Lissa Dragomir is a fictional character from the young adult series Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead. She is a member of the royal Dragomir family, which is part of the Moroi community, a group of living vampires. Lissa possesses the rare ability to manipulate life and is known for her kind and compassionate nature. Throughout the series, Lissa's character develops alongside her best friend, Rose Hathaway, who is a Dhampir and serves as her protector. Lissa's journey involves navigating the challenges of royal life, her magical abilities, and the dangers posed by the Strigoi, the evil vampires in the story.