Original Vampire
- Created in the 11th century after a werewolf killed Henrik Mikaelson
- Mikael wanted his family to become stronger than werewolves
- Esther used dark magic to turn her family into immortal vampires
- They died with Tatia’s blood in their bodies and completed the change with human blood
- They became the source of later vampire bloodlines
- Mikael
- Finn Mikaelson
- Elijah Mikaelson
- Kol Mikaelson
- Rebekah Mikaelson
- An Original’s death could also kill vampires from their sireline
- They drink blood and can desiccate without it
- They normally look human
- Their vampire face had blood-red sclera, dark veins and sharp fangs
- Exceptional strength, speed, agility, senses and durability
- Very fast healing
- Immortality & do not age
- Can compel humans and ordinary vampires
- Can enter minds & share memories through contact
- Can influence dreams & create mental illusions
- Can suppress their emotions or humanity
- Sunlight burns them but does not permanently kill them
- Lack of blood or a stopped heart can desiccate them
- They need an invitation to enter a human-owned home
- Vervain burns & weakens them, also blocks compulsion
- Powerful magic can injure or restrain them
- White Oak Ash Daggers can temporarily neutralize most Originals
- A White Oak Stake can permanently kill an Original
- Upgraded Original venom can kill an Original
- The Cure removes vampirism and makes an Original mortal
