Salem Witch Trials

"The destruction of Salem is the only reason that witches aren’t the dominant species on the planet. We were at a low population before, but after…we were driven to near extinction, and for good reason. Back then, we were a merciless people, those we didn’t like were ‘sacrificed’. We lived as the secret dictators of the human world. If they’re coming back, it means they’re after revenge. They won’t hold back."

- Hamilton talking about the Trials

Introduction
The Salem Witch Trials were a series of hearings and prosecutions of people accused of witchcraft in colonial Massachusetts between February 1692 and May 1693. The Trials marks a point in time in which the rate of witch-killings was at its highest, resulting in the near-extinction of the species.

Major Events

 * 1692 - The Trials begin
 * Members of Cassandra's coven are caught and executed.
 * 1693 - Cassandra is caught, trialled, and executed alongside her family
 * Melanie is then caught and executed.
 * The Trials end.

Trivia

 * The only known survivor of the Trials is Beatrice.
 * Contrary to popular belief, convicted witches were not burned at the stake, but were more commonly hanged.