: Willow discovers a ritual in the Malatrium , a dangerous book of spells, to purge the evil from Graydon. While he and Elora prepare the spell, they uncover Graydon’s tragic past—revealing he once pushed his brother out of a tree while under a similar dark influence.

: Despite the ritual failing, Kit encourages Elora to trust her natural abilities rather than a recipe. Elora successfully draws the dark energy out of Graydon, saving him and proving her growing power as a sorceress.

: The possession is revealed to be a trap by the Lich , a servant of the Crone. The Lich takes full control of Graydon and lures the group to the High Tower.

: As the group splits up to find ingredients for the spell, the castle’s evil energy forces them to face their own "whispers". Jade hallucinates her deceased family and the person who killed them, while Kit hears the voice of Bavmorda herself.