Roman Zimojic—also known as the Guardian—is a major character in the fifth season. He was portrayed by starring cast member Christopher Meloni and debuts in "Authority Always Wins". An ancient, powerful and imposing vampire, Roman was the 500-year-old leader of the Vampire Authority, and, by extension the supreme ruler of all vampires on earth.
Roman is the visionary responsible for orchestrating the Great Revelation, and the movement that followed it.
He is a staunch believer in the righteousness of his cause, and is relentless in persecuting those who oppose him.
