The Mark of Cain was one half of the weapon Cain used against the Knights of Hell. It was the source of the power of the First Blade. Cain later transferred it to Dean, who Cain thought of as someone similar to him, so that the hunter could kill Abaddon.
When Dean used the First Blade for the first time, he felt a murderous rage that did not dissipate after he killed a victim with it. After killing Abaddon, this rage caused him to mutilate her corpse. It later gave him immunity to Abaddon's powers and telekinesis and have a telekinetic control of the blade, all with great concentration, allowing him to overcome and kill her. He also displayed superhuman strength while fighting a vampire and killing Abaddon.
When the bearer of the Mark receives a mortal wound that would kill him or her, the mark transforms his or her soul into a demon so that it can live on and never perish. Whether or not the Mark Of Cain turned Dean into Knight Of Hell is currently unknown.
Notes
- This Mark was given to Cain by Lucifer. There are only two possible scenarios in which Cain could receive this mark; either Lucifer touched him using a vessel or in his true form, somehow.
- The Mark of Cain can only be worn by someone worthy, as explained by Cain. The conditions required to be considered such are unknown although Cain stated that Dean is very similar to him as both brothers sacrificed themselves in order to save Sam and Abel respectively. Dean inquired as to whether he needed to be a killer like Cain, to which he replied he did: It's possible that the mark can only be worn by people who have killed, as well as other requirements.
- It is quite possible, that if the bearer of the Mark concentrates and wills enough, they could become immune to demonic powers, as Dean Winchester was able to fight and become immune to Abaddon's telekinesis during their brief fight. Though the Mark glowed red with power so it could just be temporary effect.
- Because Lucifer's powers are the source of the Mark, this could be the reason that when a bearer of the Mark dies they are resurrected as a demon.
Appearances
- Season 9
- First Born
- Sharp Teeth
- The Purge (Mentioned only)
- Blade Runners
- Mother's Little Helper (Flashbacks/Mentioned)
- Meta Fiction
- King of the Damned
- Stairway To Heaven
- Do You Believe In Miracles?