Viktor Kaine lived his entire life in England. Throughout Kaine’s life, he has had a strong interest in the Gothic aesthetic and especially the literature (his favorite being Dracula). Growing up, Viktor was bullied for his active imagination. He did not make many friends and felt extremely excluded, finding connections to himself with the monsters he had read about in literature.

He wished for an opportunity to create some sort of sanctuary where everyone could be accepted, and his imagination could run wild. In an unexpected turn of events, Viktor inherited an abandoned Victorian cathedral in the heart of Oxford. It was located near one of the most vibrant and diverse neighborhoods.

With this inheritance, Viktor knew exactly what he wanted to do with it. He decided to create a themed lounge, specifically a vampiric cathedral lounge. It would be complete with musical numbers, theatrical actions, and costumed staff and actors. 

Every themed lounge needs an origin story, and Sanctuary was no different. Viktor created the persona of Viktor Ravyn Blackthorn, a Victorian vampire who, throughout the decades, has wanted to make human connections and friendships. To achieve this, he would make his own sanctuary where he would be accepted among others.