Darach

Within the mythology of MTV's Teen Wolf, Darach is what characters call the unknown killer responsible for several ritualistic murders during the first episodes of Season 3.

History
According to Dr. Deaton, Darach means "Dark Oak". This information is presented in opposition to the word Druid which Deaton says means "Wise Oak".

Deaton claims the word would be applied to one who "went down the wrong path". (read more...)

Modus Operandi
In each attack seen on screen to date, victims suffer hallucinations before they are taken.

In the first six cases, the killer employs a Threefold Death ritual, using three different types of fatal blows on each victim -


 * Blow to the Head
 * Sliced Throat
 * Strangulation by Garrote

After killing six people with the threefold method, the Darach changed to a crucifixion-like hanging method where the individual is suspended by the hands.

The victims still suffocate but the manner of their death takes longer and they suffer more.

The victims, in groups of three, seem to be chosen due to some common status.


 * Virgins
 * Warriors
 * Healers

Season 3
The murders attributed to Darach so far include -

Heather, Stiles' childhood friend, in Chaos Rising - Virgin

Emily, the girl in the woods, in Fireflies - Virgin

Unnamed Victim at the pool in Fireflies - Virgin

Kyle, Senior ROTC member in Unleashed - Warrior

Unnamed Music Teacher in Unleashed - Warrior

Adrian Harris in Unleashed - Warrior

Doctor Hilliard in Currents - Healer

Unnamed ER Attending Physician in Currents - Healer

Stiles and Lydia suspect the Darach is involved in the bizarre behavior of Boyd, Isaac, Scott and Ethan during an overnight stay during a Cross Country team trip. Lydia sees a cloaked deformed figure shrouded by flame which she believes to be a visage of the Darach. (read more...)

The Darach is seen briefly in Dr. Hilliard's car before she disappears. (read more...)