The sun was setting behind the Carpathian Mountains. A bloody moon was on the rise. In the distance, wolves howled. Poenari Citadel was transformed into a sight its most famous occupant would have appreciated. Torches provided illumination in the main courtyard. Bloodred swastika banners were draped all around, while others fluttered on poles in the evening breeze. Black clad sentries walked the walls. An honor guard of storm troopers—all in dress uniforms, masks, and helmets—held torches high. Hand-cranked motion picture cameras mounted on tripods recorded every moment from several angles. The observation platform was flanked by swastika banners. Colonel Uhrwerk, Major Hoffstetter, and senior staff officers were in full dress uniform. Dr. Übel was dressed as always in his lab coat, goggles, and long black gloves. Torchlight danced on his face, twisted with excitement To the right of the officers, the first six draugrkommandos stood unmoving.
