Mystic Falls
General Info
| City | Mystic Falls |
|---|---|
| Area/Region | Virginia |
| Country | United States |
| Location Name | Mystic Falls |
| Alternate Name | Unnamed Southern Virginia Town |
Overview
The first known inhabitants of Mystic Falls were the Mikaelson brothers, who later became the original vampires. The city then became the permanent home of many generations of founding families, including the Salvatore, de Gilbert and de Lockwood families, each of whom left an indelible mark on the city's history and culture. Mystic Falls is also known for its annual Founders Day celebration, a unique event that symbolizes the city's rich history and heritage. At the same time, the landscape is characterized by a dense forest, overshadowed by the ominous residence of Salvatores, which hides many secrets that add to the mystery of the city. Additionally, the Mystic Grill, the city's popular restaurant and social spot, adds charm and appeal.
The town's local high school, Mystic Falls High School, is another major venue that hosts several major events. While it may seem like an ordinary place at first glance, every corner of Mystic Falls exudes an inexplicable sense of charm and suspense, making it an intriguing and essential part of The Vampire Diaries universe. In Mystic Falls, the line between the normal and the supernatural is often blurred, providing a compelling backdrop for this thrilling series.
History
The founding families, including the Salvatores, Forbes, Gilberts, Bennetts and Lockwoods, were instrumental in shaping the city's identity and destiny. Their clan is full of secrets, betrayal and a determination to protect their city from supernatural elements. As the truth about vampires and werewolves was revealed, the town experienced a constant struggle for power and survival, making Mystic Falls the epicenter of supernatural activity.
The 19th century was a tumultuous time for this small town, filled with vampire hunts led by the founding families. The discovery of verbena, a plant capable of resisting vampire coercion, was an important protection for the citizens. In the 20th century, the Mystic Falls Town Council, mostly descendants of the founding families, dedicated their lives to protecting the citizens from vampires and other supernatural beings. Little did they know that their resistance only provoked a supernatural presence. Over the years, Mystic Falls has witnessed many stories of love, tragedy, war, revenge, and friendship. It has stood the test of time, telling tales of witches, vampires, werewolves, ghosts and doppelgangers. Embodied in timeless legend and folklore, Mystic Falls, surrounded by chaos and strife, is a town searching for peace and redemption. Whether it's the charm of the Salvatore Boarding House, the mystical Mystic Grill, or the terrifying Wickery Bridge, every corner of Mystic Falls tells a story of courage, sacrifice, and unspeakable horror. Despite the pervading darkness, hope still shines in Mystic Falls, binding its inhabitants and the people of the sky in an eternal dance of fate.
Background
Steeped in history, Mystic Falls has seen several Civil War battles, and the Lockwood Mansion served as a temporary hospital for wounded soldiers. Remembering its Civil War history, Mystic Falls hosts annual reenactments and memorial exhibits, and citizens take it upon themselves to remember their brave ancestors.
But beneath its historical significance lies a supernatural counter-narrative. The town's founding families, the Gilberts, Salvatores, and Lockwoods, formed an ancestral pact with witches and vampires that runs deep into the formation of Mystic Falls. The city sits atop a bed of magical ore that attracts many supernatural creatures, making it a supernatural hot spot.
The "Founding Council," made up of descendants of the founding families, continues to guard the town's ghostly secrets while maintaining an image of normalcy. But these secrets tend to emerge, turning what appears to be a peaceful paradise into a battleground for dominance among supernatural beings.
To visit Mystic Falls is to enter a universe where history and legend intertwine, where every landmark whispers an ancient tale and the line between the human and the supernatural is blurred. Inherent in the mythos of The Vampire Diaries, Mystic Falls exists as a unique character—an epicenter of love, power, strife, and mystery.