Every time the hunter kills a vampire, the tattoo grows across their body.
The mark is invisible to ordinary humans and vampires; only a Hunter or a "Potential" can see it. [S4E4] The Five
The episode introduces the lore of "The Brotherhood of the Five," a group of elite vampire hunters, while Elena tries to navigate her new life as a vampire. Key Plot Points Every time the hunter kills a vampire, the
She meets Professor Shane at Whitmore, who seems to know a suspicious amount about the supernatural world and the Brotherhood of the Five. Essential Lore: The Hunter's Mark Key Plot Points She meets Professor Shane at
The current hunter, Connor, is held captive by Klaus. Klaus is obsessed with keeping him alive because Connor is the only one who can grow the tattoo to reveal the map. Character Developments
Finding the tomb of Silas , where the cure is hidden alongside the world's first immortal being.