Episode 3 of the first season of Willow commences with Boorman's captivating tale of Thuul, the rightful king of Kymeria, bravely riding out of the city gates to confront his tyrannical brother and his 2000 fearsome Death Dealers. However, Kit interrupts rudely, dismissing the narrative as mundane. The group's attention soon shifts when they realize Elora has vanished, leading them to embark on a frantic search. It is Jade who discovers Elora, tied to the rear of Ballantine's steed, a man clearly not in his right mind. Just as they prepare for a confrontation, Willow arrives and attempts to intervene, but a swarm of soldiers rushes in to aid Ballantine. Willow endeavors to wield his magic, but it is insufficient. Elora is snatched away, and they vanish into the abyss.
As the caravan continues its journey, a menacing storm gathers in the distance, with the Crone's voice echoing through the wind. It seems she intends to banish Elora rather than slay her, but such a feat is hardly a trifle. Elora, inexplicably, finds herself at a peculiar cottage run by Hubert and Anne, two hunters who adopt masculine mannerisms, from their posture to their gruff voices. She hastily reveals her true royal identity and displays the mark, prompting the pair to swear their loyalty to her side. Thankfully, they choose not to betray her.
However, Ballantine's sudden appearance interrupts the tranquility, stabbing Hubert. Elora and Anne flee through the woods, desperately seeking an escape, but their efforts are futile. Anne falls, though off-screen, leaving a glimmer of hope that she may still be alive. The caravan comes to a halt, forcing the group to disperse. The malicious Kit and her equally sinister companion, Boorman, wander through a graveyard, their sole interest being the secret of the Cuirass. It is noteworthy that she has never expressed genuine concern for her brother or anyone else beyond Jade.
In the midst of the chaos, Willow's companions encountered Ballantine and his horde of possessed soldiers, head-on. Jade valiantly engaged Ballantine in a duel, yet they were soon swept into the familiar graveyard, only to be joined by Kit, who emerged triumphantly from behind the jagged rocks. And as if fate had conspired, just as Boorman foretold, a horde of Wererats descended upon them, adding further peril to the already dire situation.
In the heat of the battle, Silas fell victim to a fatal stab, his demise prompting Willow to intervene, utilizing his mystical powers to repel their adversaries. Tragically, Graydon too was struck in the mêlée, his wound leaving him on the brink of a ghastly transformation. As they pressed onward, Nockmaar loomed ominously in the distance, and the episode culminated in an abysmal rendition of Metallica's "Enter Sandman," sung in a feminine voice, aptly encapsulating the tumultuous nature of the series thus far.
