Another solid entry!

Covention

This episode continues the world-building as we are introduced to the concept of covens in the world of the Boiling Isles! We also learn that part of why Eda is a convict is for refusing to join a coven and limit her magical horizons to a single track of spells. Additionally, she has a sister, Lillith, who joined the “Emperor’s Coven”, who, rather tellingly, aren’t limited in which kinds of magic they can use. I smell an Orwellian dystopia! Apparently one very fond of scenery puns, my favorite being: Alchemist’s Anonymous, Sin-a-bun, Hex-mix, and other quaint jokes hidden in the background.

While touring the “Covention”, poor Luz impulsively challenges her rival, Amity, to a witch’s duel for her bullying of King. An understandable, though no less blunderous decision. Eda(line) and Lillith get in on the action to prove who is the better mentor and spellcaster. Eda, unsurprisingly, compensates for Luz’s lack of magical wherewithal by cheating. Lillith, second-guessing her sister’s duplicity, uses a power-glyph (basically like a peel and stick tattoo) to enhance Amity’s strength against her knowledge. Both apprentices emerge humiliated from the ensuing farce, giving us a chance to see some depth behind Amity’s mean-girl exterior.

Meanwhile, we are treated to a spectacular duel between the sister witches, which is gorgeously animated! I haven’t watched an action scene this captivating since Avatar: The Last Airbender! Afterward, we get a tantalizing glimpse into Lillith’s plans for Eda. Despite being sympathetic to her sister’s curse, she has sworn to “Emperor Bellos” (possibly the shadowy figure in Eda’s dreams?) to capture the renegade witch. I can’t wait to see how this pans out!

Overall: 9/10