Masters of the Universe S1E2 The Poisoned Chalice Recap

Having abandoned King Randor’s service, Teela now works as a mercenary alongside her partner, Andra. Their mission: reclaim a stolen magical artifact from Stinkor, a former henchman of Skeletor. Teela expresses disdain for magic, advocating for technology over mystical forces.

Majestra, an enigmatic old woman, hires Teela and Andra to steal a chalice from Snake Mountain, Skeletor’s former lair. Snake Mountain’s front entrance is sealed with technological traps, but Teela remembers an alternate way in.

Inside Snake Mountain, they discover that Tri-Klops has established a sinister machine-worshipping cult. Tri-Klops preaches the glory of the “Motherboard” and converts a pilgrim into a cyborg using a dark liquid from the chalice.

Teela distracts Tri-Klops while Andra secures the chalice. A massive brawl ensues with cultists and other villains. The duo escapes with the chalice. Majestra (revealed to be Evil-Lyn) offers them a bigger payment to take the chalice to Castle Greyskull. At Greyskull’s basement, they meet the Sorceress.

The chalice is revealed to be what remains of Skeletor’s Havoc Staff. Evil-Lyn explains that once magic is gone, Eternia and the universe will perish. To save Eternia, they must reforge the Sword of Power, divided into two halves—one in Subternia and the other in Preternia.

Teela, still wary of magic due to Adam’s deception, initially rejects the quest. Cringer (He-Man’s former sidekick) pleads with her to save Eternia, emphasizing Adam’s trust in her. Moved by Cringer’s words, Teela embarks on the quest to reunite the Sword of Power and restore magic. The battle for Eternia’s survival intensifies, weaving technology, magic, and destiny into a gripping narrative!