Merlin
| Myrddin Emrys Archdruid of England | |
|---|---|
 Merlin opening the portal into the Otherworld | |
| Born |
Unknown Unknown |
| Residence | Unknown |
| Ethnicity | Cymric |
| Occupation | Druid |
| Years active | Unknown, rumored to be several centuries |
| Known for |
Obtaining Excalibur for King Uther Incredible magical powers Mysterious past |
| Religion | British Pagan |
| Parents | Unknown |
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 King Uther Pendragon, Merlin has turned a number of battles to the favor of 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.
Personality
Merlin is an enigma to many men. He can be very patient in his schemes, but he has a short-temper when confronted with the short-sighted. He is often rude, cynical, and bitter, but he seems to have a streak of idealism as well. Merlin often speaks in riddles which only become clear once he has attained his true purpose, and he is not above using others as puppets in order to attain his goals.
Important Deeds of Note
Merlin's deeds of note stretch far back into distant history, but of most relevance are the deeds he has undertaken for Logres. He is largely responsible for the rise of Uther Pendragon to power, and seems intent on ensuring that Pendragon takes the throne of the High King of England, just as Uther's brother, Aurelius Ambrosius, did before him. Their relationship has not been without contention, however, and Merlin seems to grow ever more impatient with the shortcomings of King Uther.
In 486, Merlin encountered the Knights of Salisbury for the first time. The young knights were finishing up an uneventful patrol around Salisbury when they were confronted by an old goat herd commanding them to go fetch his prized goat from on top of a hill. When the knights went off in search, they found a goat the size of a young bull which was quickly snatched by a three-eyed giant. Slaying the giant, the elderly man revealed himself to be Merlin himself, who led the knights into the forest. Eventually the knights found themselves transported into the Otherworld, where they were attacked by a Nuckelavee. Defeating this enemy, the knights watched as Merlin took a small boat out to the center of the lake and was presented with Excalibur by the Lady of the Lake herself. Merlin thanked the knights for their protection and bade them farewell shortly after this incident.
