0:00:00 > 0:00:03In a land of myth and a time of magic,
0:00:03 > 0:00:08the destiny of a great kingdom rests on the shoulders of a young man.
0:00:08 > 0:00:12His name - Merlin.
0:00:41 > 0:00:43So, Emrys...
0:00:51 > 0:00:52Morgana!
0:00:52 > 0:00:55When I found you, you were unconscious in the woods.
0:00:55 > 0:00:58What happened to you?
0:00:58 > 0:01:00Morgana? Who did this to you?
0:01:02 > 0:01:04Emrys.
0:01:04 > 0:01:07The old man? He was here?
0:01:08 > 0:01:11He took the Fomorroh. He destroyed it.
0:01:12 > 0:01:15He knew of our plans to kill Arthur?
0:01:15 > 0:01:19He knows all our plans, all our secrets. He knows everything.
0:01:19 > 0:01:20Someone's telling him.
0:01:25 > 0:01:27Ah, Gaius!
0:01:27 > 0:01:32When I first asked him if he knew Emrys, he claimed not to know.
0:01:32 > 0:01:35But he was lying. I KNEW he was lying!
0:01:36 > 0:01:38Gaius...
0:01:38 > 0:01:42He's the only one in Camelot who would know of the Fomorroh.
0:01:42 > 0:01:43It has to be him.
0:01:47 > 0:01:49He must be telling Emrys everything.
0:01:52 > 0:01:53Good.
0:01:54 > 0:01:57Then he can lead us straight to him.
0:01:57 > 0:02:00Gaius is loyal and very stubborn.
0:02:00 > 0:02:02He won't do that willingly.
0:02:03 > 0:02:05Who said he had to be willing?
0:02:35 > 0:02:37Up you get.
0:02:39 > 0:02:42- What for?- A bath.
0:02:42 > 0:02:43Where's breakfast?
0:02:43 > 0:02:46- Say "Ah".- Ah...
0:02:46 > 0:02:47- MUFFLED:- Merlin!
0:02:49 > 0:02:52I've set aside some practice time.
0:02:52 > 0:02:56Wonderful, what for - quarterstaff, battle axe...?
0:02:56 > 0:03:00- Your speech.- Who to? - The Guild of Harness Polishers.
0:03:00 > 0:03:03The guild of who? I don't know anything about polishing.
0:03:03 > 0:03:05Fortunately, I do.
0:03:05 > 0:03:07That will take hours to learn.
0:03:07 > 0:03:10You don't have hours. First, you're to receive Odin's envoy.
0:03:10 > 0:03:14- Do I have to give a speech? - No - you have to listen to one.
0:03:14 > 0:03:18Then you've to inspect the guards, perform a freeman's ceremony...
0:03:18 > 0:03:20oh, and be a judge.
0:03:20 > 0:03:22Preside over a trial?
0:03:22 > 0:03:23A garland competition!
0:03:25 > 0:03:27I never get any time to myself!
0:03:27 > 0:03:29I know, it's almost like having to work!
0:03:29 > 0:03:31Come on, we don't have time for this.
0:03:34 > 0:03:37Out of bed now!
0:03:39 > 0:03:43- You're doing very well, Arthur. - I don't think so.
0:03:43 > 0:03:44Everyone's saying it.
0:03:44 > 0:03:46I'm glad your friends approve.
0:03:46 > 0:03:49I'm serious. You are becoming a very good king.
0:03:49 > 0:03:52Thank you. You're still the worst servant I've ever known.
0:03:52 > 0:03:54- KNOCK AT DOOR - Enter.
0:03:54 > 0:03:57Good morning, my lord. May I have a word?
0:03:57 > 0:03:59Of course.
0:03:59 > 0:04:03The matter I wish to discuss is a delicate one, sire.
0:04:03 > 0:04:05Perhaps it would be better if we talked alone.
0:04:22 > 0:04:25We know there is a traitor amongst us.
0:04:25 > 0:04:27I wish I could deny it.
0:04:27 > 0:04:30We have to consider everyone.
0:04:30 > 0:04:31Even those dearest to us.
0:04:31 > 0:04:34No-one can be above suspicion.
0:04:34 > 0:04:36Of course.
0:04:36 > 0:04:39So...one of your knights?
0:04:39 > 0:04:41- No.- Are you sure?
0:04:41 > 0:04:45I would vouch for each and every one of them.
0:04:45 > 0:04:47Well, I have suggested Gaius before...
0:04:47 > 0:04:49but I can't believe he would betray you.
0:04:49 > 0:04:53Nor I. Gaius has always been a loyal servant,
0:04:53 > 0:04:57indeed, a friend - to me and my father.
0:04:57 > 0:05:02Well, we do know that he has dabbled in sorcery.
0:05:02 > 0:05:06What if his interest in the dark arts has been rekindled?
0:05:06 > 0:05:08I've always believed I can trust Gaius.
0:05:08 > 0:05:11Oh. Me too. Perhaps I am being a little hasty.
0:05:11 > 0:05:14But it wouldn't do any harm to ask him some questions.
0:05:14 > 0:05:17I'm not sure there's any need.
0:05:17 > 0:05:20I believe there is, sire. We're talking about your safety
0:05:20 > 0:05:22and the safety of the realm.
0:05:22 > 0:05:24Somebody is plotting against you.
0:05:24 > 0:05:27And it is my duty to investigate every possibility,
0:05:27 > 0:05:30however unlikely.
0:05:30 > 0:05:32I'm sure that Gaius himself would respect that.
0:05:51 > 0:05:52I wish to see the Catha.
0:05:54 > 0:05:55He is expecting me.
0:06:19 > 0:06:23You are Alator of the Catha, warrior and priest.
0:06:25 > 0:06:26You are Morgana Pendragon,
0:06:26 > 0:06:29High Priestess of the Triple Goddess
0:06:29 > 0:06:31and last of your kind.
0:06:38 > 0:06:41What do you seek here?
0:06:41 > 0:06:43I need you to abduct someone...
0:06:44 > 0:06:46..from Camelot.
0:06:46 > 0:06:50Camelot is no friend to our kind.
0:06:50 > 0:06:54From what I hear, the young King follows Uther's ways.
0:06:54 > 0:06:58You are a Catha - such things would not stop you.
0:06:58 > 0:07:02Why should I risk my life for you?
0:07:09 > 0:07:12Because I'm willing to give you something in return.
0:07:12 > 0:07:15It was forged on the Isle of the Blessed by a High Priestess.
0:07:15 > 0:07:20Its healing powers are without equal in the Five Kingdoms.
0:07:23 > 0:07:25There is true power here.
0:07:26 > 0:07:28This is a precious gift.
0:07:30 > 0:07:33The person you seek must be important to you.
0:07:33 > 0:07:35Yes.
0:07:36 > 0:07:39I hope the man will lead me to my mortal enemy...
0:07:39 > 0:07:41Emrys.
0:07:43 > 0:07:45It is as you wish.
0:07:46 > 0:07:48I will perform this task for you.
0:08:08 > 0:08:09DOOR CREAKS OPEN
0:08:17 > 0:08:20Please, sit down.
0:08:20 > 0:08:23Why have I been brought here in this manner?
0:08:23 > 0:08:26As the King's right-hand man,
0:08:26 > 0:08:28one of my jobs is to ensure his safety.
0:08:28 > 0:08:32And if that means asking questions,
0:08:32 > 0:08:36even of his most trusted servants, then so be it.
0:08:36 > 0:08:40No-one is to take offence at this.
0:08:40 > 0:08:42Have I done something wrong, sire?
0:08:42 > 0:08:45What is your attitude to sorcery, Gaius?
0:08:54 > 0:08:56It is against the law.
0:08:56 > 0:09:00- And do you agree with that? - I understand the reason for it.
0:09:00 > 0:09:04That's not an answer to the question that I asked.
0:09:07 > 0:09:10The law is needed to prevent the abuses
0:09:10 > 0:09:14that have been perpetrated by sorcerers.
0:09:14 > 0:09:18Can I ask you to be a little more direct with your answers?
0:09:18 > 0:09:22Do you agree that magic should be banned?
0:09:22 > 0:09:24Yes or no?
0:09:26 > 0:09:28Yes.
0:09:28 > 0:09:30Have you ever practised sorcery?
0:09:31 > 0:09:35- A long time ago.- Recently?
0:09:35 > 0:09:37No.
0:09:38 > 0:09:42- And you would be prepared to swear to that?- Yes.
0:09:42 > 0:09:45On oath?
0:09:45 > 0:09:46Yes.
0:09:49 > 0:09:52Thank you, Gaius. It's been most informative.
0:09:52 > 0:09:53Is that it?
0:09:53 > 0:09:55Mmm. For today.
0:10:13 > 0:10:16Was it really necessary to treat him like that?
0:10:16 > 0:10:19Your life is at stake, sire. We cannot afford to be faint-hearted.
0:10:22 > 0:10:26And you saw with your own eyes - he was lying.
0:10:28 > 0:10:30He was definitely hiding something.
0:10:31 > 0:10:33But we can't be certain.
0:10:33 > 0:10:34We have no proof.
0:10:34 > 0:10:38No. You're right, sire, we do not.
0:10:43 > 0:10:47But I fear that if we keep investigating, we might find some.
0:11:47 > 0:11:49Ga on wuda!
0:12:11 > 0:12:12You're late!
0:12:12 > 0:12:14Let us not waste time, then.
0:12:26 > 0:12:28FAINT CREAK
0:12:30 > 0:12:32Merlin?
0:12:35 > 0:12:38Sleep now.
0:13:17 > 0:13:19BELLS TOLL
0:13:22 > 0:13:26My Lord, he was seen riding away from the city.
0:13:26 > 0:13:27That can't be true.
0:13:27 > 0:13:30Sire, you were right.
0:13:30 > 0:13:33A white stallion has been taken from the royal stables.
0:13:33 > 0:13:36Where would he go at this time of night?
0:13:36 > 0:13:38I could hazard a guess, sire.
0:13:38 > 0:13:41But I think a search of his belongings may provide us with the truth.
0:14:04 > 0:14:08And this was found in Gaius's chambers?
0:14:08 > 0:14:13I'm as disappointed as you, sire. Someone so close, so trusted.
0:14:13 > 0:14:16And it's not merely the discovery that he was a sorcerer, is it?
0:14:16 > 0:14:18It's...it's the lies.
0:14:21 > 0:14:24The lies and years of betrayal.
0:14:25 > 0:14:29I know. It's hard to believe, isn't it, sire?
0:14:29 > 0:14:32But we both saw him refuse to condemn magic.
0:14:32 > 0:14:35We both knew he was hiding something.
0:14:35 > 0:14:39Neither of us want to believe it. But...now,
0:14:39 > 0:14:43with this hasty departure in the middle of the night...
0:14:43 > 0:14:46These are not the actions of an innocent man, sire.
0:14:46 > 0:14:48There can be no doubt,
0:14:48 > 0:14:50Gaius is the traitor.
0:14:56 > 0:14:59I'll send out a search party as soon as possible.
0:14:59 > 0:15:01No. What purpose will that serve?
0:15:01 > 0:15:03Let him run.
0:15:05 > 0:15:07As you wish, sire.
0:15:22 > 0:15:24How can you believe this?
0:15:29 > 0:15:31I know how you must feel.
0:15:31 > 0:15:33But we questioned him.
0:15:33 > 0:15:36He has been consorting with sorcerers.
0:15:36 > 0:15:39- He more or less admitted to it. - And that makes him a traitor?
0:15:39 > 0:15:41Why run if you have nothing to hide?
0:15:41 > 0:15:44He's given his life to this kingdom. He would never betray you.
0:15:44 > 0:15:46Then explain his actions.
0:15:48 > 0:15:50All right.
0:15:50 > 0:15:53They're lies. Gaius would never run off in the night.
0:15:53 > 0:15:58Look, I know it's hard, but no break-ins were reported,
0:15:58 > 0:16:02his possessions are missing, a horse has been stolen...
0:16:02 > 0:16:04He would not leave without saying goodbye to me!
0:16:11 > 0:16:13Agravaine has made this story up.
0:16:16 > 0:16:17I shall ignore that last comment.
0:16:17 > 0:16:21Because he is your uncle, you will not see who he really is...
0:16:21 > 0:16:23Merlin! I've had my heart broken enough already today.
0:16:23 > 0:16:25I don't want to lose another friend.
0:16:30 > 0:16:33Gaius condemned himself.
0:16:33 > 0:16:36There is no more to be said.
0:17:01 > 0:17:04You've had a difficult journey.
0:17:04 > 0:17:05You must be tired.
0:17:08 > 0:17:10But it's time to wake up.
0:17:10 > 0:17:12It's time for the fun to begin.
0:17:17 > 0:17:19Get on with it, Morgana.
0:17:19 > 0:17:23Whatever you want to do, just do it now.
0:17:24 > 0:17:26I'm not afraid to die.
0:17:26 > 0:17:28Dying is the easy part.
0:17:28 > 0:17:32I wouldn't be in such a hurry if I were you.
0:17:32 > 0:17:36My friend here is going to help me get some information.
0:17:38 > 0:17:42Some information you might be a little reluctant to give.
0:17:44 > 0:17:47I want you to tell me where Emrys is.
0:17:48 > 0:17:50I don't know anyone called Emrys.
0:17:50 > 0:17:53Oh, I think you do.
0:17:53 > 0:17:58Do what you will, I will never tell you anything, Morgana.
0:18:17 > 0:18:18DOOR OPENS
0:18:26 > 0:18:28I thought you were him.
0:18:41 > 0:18:43Agravaine is behind this. He's done something to Gaius.
0:18:43 > 0:18:46Arthur told me what you said.
0:18:46 > 0:18:49Agravaine's his uncle. He trusts him more than anyone.
0:18:54 > 0:18:57Lig-fyr onbrne swithe!
0:19:02 > 0:19:04Do not resist the fire.
0:19:07 > 0:19:10Acwence tha blblysse...
0:20:19 > 0:20:20DOOR OPENS
0:21:16 > 0:21:18What are you doing in here?
0:21:18 > 0:21:21I got bored of playing soldiers.
0:21:21 > 0:21:23I thought I'd come and see how you were.
0:21:26 > 0:21:27I'm busy.
0:21:30 > 0:21:33- Doing what?- What do you think?
0:21:33 > 0:21:34Looking for Gaius?
0:21:36 > 0:21:39I know everyone thinks he's a traitor, but he's not.
0:21:39 > 0:21:40He's been abducted, Gwaine.
0:21:44 > 0:21:46You probably don't need my help, then.
0:21:52 > 0:21:54Do you know what this is?
0:21:54 > 0:21:56I might do.
0:21:57 > 0:22:00Here. Let me see.
0:22:03 > 0:22:06It's iron ore.
0:22:06 > 0:22:08Where did you find this?
0:22:08 > 0:22:11That doesn't matter, does it help us?
0:22:11 > 0:22:13Iron ore is pretty rare in Camelot.
0:22:13 > 0:22:16- In fact, I've only seen it once, on a patrol.- Where?
0:22:16 > 0:22:18Ridge of Chemary.
0:22:18 > 0:22:22They've been hewing iron from the rocks there for hundreds of years.
0:22:40 > 0:22:41Tell me...
0:22:42 > 0:22:47who...is...Emrys?
0:23:02 > 0:23:04Merlin's onto us!
0:23:04 > 0:23:07He's out searching for Gaius even as we speak.
0:23:07 > 0:23:09He may even know where he's hidden.
0:23:28 > 0:23:30Where can we find Emrys?
0:23:31 > 0:23:33In Camelot.
0:23:37 > 0:23:39Where in Camelot?
0:23:41 > 0:23:43Emrys is...
0:23:43 > 0:23:47Emrys is the name by which he is known to the Druids.
0:23:47 > 0:23:48But to me...
0:23:50 > 0:23:53..I know him by a different name.
0:23:55 > 0:23:57Tell me, Gaius.
0:23:57 > 0:23:59No!
0:24:04 > 0:24:06Who is he?
0:24:10 > 0:24:15He is the most powerful sorcerer who has ever lived.
0:24:17 > 0:24:20What is his name?
0:24:20 > 0:24:22Merlin.
0:24:44 > 0:24:47'For the Druids' legends are true,'
0:24:47 > 0:24:50Merlin is...
0:24:52 > 0:24:53..Emrys.
0:24:55 > 0:24:58A man destined for greatness.
0:24:58 > 0:25:05A man who will one day unite the powers of the Old World and the New,
0:25:05 > 0:25:08and bring the time that the poets speak of...
0:25:11 > 0:25:13..the time...
0:25:15 > 0:25:18..of Albion.
0:26:00 > 0:26:03- We should split up.- Yeah.
0:26:05 > 0:26:08And Gwaine, if you find him, don't wait for me.
0:26:16 > 0:26:18The black horse belongs to Gwaine.
0:26:18 > 0:26:21He's a hot-head. We've got to be careful of him.
0:26:36 > 0:26:39Go to Gaius. If he remains alive, we're all in danger.
0:26:39 > 0:26:42You can rest assured, he won't breathe another word.
0:26:42 > 0:26:44I'll deal with Merlin and this hot-head.
0:27:29 > 0:27:31Agravaine!
0:27:34 > 0:27:37So it was you? You abducted him?
0:27:37 > 0:27:39What? No!
0:27:39 > 0:27:43- What are you doing?- He's unconscious, I'm trying to help.
0:27:43 > 0:27:45How did you know he was here?
0:27:45 > 0:27:47The guards on the gate saw you and Merlin leave.
0:27:47 > 0:27:50Knowing Merlin's concern for Gaius
0:27:50 > 0:27:53I thought there must be some new information at hand, so I just followed your trail.
0:27:55 > 0:27:57You agree he was abducted, then?
0:27:58 > 0:28:00Yes. Of course he was.
0:28:00 > 0:28:02We must get him back to Camelot without delay.
0:28:02 > 0:28:05- We have to find Merlin first.- No!
0:28:06 > 0:28:09I fear if we do not leave now, Gaius will not survive.
0:28:09 > 0:28:13We've no time to lose. Give me a hand.
0:28:13 > 0:28:15Look, the people who took Gaius have already fled.
0:28:15 > 0:28:17I saw them from the ridge.
0:28:17 > 0:28:19We must get back to Camelot by nightfall.
0:28:19 > 0:28:23Come on, Gwaine, help me.
0:28:23 > 0:28:25Please!
0:28:28 > 0:28:31Merlin can find his own way back.
0:28:40 > 0:28:41MERLIN GROANS
0:28:41 > 0:28:45You really are a thorn in my side, aren't you?
0:28:47 > 0:28:49When will you learn not to meddle with things
0:28:49 > 0:28:51you couldn't possibly understand?
0:28:54 > 0:28:57It's difficult, isn't it, when there are so many different
0:28:57 > 0:28:59and painful ways for me to be rid of you.
0:28:59 > 0:29:03I don't care what you do to me. I want to know what you've done to Gaius.
0:29:03 > 0:29:06Gaius had some information I needed.
0:29:06 > 0:29:09The whereabouts of the sorcerer Emrys.
0:29:09 > 0:29:11If you have harmed him...
0:29:11 > 0:29:15Why are we discussing his fate when it's time to decide yours?
0:29:15 > 0:29:17Not whether you're going to die alone, here,
0:29:17 > 0:29:20in this godforsaken place - that's going to happen anyway.
0:29:21 > 0:29:23But how?
0:29:26 > 0:29:29Alator, this is Merlin.
0:29:29 > 0:29:32He's just a serving boy,
0:29:32 > 0:29:35but he's the most troublesome serving boy I've ever known.
0:29:36 > 0:29:40I take it your time with Gaius was fruitful?
0:29:41 > 0:29:43Gaius told me everything.
0:29:46 > 0:29:48So you know who Emrys is?
0:29:48 > 0:29:50Indeed I do.
0:30:02 > 0:30:06Not only do I know WHO Emrys is,
0:30:06 > 0:30:09I know exactly WHERE he is.
0:30:11 > 0:30:13Then tell me.
0:30:16 > 0:30:19Never. Forth fleoge!
0:30:28 > 0:30:31Merlin, I am Alator of the Catha.
0:30:31 > 0:30:33I am honoured to be of service.
0:30:33 > 0:30:34You have magic?
0:30:34 > 0:30:37I understand the burden you carry.
0:30:37 > 0:30:40I have lived with it all my life.
0:30:40 > 0:30:43I have been shunned, persecuted,
0:30:43 > 0:30:46and sometimes even hunted in every corner of the Five Kingdoms.
0:30:46 > 0:30:49I understand what that feels like.
0:30:50 > 0:30:52You're not alone.
0:30:52 > 0:30:55From what Gaius told me,
0:30:55 > 0:31:00I do not have your great powers, Merlin, but I share your hopes.
0:31:00 > 0:31:03For I, and others like me,
0:31:03 > 0:31:06have dreamt of the world you seek to build.
0:31:07 > 0:31:11And we would gladly give our lives to help you do it.
0:31:32 > 0:31:34What's happened?
0:31:34 > 0:31:37We found him. He'd been kidnapped.
0:31:38 > 0:31:39He's in a bad way.
0:31:46 > 0:31:49It seems I misjudged Gaius.
0:31:49 > 0:31:51Merlin was right all along.
0:31:51 > 0:31:54- We were lucky you found him. - Indeed.
0:31:55 > 0:32:00We both owe Gaius and Merlin an apology, my Lord.
0:32:46 > 0:32:48I'm ashamed.
0:32:48 > 0:32:50Why?
0:32:51 > 0:32:53Your secret.
0:32:54 > 0:32:57A secret I thought I'd protect with my life.
0:32:57 > 0:33:00- Gaius, you could've died. - But if Morgana had found out...
0:33:00 > 0:33:06She didn't. She didn't count on Alator's true loyalties.
0:33:06 > 0:33:10I worry that one day I'll let you down.
0:33:10 > 0:33:12My worry is Arthur.
0:33:13 > 0:33:15We can't tell him about Agravaine.
0:33:17 > 0:33:20- He needs to know. - We don't have any evidence.
0:33:20 > 0:33:23And you've seen how dear he is to Arthur.
0:33:23 > 0:33:26KNOCKING
0:33:35 > 0:33:38I think I owe both of you an apology.
0:33:41 > 0:33:44Not to me...
0:33:44 > 0:33:46to Gaius.
0:33:46 > 0:33:49Yes.
0:33:49 > 0:33:51Merlin, will you give us a moment?
0:33:52 > 0:33:55Does that mean I get the morning off?
0:33:55 > 0:33:56Yes.
0:33:56 > 0:33:59Yes, you can have the morning off to clean my chambers,
0:33:59 > 0:34:03polish my armour, and launder my clothes.
0:34:03 > 0:34:06YOU certainly know how to apologise.
0:34:18 > 0:34:20Are you all right?
0:34:20 > 0:34:23I'm just glad it's all over.
0:34:24 > 0:34:25I made a mistake.
0:34:25 > 0:34:29I've looked after you since you were a nursling, Arthur.
0:34:29 > 0:34:34You should've known I love you far too much ever to betray you.
0:34:38 > 0:34:41Gaius,
0:34:41 > 0:34:43who abducted you?
0:34:47 > 0:34:49I couldn't say,
0:34:49 > 0:34:54but I'm certain they were in league with Morgana.
0:34:54 > 0:34:56What did they want?
0:34:56 > 0:34:58Information.
0:34:58 > 0:35:02About you, Camelot,
0:35:02 > 0:35:04to help bring down the kingdom.
0:35:04 > 0:35:06Did they get it?
0:35:08 > 0:35:11Morgana got nothing from me.
0:35:11 > 0:35:13HE SIGHS
0:35:25 > 0:35:27I'm grateful.
0:35:35 > 0:35:38Contained within this great kingdom
0:35:38 > 0:35:44is a rich variety of people, with a range of different beliefs.
0:35:44 > 0:35:48I am not the only one seeking to protect you.
0:35:50 > 0:35:55There are many more who believe in the world you are trying to create.
0:35:56 > 0:35:59One day you will learn, Arthur.
0:35:59 > 0:36:02One day you will understand...
0:36:04 > 0:36:07..just how much they've done for you.
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