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'''Myrddin Emrys''' is the current Archdruid of England, known to most as '''Merlin Ambrosius'''. There are many legends concerning his background and history, and it is said that no man alive truly knows the truth behind the great sorcerer. It is commonly accepted, by most Christians at the least, that Merlin was the product of an unholy consummation between a devil and a virgin, and was intended to be the antichrist. Fortunately, a friar found the child and baptized him, successfully excising the demonic influence on the youth, but leaving him with a preternatural ability to see the future. Some claim that Merlin lives his life in reverse, accounting for his knowledge of events to come and allowing him the foresight to be exactly where he means to be at all times. Other stories claim that he is a representative of the Seelie Court, or perhaps the Unseelie Court, who was sent to interact with humanity for some unknown purpose. Still others claim that he was a child taken by the Tylwyth Teg as a baby and was raised in the Otherworld.
His powers are shrouded in as much mystery as his own history, but he has been documented to have the ability to change his form at will, has an extraordinarily long life, and seems to be able to control the weather itself. Merlin was recorded as having visited Julius Caesar 500 years ago, and has also been recorded at times to be over 18 feet tall. Since becoming an adviser to [[Uther|King Uther Pendragon]], Merlin has turned a number of battles to the favor of [[Locations (PendragonPendragon2023)#Logres|Logres]] through the use of omens and magic. After using his powers, Merlin typically goes into a deep trance, sometimes for years at a time, in order to regain his energy. It is also well known that he can walk freely between worlds, often doing business among the Fae races and crossing beyond thresholds with little hesitation or trouble.
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