Merlin

	MERLIN CHARACTERS: MERLIN \| UTHER PENDRAGON \| MORGANA \| ARTHUR \| GWEN \| GAIUS \| THE GREAT DRAGON
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	Name: Merlin (Emrys)
	Title: Arthur's Manservant, Warlock, Dragonlord
	Hometown: Ealdor
	Personality type: Friendly, loyal, rash, moral, witty, conflicted, protective,kind, caring and brave
	Signature look: About 180 cm tall, skinny, dark hair, bowl-cut hairstyle, blue-grey eyes that turn gold when he cast spells, red, blue or purple shirt, red ,blue neckerchief, brown boots, brown belt, brown jacket.
	Magical abilities: Spell casting, Telekinesis, able to tame dragons (Dragonlord ability), ability of speed perception (slow down time). Perhaps a Priest of the Old Religion. Very Powerful.
	Skills: Magic, protecting Arthur.
	Secrets: His magic and Dragonlord status, knowing about Morgana's magic and attempts to take over Camelot, knows who Morgana's real father is, also knows the truth of Arthur's birth, his and Arthur's shared destiny.Knows of Agravines betrayal

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MERLIN'S STORY

Merlin is a young Warlock and the last Dragonlord in existance, the only son of Hunith and legendary Dragonlord, Balinor.
Merlin first came to Camelot after living in the town of Ealdor. It is implied that he had to leave Ealdor because his mother, Hunith, had feared that the villagers will find out about his magical ability. Hunith had requested an old friend of the family, Gaius, the court physician of Camelot to take Merlin in as an apprentice to guide him. Gaius, in his early days, had also practiced magic but had given up the old ways when King Uther Pendragon took reign as King of Camelot some twenty years earlier and barred the practice of any form of magic from the Kingdom.

Through Merlin's journey he has come to gain the friendship of Uther's son, Arthur Pendragon and found kinship with Guinevere and Morgana although his friendship with Morgana did not last long.

Unable to practice magic openly, Merlin finds himself in numerous odd and difficult situations wherein he has to fulfill his destiny in protecting Arthur in the quest to ensure that Arthur becomes the next reigning king of Camelot to enable the practice of magic to once again be allowed in Camelot and to unite the land of Albion.

Merlin has also discovered his other, perhaps, true, Emrys. Throughout the years, various Druids and powerful magical beings have called him by that name. In Season 4, Merlin explores more of his Ancient identity.

MERLIN'S RELATIONSHIPS

	Name: Arthur
	Occupation: King of Camelot
	Relationship: Merlin is Arthur's manservant, but they have come to respect each other as friends. In Season 2 Merlin shows insecurities concerning Arthur's opinion of him and he wishes that Arthur could see him as he is. Merlin continues to help Arthur in any way that he can and it is clear that there is a bond of trust between them. In Season 3, Merlin is portrayed more like he is in legend: as Arthur's adviser, and helps Arthur make difficult decisions.

	Name: Gaius
	Occupation: Court Physician
	Relationship: Gaius is a mentor and friend to Merlin and fulfills a fatherly role. Despite this, there is often tension between them: Merlin often disobeys Gaius' orders to stay out of things. However, Gaius has shown that he would be willing to die for Merlin.

	Name: Gwen
	Occupation: Queen of Camelot
	Relationship: Merlin and Gwen become good friends almost immediately after meeting. There was a possibility of a romantic relationship in the first season, but now they have become strictly platonic friends.

	Name: Morgana
	Occupation: Witch
	Relationship: She and Merlin were friends and comrades in the struggle against Uther's inflexible attitude to magic - until they went their separate ways. At the end of season 2, Morgana allied herself with an evil witch, her half-sister named Morgause, and Merlin was forced to poison her to defend the kingdom. In series 3, when she unexpectedly returns, Merlin and Morgana are sworn enemies, though none but them and Gaius know of their rivalry. His continual success in thwarting her plans to destroy Camelot have led them to battle several times throughout the season.

	Name: Uther Pendragon
	Occupation: Deceased King of Camelot
	Relationship: He has a low opinion of Merlin due to his status as a servant and Merlin also thinks little of Uther's attitude towards magic. Uther however does occasionally recognize Merlin's loyalty to Arthur. He considers Merlin a "trusted ally in the war against magic."

	Name: The Great Dragon
	Occupation: Roaming the forests
	Relationship: At first it seems as though he is guiding Merlin towards his destiny, but as it turns out, he was merely manipulating him for his own reasons. Merlin swears he will never see him again, however, in Season 2, Merlin agrees to eventually set him free in return for helping him save Camelot. Merlin does eventually set him free and then only manages to stop him from destroying Camelot by becoming a Dragon Lord. The Dragon saved his life in series 3 when Merlin called out to him and has made only a few more appearances during the season.

MERLIN'S BEST QUOTES

To the great dragon; "Are you sure we are talking about the same Arthur, because that Arthur is an idiot"
"That's disgusting. You should be ashamed of yourself, you're old enough to be her grandfather!" (About Gwen and Gaius hugging when they thought he was dead.)
"I don't want to! If I can't use magic, then what have I got? I'm just a nobody, and I always will be! If I cannot use magic.... I might as well die."
(to Arthur) "Sorry. How long have you been training to be a prat...my lord?"
"No, I'm a ghost come back to haunt you!"
(To Gaius) "Do you even care what happens to me? 'Oh, just do this, Merlin. Do that, Merlin. Go and kill the griffin, Merlin, I'll just sit here and warm my feet by the fire!'
"Oh, well, don't be fooled. I'm not that bright."
"Washing his royal socks will be even more of a privilege"
(to the Great Dragon) "I'm pretty sure my name is Merlin, always has been"
"That....I am only one side of a coin. The brighter side obviously!" (to Gaius)
(When the plate he blocked a arrow from killing Gaius rolls to Arthur's feet) "Honestly, Merlin, you're so clumsy, is it natural or do you practice in front of a mirror every night?" Merlin:"It's just one of my many gifts!"
Merlin to Gaius: "Do you think I sit around doing nothing?! I haven't had the chance to sit around doing nothing since the day I arrived in Camelot, I've been too busy running around after Arthur; do this Merlin, do that Merlin and when I'm not running around after Arthur I'm doing chores for you and when if I'm not doing that I'm fulfilling my destiny! Do you know how many times I've saved Arthur's life? I've lost count! Do I get any thanks? No! I have fought griffins, witches, bandits, I have been punched, poisoned, pelted with fruit and all the while I have to hide who I really am because if anyone finds out Uther will have me executed, sometimes I feel as though I'm being pulled in so many directions I don't know which way to turn!!"
Arthur: "If you ever repeat this to anyone, I will make your life a living hell" Merlin: "More than you already do?"
Merlin: "We could talk about your feelings on the way." (To arthur)
Merlin to Gauis: "Alright Gauis, I promise never to save your life again."
Merlin to Gauis: "Arthur's thanking me, Uther's grateful, your proud, I've never been this popular."
Merlin to Arthur: "I am talking rubbish as usual, I mean I am talking as usual so clearly I'm not scared."
Merlin to Nimueh: "I willingly give my life for Arthur's."
"Destinies are troublesome things. You feel trapped? Like your whole life has been planned out for you and you've got no control over anything and sometimes you don't even know if what destiny has decided is really the best thing at all."
"If you really want to know what I think? I think you're mad. I think you're all mad. People should marry for love, not convenience. And if Uther thinks an unhappy king makes for a stronger kingdom, then he's wrong because you may be destined to rule Camelot but you have a choice... as to how you do it."
"Do you know how many times I've had to save you royal backside?"
"I know its hard for you to understand how I feel but I care a hell of a lot about that armour, I'm not gonna let you mess it up."
"But I'm not a witch, look no dress or anything.....I'll get the book."
"Do you suppliers normally kiss you?" (to Giaus)
"Once Giaus starts talking about anatomy, theres no stopping him."
"You have wronged so many people in so many ways. Your blinded by your hatred of magic, you have tortured and executed so many people, you Uther Pendragon are a stupid arrogant old tyrant." (To Uther in Queen of Hearts")
"Oh you, I have heard how you...mistreat your servants, they do everything for you but do they ever get any thanks? No! Your a spoilt arrogant brat with the brains of a donkey and the face...of a toad." (to Arthur in Queen of Hearts)
"So the horse knows where we're going? Great!" (Sins of a father)
"You don't know anything about Morgause. You don't know what she's going to ask you to do. We don't even know where we're going, we're following a horse." (To Arthur)
Merlin to Arthur-"How is punching me in the arm supposed cheer me up?" Arthur - "It works with the Knights!" Merlin - " Well their thick arnt they?!" Arthur - "I'm a knight." Merlin - "Well there you go then."
"Ok Gaius, I promise I will never save your life again!" (The Witchfinder)

MERLIN'S MEMORABLE SCENES

When he took the poisoned drink for Arthur in 'The Poisoned Chalice.'
When he first met Arthur in 'The Dragon's Call'
When he got pelted by food numerous times in 'The Gates of Avalon'
When he kills Edwin in 'A Remedy to Cure All Ills'
His goodbye speech to Arthur when he thinks he will die in 'Le Morte D'Arthur'
When he pulls Arthur out of the water in 'The Gates of Avalon'
When he first met Freya in " The Lady Of The Lake "
When he defeats Nimueh in "Le Morte D'Arthur"
When he poisoned Morgana in "The Fires of Idirsholas"
When he almost elope with Freya in "The Lady Of The Lake "
When he tamed The Great Dragon in "The last Dragonlord"
when he kissed Freya in " The Lady of The Lake "
When he's comforting Will as he dies in "The Moment of Truth"
When he is talking to Arthur before they face the dragon in "The Last Dragonlord"
When he spares The Great Dragon in "The Last Dragonlord"

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ExcaliburMaiden

Merlin and the Druids -Telepathic Connections

Jan 27 2012, 4:52 PM EST by littlenell44

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Did anyone else wonder why Freya didn`t show any signs of having telepathy ? Other druids have spoken to Merlin in this way. Also the other druids instantly know him as Emrys on sight. However she showed no signs of having this knowledge.

(Spoiler) On a side note- Merlin`s attitude toward the druids in the end of season four`s episode ten was out of character. You would think having the druids accepted as citizens of Camelot would mean a great deal to him. Especially considering the fact that his former sweet heart was a druid . Judging from Merlin`s reaction to seeing Freya in the season three finale, he clearly still has lingering feelings for the girl. So his lack of respect for his allies and Freya `s memory is startling.

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Are we Merlinians?

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If Doctor Who fans are Whovians, does that make Merlin fans Merlinians?

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What do you like about Merlin?

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Tell us what do you like about the character Merlin! We want to know!

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