The character models for Loos and the Storyteller were designed by Lew Ott. He also designed the character of Loos' mother, but her scenes were never animated. However, this design was reused as Serena in Book Burning (1985).
Background elements used for the collapsing bridge scene are reused from a similar scene in Fraidy Cat (1984).
The animated sequence of He-Man pulling up the rope bridge was previously seen in Dawn of Dragoon (1983).
Script was approved May 22, 1984 and final script revision took place July 13, 1984.