In
a land of myth and the time of magic, the narrator of a man’s destiny rests on
the shoulders of an old dragon. His name: Kilagarah.
The
Dragon’s Call
“No young man, no matter
how great, can know his destiny. He cannot glimpse his part in the great story
that is about to unfold. Like everyone, he must live and learn. And so it will
be for the young warlock arriving at the gates of Camelot…a boy that will in
time, father a legend. His name: Merlin.”
(Whispers) “Merlin.”
“Merlin.”
“Merlin.”
“Merlin.”
“Merlin.”
“Merlin.”
(Chuckles)
Merlin: “Where are you?”
(Dragon growls and
arrives)
Dragon: “I’m here.”
Dragon: “How small you
are, for such a great destiny.”
Merlin: “Why? What do you
mean? What destiny?”
Dragon: “Your gift, Merlin,
was given to you for a reason.”
Merlin: “So there is a
reason?”
Dragon: “Arthur is the
once and future king who will unite the land of Albion.”
Merlin: “Right.”
Dragon: “But he faces
many threats from friend and foe alike.”
Merlin: “I don’t see what
this has to do with me.”
Dragon: “Everything.
Without you, Arthur will never succeed. Without you, there will be no Albion.”
Merlin: “No. No, you’ve
got this wrong.”
Dragon: “There is no
right or wrong. Only what is and what isn’t.”
Merlin: “I’m serious. If
anyone wants to kill him, they can go ahead. In fact, I’ll give then a hand.”
Dragon: (Chuckles) “None
of us can choose our destiny, Merlin. And none of us and escape it.”
Merlin: “No. No way, no.
No, there must be another Arthur because this one’s an idiot.”
Dragon: “Perhaps it’s
your destiny to change that.”
(Dragon flies away)
Merlin: “Wait…wait! Wait,
stop. I need to know more!”
Valiant
Merlin: “Where are you? I
just came to tell you whatever you think my destiny is, whatever it is that you
think I’m supposed to do, you’ve got the wrong person. That’s it. Goodbye.”
Dragon: “If only it were
so easy to escape one’s destiny.”
(Dragon lands)
Merlin: “How can it be my
destiny to protect someone who hates me?”
Dragon: “A half cannot
truly hate that which makes it whole. Very soon, you shall learn that.”
Merlin: “Oh, great. Just
what I needed, another riddle.”
Dragon: “That your and
Arthur’s path lies together is but the truth.”
Merlin: “What’s that
supposed to mean?”
Dragon: “You know, young
warlock, this is not the end. It is the beginning.”
(Flies away)
Merlin: “Just give me a
straight answer!”
The
Mark of Nimueh
Merlin: “Hello!”
Dragon: “Hello! The great
warlock returns, as I knew he would.”
Merlin: “I need to know
how to defeat an Afanc.”
Dragon: “Yes, I suppose
you do.”
Merlin: “Will you help
me?”
Dragon: “Trust the
elements that are at your command.”
Merlin: “Elements? But
what is it I have to do?”
Dragon: “You cannot do
this alone. You are but one side of a coin. Arthur is the other.”
Merlin: “I don’t
understand. Just tell me what it is I have to do.”
Merlin: “No!”
(Dragon leaves)
Merlin: “Please, help
me.”
Dragon: “I have.”
(laughs)
Merlin: “Oh, yeah, right.
Thanks.”
A
Remedy to Cure all Ills
Gaius: “Hello! It is me,
Gaius!”
Dragon: “How old a man
can become and yet changed so little.”
Gaius: “You have not
changed either.”
Dragon: “20 years, almost
a lifetime to make the short journey back to where you began.”
Gaius: “I’m not here for
myself.”
Dragon: “The boy.”
Gaius: “You know about
Merlin?”
Dragon: “You have
struggled against his destiny, but you can no more prevent it than he can.”
Gaius: “So it is true
then?”
Dragon: “Oh, yes. He and
the young Pendragon one day will unite the land of Albion.”
Gaius: “But he is in
danger.”
Dragon: “No, it is my
jailor who stands in peril.”
Gaius: “Must Uther be
sacrificed for the boy?”
Dragon: “Their time
cannot come until his has passed.”
Gaius: “But is that time
now?”
Dragon: (chuckles) “That
is of your choosing.”
Gaius: “I will not choose
between them.”
Dragon: “Then turn a
blind eye. That is, after all, your talent.”
The
Beginning of the End
Merlin: “Hello?”
(Dragon roars, scaring
Merlin)
Merlin: “Do you have to
do that? You sacred the life out of me.”
Dragon: “The young
warlock. No doubt you’re here about the Druid boy.”
Merlin: “How did you
know?”
Dragon: “Like you, I hear
him speak.”
Merlin: “Why does he call
me Emrys?”
Dragon: “Because that is
your name.”
Merlin: “I’m pretty sure
my name’s Merlin. Always has been.”
Dragon: “You have many
names.”
Merlin: “Do I? How does
the boy know who I am? I’ve never even met any Druids.”
Dragon: “There is much
written about you that you have yet to read. You should not protect this boy.”
Merlin: “Why? He has
magic. He’s just like me.”
Dragon: “You and the boy
are as different as day and night.”
Merlin: “What do you
mean?”
Dragon: “Head my words,
Merlin.
Merlin: “Why should I not
protect him?”
(Dragon leaves)
Merlin: “I need to know
why you told me not to protect the boy.”
Dragon: “You seek my
counsel, and yet you choose to ignore it.”
Merlin: “Just tell me
why.”
Dragon: “If the boy
lives, you cannot fulfil your destiny.”
Merlin: “What’s he go to
do with my destiny? You said it’s my destiny to protect Arthur.”
Dragon: “Then you have
the answer you seek.”
Merlin: “You’re telling
me that little boy is going to kill Arthur?”
Dragon: “It seems that is
up to you.”
Merlin: “No. You can’t
know that for certain.”
Dragon: “You have it in
your power to prevent a great evil.”
Merlin: “There must be
another way. The future isn’t se in stone.”
Dragon: “You must let the
boy die.”
Excalibur
Dragon: “Merlin.”
Merlin: “Do you know why
I’m here?”
Dragon: “It may surprise
you, Merlin, but my knowledge of your life is not universal.”
Merlin: “It’s to do with
Arthur. His life’s in danger. He will die unless I can make a weapon that can
kill the dead”
Dragon: “So what do you
come to ask of me?”
Merlin: “Will you burnish
it to save Arthur?”
Dragon: “The dead do not
return without reason. Who has he come for?”
Merlin: “Uther.”
Dragon: “Then let him
take his vengeance and the wraith will die without my aid.”
Merlin: “But it’s Arthur
who’s going to fight him. You have to save him.”
Dragon: “That is your
destiny, young warlock. Not mine.”
Merlin: “But if Arthur
fights the wraith and dies, Camelot will have no heir. I will have no destiny.”
Dragon: “A weapon forged
with my assistance will have great power.”
Merlin: “I know.”
Dragon: “You do not know.
You can only guess. You have not seen what I have seen. If you had, perhaps you
would not ask this of me.”
Merlin: “What do you
mean?”
Dragon: “In the wrong
hands, this sword could do great evil. It must be wielded by Arthur and him
alone.”
Merlin: “I understand.”
Dragon: “You must do more
than understand. You must promise.”
Merlin: “I promise.”
(Dragon roars and forges
the sword)
Dragon: “Heed my words.
The sword was forged for Arthur and him alone.”
Dragon: “Merlin.”
“Merlin.”
“Merlin.”
Dragon: “So does Arthur
live?”
Merlin: “Yes, the sword
worked. It was incredible, amazing.”
Dragon: “As I promised.”
Merlin: “But…”
Dragon: “Yes?”
Merlin: “Things didn’t
quite go according to plan. I mean, they did, except it wasn’t Arthur who
wielded the sword. It was Uther.”
(Dragon roars in
frustration)
Merlin: “I tried but he
just took it. Uther’s the king. I couldn’t stop him.”
Dragon: “The sword was
born of the old magic. You have no idea of its power. In the hands of Uther, it
will bring only evil.”
Merlin: “I’ll get it
back.”
Dragon: “You have
betrayed me. You are not ready to be trusted.”
Merlin: “I’ll bring it to
you. You can destroy it.”
Dragon: “What is made
cannot be unmade.”
Merlin: “So what do you
want me to do?”
Dragon: “Take the sword
far from here and place it where no mortal man can ever find it.”
(Dragon leaves)
To
Kill the King
(Merlin clears throat,
waking him up)
Dragon: “Well, young
warlock. What is it you come to ask of me?”
Merlin: “I need your
help.”
Dragon: “Of course you
do. But this time, will you heed my words?”
Merlin: “The sorcerer
Tauren is plotting to kill the king! He’s made an ally of Morgana. I don’t know
what to do.”
Dragon: “Do nothing.”
Merlin: “What do you
mean? If I do nothing, then Uther will die.”
Dragon: “Don’t you want
Uther dead? It is Uther that persecutes you and your kind, Merlin. It is Uther
that murders the innocent.”
Merlin: “But surely that
doesn’t make it right to kill him!”
Dragon: “Only if Uther
dies can magic return to the land. Only if Uther dies, will you be free,
Merlin. Uther’s reign is at an end. Let Arthur’s reign begin. Fulfil your
destiny!”
Merlin: “Wait! Where does
it say that my destiny includes murder?”
Dragon: “Free this land
from tyranny, Merlin! Free us all!”
(Dragon leaves)
Le
morte de Arthur
Merlin: “I have failed
Arthur, failed in my destiny.”
Dragon: “And yet you
would not be here if that were true.”
Merlin: “He was bitten by
the Questing Beast. He’s going to die?”
Dragon: “Does he still
breathe?”
Merlin: “Only just.”
Dragon: “Then there is
still time to heal him.”
Merlin: “I’ve tried. I
cannot save him.”
Dragon: “You do not know
how to save him.”
Merlin: “But can you tell
me how?”
Dragon: “Perhaps. It will
not be easy.”
Merlin: “I will do
anything.”
Dragon: “Anything?”
Merlin: “Please, just
tell me what I have to do.”
Dragon: “Very well. The
Questing Beast is a creature conjured by the powers of the Old Religion. You
must use the same ancient magic to save him.”
Merlin: “But the Old
Religion died out centuries ago.”
Dragon: “The Old Religion
is the magic of the earth itself. It is the essence which binds all things
together. It will last long beyond the time of men.”
Merlin: “But how could
that help me save Arthur?”
Dragon: “You must find
those who still serve it, those who hold dominion over life and death.”
Merlin: “Where?”
Dragon: “Go to the place
that men call the Isle of the Blessed where the power of the ancients can still
be felt. There you will discover Arthur’s salvation.”
Merlin: “Thank you. Thank
you.”
Dragon: “And Merlin, the
young Pendragon must live, no matter what the cost.”
Merlin: “You knew this
would happen. You had me trade my mother’s life for Arthur’s!”
Dragon: “You said you
would do anything.”
Merlin: “Did you know my
mother would die?”
Dragon: “I knew the price
would be a heavy one.”
Merlin: “But you sent me
anyway.”
Dragon: “We need Arthur
to live.”
Merlin: “I’m not one of you!”
Dragon: “We are both
creatures of the Old Religion. It is the source of your power.”
Merlin: “What’s that
supposed to mean?”
Dragon: “Your destiny is
to protect the young Pendragon until he claims his crown. And when he does,
magic can be returned to the realm. Only then will I be free.”
Merlin: “Oh. So that’s
all you cared about? I thought you were my friend.”
Dragon: “I am more than
that, Merlin. I am your kin.”
Merlin: “No. The only
family I have is my mother. And you had me murder her.”
Dragon: “Her life has not
been taken in vain. We will achieve great things together, you and I.”
Merlin: “You will never
be released! For what you have done, I’ll make sure you never see the light.”
Dragon: “Merlin!”
(Merlin blocks fire with
his magic)
Merlin: “You won’t see
me, again.”
Dragon: “Merlin! No!”
(roars in frustration)
The
Curse of Cornelius Sigan
Merlin: “Hello?”
“Hello? Please I need
your help.”
Dragon: “You told me I
wouldn’t see you again.”
Merlin: “I’m not here for
myself. I’m here for Arthur.”
Dragon: “Arthur’s path
lies with yours. You have made it clear that you do not walk in step with me.”
Merlin: “You can’t want
Sigan to win. You’re not evil.”
Dragon: “At least Sigan
knows where his loyalties lie. You have shown that you do not.”
Merlin: “So you will let
Camelot fall?”
Dragon: “I did not say
that.”
Merlin: “Then you will
help me?”
Dragon: “To defeat Sigan,
you will need a spell more powerful than anything you know.”
Merlin: “Please, I have
to try.”
Dragon: “Very well, but
you must give me something in return.”
Merlin: “What?”
Dragon: “A promise.”
Merlin: “A promise?”
Dragon: “That one day,
you will free me.”
Merlin: “If I release
you, what will you do?”
Dragon: “That is not your
concern.”
Merlin: “I don’t trust
you.”
Dragon: “Nevertheless,
you must promise or Camelot will fall.”
Merlin: “I promise. Now
please, give me the spell.”
Dragon: “Close your eyes
and open your mind.”
(breathes spell into
Merlin)
Dragon: “Few men have
ever been gifted such knowledge. Use it wisely.”
Merlin: “I will.”
Dragon: “You made a
promise, young warlock. And one day, I shall keep you to it.”
The
Nightmare Begins
(Dragon roars and enters)
Merlin: “I need your
help. Do you know where the Druids are?”
Dragon: “First, you must
tell me why you seek them.”
Merlin: “That doesn’t
matter.”
Dragon: “It does to me.”
Merlin: “I need to ask
them something.”
Dragon; “I’ve lived for
more than 1,000 years, watched civilizations rise and fall. Do not believe that
you can lie to me.”
Merlin: “I need their
help. Someone who I care about needs their help.”
Dragon: “You speak of the
witch, the Lady Morgana.”
Merlin: “She’s not a
witch! She’s my friend.”
Dragon: “She cannot be
trusted.”
Merlin: “What makes you
say that?”
Dragon: “It would be
better if the witch…”
Merlin: “Stop calling her
that!”
Dragon: “It would be
better if the witch never knew the true extent of her powers.”
Merlin: “You’re wrong. I
know her. She has a good heart.”
Dragon: “You’ve failed to
heed my advice in the past and it brought grave consequences.”
Merlin: “I won’t abandon
her!”
Dragon: (shakes head) “I
will not give you the help you seek. If you pursue this course of action, you
do so alone.”
(Dragon sighs after
Merlin leaves)
Beauty
and the Beast
(Dragon laughs)
Merlin: “This isn’t
funny.”
Dragon; “Oh it is. It is.
The thought of Uther marrying a troll. Was it a public affair?”
Merlin: “Public enough.”
(Dragon laughs)
Merlin: “Don’t laugh. If
she can’t be stopped, Arthur won’t become king. Albion will never be born.”
Dragon: “I’m sorry. You
are right, of course.”
Merlin: “How can we break
the enchantment?”
Dragon: “These are not
trifling tricks, troll magic is very powerful.”
Merlin: “There has to be
a way.”
Dragon: “The only way you
could break this enchantment is if Uther were to cry tears of true remorse.”
Merlin: “How do we make
him do that?”
Dragon: “That I can’t
answer. Uther’s heart is cold as stone. He’s never been sorry for anything.”
Merlin: “Thanks. I
think.”
Dragon: “Young warlock!
It was some time ago you promised to set me free. The help I give you is not
unconditional.”
The
Witchfinder
Dragon: “What is wrong,
young warlock? You look so pale.”
Merlin: “I did a stupid
thing. A stupid, stupid thing! And now Gaius is going to die for it.”
Dragon: “Gaius means
nothing to me.”
Merlin: “But he means a
great deal to me!”
Dragon: “Very well, tell
me what has happened.”
Merlin: “A witchfinder
has come. He’s arrested Gaius for sorcery but I’m the sorcerer.”
Dragon: “Yes, I suppose
you are.”
Merlin: “I’m going to
confess. It’s the only way to save him.”
Dragon: “Then your
stupidity continues.”
Merlin: “I won’t
sacrifice a friend to save myself!”
Dragon: “Bravely spoken,
but Gaius is already doomed. If you confess, the witchfinder will just burn you
both.”
Merlin: “But it’s my
fault! Don’t you understand?”
Dragon: “All too well,
young warlock, but understand this, if you were to die, you would endanger the
lives of all those that rely upon you.”
Merlin: “There must be
something I can do. There must be. Please, help me.”
Dragon: “Merlin, I see
you are distressed by this, but I cannot help you because I do not know how
to.”
Merlin: “I can’t just
stand by and watch Gaius die. I can’t.”
Dragon: “I am sorry.”
(Dragon leaves)
Sweet
Dreams
(Dragon laughs) “This is magic indeed.”
Merlin: “Everything I
have tried has failed.”
Dragon: “From what you
tell me, the spell has captured his heart.”
Merlin: “And his heart is
controlling his brain.”
Dragon: “There is no
magic that can break this enchantment.”
Merlin: “There must be.”
Dragon: “It has too great
a hold.”
Merlin: “I cannot let
Arthur die!”
Dragon: “Patience, young
warlock. The solution lies in a force greater than you and I can understand. A
force that has puzzled many minds.”
Merlin: “Please, I have
very little time…”
Dragon: “A force…”
Merlin: “Just tell me!”
(Dragon laughs) “Why it
is the greatest force of all. Love.”
Merlin: “Love?”
Dragon: “You must find
the person Arthur truly loves.”
Merlin: “And then what?”
Dragon: “One kiss from
her, will break the enchantment and he will desire Vivian no more.”
The
Witch’s Quickening
Merlin: “I need your
help.”
Dragon: “I’m sure you do,
young warlock. But first, you must honor your promise.”
Merlin: “I said I would
set you free and I will!”
Dragon: “When?”
Merlin: “When I know
Camelot is safe. Please trust me.”
Dragon: “Why should I?”
Merlin: “Because you
don’t have a choice!”
Dragon: “What is it you
wish to know?”
Merlin: “What is the
Crystal of Neahtid?”
Dragon: “To those who
know how to use it, the crystal holds great knowledge.”
Merlin: “What kind of
knowledge?”
Dragon: “Knowledge of
what is, what has been, and what is yet to come.”
Merlin: “Do you mean, it
can show you the future?”
Dragon: “Amongst other
things, yes.”
Merlin: “The crystal has
been stolen.”
Dragon: “By whom?”
Merlin: “The Lady
Morgana.”
(Dragon laughs) “That
witch does not have the power to wield the crystal.”
Merlin: “Does the Druid
boy?”
Dragon: “Mordred? It is
possible. Why do you ask?”
Merlin: “I believe they
are involved in this together.”
Dragon: “Once before, I
warned you of the Druid boy. It is his destiny to bring about Arthur’s doom. It
may be that time is upon you.”
Merlin: “What do you
mean?”
Dragon: “The ancient
prophecies speak of an alliance of Mordred and Morgana, united in evil. But
this union must be stopped. Whatever the cost.”
Dragon: “Merlin! I’m waiting, Merlin! You gave
your word! Now set me free! Merlin! Merlin!”
The
Fires of Idirsholas
(Dragon sleeping)
Merlin: “What’s going on?
Why is everyone asleep?”
Merlin: “Please, not you
as well. I need your help. What am I going to do?”
Merlin: “Don’t pretend. I
know you’re listening to me.”
Dragon; “I don’t need to
listen to you, Merlin. You always say the same thing, ‘Help me!’ And yet you
refuse to give anything in return. Now you will face the consequence of that
decision. Camelot’s end is neigh and there’s nothing you can do about it.”
Merlin: “I know. I
promised to free you and I will.”
(Dragon laughs)
Merlin: “I will. I
promise.”
Dragon: “I no longer
trust your promises.”
Merlin: “I swear on my
mother’s life.”
Dragon: “Careful what you
say.”
Merlin: “You have to help
me. Please?”
Dragon: “Her life matters
more to you than your own. This is an oath I believe you will honor.”
Merlin: “I will.”
Dragon: “It is one thing
to cast a spell that puts everyone to sleep, the power to maintain it is a very
different matter. It will need more than just words to break the enchantment.”
Merlin: “What do you
mean?”
Dragon: “You must
eradicate the source.”
Merlin: “Great! What is
that?”
Dragon: “Not ‘what,’ but
who. Such spells need a vessel. A constant living presence to give them
strength. The source of this pestilence is the witch, the Lady Morgana.”
Merlin: “It can’t be.”
Dragon: “I have warned
you about her, but you have failed to take heed. She is dangerous.”
Merlin: “No.”
Dragon: “And now she has
chosen to turn her back on her own.”
Merlin: “How do I stop
her?”
Dragon: “That is easy,
young warlock. You must kill her.”
Merlin: “No!”
Dragon: “The spell is
woven with magic of such power that even you are not immune. You must act now
before it’s too late. If you do not, then Camelot will fall and Arthur will
die. And the future you were destined to share, will die with you.”
Dragon: “You must steal a
sword from the Knights of Medhir. Their blades were forged by the Old Religion.
If you harness its power to your own, you will have the strength to break the
chains with which Uther Pendragon keeps me prisoner.”
Dragon: “The time has
come, young warlock.”
Merlin: “Where will you
go?”
Dragon: “I am the last of
my kind. There is but one road I can take.”
Merlin: “What does that
mean?”
Dragon: “You will see.”
Merlin: “Before I do
this, you promise me that you will not harm Camelot.”
Dragon: “I think there
have been enough bargains. Don’t you?”
(Chanting) Ic bebeod thisne swurd thaet he forcearf tha
bnede thara dracan. Unclce!
(Dragon roars in victory
and triumph and escapes)
The
Last Dragonlord
(Dragon attacks Camelot)
(Merlin chanting a spear
that bounces off the Dragon)
Dragon: “Do not imagine
that your petty magic can harm me!”
Merlin: “Why are you
doing this? You’re killing innocent people!”
(Dragon attacks knights
and knocks Arthur down)
(Merlin chants)
Dragorn. Non
didlkai. Kari miss, epsipass imalla krat. Katostar abore ceriss. Katicur. Me ta
sentende divoless. Kar… krisass.
“Dragon, I command you to
stop this reign of terror. You have caused enough pain and suffering to these
people. You must obey me and follow my will. For I have you under my power. You
shall no longer bring death and destruction to this land.”
(Merlin picks up spear)
Dragon: “I am the last of
my kind, Merlin. Whatever wrongs I have done, do not make me responsible for
the death of my noble breed.”
(Roars but finds that
Merlin didn’t kill him)
Merlin: “Go! Leave! You
if ever attack Camelot again, I will kill you!”
Merlin: “I have shown you
mercy. Now you must do the same to others.”
Dragon: “Young warlock,
what you have shown is what you will be. I will not forget your clemency. I’m
sure our paths will cross again.”
(Flies away)
The
Tears of Uther Pendragon
(After Dragon rescues
Merlin)
Merlin: “I didn’t think
you’d answer my call.”
Dragon: “Merlin, I could
not resist a dragonlord even if I wanted to.”
Merlin: “I’m grateful.
Thank you.”
Dragon: “Lie still.”
Merlin: “Ow. My head.”
Dragon: “The serket’s poison
is powerful. I have given you an enchantment that will help you heal, but it
will take time.”
Merlin: “You shouldn’t
have let me sleep.”
Dragon: “I had no choice,
young warlock. The venom was too strong, even for your great powers.”
Merlin: “I don’t have
time. I need to get back to Camelot. The kingdom is in danger and…it’s my
fault. I should have listened to you. I should never have trusted Morgana.”
Dragon: “You did what you
felt was right and that shows great courage. But trust is a double-edged sword.”
Merlin: “I thought,
because she has magic, I thought we were the same.”
Dragon: “In some ways,
you are.”
Merlin: “No. I will never
be like her.”
Dragon: “You have learnt
an important lesson, Merlin. Your determination to see goodness in people, will
be your undoing. But I fear that your futures are now joined forever. She is
the darkness to your light, the hatred to your love.”
Merlin: “I need to get
back to Camelot.”
Dragon: “You’re not yet
fully recovered, Merlin. And it’s more than three days’ walk.”
Merlin: “I have no
intention of walking.”
(Dragon takes Merlin
back)
(Merlin laughs) “Whoo!”
Dragon: “This is as far
as I go.”
Merlin: “Thank you. I
won’t forget this.”
Dragon: “Be careful,
young warlock. The great battle for Camelot has begun. You must be strong, for
Arthur’s destiny and the future of Albion lie in your hands.”
(Dragon leaves)
The
Crystal Cave
Dragon: “You summoned me,
young warlock? And to what do I owe the pleasure this time?”
Merlin: “I’ve been to the
crystal cave. I saw Morgana make an attempt on Uther’s life.”
Dragon: “It does not
surprise me.”
Merlin: “Well, I stopped
her.”
“To change the future is
no simple, matter, Merlin. To do so is fraught with danger.”
“I know, and as a result
of my actions, Morgana is dying.”
“Then you should
rejoice.”
“I want you to help me
save her.”
“Merlin, have you learnt
nothing?”
“I did not mean to kill
her. All I wanted was to avoid the future that would have unfolded. To prevent
Uther’s death, to prevent Camelot from falling apart.”
“I will not cure her.”
“She is Uther’s
daughter.”
“Yes.”
“You knew? Why didn’t you
tell me?”
“It makes no difference.”
“Well, whatever she was
about to do, I stopped her.”
“The witch must die, as
she should’ve done long ago. I will not save her.”
“I am a dragonlord. You cannot
refuse me!”
“How dare you treat me
such? How dare you abuse your power?”
“I command you.”
“Very well, but I warn
you, the evil that will follow, is of your doing and yours alone.”
(Gives Merlin a spell)
The
Sorcerer’s Shadow
(Merlin calls Dragon)
Dragon: “I was beginning
to hope you’d forgotten me.”
Merlin: “I don’t think
so.”
Dragon: “The problem is,
young warlock, that you wish to talk but you don’t wish to listen. The last
time we met, you chose to ignore my advice and overrule me.”
Merlin: “I…I’m sorry.”
Dragon: “A dragonlord
should never abuse their power. What reason do you have to summon me this
time?”
Merlin: “You are a
creature of magic. And only a creature of magic can hope to understand. Uther
is to fight a sorcerer in the tournament tomorrow. Gaius wants me to prevent
him from using magic. But if I do that, there is every chance he will die.”
Dragon: “Your choice is a
hard one, young warlock. Yet you like I must hold hope that Arthur will bring
about a new age. An age where the likes of you and I are respected once again.
If he sees his father killed through the use of magic, it will harden his mind
forever.”
Merlin: “No. There must
be some other way.”
Dragon: “To see one of
your kin die is never an easy thing. But all great struggles demand sacrifice.
I am sorry, young warlock. I wish I had some words to help you.”
Merlin: “Some choices are
easy. Some stay with you forever.”
The
Sword in the Stone pt 2
Dragon: “The land of
Albion and the future we have all fought for was in peril.”
Dragon: “What is
troubling you, young warlock?”
Merlin: “It’s Arthur.
He’s lost the will to fight. He feels he’s failed his people. He believes he’s
no longer destined to be king.”
“The fate of Camelot
rests in your hands, young warlock. For you and you alone, can restore the
king’s faith.”
“How?”
“You must make him
believe that he can be king once more. I wish I could be of more help, Merlin.”
“No. I know how. The
people who fled Camelot. Do you know where they’re hiding?”
“I am a dragon. I can
cover many leagues in the blink of an eye. They shouldn’t be too hard to find.”
“Then we have no time to
lose.”
The
Coming of Arthur
Merlin: “I have to cross
20 leagues of hostile territory. I need you to take me.”
Dragon: “I am not a
horse, Merlin.”
Merlin: “If you do not,
then Morgana will have won. Unless that’s what you want.”
Dragon: “My allegiance
has never been with the witch.”
Merlin: “I know. But is
it with me?”
Dragon: “Yes, young
warlock. It is with you.”
(Dragon takes Merlin)
Merlin: “Thank you.”
Dragon: “I warned you
before, that in the wrong hands, this sword can do great evil. You must promise
me, Merlin, that once its task is done, you must place it where none can wield
it.”
Merlin: “I promise.”
The
Darkest Hour pt 2
Merlin: “It’s all right.
Thank you.”
Dragon: “Who is your
friend?”
Lancelot: “I’m Lancelot.”
Dragon: “Of course. Sir
Lancelot, the bravest and most noble of them all.”
Lancelot: “I’m not sure
that’s true.”
Dragon: “We shall see.
For now, there are more pressing things at hand. The Dorocha cannot be allowed
to remain in this world. The sundered veil must be restored.”
Lancelot: “We’re on our
way to the Isle of the Blessed, to help Arthur heal it.”
Dragon: “Indeed. But at
what price?”
Merlin: “I know that the
spirit world demands a sacrifice.”
“It demands nothing. It
is the Calleach, the gatekeeper to the spirit world who asks such a price.”
“And there is no other
way?”
“There is not.”
“Arthur intends to
sacrifice himself to heal the veil. It is my destiny to protect him, You taught
me that.”
“Merlin, you must not do
this.”
“Then I have no choice. I
must take his place.”
“From the moment I met
you, I saw something that was invisible. Now it is there for all to see.”
“All that you see, old
friend, is what you taught me.”
“It will be am empty
world without you, young warlock.”
Aithusa
“I have never dared dream
of such a moment, Merlin. Until now, I believed the egg would never be found,
that I would be the last of my kind.”
“So the legend is true.”
“This is a chance…in a
thousand, Merlin. You must retrieve the egg.”
“I know.”
“Then what is the
matter?”
“Gaius has forbidden it.”
“Merlin, you are a
dragonlord. It is a gift passed down from your father. He gave up everything in
his life to save me. What do you think he would say? The egg harbors the last
of my kind. I beg you, Merlin, in your father’s name, promise me that you will
do everything in your power to rescue it.”
“You have my promise.”
“Is it still alive?”
“It can live for more
than a thousand years.”
“So you are no longer the
last of your kind.”
“It would seem not.”
“When will it hatch?”
“Young dragons were
called into the world by the dragonlords. Only they had the power to summon
them from the egg. As the last dragonlord, this solemn duty falls to you,
Merlin.”
“How do I summon it?”
“You must give the dragon
a name.”
“Athusia,”
(egg hatches)
“A white dragon is indeed
a rare thing and fitting. For in the dragon tongue, you named him after the
light of the sun. No dragon birth is without meaning. Sometimes the meaning is
hard to see, but this time, I believe, it is clear. The white dragon bodes well
for Albion, for you and Arthur, and for the land that you will build together.”
The
Sword in the Stone pt 2
Arthur’s
Bane pt. 1
Merlin: “Oh Dragon! I
need to know about a Druid symbol. A black spiral, within it a thin yellow
coil.”
Dragon: “It is the mark
of a Vates, a Druid seer. Where did you encounter him?”
Merlin: “On my journey
here. He warned me of Arthur’s bane.”
Dragon: “His bane?”
Merlin: “And then he
showed me a battle. A terrible battle. Arthur was fighting for his life. I saw
him wounded and I saw him fall.”
Dragon: “The Vates power
of prophecy is unrivaled even by a high priestess.”
Merlin: “So this battle
with come to pass?”
Dragon: “I do not know,
young warlock, but one thing is certain: this was no chance meeting.”
Merlin: “You think I
should heed his warning?”
Dragon: “There was a time
when the words of the Vates were considered a gift.”
Merlin: “Then why do they
feel like a burden?”
Dragon: “A wise man is
not cowed by knowledge, Merlin. Instead he uses it to guide him.”
Merlin: “How?”
Dragon: “That is
something only you can decide. But remember, the Vates singled you out for a
reason. Now more than ever, it is you and you alone that can keep Arthur safe.”
The
Dsir
(Merlin calls Dragon)
Dragon: “You were right
to summon me, Merlin. The Dsir are the mouthpiece of the Triple Goddess. It is
she who has decreed Arthur’s fate.”
Merlin: “What it is to
be?”
Dragon: “The rune mark
predicts Arthur’s death.”
Merlin: “When? When will
Arthur die?”
Dragon: “The future is
never clear, Merlin. You should know that by now. There are many paths. Not all
lead to Camelot’s ruin.”
Merlin: “Do they lead to
Mordred?”
Dragon: “The Druid boy?
His and Arthur’s fate are bound together like ivy around a tree.”
Merlin: “I fear he is
dangerous.”
Dragon: “There is good
cause to doubt him.”
Merlin: “Is there nothing
I can do?”
Dragon: “Sometimes to
save the tree, the ivy must be cut. You had a chance to kill the Druid boy once
before. If you have another, you must not fail.”
(Dragon leaves)
The
Kindness of Strangers
(Merlin calls Dragon)
(Dragon saves Merlin)
(Merlin chuckles) “Thank
you.”
Dragon: “It is my
pleasure.”
Merlin: “For a second
there, I thought you weren’t coming.”
Dragon: “I would never
forsake you, young warlock.”
Merlin: “Are you all
right?”
Dragon: “Of course.”
Merlin: “Your wing.”
Dragon: “I am tired,
Emrys, that is all. But I shall serve you as long as I have the strength.”
Merlin: “If you’re ill, I
can heal you.”
Dragon: “There are some
things, even a warlock as great as you cannot overcome. I am old, Emrys. My
time has almost come.”
Merlin: “No.”
Dragon: “It is the cycle
of life, no more, no less.”
Merlin: “What will I do
without you?”
Dragon: “You will
remember me.”
Merlin: “Will I see you
again?”
(Dragon leaves)
The
Diamond of the Day
(Shouts in Dragon
language)
Merlin: “Kilgarrah!”
Merlin: “I would not have
summoned you if there were any other choice. I have one last favor to ask.”
(Dragon takes them to the
lake)
Dragon: “Merlin, there is
nothing you can do.”
Merlin: “I’ve failed?”
Dragon: “No, young
warlock, for all that you have dreamt of building has come to pass.”
Merlin: “I can’t lose
him! He’s my friend!”
Dragon: “Though no man,
no matter how great, can know his destiny, some lives have been foretold,
Merlin. Arthur is not just a king. He is the once and future king. Take heart,
for when Albion’s need is greatest, Arthur will rise again. It has been a
privilege to have known you, young warlock. The story we have been a part of
will live long in the minds of men.”
The Dragon died
peacefully, satisfied that Merlin had accomplished his destiny.
