Madison Montgomery, an Original Heretic, was betrayed by Niklaus Mikaelson in 1947, sealed in a tomb with no magic to siphon. Freed by a witch named Cassandra in 2009, Madison desiccated herself trying to siphon her own blood. After drinking Jeremy Gilbert's blood, she killed Cassandra for power, now free in Mystic Falls.

In the kindom of Valoria, Prince Henrik was the only son of King Frederick, destined to inherit the throne. From a young age,Henrik was taught the importance of duty and responsibility to the realm. As he matured, whispers of an arranged marriage began to circulate among the courtiers, signaling the next step in securing the kingdom's future. His bethrothal was to Princess Y/N.