Arthur's Bane is real. Although she is ruthless towards her past friends, her affection for Mordred has not faded away, as she shows genuine affection and relief when she finds out he is alive. After the death of Gwen's father, Morgana conspired with the sorcerer Tauren to kill the king, believing Camelot would be better off with Arthur on the throne, but when Uther expressed his regret over Tom's death, admitting he was arrogant and foolish, she aborted the plan at the last minute. Her efforts to discover who and where Emrys became successful when Mordred betrayed Camelot due to the fact his love was hanged (The Drawing of the Dark). While under her control, Gwen worships Morgana and thinks of her as her one and only friend, while she loathes all her former friends (The Dark Tower). Morgana is the daughter of Uther Pendragon and his adulterous lover, Vivienne, who was his best friend's wife, though this fact is hidden from Morgana. After Mordred's love Kara is hanged by Arthur, Mordred allies himself with Morgana giving her the key of Arthur's demise by revealing Emrys' true identity to her (The Drawing of the Dark). Morgana was distant and now treated Gwen like a servant rather than a friend, although she did give Gwen an embroidered handkerchief she received as a birthday present, albeit as an excuse to get Gwen to leave the room so she could read a message sent by Morgause. I seek revenge for wounds they have inflicted, as do you. What if magic isn't something you choose? Morgana, who had been an apprentice of Merlin, betrayed and killed Arthur's father, but Merlin escaped with the young child Arthur in time to the late 20th century. After Morgana recovers, she and Agravaine arrange to have Gaius kidnapped in order to learn the identity of Emrys. Unable to find anyone to help her and having no one to turn to, she slowly envelopes herself in loneliness and depression, which fleetingly disappears at the company of creatures like Morgause, Alvarr and Mordred, who are like her. Later on, Percival stabbed her in the back as well, but she was still able to fight him and Gwaine and knock them unconscious. Morgana, however, refuses to go back and says that she has grown up now (Arthur's Bane). Knight!Merlin, Of-Noble-Blood!Merlin, Magical!Arthur. Morgana then smiles and leaves the king. Morgana is one or two years younger than Arthur, as Uther says that she wasn't there 20 years ago, referring to the death of his wife Ygraine after Arthur's birth. Arthur arrives to find Cenred holding Morgana hostage with a sword to her throat, and Morgause attempts to hit Arthur with a deadly spell, but Merlin explodes her spell, incapacitating Cenred and Morgause, and drags Morgana away. Morgana is first seen by Merlin during his first days in Camelot when he enters her chambers. When Agravaine opens the siege tunnels beneath the city, a small detachment of her army passes through into the lower town which soon falls to her forces. Mordred: The evil child produced by the union of Arthur and Morgan Le Fey. I know now who I really am. Even when Merlin was weakened due to having aged himself, although she put up a considerable fight, she was only able to nearly kill him when she caught him off-guard and was grounded before ultimately losing and being badly wounded (A Servant of Two Masters). Morgana, who had been an apprentice of Merlin, betrayed and killed Arthur's father, but Merlin escaped with the young child Arthur in time to the late 20th century. When she awakes, Morgana shares an intimate moment with Arthur, explaining how she escaped the bandits who were holding her captive. Prophecies do not lie. Uther was a curse upon this land, as is his son. Her bitterness over her father's death and Uther's pivotal role in it causes her great turmoil and ambivalence towards her guardian. Arthurian legend, the body of stories and medieval romances, known as the matter of Britain, centring on the legendary king Arthur. Home | About | Contact | Copyright | Privacy | Cookie Policy | Terms & Conditions | Sitemap. When they reached her, Morgause told Arthur to place his head on a chopping block so she could kill him. Yet, time and again, you've proved yourself willing to lay down your life for him. Mab: Merlins nemesis. When Gwaine protests her harsh treatment of them and beseeches her to show mercy to the aged Gaius, she agrees to give them food only if Gwaine is prepared to fight for it. His actions lead her to believe he has feelings for Gwen. Morgan is usually portrayed as a wicked enchantress who learned her initial mysterious skills from her corrupt education in an early Christian nunnery. Earlier in life, as the Kings ward, Morgana displays a spirited, quick-witted and compassionate nature. She is born and raised a noble woman. "Morgan Le Fay" portrait by Anthony Frederick Sandys. He finds Morgana and begs her not to continue. Merlin was never about Arthur and Gwen, or Morgana, or the knights. The night after Elyan's death, Guinevere meets Morgana in the Darkling Woods, and the two plan Arthur's downfall (The Dark Tower). She was able to witness first-hand Uther's tyranny against magic - brutal executions, man-hunts etcetera. Morgana somehow reaches Nemeth, which has been conquered by Odin. Statistics Also known as: Unbeknownst to her Merlin, with Gwaine's help, removes the Eye from Arthur's arm and foils her plan. However, this happens at the top of a stone staircase, causing Morgana to fall down the stairs as she flinches from the fire. Although Gaius was not initially an object of her hatred, he finally became one of her targets once she suspected that he knew of Emrys, leading to his kidnap. Then, that night, she has a dream in which she is surrounded by dead soldiers and is begging Emrys to help her. The more he became infatuated with Gwen, the more his relationship with Morgana shifted towards that of brother and sister, while when Uther married Catrina, the two were horrified to discover their new stepmother was a troll (Beauty and the Beast). As a young girl, she often practiced swordplay with her childhood companion, Arthur, and according to her, used to beat him with a sword, though he would later deny this. Determined to stop her vision from coming true, she visits the Dochraid for advice regarding necromancy. Merlin? Merlin later arrives, saying Uther believes she has been kidnapped and is going to execute everyone in Camelot who is under suspicion unless she is returned. The show is based on Arthurian legend and the character of Merlin is typically portrayed as a mentor and advisor to King Arthur, so his primary focus is on helping and guiding the young king.While many characters in the show have children, Merlin himself is childless and remains dedicated to helping Arthur. Morganaclearly loved Aithusavery much and it was revealed by Sarrum that the young Dragon was her greatest weakness(The Hollow Queen). According to Uther Pendragon, when Morgana's presumed father Gorlois was away fighting on the Northern Plains, her mother Vivienne had a brief affair with Uther Pendragon and later gave birth to Morgana. Morgana meets with Mordred many years later, after she has become a High Priestess of the Old Religion. Morgana, not seeing him, mistakes him for Gwen while getting ready for a feast celebrating twenty years since the end of The Great Purge. However, the two could not reconcile and Morgana accused Arthur of being too much like his father, leading Arthur to remark that she too resembled Uther more than she realised (The Sword in the Stone). Although Merlin somehow escapes, Mordred does not. We will never know, because Merlin's biggest fear, that he fights so hard against is the prophecy that Mordred would kill Arthur. Morgana looks upon Uther's face and she sees him screaming. However, Merlin chose to believe the worst in Morgana, potentially unaware that Morgause had turned her into the vessel without her knowledge or consent, therefore destroying his relationship with her forever, polluting her better nature and sending her irrevocably into Morgause's care for one year (The Fires of Idirsholas). Uncharacteristically, Merlin was shown to be very cold towards Morgana and vice versa. The two were not reunited until Mordred came into the care of the sorcerer Alvarr, who found him after the Druid massacre, and Alvarr used his close relationship with Morgana to convince her to steal the Crystal of Neahtid from the vaults of Camelot. Arthur and Guinevere were friends and love interests. At this point Morgana seemed fully under Morgause's control, her personality shifting to become almost a copy of her sister's. Portrayer: AN- This is my first serious writing attempt, I hope you all like it. Morgana returns to finalise her plans with Helios, preparing the attack on Camelot (The Hunter's Heart). Uther then begs her to kill him and not innocent people, but she coldly states she will execute him only after she is satisfied that he has suffered the same amount of pain he caused his victims. As she is about to finish him off, Mordred stabs her in the back, and Morgana painfully looks at the friend who betrayed her, before losing consciousness. Morgana, afraid of what is occurring around her and helpless to do anything about it, is disturbed when Merlin suggests that Morgause is behind it. Finding her stumbling through the forest on one such patrol, with great relief Arthur brought her back to Camelot where he tenderly listened to her recount her escape and promised her that she was safe now. To be disgusted with who and what you are. Morgana also thwarted Merlin's attempt to cure Uther magically by enchanting a necklace to counteract any healing spell and worsen the ailment tenfold (The Wicked Day). Morgause then spirited Morgana away to save her, and kept Morgana in her care for a year, teaching her how to use her magic. He then casts a spell and throws the Fomorroh into the fire, getting rid of it and its spawn once and for all. She later fought and lost against Morgana one on one and, when she asked what she had done to deserve her hate, Morgana stated that she did not hate her for what she had done, but rather for what she was destined to do, and apologised for having to kill her, although Merlin ultimately prevented her from doing so (The Sword in the Stone). After some years without keeping contact with King Arthur, Morgan was believed by Arthur to be deceased, but she had actually retired in secret to her castle near Tauroc, Wales after her ordeal with Chthon. After learning Merlin's secret, Morgana is extremely surprised. Morgana resisted attending this celebration, expressing to Uther her sympathy for Mary Collins and her abhorrence for the Great Purge because of the lives taken to accomplish Uther's endeavour to eliminate magic from Camelot. Gwen is told to bring Arthur to the Castle of Fyrien where Cenred is staying, or else her brother will be killed. Having someone to talk with about her magic was a relief for Morgana, and Alvarr knew exactly how to play her so she felt they were kindred spirits, despite the fact that he had a woman in his band. However, she broodingly remarks that she did not feel the pleasure she expected from such absolute control, instead experiencing a sadness at the bleak contrast between the resurrected Lancelot and his former might. King Mark appealed to her and the Queen of Norgales to set the country afire against wicked knights such as Sir Malgrin and Breuse Sans Pitie. Affiliation: Helios also displayed a protectiveness of Morgana when her powers failed her and Arthur was launching a counter-attack, pushing her behind him and taking on Arthur himself. It is unknown what happens to Aithusa after Merlin runs Morgana through with Excalibur. When she returns, she is a different person; vengeful and more cruel, she returns determined to take revenge for beings like herself against Uther and the magic-hating Camelot. Thinking she had forgiven him, Merlin was vastly relieved until he discovered the enchantment on Uther ( The Tears of Uther Pendragon). When Mordred returned, she agreed to help steal a crystal from Uther and later freed a sorcerer from the dungeons. The creator's themselves have come out and said it is a sad ending, because the original story of Arthur dying (or being fatally wounded at least) is also tragic. Her relationship to Arthur varies but usually she is introduced as Arthur's half-sister, the daughter of. Her relationship to Arthur varies but usually she is introduced as Arthur's half-sister, the daughter of his mother Igraine and her first husband Gorlois, the Duke of Cornwall. She did not feel like she could trust him. Arthur lamented that he had known Morgana his whole life and could not understand her betrayal, but in the end, led his knights against her to take back Camelot (The Coming of Arthur). Although they easily overwhelm the Camelot soldiers at first, Merlin's return greatly shocks Morgana as she screams at him, and he attacks her and knocks her unconscious. Morgana was furious and told Uther she saw him for what he really was and that she disowned him, before using the sleeping draught Gaius prepared for her to drug the dungeon guards, allowing Alvarr to escape. Morgans nephew, Mordred, began working with her for the first time in sharing their treachery against King Arthur. Not only did Morgana, Mordred and Gwaine all die, but Arthur himself died in Merlin's arms - leaving Gwen to bring peace to Albion alone while Merlin was left to wander the world, waiting for. Vivienne's situation remained unknown, though the fact that Morgana lived with Uther from a young age after Gorlois death implies that she was either dead or otherwise absent. She does not welcome Mordred at first, as she knows that he tried to kill her during their last met, but when he apologises for what he has done, tells her the key to lead to |Arthur's downfall she starts to understand him. Morgana toy with Gwen briefly, commenting that she has ridden the forests since childhood, and points out the direction of Camelot, which Gwen bitterly distrusts. Though Agravaine is clearly pleased by this, Morgana is still uneasy about the Cailleach's words regarding Emrys. Morgana, not seeing him, mistakes him for Gwen while getting ready for a feast celebrating twenty years since the end of The Great Purge. What experience do you need to become a teacher? Though she suspected his having a hand in many of her foiled plans, she first met him face to face when she caught him going through her possessions. As your father did in his time. When King Caerleon is killed in cold blood by the recently crowned Arthur Pendragon in an attempt to assert his dominance, Caerleon's furious and grief-stricken wife, Queen Annis, declares war on Camelot. Once she falls unconscious, Merlin shatters the staff, destroying the undead army, and rushes back out to find Arthur. She forms a brief alliance with the warrior priest of the Old Religion, Alator, requiring his techniques to extract the information from Gaius. Morgana became obsessed with discovering Emrys's true identity, believing he stood between her and her birthright, even going so far as to capture Gaius in an unsuccessful attempt to find it out. 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