Aristocrats are dynastic haunts, passing down their personalities through human vessels instead of giving birth to heirs. This is a lossy process that can lead to hyper-dementia.
Many aristocrats have an insect type (flies, mosquitos, bees, worms, etc) that influences their aesthetic and how they infect others with their personas. Something goes inside you and changes you.
They practice atavistic terraforming, manifesting their ancient regime into the modern day. Torture, slavery, and despair is the water they swim in.