Mystic Falls is a picturesque town located in the southern area of Virginia. Aside from the towns foundation in 1859 (in the series timeline) 由 the Founding Families, the town also has a long history of vampires, witches and werewolves. As the Founder's Council, they secretly guard the town mainly from vampires, and they are seemingly unaware of other 邪恶力量 beings, such as 狼人 and witches.

The Founder's council:

The Founders Council is an association of the Founding Families, townspeople descended from the original settlers of Mystic Falls, as well as various municipal officials....