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Character Name: Merlin
Series: Merlin (BBC)
Age: 20 (estimated)
From When?: The end of Series 1, shortly after Merlin defeats Nimueh at the Isle of the Blessed in 'Le Morte d'Arthur'.
Inmate/Warden: Warden - Merlin is a good guy. He's selfless almost to a fault and goes out of his way to help others, even at great personal risk.
Item: A spellbook given to him by his mentor, Gaius.
Abilities/Powers: Although as yet relatively untrained and undisciplined, Merlin is the greatest sorcerer of his age. He was born with a certain amount of instinctive, elemental ability - he can slow time and move objects with his mind, without much effort. Even when in a near-comatose state, he can unconsciously perform magic to protect those he cares about - in 'The Poisoned Chalice', he remotely projects a light to guide Arthur to safety when he's in danger.
Otherwise, his capabilities are limited only to the spells he knows. Although it can take him a while to learn a new spell, his magic rarely goes awry when truly needed. Among other things he's been shown to turn statues into real animals, cure seemingly lethal diseases and empower others' weapons against otherwise undefeatable enemies.
Personality: In day-to-day life Merlin is a cheerful and outward-looking person. He makes friends easily and takes care to look out for injustices even against strangers - which got him imprisoned very quickly after his arrival in Camelot.
Being from one of the lowest rungs of society hasn't made Merlin bitter; instead, he doesn't perceive rank when judging others and often sees potential where others see none. He doesn't act as a servant entirely without complaint, can be clumsy and sometimes uses magic to help with his chores, but he's dedicated to his role and more specifically to helping and protecting Arthur, whose destiny as a great leader he has come to appreciate.
However, his determination to use his magic to help others - in a kingdom where sorcery is punishable by death - often backfires simply because he doesn't think through the consequences of his actions. For example, when dozens of people were dying of a plague, he cured Guinevere's father alone - only to see Guinevere herself be arrested and sentenced to death for witchcraft. The weight of the responsibilities he carries - his work for Gaius, his loyalty to Arthur, and the need to fulfil his destiny while keeping his magic secret - are a source of frustration for him, but it's very rare for him to let this show.
On the Barge, he would take a while to adjust to his surroundings - while trying to deny his identity as a sorcerer out of habit and/or fear. Once settled in and assigned an Inmate, he would be deeply dedicated to helping them - although given his lack of foresight, some of his tactics may make the situation worse before it gets better.
History: Merlin was born to Hunith in the small village of Ealdor, outside the kingdom of Camelot, and spent what seems to be an unremarkable childhood there. Recognising his gifts, his mother sent him to Camelot to work for her brother Gaius, the royal court's physician. Shortly afterwards, Merlin ran into Prince Arthur and although the two of them came into immediate conflict, Merlin was given a place as Arthur's manservant after saving his life from a vengeful sorcerer. In this time he also meets the Great Dragon, imprisoned underground, who tells him of a great destiny intertwined with Arthur's.
During his time as manservant Merlin becomes a protector to Arthur and Camelot, using his magic secretly to protect those around him: among other things he saves Arthur from a Sidhe seeking to sacrifice him, protects the young druid Mordred despite the prophecy that he will grow up to kill Arthur, and saves Uther's life twice, even though it was he to outlaw all magic in Camelot. He also uses his magic less responsibly - in order to forge documents that would allow the commoner Lancelot to become a knight - but for good reason, knowing that Lancelot would serve Camelot faithfully.
While working for Arthur, Merlin draws the interest of Nimueh, an ancient sorceress with a deep grudge against King Uther and his kingdom. After her first attempt to kill him fails, she bides her time; eventually, they meet again on the Isle of the Blessed after Arthur has been doomed to death by a bite from the magical Questing Beast. Although Merlin offers his own life in exchange, Nimueh attempts to take his mother's, then Gaius', and later tries to convince Merlin to join her. Merlin fights and kills Nimueh, restoring Gaius' life, and the two of them return to Camelot. Shortly after this, he would arrive on the Barge.
Player/Contact:
User Name/Nick: Naomi
User LJ: [info]asyndeta
AIM/IM: metonumia
E-mail: asyndeta@gmail.com
Other Characters: Pavi Largo, Toshiko Sato and Shego.
Series: Merlin (BBC)
Age: 20 (estimated)
From When?: The end of Series 1, shortly after Merlin defeats Nimueh at the Isle of the Blessed in 'Le Morte d'Arthur'.
Inmate/Warden: Warden - Merlin is a good guy. He's selfless almost to a fault and goes out of his way to help others, even at great personal risk.
Item: A spellbook given to him by his mentor, Gaius.
Abilities/Powers: Although as yet relatively untrained and undisciplined, Merlin is the greatest sorcerer of his age. He was born with a certain amount of instinctive, elemental ability - he can slow time and move objects with his mind, without much effort. Even when in a near-comatose state, he can unconsciously perform magic to protect those he cares about - in 'The Poisoned Chalice', he remotely projects a light to guide Arthur to safety when he's in danger.
Otherwise, his capabilities are limited only to the spells he knows. Although it can take him a while to learn a new spell, his magic rarely goes awry when truly needed. Among other things he's been shown to turn statues into real animals, cure seemingly lethal diseases and empower others' weapons against otherwise undefeatable enemies.
Personality: In day-to-day life Merlin is a cheerful and outward-looking person. He makes friends easily and takes care to look out for injustices even against strangers - which got him imprisoned very quickly after his arrival in Camelot.
Being from one of the lowest rungs of society hasn't made Merlin bitter; instead, he doesn't perceive rank when judging others and often sees potential where others see none. He doesn't act as a servant entirely without complaint, can be clumsy and sometimes uses magic to help with his chores, but he's dedicated to his role and more specifically to helping and protecting Arthur, whose destiny as a great leader he has come to appreciate.
However, his determination to use his magic to help others - in a kingdom where sorcery is punishable by death - often backfires simply because he doesn't think through the consequences of his actions. For example, when dozens of people were dying of a plague, he cured Guinevere's father alone - only to see Guinevere herself be arrested and sentenced to death for witchcraft. The weight of the responsibilities he carries - his work for Gaius, his loyalty to Arthur, and the need to fulfil his destiny while keeping his magic secret - are a source of frustration for him, but it's very rare for him to let this show.
On the Barge, he would take a while to adjust to his surroundings - while trying to deny his identity as a sorcerer out of habit and/or fear. Once settled in and assigned an Inmate, he would be deeply dedicated to helping them - although given his lack of foresight, some of his tactics may make the situation worse before it gets better.
History: Merlin was born to Hunith in the small village of Ealdor, outside the kingdom of Camelot, and spent what seems to be an unremarkable childhood there. Recognising his gifts, his mother sent him to Camelot to work for her brother Gaius, the royal court's physician. Shortly afterwards, Merlin ran into Prince Arthur and although the two of them came into immediate conflict, Merlin was given a place as Arthur's manservant after saving his life from a vengeful sorcerer. In this time he also meets the Great Dragon, imprisoned underground, who tells him of a great destiny intertwined with Arthur's.
During his time as manservant Merlin becomes a protector to Arthur and Camelot, using his magic secretly to protect those around him: among other things he saves Arthur from a Sidhe seeking to sacrifice him, protects the young druid Mordred despite the prophecy that he will grow up to kill Arthur, and saves Uther's life twice, even though it was he to outlaw all magic in Camelot. He also uses his magic less responsibly - in order to forge documents that would allow the commoner Lancelot to become a knight - but for good reason, knowing that Lancelot would serve Camelot faithfully.
While working for Arthur, Merlin draws the interest of Nimueh, an ancient sorceress with a deep grudge against King Uther and his kingdom. After her first attempt to kill him fails, she bides her time; eventually, they meet again on the Isle of the Blessed after Arthur has been doomed to death by a bite from the magical Questing Beast. Although Merlin offers his own life in exchange, Nimueh attempts to take his mother's, then Gaius', and later tries to convince Merlin to join her. Merlin fights and kills Nimueh, restoring Gaius' life, and the two of them return to Camelot. Shortly after this, he would arrive on the Barge.
Player/Contact:
User Name/Nick: Naomi
User LJ: [info]asyndeta
AIM/IM: metonumia
E-mail: asyndeta@gmail.com
Other Characters: Pavi Largo, Toshiko Sato and Shego.