Airk. son of Sorsha and Madmartigan, is named after Airk Thaughbaer, commander of the the Knights of Galladoorn and friend of Madmartigan who helped defeat Bavmorda at the battle of Nockmaar. He was played by Gavan O'Herlihy in the original Willow (1988).
The runic symbol on the storybook at the start of the episode matches the birthmark Elora Danan has in the original film. It marked her as the chosen one of the prophecy, destined to destroy the evil Queen Bavmorda.
The swordplay between Jade and Kit occurs in the upper reaches of the Canyon Maze, the labyrinthine expanse of rock that leads to Tir Asleen in the 1988 movie.
The Mother's Gate arch is topped with a stylized sculptural depiction of Cherlindrea and Fin Raziel.