The Untold Truth Of American Horror Story's Scáthach
By Christopher Ramos
While Scáthach was not born a witch, she is considered the OG witch. Speaking to HuffPost in 2016, "American Horror Story" co-creator Ryan Murphy stated that she is the original Supreme in the show's universe. The Supreme is the witch of the generation that possesses more supernatural abilities than the rest of the witches. However, it isn't only power that makes a witch the Supreme.
To take over from the previous Supreme, or to fill the position when a Supreme dies, interested witches have to compete in the Test of the Seven Wonders. This test ensures they have all the abilities a Supreme should possess, as witches without the power needed to complete the test will end their lives in the process.
Scáthach being the original Supreme means she didn't complete a Test of the Seven Wonders and did not have to prove her power to anyone. It has also caused fans to question how the power of a Supreme shifted from her to the other Supremes we know of, like Cordelia Goode (Sarah Paulson).
It's possible that each coven has its own line of Supremes, meaning Scáthach is the reigning (and only) Roanoke colony Supreme and the first ever Supreme in witch history, separate from the Salem Supremes. This adds another layer to the witch lore of "AHS," and also shows just how powerful Scáthach is.
