Elena and Artur were both taken by the Consortium -- tortured, and experimented upon.
It marked our first direct contact with that criminal organization. First confirmation, too, of the extent of their network - and the strength of their psychics.
Beatrix Weave founded the organization - with help. Some of that help might not have been human.
Their long terms plans are still unknown. What I know for certain is that they see Dirk & Steele as a threat. And they’re prepared to get rid of us by any means necessary. If, that is, they can’t use us first.