Elijah Mikaelson is a fictional character from the television series The Vampire Diaries and its spin-off, The Originals. He is a member of the original vampire family, known as the Mikaelson family, and is portrayed as noble, honorable, and protective. Elijah is often seen trying to maintain peace among supernatural beings while grappling with his family's dark legacy. As an original vampire, Elijah possesses enhanced strength, speed, and immortality. He is also skilled in combat and strategy, often acting as a mediator in conflicts. His complex relationships with his siblings, especially Klaus Mikaelson, shape much of his character development throughout the series.