While some ghosts seek to help, others have darker motives. The , led by Frederick, use their temporary physical forms to terrorize the founding families during the festival.
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: The_vampire_diares_3x07
As the chaos escalates, Bonnie performs a powerful spell to restore the veil. This leads to several emotional goodbyes: While some ghosts seek to help, others have darker motives
: 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. After the previous episode's ritual, the "Other Side"
: Confronts Damon, but instead of seeking revenge for his murder, he offers to help find a weapon that can kill Klaus. The Conflict of Vengeance
They target the town’s prominent figures, including , who is caught between his feelings for the ghost of Anna and his current girlfriend, Bonnie.
: Mason leads Damon to a hidden cave beneath the Lockwood cellar, revealing ancient Viking carvings (the story of the Original family) before he disappears.