In the series premiere of , titled " The Sword: Part 1 ," Adora , a rising Force Captain for the Horde, discovers a legendary weapon that upends her worldview. Episode Overview
: In a moment of desperation to protect her new acquaintances, Adora seizes the sword and speaks the words, " For the honor of Grayskull! ". She transforms into She-Ra , a powerful warrior of legend, and easily pacifies the monster. [S1E1] The Sword: Part 1
: Before the transformation, Glimmer shows Adora the ruins of a village destroyed by the Horde. This forces Adora to confront the reality that the organization she was raised in is not the "force for order" she believed it to be. Key Characters Introduced In the series premiere of , titled "
: While on a joyride in the dangerous Whispering Woods with her best friend Catra , Adora is knocked from their skiff and stumbles upon a mysterious sword. Upon touching it, she experiences a vision of a woman (later revealed as Light Hope ) calling her to restore balance to the planet Etheria . She transforms into She-Ra , a powerful warrior
: An ambitious Horde soldier who finds the Sword of Protection . Catra : Adora's competitive and mischievous best friend.
: Adora’s manipulative mentor and high-ranking Horde official.
: Adora returns to the woods later to find the sword and encounters Princess Glimmer and Bow , members of the Rebellion. A skirmish ensues, but the three are forced to work together when a giant spider-like monster attacks.