Alisa von Vamalia

**Alisa von Vamalia** is a keen reader with a curious mind. She finds herself entangled in a mystery when the Spark chooses her and reveals a connection she shares with Dracula. Life aboard the Elisabetha is new and strange to her, and as she navigates the feuds between the other heirs, she tries to keep the secret of the Spark hidden. Along with her brother Tammo, she is the last of the Vamalia Clan, with only her grandmother and Hindrick, a shadow, to act as her guardians since her parents' mysterious demise. Alisa has many secrets, even from her own brother: she is a vampire with a human heartbeat. She feels disappointed by the Vamalia power she wields, the power of love, and wonders how she can stop Dracula gathering the lost rubies when she doesn't even understand the power of her own.

## Biography

### Episode 1 - 'The Spark'

Alisa's clan lives in Germany, and in the first episode, 'The Spark', we see Alisa practising her English and Tammo playing with wooden horses. After dinner (blood), Alisa goes to the attic and sets free a bird, not wanting it to be trapped like she is in her home. This influences her and reminds her of her lack of freedom, so she chooses to escape through the window. When Tammo tries to obstruct her, she says she isn't like him and leaves. She lands on a roof and meets a human, Nicu, whom she nicknames 'The Rooftop Reader' as he is there to read in peace. She chats with him, but has to go when her fangs unexpectedly pop out. She lands in the market and comes across a stand selling blood oranges. She takes one and the vendor cries "Thief!" which makes her hiss at him. He realises that he is in the presence of a vampire and cries "Vampir! Vampir! Vampir!" which rallies the attention of the Redmasks, the famous vampire hunters. She returns to her home after an adrenaline filled chase, where she meets Hindrik and Tammo. She tells him that she is sorry, and Hindrik scolds her for going outside. She repeats that she is 'so, so sorry' and Hindrik realises the family is in danger when he hears the shouts outside. He goes to wake Dame Elina, who quickly contacts Baron Magnus, the Dracas elder, through the Vamalia ruby, asking for help. Baron Magnus heads to Germany on the Elisabetha to help them. Dame Elina tells the children to go to their coffins while Baron Magnus comes to their aid. Before Tammo goes into his coffin, he asks Alisa why she isn't the same as him. She tells him to ignore what she'd said and tries to force him into his coffin. When he threatens to scream, Alisa places his hand on her chest, making him feel her heartbeat. Once they realise the Redmasks have broken in, Dame Elina and Tammo escape with Hindrik, but when they realise that Alisa is still in the house, Hindrik goes in to save her. She has been trapped by the Redmasks, who originally think she is human, but when they see that she doesn't have a reflection, they start chasing her. She is saved by Hindrik disguised as a Redmask, who sees the Spark glow. He is shocked and Alisa asks what it is. He replies that they call it 'the Spark' and that she should keep it hidden at all times and cannot be seen by anyone else at all costs.

## Relationships

Tammo - Alisa loves her younger brother and often tries to protect him, resulting in the mutual assumption Alisa thinks Tammo is too young to fight, though that changes late Season 2.

Lars - Alisa‘s boyfriend as of season 2.

Hindrick - they have a father-daughter relationship - though she can get irritated with him at times.

Parents - Mother: Endearing but rocky relationship. Father: Endearing - Deceased

Elina - Quite cold, though they love each other at times. As of S2, it is unknown.

Nicu - Formerly infatuated, though they still remain good friends.

The Dracas Twins - In the beginning of season one, Alisa remembered the Dracas twins as enemies. As of late Season 1 and Season 2, it is a relationship of mutual respect.

Malcolm - Relationship of respect and trust, Malcolm having helped Alisa in both battles of Season 1 and 2.

Luciano - Alisa respects him, though accepts he is not as little as he was.

Joanne - Alisa respects her, though accepts she is not as little as she was.

Seymour - Alisa respects him.

Ivy- Alias’s best friend in season 1 and 2. Except for episode 2 of season 2 when Alisa reveals Ivy is a shadow to the elders.