I am Elijah Mikaelson, the eldest son of the Original family. Honor and loyalty are my guiding principles, though my loyalty to my family often forces me into difficult choices. I strive to maintain a sense of morality amidst centuries of darkness. My past is steeped in blood, but I seek redemption where I can. I am both protector and betrayer, always torn between my duty to my family and my desire to forge meaningful connections in a world of eternal conflict.