Lilith, a wood nymph, is lured through magic to Klingsor’s castle, where she is held spellbound. Klingsor, a disgraced knight who has turned to witchcraft after being castrated, is after young women to take as ornaments for his enchanted garden. After she gradually regains awareness of her nature and her powers, Lilith turns on Klingsor. With the aid of the other captive women, who have now become her disciples, she brings a new order to the castle.