Kreiner
A Doctor Who companion, not a vampire lord.
The name 'Kreiner' appears only as 'Fitz Kreiner', a character from the 2001 Doctor Who novel 'The Slow Empire' by Dave Stone, with no connection to vampires or the Underworld franchise.
- Species
- Human (Doctor Who character)
- Affiliation
- None (not part of Underworld)
- Status
- N/A
- First Appears
- The Slow Empire (2001 novel)
- Role
- Companion / Traveler
Lore & Background
The sole mention of 'Kreiner' in the source is under '21st century' literature: 'In The Slow Empire (2001) by Dave Stone, a novel about the Eighth Doctor Who, Fitz Kreiner had to watch over a woman, and the Emperor wanted to castrate him.' This identifies him as a Doctor Who character, not a vampire or Underworld enforcer.
In Their Own Story
There are no story details in the source regarding 'Kreiner (from Underworld)'. The sole narrative fragment involving the name is limited to the summary of Dave Stone's 2001 novel: Fitz Kreiner was tasked with watching over a woman, during which time an Emperor intended to castrate him.
Reader's Guide
It confirms only one fact: Fitz Kreiner is a character in the 2001 Doctor Who novel 'The Slow Empire' by Dave Stone, where he faces a threat of castration from an Emperor. Any details regarding vampire hierarchy, council membership, or species are unsupported by the source.
Did You Know?
- The name 'Kreiner' appears only as 'Fitz Kreiner', a character in the 2001 Doctor Who novel 'The Slow Empire' by Dave Stone.
- In the source, Fitz Kreiner is threatened with castration by an Emperor while watching over a woman.
- The provided text lists numerous eunuchs in films and literature but contains no mention of vampires or the Underworld franchise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Kreiner in Underworld?
The name "Fitz Kreiner" appears only in a bibliographic list cataloging fictional works that feature eunuchs, where it is tied to the 2001 novel *The Slow Empire*. No Underworld film, comic, or extended-lore text identifies a character by that name within the franchise.
What role or powers does Kreiner have?
No canonical Underworld source assigns Kreiner a role as a Council member, enforcer, or any other narrative function. The sole verifiable mention is a single footnote in a reference list and carries no description of abilities or duties.
How does Kreiner's story end?
Because no Underworld storyline introduces, develops, or resolves a character called Kreiner, there is no ending or fate to report from the canon.
Why is Kreiner important to the Underworld universe?
The character holds no established narrative weight in any Underworld property; the only documented appearance is a bibliographic cross-reference rather than a plot element or recurring figure.
Is Kreiner confirmed as a vampire or part of the Vampire Council?
No Underworld source confirms the character as a vampire or links the name to the Council in any capacity. The single existing reference places the name in an unrelated 2001 novel and does not assign a species or faction.
Elsewhere in the Underworld universe
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