The Orlokov Brothers

Vadik and Jerzy Orlokov are antagonists in The Book of Falling by Rob Pegler.

Though they call themselves “brothers”, Vadik and Jerzy are merely two vampires turned by the same master, from whom they apparently inherited their last name. Joint leaders of the powerful Uvyadayasvet Clan – the second biggest vampire syndicate in Roseburg – they run their territory from a labyrinthine subterranean headquarters, built out of interconnected basements and tunnels beneath the South Bank dockyards. The Orlokovs are a particularly ruthless organization, in competition with the city’s human gangs as well as the other vampire clans. They have been known to involve themselves in smuggling, human trafficking, prostitution (both human and otherwise) and protection rackets.

The Orlokovs are an odd pair. Though officially they run the clan together, Vadik (the elder of the two) is clearly the one in charge, while Jerzy – a particuarly large and powerful vampire, but none too bright – is more of an enforcer. Lately Jerzy has shown signs of deteriorating mental health, making him potentially dangerous even to those on his side.

Weapons of choice: Vadik carries a Pernach OTS-33 machine pistol, and has demonstrated that he has an unfortunate habit of unloading it in an enclosed and crowded space. Jerzy prefers to use edged weapons like knives and hatchets – though after a stray silver bullet from Vadik’s gun recently cost him his right hand, Jerzy has been seen sporting a vicious metal hook.

The Orlokov Brothers have appeared in the stories “Agenda” and “Molech and the Filth”.