according to french medieval stories, morgause tricked a very young arthur just after he won his first battle into sleeping with her and she had a son she named mordred who was arthur's bane (as he was raised to hate arthur and eventually destroyed arthur's round table and eventually at the battle of camlann, they killed each other or based on Merlin then waits all night outside the throne room as Arthur says his final goodbye. At a young age, Morgana discovers that she sometimes dreams of things that afterwards come to pass. After Merlin pierces through her with Excalibur, Arthur fleetingly looks at her lifeless eyes, and very soon he leaves his last breath as well (The Diamond of the Day). Later, Merlin helped her to extend her magical powers. Lets keep our fingers crossed that Arthur does find out, If Merlin tells Arthur, imagine Arthur's face, or if Arthur realizes Merlin is a sorcerer and confronts him, imagine Merlin's face!! Morgana immediately identified it as the work of Emrys. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. Two long years I've known nothing but darkness. Morgana delivered the crystal to Alvarr and then returned to Camelot, and Alvarr's lover commended him on how well he played the Lady Morgana, which Alvarr did not seem to regret since it achieved his goal. She joins Morgause in her regicidal ambitions and eventually operates alone in trying to kill Arthur. Three years after her second assault to Camelot, Morgana's magic had grown even stronger. Not knowing that she is Uther's daughter, the thought that he may find out about her magic greatly stresses her, taking into consideration his attitude towards magic. Portrayer: She brainwashed her by trapping her in a tower with mandrakes which made her hallucinate that all those she loved were against her. She also had some level of telepathy as she was the only person other than Merlin able to hear Mordred speaking mentally (The Beginning of the End). It's perhaps a low-key exit for Katie McGrath's villain, but no less powerful for that. Because she and co-star. The tryst might have been to tarnish his sterling image, turn him against Arthur or just because he loved Genevieve. Despite this, Morgana did not kill him instantly when he was at her mercy after being captured by mercenaries, instead using him as a pawn in her wider plans (A Servant of Two Masters). She also actively caused her father's death when she was informed that Arthur planned to use magic to save Uther by enchanting a necklace to reverse any healing spell and worsen the ailment tenfold. Guinevere, however, put an end to the romance. Merlin pauses in fear, sensing powerful magic, until Arthur has to grab his arm and drag into the valley, annoyed and insisting (arbitrarily) that no bandit will find them here. from trying to steal chicken to attempting to stop Morgana, so it's quite fitting his final line in the show is him desperately calling out to his dead brother . Don't think I don't understand loyalty just because I've got no one left to be loyal to. He stops short at a place that Arthur identifies as the Valley of the Fallen Kings, a rocky glen that opens out behind two large statues of crowned warriors. He defended her interests against his father, securing her release from the dungeons (To Kill the King) and agreeing to defy Uther and smuggle Mordred out of Camelot solely for her sake (The Beginning of the End). 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. What did I do to make you hate me so much?". After speaking to Morgause about this, the two plot to use Arthur's love for Gwen against him by conceiving a plan that will result in his death. Morgana, holding her advantage, casts a powerful stunning spell on Gwen when she tries to run. Once I'm crowned Queen of Camelot, you may indulge yourself all you wish. As a result, when a disguised Merlin performs the spell intended to save the King, Uther is instead killed. The court physician, Gaius, gives her a variety of sleeping potions, but none proves particularly effective. He knows everything. This, as well as Morgana's claim of hating him beyond his understanding, compounds Uther's psychological destruction. However, Morgana is fast enough in order to knock Merlin unconscious with an unknown spell. Merlin therefore disguises himself as Dragoon the Great and rides to Morgana's hut, intending to retrieve the Fomorroh. All our secrets. 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. Additionally, Morgana seeks to avenge her losses but ultimately fails to achieve satisfaction, which dooms her to be perpetually unhappy, a fact first pointed out by Queen Annis much to Morganas ire. Morgana was only ten years old at the time and did not a great many memories of Gorlois when he died. Morgana's captivity and subsequent torture may have played a part in this. She also displays a caring, loving side, like a mother figure towards Mordred, as he is the only one she can still consider her friend. 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. When Morgana was crowned Queen after Cenred's army invaded, Gwen assured Morgana that she was still loyal, but conspired with Sir Leon to escape Camelot and restore Arthur to the throne. However, Gaius finds Gwen and saves her before the Dorocha can kill her. Afterwards, Morgana visits Uther in the dungeons, mockingly calling him "father". Morgan le Fay (/ m r n l f e /, meaning 'Morgan the Fairy'), alternatively known as Morgan[n]a, Morgain[a/e], Morg[a]ne, Morgant[e], Morge[i]n, and Morgue[in] among other names and spellings (Welsh: Morgn y Dylwythen Deg, Cornish: Morgen an Spyrys), is a powerful and ambiguous enchantress from the legend of King Arthur, in which most often she and he are siblings. Old Merlin, otherwise known as Emrys, is Merlins alter ego. To know what it's like to be alone and afraid. From early on, Morgana also shows signs of a darker side. In late life she moved to the Isle of Avalon, and it was to here that she and her allies, the Queens of Northgalis and the Wastelands, took her wounded brother to be healed after the Battle of Camlann. Even Mordred, a born druid, admitted that he was no match for her powers (With All My Heart). Arthur and Merlin escape to raise a resistance movement against Morgana's reign, but Uther is imprisoned, left alive only to bear witness to everything he held dear being torn down around him. Earlier in life, as the Kings ward, Morgana displays a spirited, quick-witted and compassionate nature. When Uther comes to her bedside, Morgana is deeply conflicted and subtly offers him the chance to tell her the truth about her paternity. 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. Morgana brings the plans to Helios, failing to realise she has just walked past Gwen, who was captured by Helios raiding party. Your email address will not be published. Morgana seemed finally victorious over Gwen by resurrecting Sir Lancelot and using him to come between Arthur and Guinevere, which led to the latter's exile. Merlin? With the help of magic, Lady Elaine tricks Lancelot into believing that she is Guinevere, and he sleeps with her. The Irish forces assaulted the city and Arthur and his men attacked them, fighting far superior numbers. Instead of telling her about his powers in order to comfort her about her own, he tried to help without showing he actually understood her fear. Morgana is approached by Alvarr and Mordred. Arthur/Morgana/Merlin love-triangle, threesome. 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. They wont. Unbeknownst to anyone in the room, Arthur and Merlin are also present, witnessing the event through a grate in the wall. Morgan is depicted as a romantic rival to Guinevere, most often for Lancelot but she does at times try to seduce Arthur. fwiw, they did reshoots a lot to change a character's motives or actions. It is the only magical weapon that can permanently kill them. Morgana has persistently been strongly opposed to Uther's ruthlessness towards magic and protested his decision to execute Mary Collins' son, Thomas (The Dragon's Call), due to her belief that magic is an inherent quality rather than an active choice (The Beginning of the End). Morgana remained ignorant to the fact that she owed her life to Merlin when he cured her fatal head injury, although he acted largely to alleviate his own guilt from having caused her accident in the first place, and also to save Arthur and Uther from their overwhelming grief (The Crystal Cave). 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. She has a wide variety of different dresses throughout the series, all of which reflect her personality. Though Morgana initially believes Arthur was a better man than his father and would be a fair ruler, she ultimately becomes more and more fixed on her belief that the Pendragons are not fit to rule Camelot and seeks to take the throne herself, despite her also being a Pendragon in blood. Merlin himself admitted that the day Morgana would be as strong as him was not far. The Tears of Uther Pendragon is a two-part story consisting of the first and second episodes of the third series of Merlin which was first broadcast on the 11th and 18 September 2010. When Agravaine learns of this, he informs Morgana, who enchants a necklace to reverse any healing spell used on its wearer and then magnify it tenfold. There, she uses mandrake roots to twist Guinevere's memories and make her believe that she is her only one true ally. This distracts the knights of Camelot long enough for Morgana to enter the city with the bulk of her forces. It is unknown what happens to Aithusa after Merlin runs Morgana through with Excalibur. Arthur and Merlin set out on a quest to save the king after Uther was fatally wounded. She then returned to Gorre intent on further harm on Arthur. Also known as: You're wrong. Your email address will not be published. Morgana's initial agreement was solely for Mordred's sake, as she wanted Alvarr to get the boy out of Camelot before they were caught, and when she delivered the crystal to their camp Mordred ran to embrace her. Unbeknownst to Morgana, Merlin witnessed glimpses of the future through the Crystal Cave, among them a vision of Morgana murdering Uther with a bejeweled dagger namely the one given to her by Arthur. Morgana is therefore poisoned by a reluctant Merlin, who on Kilgharrah's advice sees it as his only option, and as Arthur fights Morgause's knights Morgana begins to suffocate as the hemlock enters her system, falling unconscious after realising that Merlin has poisoned her. When Merlin discovered that Morgana was the vessel for the sleeping plague and poisoned her to stop it, Morgause abandoned her attempt to conquer Camelot in order to find out the type of poison to save her sister, evidently grieved as she held Morgana's unconscious body in her arms. In a last display of courage, Uther fought to protect himself and his son but was fatally stabbed in the process. Statistics Later, Morgana conspires with Guinevere in order to have Arthur assassinated by his new ally, Sarrum, a powerful warlord as well as the man who imprisoned her and Aithusa for two years. Creating a grave for him, she buries him and swears to him that Arthur will meet his doom. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. She had the sword and scabbard replaced with exact copies, which lacked enchantments. "And then, my Lady Morgana, you must play your part well.". The young warlock uses an aging spell to transform himself into an old man and must take a potion to transform back to his young self. However, the feelings are not mutual, as Mordred has grown cold towards Morgana, in comparison to his former bond with her. I am your one true friend. Morgana once used telekinesis to cause her dagger to follow Merlin wherever he moved, which would have been certain death for him had Alator not intervened and, catching her by surprise, knocked Morgana out with a stunning spell (The Secret Sharer). Morgana, not seeing him, mistakes him for Gwen while getting ready for a feast celebrating twenty years since the end of The Great Purge. They prepare to attack Camelot together on the condition that Morgana brings plans of the siege tunnels from the castle vaults, a task which she assigns Agravaine. Merlin fights her, albeit rather clumsily in comparison to Morgana's polished swordsmanship, and in the end is forced to use magic to overcome her, causing the stone ceiling to come crashing down on her. 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. 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