In the episode ( ), the veil between the living and the dead is lifted during Mystic Falls' Illumination Night, allowing the restless spirits of the past to seek vengeance or closure. The Return of the Dead
By the end of the night, the ghosts are gone, but the information Mason provided sets the stage for the Scooby Gang to learn the true origins of . The_vampire_diares_3x07
They target the town’s prominent figures, including , who is caught between his feelings for the ghost of Anna and his current girlfriend, Bonnie. In the episode ( ), the veil between
: Mason leads Damon to a hidden cave beneath the Lockwood cellar, revealing ancient Viking carvings (the story of the Original family) before he disappears. : Mason leads Damon to a hidden cave
As the town prepares for the annual festival, finds herself overwhelmed. After the previous episode's ritual, the "Other Side" has begun to bleed into reality. This brings back several familiar faces, both friendly and hostile:
: Returns to help Stefan, who is currently a "ripper" under Klaus's compulsion. She uses intense, physical methods to try and "detox" him and bring back his humanity.