The city of Yharnam: an ancient, gothic metropolis in a world of gods and monsters, has fallen foul of a nightmarish plague.
The Healing Church, known for its miraculous blood-based curatives, does not know where the mysterious Ashen Blood disease came from, or how to prevent it from ravaging Yharnam's citizens.
Hunters stalk the streets in search of beasts, the first line of defence against the madness. But not all monsters are so easily recognized - in the homes and hearts of men, fear and grief can breed a new type of torment...
