Mystic Falls becomes the backdrop for an epic battle between vampire, witch, and human in the third season of the CW's hit series The Vampire Diaries. As Elena and Damon struggle to help Stefan after he succumbs to Klaus, they experience feelings of both guilt and desire as their own bond continues to grow. Meanwhile, Mikael and Esther (the first vampire hunter and witch, respectively) come back from the dead in hopes of ending a 1,000 year power struggle.