Dr. Schafer

''         "Let's go to base camp and get some Schnapps!" - ''Dr. Ernst Schafer

Dr. Ernst Schafer was German zoologist and member of the SS Ahnenerebe Organization, which was concerned with proving Aryan superiority in ancient times.

His investigations led to him to Tibet in August 1939, where he had heard legends of an ancient, underground civilization known as Agartha.

Brian Van Kay portrays Dr. Schafer in the Diabolical Tales: Part I.

Activity in Tibet
Dr. Schafer led a Nazi team to Tibet in 1938-1939 searching for evidence of ancient Aryan superiority.

Personality and Traits
Dr. Schafer was obsessed with proving Aryan superiority and was convinced that any Agarthans would be Aryan supermen.

Appearances

 * Diabolical Tales: Part I - Genesis of the Men From Within The Earth
 * Diabolical Tales: The Enigma Files Episode 2 "Operation Paperclip"
 * Diabolical Tales: Part I - The Radio Drama

Behind The Scenes
Dr. Schafer is played by Brian Van Kay.

While used as a fictional character in the Diabolical Tales Series, Dr. Ernst Schafer was a real-life historical figure who actually did lead a Nazi team to Tibet in 1938-39.

For the 2005 film, Mr. Van Kay translated and learned the German dialogue along with Ken Wester, who had taken German in his earlier school years.