Ep 5. Spellbound

Elena of Avalor season 1 episode 5 titled "Spellbound" follows Princess Elena and her friends as they try to help a fellow prince who has been put under a spell. The prince, named Marzel, was on a quest when he was struck by a dart containing a powerful sleeping spell. Elena and her friends journey to the Enchanted Forest to seek help from the mysterious Jaquins, magical half-eagle, half-jaguar creatures.

The group must first solve a riddle to find the location of the Jaquins. Once they arrive, they must ask for the Jaquins' assistance in finding the ingredients for the antidote to break Marzel's curse. However, the Jaquins are hesitant to help as they do not want to get involved in human mischief. Elena must plead her case and convince the Jaquins that it is their duty to help others in need.

Together, Elena and her friends journey through dangerous terrain to gather the ingredients for the antidote. Along the way, they face various obstacles, including a group of mischievous water sprites and a treacherous swamp. Elena's bravery and leadership skills are put to the test as she navigates through these challenges.

In the end, Elena and her friends successfully gather all the ingredients and return to the Enchanted Forest to break Marzel's curse. However, there is a plot twist as they discover that the spell was actually cast by a villainous sorceress who seeks to take over the kingdoms of Avalor and Valencia. Elena and her friends must come up with a plan to stop the sorceress and save their kingdoms from destruction.

Overall, "Spellbound" is an exciting and adventurous episode that showcases Elena's bravery and leadership skills as she works to help others and protect her kingdom. The episode also introduces new magical creatures and sets the stage for future conflicts and adventures in the series.