Vladimir Crane inspired by Lord Crane
Celeste Crane, inspired by Lady Crane
NOTE: These were from Ikran's Jossed, non-canon fic, A Crane's Bane.
Lord Vladimir Crane (deceased)[]
Age: Over 200 years
Occupation: Priest of St. Vlad’s, Ichabod’s dad’s vengeful spirit
Appearance: A Crane’s Bane
Birthplace: England
His name literally says it all as his aura is nothing short of both power and corruption. He was once a minister of an English church, then got infatuated and betrothed to his elusive wife, Celeste. While the country was being overrun by witchcraft, he set himself on a brutal mission to annihilate it. After that, he became cold and sinister, and searched for Celeste within seven years. He found her and her future son, Ichabod, and later unveiled her secrets. Staying loyal to his cause, he executed her and left his son to exile.
He then relocated to Sleepy Hollow and settled at his own church. The previous owner of that said church was murdered, but nobody held him liable. He died after a short while, wound up in Purgatory, obtained dark magic from Moloch, held Celeste prisoner and eventually returned to the land of the living after a massive earthquake. He had the whereabouts of Ichabod and used alchemy to poison and enslave his mind. His goals were to be his own god and rule the world over with his long, lost son, and to carry on his ominous legacy with the strong belief that father/son’s blood were alike.
Celeste Crane (deceased)[]
Age: Over 200 years
Occupation: Housewife, Wiccan, Ichabod’s mom
Appearance: A Crane’s Bane
Birthplace: England
The benevolent Wiccan and runaway of te British Isles. She once fell for Vladimir for protection of her welfare and her reputation. She then gave birth to Ichabod and upon finding out of his dire mission, and the possibility of using her son as a weapon, she fled and remained in secrecy, teaching Ichabod her abilities and constantly on the run, then formed a strong bond until Vlad found them. Seven years later, with her cover was blown, she was executed, leaving Ichabod to fend for his life.
She was held imprisonment in Purgatory but knew her son was still in one piece thanks to the sacred charm on her necklace. She watched him grow overtime and they soon reunited. She spoke to him through his dreams and memories. And as proof of their unwavering connection, they used an incantation to obliterate Vlad and reverse the curse he set on them. As long as Ichabod uses his heart, his will shall remain unstoppable and always be his guiding light, as those were her last words before she departed to the netherworld.
Trivia[]
- They were loosely based on Lord and Lady Crane respectively. Although they were just Jossed characters. Ichabod's real father, in the TV series, was a member of Parliament and his mom was unknown. But she won't have any magical abilities, otherwise Ichabod would've been affected by the Liberty Bell.
- They both had actors inspired by Tim Burton's Sleepy Hollow, Peter Guinness and Lisa Marie respectively.