Merlin the Wizard (placeholder)

Merlin also called Myrddin. Merlin’s father was an angel who had visited the Royal nun and left her with child.

Merlin is a multi-faceted figure Druid, shaman, monk, bard, magician, astronomer, youth and old sage. His predictions always came true. Merlin is Arthur’s principal advisor, sorcerer, court wizard, and prophet. One of his many magical skills was the ability to change shape.

Merlin was always King Arthur’s benefactor. In some legends, Merlin had a role in bring about the birth of Arthur.

It was Merlin who arranged the test of the sword and stone (with or with out an anvil) as a test to determine who would replace the dead king. The Stone represented Christanity and the Sword, Justice. Stories are different, either the Archbishop to claim Who so ever pulls out the sword of this stone and anvil, is right wise king born of all England, or it was written on the stone. Only Arthur could removed it every time. replacing it for other challengers to try, making him the unquestioned king of England. Merlin was always involved with King Arthur.

Merlin creates the Round Table for Uther Pendragon (later given as a wedding gift). Played a major role in the mysteries of the Grail. When he met the mystic Lady of the Lake at the Fountain of Barenton, Merlin gets her to present King Arthur with his magical sword, Excalibur to make him Invinciable in his battles of Good against Evil.