Origin:

- After their youngest son was accidentally killed by werewolves;
- Ester & Mikael Mikaelson decided to create a more powerful species
- Esther adapted the Immortality spell, drew on mystic symbols to fuel it;
- Her children drank doppelganger blood then were killed
- They awoke in transition, then drank Human blood to complete their transformation

Description:

Undead humanoid creatures that feed off blood

Highlights:

- Nature sought to try to restore the balance they upset;
- By giving them a weakness for every new strength they had gained
- Horrified by their creation, Mikael became an original & hunted his children

Miscellaneous:

Feed on human or animal blood

Anatomy:

- Sclera is blood-red
- Dark veins appear under their eyes
- Fangs

Death:

Body desiccates when they die

Abilities:

- Can appear human
- Enhanced Physiology
- Immortal
- Can turn his humanity on & off
- Mind compulsion
- Healing Factor

Weaknesses:

- Mummify if they abstain from blood
- Can't enter a home without an invitation
- Vervain
- Werewolf's bite
- Sunlight
- Upgraded Originals Vampire bite
- White oak wood through the heart