0:00:02 > 0:00:04'In a land of myth and a time of magic,
0:00:04 > 0:00:08'the destiny of a great kingdom rests on the shoulders of a young boy.
0:00:08 > 0:00:10'His name -
0:00:10 > 0:00:11'Merlin.'
0:01:19 > 0:01:22What's he actually doing?
0:01:22 > 0:01:24Thinking.
0:01:24 > 0:01:25About?
0:01:27 > 0:01:28You.
0:01:29 > 0:01:30Shh.
0:01:34 > 0:01:36He has to decide upon a quest.
0:01:36 > 0:01:39And crouching on his knees all night is going to help?
0:01:39 > 0:01:43Yes, he has to transcend his body, so that the quest is revealed to him
0:01:43 > 0:01:44in a vision.
0:01:44 > 0:01:46And you're going to stay here and watch?
0:01:46 > 0:01:50Gwen, this is one of the most important days in a Prince's life.
0:01:53 > 0:01:55HE SNORES
0:01:58 > 0:01:59Now.
0:02:06 > 0:02:08It is time.
0:02:17 > 0:02:20What is the quest you have chosen?
0:02:20 > 0:02:23I can see but one path, sire.
0:02:26 > 0:02:28I am to enter the realm of the Fisher King
0:02:28 > 0:02:31and find the golden trident,
0:02:31 > 0:02:35spoken of in the legends of the Fallen Kings.
0:02:35 > 0:02:39You do understand that if you are to prove yourself worthy of the throne,
0:02:39 > 0:02:44you must complete this task alone and unaided?
0:02:48 > 0:02:50I do.
0:03:25 > 0:03:28You'll get hiccups.
0:03:29 > 0:03:31Who is the Fisher King?
0:03:31 > 0:03:34He was a sorcerer who lived many hundreds of years ago.
0:03:35 > 0:03:37And?
0:03:38 > 0:03:40Legend has it he was wounded in battle.
0:03:40 > 0:03:45The wound festered and the infection spread not just through his body,
0:03:45 > 0:03:47but through his lands as well.
0:03:47 > 0:03:50His mighty kingdom was reduced to a wasteland
0:03:50 > 0:03:52and has remained that way till this very day.
0:03:52 > 0:03:54I don't understand, why's Uther so worried?
0:03:54 > 0:03:57Some believe the Fisher King is still alive...
0:03:59 > 0:04:01..kept from death by his magic.
0:04:02 > 0:04:04Do you?
0:04:04 > 0:04:06Perhaps, perhaps not.
0:04:06 > 0:04:11But the people of the north call the area the Perilous Lands.
0:04:11 > 0:04:14Few who have ever ventured there have lived to tell the tale.
0:04:19 > 0:04:22MERLIN HICCUPS
0:04:22 > 0:04:24I ate too quickly.
0:04:27 > 0:04:29MERLIN HICCUPS
0:04:29 > 0:04:32- Merlin.- I can't help it. - I need to concentrate.
0:04:41 > 0:04:43HE HICCUPS AGAIN
0:04:45 > 0:04:48I am trying to prepare
0:04:48 > 0:04:53for one of the most important moments in my life.
0:04:57 > 0:05:00All these maps. HE HICCUPS
0:05:00 > 0:05:04None of them are the same.
0:05:04 > 0:05:07- Well done, Merlin. Do you know why?- No.
0:05:07 > 0:05:10Because hardly anyone's ever been there.
0:05:10 > 0:05:12Couldn't you have chosen something a bit easier?
0:05:12 > 0:05:15I'm meant to be proving my worth to the people.
0:05:15 > 0:05:16A quick trip to the Lower Town
0:05:16 > 0:05:18to collect a bundle of herbs probably won't cut it.
0:05:18 > 0:05:22But the Perilous Lands are...perilous.
0:05:23 > 0:05:26Maybe I should come with you.
0:05:26 > 0:05:28What for?
0:05:28 > 0:05:33To...help out.
0:05:33 > 0:05:35You really don't get it, do you?
0:05:35 > 0:05:41The task must be completed alone and unaided.
0:05:41 > 0:05:43That's the way it's been for hundreds of years
0:05:43 > 0:05:45and it's not about to change for you.
0:05:45 > 0:05:47Now if you don't mind,
0:05:47 > 0:05:49I've some important preparation to do.
0:05:54 > 0:05:56MERLIN HICCUPS
0:06:06 > 0:06:11Please. Please, just spare me a few minutes of your time, sister.
0:06:22 > 0:06:25- My lady?- It's all right, Gwen. I won't be a moment.
0:06:31 > 0:06:35We must be quick, sister, this enchantment will not hold for long.
0:06:35 > 0:06:38Tell me, what has Arthur chosen as his quest?
0:06:38 > 0:06:41He sets out tomorrow for the Perilous Lands.
0:06:41 > 0:06:43How perfect.
0:06:45 > 0:06:50Present this to the Prince as a token of your good wishes.
0:06:50 > 0:06:53When the time is right, you must make a likeness of the Prince
0:06:53 > 0:06:56and bind it to the gift using the skills that I taught you.
0:06:56 > 0:07:00When he does not return, you, sister,
0:07:00 > 0:07:05will take your rightful place as sole heir to the throne of Camelot.
0:07:26 > 0:07:28GUINEVERE GASPS
0:07:36 > 0:07:38My lady? Are you all right?
0:07:38 > 0:07:41- Why wouldn't I be?- I...
0:07:41 > 0:07:44I thought...
0:07:44 > 0:07:46The poor woman didn't have a penny to feed her family.
0:07:46 > 0:07:49I felt duty bound to help her, Gwen.
0:08:05 > 0:08:07I know you have to go, but...
0:08:07 > 0:08:08I'll be careful.
0:08:09 > 0:08:11For me.
0:08:45 > 0:08:48- You look troubled, sire.- He is sole heir to the throne, Morgana.
0:08:51 > 0:08:53Don't worry.
0:08:53 > 0:08:56I'm certain a Pendragon will rule over Camelot for a long time to come.
0:09:15 > 0:09:18Beautiful, isn't it?
0:09:18 > 0:09:19It was a gift from Morgana.
0:09:36 > 0:09:38You're sure it wasn't a jewel?
0:09:38 > 0:09:40No. Brighter than that.
0:09:40 > 0:09:42And you think it was enchanted?
0:09:42 > 0:09:45- There was magic there, I could feel it.- You're sure?
0:09:45 > 0:09:48And if it came from Morgana, it can only mean one thing.
0:09:50 > 0:09:52Arthur's in danger.
0:10:11 > 0:10:14I'm not sure I know where else to look, Merlin.
0:10:14 > 0:10:15There has to be something.
0:10:15 > 0:10:17We've examined every stone imaginable.
0:10:19 > 0:10:20Unless...
0:10:31 > 0:10:33Merlin!
0:10:33 > 0:10:34Gaius! That's it!
0:10:34 > 0:10:37Then it's not a stone, Merlin. It's an eye of the Phoenix.
0:10:37 > 0:10:39- The Phoenix? - Some call it the firebird.
0:10:39 > 0:10:41Its eye burns with a fire
0:10:41 > 0:10:45that consumes the life force of anybody it comes in contact with.
0:10:45 > 0:10:48- Arthur.- The eye will draw energy from him.
0:10:48 > 0:10:52- If it is worn for too long, Arthur will die.- I have to go after him.
0:10:52 > 0:10:56This is not a task to be undertaken lightly, Merlin. You'll need help.
0:11:13 > 0:11:16WOLVES HOWL IN DISTANCE
0:11:54 > 0:11:56What is it now?
0:11:56 > 0:11:59- I just wanted to see if there was anything you needed.- No, get out.
0:11:59 > 0:12:01- Is something burning? - I said, get out!
0:13:14 > 0:13:18SHOUTING
0:13:26 > 0:13:29- Hello, Gwaine.- Ah, Merlin.
0:13:30 > 0:13:32How are you?
0:13:32 > 0:13:34Give me my money.
0:13:55 > 0:13:57Gwaine.
0:13:57 > 0:13:59Run!
0:14:09 > 0:14:13Remind me again, what are you doing here?
0:14:13 > 0:14:16- Arthur's in trouble, I need your help.- What kind of trouble?
0:14:16 > 0:14:19There!
0:14:19 > 0:14:23- He's gone to the Perilous Lands. - You serious?- Yeah.
0:14:29 > 0:14:31All right, go for the horses.
0:14:31 > 0:14:33You have got to be joking.
0:14:55 > 0:14:57Yah!
0:14:57 > 0:14:59Go on! Yah! Yah!
0:15:33 > 0:15:35Who is it that wishes to cross my bridge?
0:15:35 > 0:15:37A knight...
0:15:37 > 0:15:40..on a quest to find the trident of the Fisher King.
0:15:41 > 0:15:43Then you must be Courage.
0:15:45 > 0:15:48No, I'm Prince Arthur of Camelot.
0:15:53 > 0:15:55I'm Grettir.
0:15:57 > 0:16:00I have to say, you're not as short as I thought you'd be.
0:16:04 > 0:16:09Before I let you pass, I'll give you a little advice.
0:16:09 > 0:16:12As Courage, there are two more things you'll need
0:16:12 > 0:16:15to complete your quest - Strength and Magic.
0:16:15 > 0:16:17I don't condone the use of magic.
0:16:17 > 0:16:19You'd be wise not to dismiss it so freely.
0:16:19 > 0:16:22The rules in the land that you are heading to are quite different
0:16:22 > 0:16:24to those in the world that you know.
0:16:28 > 0:16:30Thank you for your help.
0:16:39 > 0:16:41That's a very beautiful bracelet.
0:16:41 > 0:16:45It was a gift from someone very dear to me.
0:16:45 > 0:16:48- She hoped it would bring me good fortune.- Did she now?
0:16:53 > 0:16:56- How very thoughtful of her. - HE CHUCKLES
0:17:17 > 0:17:19Why were those men so angry?
0:17:19 > 0:17:21It's always the way in gambling -
0:17:21 > 0:17:25you make a man a fool, he calls you a thief.
0:17:25 > 0:17:26How did you find me?
0:17:26 > 0:17:29It wasn't easy, I've been in almost every tavern in Engerd.
0:17:48 > 0:17:50You're so good to me, Gwen. Thank you.
0:17:50 > 0:17:53It's nothing.
0:17:53 > 0:17:55You're upset with me.
0:17:55 > 0:17:57I know. I shouted at you last night.
0:18:01 > 0:18:03I'm sorry.
0:18:05 > 0:18:07- What can I do to make it up? - It's forgotten.
0:18:08 > 0:18:10Why don't I give you some time off?
0:18:12 > 0:18:16Don't look like at me that, I'm sure I can look after myself for one night.
0:18:16 > 0:18:19That's very kind of you, my lady.
0:18:20 > 0:18:21I'm glad we're friends again.
0:18:24 > 0:18:27Before I go, I'll make sure everything is ready for your return.
0:18:27 > 0:18:29That's sweet,
0:18:29 > 0:18:31but don't stay too late.
0:18:41 > 0:18:45This is it. On the other side of the forest lie the Perilous Lands.
0:18:45 > 0:18:48- Doesn't look too friendly. - That's because it's not.
0:18:48 > 0:18:50Believe me, it's wretched.
0:18:50 > 0:18:52How do you know? You've never been there.
0:18:52 > 0:18:55I've travelled to many places, Merlin.
0:18:55 > 0:18:57But not to the Perilous Lands. I know that.
0:18:57 > 0:18:59- Why?- There aren't any taverns!
0:18:59 > 0:19:02I told you it was wretched!
0:19:08 > 0:19:09Gwen?
0:20:00 > 0:20:02ARTHUR BREATHES HEAVILY
0:21:09 > 0:21:13So, Magic has arrived.
0:21:13 > 0:21:14What?
0:21:14 > 0:21:17There is nothing to be afraid of.
0:21:17 > 0:21:21Your presence is essential if Arthur is to succeed on his quest.
0:21:21 > 0:21:22How do you know? Who are you?
0:21:22 > 0:21:24I'm the Keeper of the Bridge.
0:21:24 > 0:21:27I only wish to see the Fisher King's lands restored
0:21:27 > 0:21:28and prosperity reign again.
0:21:28 > 0:21:31Until your mission is complete, this cannot happen.
0:21:31 > 0:21:32It is not my mission, it is Arthur's.
0:21:32 > 0:21:34If that's what you choose to believe.
0:21:34 > 0:21:37It is no accident that Arthur chose this path
0:21:37 > 0:21:39or you chose to follow him.
0:21:39 > 0:21:41Ah. Finally.
0:21:41 > 0:21:44- Strength has arrived, the trio is complete.- Who is he?
0:21:48 > 0:21:49I mean no harm to either of you
0:21:49 > 0:21:52and would thank you to mean no harm in return.
0:21:52 > 0:21:53Where's my sword?
0:21:53 > 0:21:56It will return once you reach the other side.
0:22:02 > 0:22:04The Fisher King has waited many years for this day.
0:22:04 > 0:22:07Do not deny him what he wishes.
0:22:09 > 0:22:11And remember,
0:22:11 > 0:22:13nothing is as it seems.
0:23:06 > 0:23:09UNEARTHLY WAILING IN DISTANCE
0:23:11 > 0:23:14What was that?
0:23:14 > 0:23:16A pheasant.
0:23:17 > 0:23:19- A pheasant?- A very big one.
0:23:24 > 0:23:27You can turn back if you want.
0:23:28 > 0:23:30I'm not scared of pheasants.
0:23:32 > 0:23:35I don't know. Why do you want to do this?
0:23:35 > 0:23:37Same reason as you.
0:23:38 > 0:23:40Help a friend.
0:23:43 > 0:23:45Arthur's lucky to have us.
0:23:46 > 0:23:48Not Arthur.
0:23:53 > 0:23:54I'd do the same for you.
0:23:55 > 0:23:57I hope so.
0:23:57 > 0:23:59You're the only friend I've got.
0:24:01 > 0:24:03I'm not surprised.
0:24:04 > 0:24:09WAILING CONTINUES INTENSELY
0:24:09 > 0:24:11That sounded like three pheasants.
0:24:11 > 0:24:14At least.
0:24:14 > 0:24:16BANGING AT DOOR
0:24:18 > 0:24:20- I'm sorry to wake you. - Don't be silly.
0:24:20 > 0:24:23- I'm not sure who else I can talk to. - What is it, child?
0:24:23 > 0:24:26- It's Morgana.- What's happened?
0:24:26 > 0:24:28She had a box.
0:24:28 > 0:24:31And her eyes... It was like they were on fire.
0:24:31 > 0:24:34What do I do, Gaius? She's using magic.
0:24:34 > 0:24:37Everything may not be as it seems, Gwen.
0:24:37 > 0:24:39No, no. I know what I saw.
0:24:39 > 0:24:41I've known Morgana for so long.
0:24:41 > 0:24:43I didn't want to believe it. But she...
0:24:43 > 0:24:45isn't the person I knew.
0:24:45 > 0:24:48She's changed, Gaius.
0:24:48 > 0:24:51I don't think she means well to any of us any more.
0:24:52 > 0:24:55I wish I could say otherwise,
0:24:55 > 0:24:57but I fear you are right.
0:26:20 > 0:26:24UNEARTHLY WAILING
0:26:30 > 0:26:31There it is.
0:26:33 > 0:26:35What's that in the sky?
0:26:35 > 0:26:37They're not birds.
0:26:37 > 0:26:40I've never seen creatures like that.
0:26:40 > 0:26:43It's like they're hunting something.
0:26:45 > 0:26:47What was that?
0:26:47 > 0:26:49A sword.
0:26:49 > 0:26:50It's Arthur.
0:27:02 > 0:27:04CREATURE WAILS
0:27:42 > 0:27:44CREATURE SHRIEKS
0:27:49 > 0:27:52SHRIEKING CONTINUES
0:27:52 > 0:27:55- I should have known. What are they?- Wyverns.
0:27:55 > 0:27:57Distant cousins of the dragon.
0:27:57 > 0:28:00They're creatures of magic. So be careful.
0:28:15 > 0:28:17Quick, quick, quick!
0:28:21 > 0:28:23Let's split up.
0:28:29 > 0:28:30CREATURES SHRIEK
0:28:43 > 0:28:46FURIOUS WAILING
0:28:52 > 0:28:54Arthur?
0:28:59 > 0:29:00Arthur?
0:29:44 > 0:29:49Nun de ge dei s'eikein kai emois epe'essin hepesthai!
0:30:18 > 0:30:20What the hell are YOU doing here?
0:30:20 > 0:30:22Why can you never just say thanks?
0:30:22 > 0:30:26Thanks! What, for completely ruining the quest?
0:30:26 > 0:30:29It's a good job I was here, otherwise you'd be wyvern fodder!
0:30:29 > 0:30:32How many times do I have to get it into your thick skull?
0:30:32 > 0:30:35I'm supposed to be doing this alone!
0:30:37 > 0:30:38FURIOUS SQUEALING
0:30:46 > 0:30:50Great. This just gets better and better.
0:30:50 > 0:30:52Are Gwen and Morgana here too?
0:30:52 > 0:30:55Are we going to have a surprise party?
0:30:55 > 0:30:58There are more wyverns on their way. We need to get out of here.
0:30:58 > 0:31:00I'm not leaving without the trident.
0:31:00 > 0:31:02That was the whole point of this quest.
0:31:05 > 0:31:08Do you want us to help you?
0:31:08 > 0:31:10Or do you want to do this alone?
0:31:10 > 0:31:12Merlin!
0:31:15 > 0:31:17Do you know where the trident is?
0:31:17 > 0:31:19If I did, there wouldn't be a problem, would there?
0:31:19 > 0:31:21Any clues you can give us?
0:31:21 > 0:31:24This is a quest, Merlin, not a treasure hunt.
0:31:24 > 0:31:26- Well, it is sort of...- Merlin!
0:31:41 > 0:31:43Look at this.
0:31:45 > 0:31:46Looks like a throne room.
0:31:49 > 0:31:51If the trident's going to be anywhere...
0:31:57 > 0:31:58Merlin?
0:32:00 > 0:32:02Merlin, are you all right?
0:32:02 > 0:32:05Gwaine! Arthur!
0:32:07 > 0:32:09There's got to be a way to open this.
0:32:27 > 0:32:29- FEEBLE WHISPER:- So, Emrys,
0:32:29 > 0:32:34you are here at last.
0:33:06 > 0:33:08(So you ARE still alive.)
0:33:09 > 0:33:11For now.
0:33:15 > 0:33:19Now, I'm sure if we can just reach in here...
0:33:26 > 0:33:28..we'll be able to find something to release the door.
0:33:28 > 0:33:31Go on, then.
0:33:31 > 0:33:33Don't be such a princess.
0:33:33 > 0:33:35This is your quest, after all.
0:33:45 > 0:33:47CLUNKING
0:33:47 > 0:33:50- That'll be...- Your friends.
0:33:50 > 0:33:53Courage and strength, I know.
0:33:53 > 0:33:56Without their help you would not be here.
0:33:56 > 0:33:59What is it you want?
0:34:02 > 0:34:06I want an end to my suffering.
0:34:12 > 0:34:15I have been waiting all these years...
0:34:17 > 0:34:20..for the arrival of a new time,
0:34:20 > 0:34:24the time of the once and future king.
0:34:26 > 0:34:28I've heard these words before.
0:34:30 > 0:34:33And you will hear them again,
0:34:33 > 0:34:35for that time is dawning.
0:34:35 > 0:34:40And my time finally can come to an end.
0:34:43 > 0:34:46This is why you were brought here.
0:34:46 > 0:34:49For this is not Arthur's quest,
0:34:49 > 0:34:51it is yours.
0:34:54 > 0:34:58Arthur thinks the prize is the trident.
0:35:06 > 0:35:09But the real prize...
0:35:09 > 0:35:12..is something far greater.
0:35:20 > 0:35:22Water
0:35:22 > 0:35:25from the Lake of Avalon.
0:35:25 > 0:35:28I have kept it safe these years...
0:35:29 > 0:35:33..waiting for the right person to claim it.
0:35:34 > 0:35:37And that is you.
0:35:38 > 0:35:41You are the one chosen.
0:35:41 > 0:35:43What are you talking about?
0:35:43 > 0:35:45Albion's time of need is near,
0:35:45 > 0:35:50and in that dark hour you must be strong,
0:35:50 > 0:35:53for you alone can save her.
0:35:54 > 0:35:57Your powers are great, but you will need help.
0:35:57 > 0:36:00And that is what I'm giving you.
0:36:12 > 0:36:14When all seems lost,
0:36:14 > 0:36:17this will show you the way.
0:36:25 > 0:36:27Thank you.
0:36:34 > 0:36:36I have given you a gift.
0:36:37 > 0:36:40Now you must give me one in return.
0:36:42 > 0:36:44But I have nothing to give.
0:36:50 > 0:36:52HE WHEEZES AND GROANS
0:36:56 > 0:36:58I think you do.
0:38:06 > 0:38:08'Thank you.'
0:38:11 > 0:38:13RUMBLING
0:38:17 > 0:38:19Merlin.
0:38:27 > 0:38:30Ha! Look what I found.
0:38:32 > 0:38:34Now let's get out of this place.
0:38:50 > 0:38:52This is the border.
0:38:54 > 0:38:58- By Uther's decree, I can go no further.- I'm sorry, Gwaine.
0:38:58 > 0:39:01There's nothing I can do to change that.
0:39:01 > 0:39:03Maybe one day.
0:39:03 > 0:39:06Yeah, when Camelot gets itself a half-decent king.
0:39:06 > 0:39:07Careful...
0:39:07 > 0:39:09he is my father.
0:39:09 > 0:39:12- Well, you can't have everything. - Where will you go this time?
0:39:15 > 0:39:17Think I'll ride south.
0:39:19 > 0:39:21You can't keep living like that.
0:39:21 > 0:39:23Yeah, but it's fun trying.
0:39:27 > 0:39:28Thanks, Gwaine.
0:39:33 > 0:39:34I'll remember this, Gwaine.
0:39:49 > 0:39:52Got to say, that was a good quest.
0:39:52 > 0:39:55Did you meet that man on the bridge?
0:39:55 > 0:39:58Then the wyverns, they were really scary.
0:39:58 > 0:40:00And the door to the throne room! That was so close.
0:40:00 > 0:40:02You do talk some nonsense sometimes. What on earth
0:40:02 > 0:40:05would you even know about it? It's not like you were there.
0:40:06 > 0:40:10- Of course I was.- You were not there, you have not seen me for days.
0:40:10 > 0:40:14You've been on a little trip to... pick herbs, or whatever it is
0:40:14 > 0:40:16- you do in your spare time. - Ah, course,
0:40:16 > 0:40:19if your father was to find out you weren't alone...
0:40:19 > 0:40:22Yes, Merlin. So just keep your mouth shut!
0:40:22 > 0:40:24Absolutely, sire.
0:40:24 > 0:40:26Do anything you say.
0:40:27 > 0:40:28For a price.
0:40:28 > 0:40:30What kind of price?
0:40:32 > 0:40:34- A day off.- Mmm.
0:40:56 > 0:40:59My lady?
0:41:00 > 0:41:02Arthur!
0:41:02 > 0:41:04Thank god.
0:41:04 > 0:41:07Isn't it wonderful?
0:41:07 > 0:41:09I'm so happy.
0:41:13 > 0:41:15I'll clear that up.
0:41:24 > 0:41:26Arthur, I don't know what pleases me more -
0:41:26 > 0:41:30to be in possession of such a precious artefact
0:41:30 > 0:41:34or know that you have finally proved yourself to be
0:41:34 > 0:41:37- the man I had always hoped you would be.- Thank you, father.
0:41:37 > 0:41:41I have no doubt that you will one day make a fine king.
0:41:49 > 0:41:52- It's from the Lake of Avalon? - That's what he told me.- Interesting.
0:41:52 > 0:41:55- You think?- Well, it must have some significance.
0:41:58 > 0:41:59Maybe...
0:42:03 > 0:42:05Do you believe his warnings?
0:42:05 > 0:42:10Well, we already know of one enemy within our walls.
0:42:10 > 0:42:11Morgana.
0:42:11 > 0:42:14Her abilities are growing.
0:42:14 > 0:42:17Whether the Fisher King is right or wrong,
0:42:17 > 0:42:20we would be foolish to ignore his words.
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