Round One (S03E01)

The episode starts with Ruby sharing a recap of the last two seasons with her mother's memorial, humorously commenting on the writers' choice of names. After this heartfelt moment, she sets off for the highly anticipated 40th annual Vytal Festival Tournament, where team RWBY is set to face off against team ABRN. As the competition unfolds, dark forces begin to emerge, lurking beneath the surface of the festive atmosphere.