dark side.

History
For events occurring before the casting of the Lights and Dark Curse, see Niki Cassulo.

After born Alberto spent centuries traveling the globe, and was almost killed in Julius Caesar's Gallic Wars, before traveling to the Roman province of Judea, but was soon forced to flee, due to the Jewish uprising against the Romans.

As a pagan, Alberto possessed a deep love of nature, and believed strongly in the natural laws of the earth, and respect for the power of the elements. As such, he developed an intense disdain for the human race, which he regarded as innately destructive and disrespectful of the environment. In order to counter what he saw as man kind's "race to oblivion" Russell forged an allegiance with a pack of werewolves, providing them with his blood in exchange for their services as mercenaries. Beginning a shadow war against humanity which would last for millennium, Alberto set his wolves against countless human civilizations; decimating the Aztec people, causing the fall of Constantinople, and eventually turning his attention to the Vikings of Sweden.

Passing through a Viking community in the winter 900 AD Alberto meets with the Viking King Ulfrik Arotman, and requests the use of a few of Ulfrik's goats in order to feed his werewolf companions. Ulfrik refuses Russell, enraging the ancient vampire, who returns later that same night, ordering his wolves to butcher the Northman family for daring to deny him, and taking Ulfrik's crown as a trophy. Ulfrik's son, Eric was the sole survivor of the massacre, and although he fails to prevent Russell from fleeing he would dedicate his entire life to hunting down his families murderer

Over the centuries Alberto has been acquainted with some of the most noted names in history, including William Shakespeare, who, apparently did not leave a favorable impression, as Russell would later describe him as "impetuous" and a thief who "stole spoons".

At the height of World War II, Alberto aligned himself with the Nazis, lending them the services of his still loyal werewolf pack in exchange for helping to put a "dent" in the human population. Alberto was tracked to Ausberg, Germany by the now vampire Eric Arotman, now know as Alberto Arata, who was still seeking vengeance over the massacre of his family. Alberto was aided in his quest by his own maker, Simone, and while the two were able to kill one of Russell's wolves their true target ultimately eluded them once again.

Powers & Abilities
Alberto is over 800 years old, yet retains the appearance and health of a young man. When he is in his human form he looks completely normal. However, when he calls upon his powers or when he is thirsty for blood, his upper lateral incisors grow into fangs and his eyes turn black.

As a vampire, Alberto possessed all common vampire powers and weakness. Alberto can glamour people to do his bidding, answer any questions or make them forget about any recent events. He showed a remarkable resistance to sunlight when he sensed Giulia in trouble during daytime. He tried to save her, but in the end the sun proved too much and Alberto was severely burned.

Alberto is the only vampire that have the power to create powerful illusions. He is able to use these illusions on anyone he desires. They could of been used on multiple people in multiple locations simultaneously. His ability to cause illusions also allows him a form of shape-shifting, since he can cause beings to believe that they are seeing him in the form of another. He can project his illusions at any place or time.

He is also the only vampire known to be able to voice imitate, as seen when he imitates Mattia Focacci.

As a Maker he has the ability to call and command his progeny, Giulia Ravetti. She also has the ability to mentally summon Giulia, and shares an empathic bond with her.