FAQ About The Originals

The Mikaelsons: The Mikaelson family, consisting of Klaus, Elijah, Rebekah, Kol, and Finn, are the original vampires and considered the most powerful vampire faction. They have a complicated history and often find themselves at the center of power struggles within the vampire community.

Marcel's Faction: Marcel Gerard, a former protégé of Klaus and the self-proclaimed "King of New Orleans," leads his own vampire faction. Marcel's faction consists of vampires loyal to him and operates within the French Quarter, exerting control over the city.

The Strix: The Strix is an ancient society of elite vampires who are highly influential and politically involved. They have a secretive and exclusive nature and often manipulate events from behind the scenes. Elijah becomes closely associated with the Strix during his time in New Orleans.

The Guerrera Faction: The Guerrera Faction is a group of vampire hunters turned vampires led by Antoinette, who has a personal vendetta against the Mikaelson family. They pose a significant threat to the Mikaelsons and engage in conflicts with them throughout the series.

The Serratura Faction: The Serratura Faction, led by the vampire Greta Sienna, is a group of extremist vampires who strongly oppose the coexistence between vampires and other supernatural beings. They seek to create divisions and provoke conflict among different factions.