Vlad III is usually described as a very cruel and violent man, enjoying killing and torturing his enemies. At least, this is his worldwide reputation, and the connections with the bloody Count Dracula are just maintaining this idea.Vlad III was an undeniably brutal ruler. He became a constant, paranoid observer of those around him in the court, having to become devious and cunning to make it by, and he possessed. He has been regarded either as a brutal but fair hero, or a completely crazy.