1 00:00:01,711 --> 00:00:05,089 Dragon: In a land ofmyth and a time of magic, 2 00:00:05,214 --> 00:00:10,261 the destiny of a great kingdom rests on the shoulders of a young boy. 3 00:00:10,428 --> 00:00:13,264 His name, Merlin. 4 00:00:34,785 --> 00:00:36,621 Merlin! Spear. 5 00:00:41,375 --> 00:00:43,961 Do you have any natural gifts, Merlin? 6 00:00:44,086 --> 00:00:45,963 No. Let me think. 7 00:00:47,590 --> 00:00:49,550 I'm not naturally rude or insensitive. 8 00:00:51,260 --> 00:00:52,803 Just naturally irritating. 9 00:00:58,226 --> 00:00:59,393 (Animal grunting) 10 00:01:05,983 --> 00:01:08,236 It's probably more scared of you than you are of it. 11 00:01:16,160 --> 00:01:17,411 (Growling) 12 00:01:21,290 --> 00:01:22,500 (Roaring) 13 00:01:54,031 --> 00:01:55,950 - Have we lost it? - Who's missing? 14 00:01:57,868 --> 00:01:59,370 Where's sir bedivere? 15 00:01:59,704 --> 00:02:01,038 (Sir bedivere screaming) 16 00:02:39,493 --> 00:02:43,789 The creature you describe has all the characteristics of the questing beast. 17 00:02:43,873 --> 00:02:46,459 - Surely that's a myth. - According to the old books 18 00:02:46,542 --> 00:02:48,336 the appearance of the questing beast 19 00:02:48,419 --> 00:02:51,589 is supposed to foreshadow a time of great upheaval. 20 00:02:51,672 --> 00:02:54,425 Gaius, that's an old wives' tale. 21 00:02:54,759 --> 00:02:56,969 Look, whatever it is, it is spreading panic. 22 00:02:57,053 --> 00:02:59,263 The people fear that it will enter the city. 23 00:02:59,347 --> 00:03:02,600 Then we must kill it. Arthur, gather the guard together, 24 00:03:02,683 --> 00:03:04,185 you ride at dawn. 25 00:03:11,484 --> 00:03:15,488 I beg you, sire, do not dismiss this. The beast is an omen. 26 00:03:15,571 --> 00:03:17,323 I have seen it come before, 27 00:03:17,406 --> 00:03:19,992 the night your wife, ygraine, passed away. 28 00:03:20,076 --> 00:03:23,162 I've told you not to speak of that night again. 29 00:03:23,245 --> 00:03:25,122 I have conquered the old religion. 30 00:03:25,206 --> 00:03:28,125 Its warnings mean nothing to me now. 31 00:03:31,504 --> 00:03:34,965 Arthur will destroy this beast and we no longer suffer at its hand. 32 00:03:40,096 --> 00:03:43,808 - This is no ordinary beast, Merlin. - Don't worry. 33 00:03:43,891 --> 00:03:46,060 No, listen to me. You don't understand. 34 00:03:46,143 --> 00:03:49,814 Uther may not respect the old religion, but it is very real. 35 00:03:49,897 --> 00:03:53,234 To face a beast such as this you must understand where it came from. 36 00:03:53,317 --> 00:03:56,195 - What do you mean? - At the very heart of the old religion 37 00:03:56,278 --> 00:03:59,281 lies the magic of life and death itself. 38 00:03:59,365 --> 00:04:02,660 The questing beast carries that power. 39 00:04:02,743 --> 00:04:07,540 One bite, you die, and there is no cure. 40 00:04:09,625 --> 00:04:11,460 (Thunder rolls) 41 00:04:17,883 --> 00:04:19,093 (Screaming) 42 00:04:21,804 --> 00:04:25,433 Morgana! Morgana! Wake up! 43 00:04:25,516 --> 00:04:28,477 - No! No! - It's me, it's Gwen! Stop it. 44 00:04:28,686 --> 00:04:30,479 It was just another dream. 45 00:04:34,191 --> 00:04:37,278 - (Sobbing) It was terrifying. - It's all right. 46 00:04:39,488 --> 00:04:44,034 You've seen the foe we face. It is a creature of nightmare. 47 00:04:44,326 --> 00:04:46,537 But you are the best knights in the realm. 48 00:04:46,620 --> 00:04:49,457 We can and we will kill it 49 00:04:49,540 --> 00:04:52,293 before it harms another citizen of our kingdom. 50 00:04:56,172 --> 00:04:57,840 For the love of Camelot! 51 00:04:58,507 --> 00:05:00,551 Knights: For the love of Camelot! 52 00:05:01,093 --> 00:05:02,344 Arthur! 53 00:05:02,928 --> 00:05:04,180 (Morgana sniffling) 54 00:05:06,307 --> 00:05:08,851 - Morgana, what are you doing? - You cannot face it. 55 00:05:09,935 --> 00:05:13,147 Morgana, go back to bed. There is nothing to be afraid of. 56 00:05:13,230 --> 00:05:16,942 Please, Arthur, I have seen terrible things, you cannot go... 57 00:05:17,026 --> 00:05:19,504 She probably had a bad dream, sire. I'll take her to see Gaius. 58 00:05:19,528 --> 00:05:21,697 No, I will not let you go. 59 00:05:21,780 --> 00:05:23,782 - Please, Merlin, get her inside. - No! 60 00:05:24,575 --> 00:05:26,911 I will make sure he is safe, my lady. I promise. 61 00:05:26,994 --> 00:05:30,789 No! No! 62 00:05:48,557 --> 00:05:50,226 Let's follow the trail. 63 00:05:50,351 --> 00:05:51,936 (Creature growling) 64 00:06:00,653 --> 00:06:02,571 Keep close. 65 00:06:06,825 --> 00:06:09,036 (Low growling) 66 00:07:01,005 --> 00:07:02,214 (Hissing) 67 00:07:03,424 --> 00:07:05,551 - What is it? - Shh. 68 00:07:07,386 --> 00:07:08,596 (Rumbling) 69 00:07:13,434 --> 00:07:14,685 (Roaring) 70 00:07:30,284 --> 00:07:31,535 (Yelling) 71 00:07:37,583 --> 00:07:40,878 (Chanting) 72 00:07:58,937 --> 00:08:01,231 It didn't bite you, did it? 73 00:08:04,485 --> 00:08:05,819 Arthur! 74 00:08:06,945 --> 00:08:08,530 Somebody help me! 75 00:08:08,614 --> 00:08:09,740 (Echoing) 76 00:08:13,410 --> 00:08:14,912 What's happened? 77 00:08:16,163 --> 00:08:19,291 - He's been bitten. - I tried to save him. 78 00:08:19,416 --> 00:08:20,793 You must tell the king. 79 00:08:21,794 --> 00:08:24,505 - There must be something you can do. - I wish there was. 80 00:08:25,089 --> 00:08:26,757 - I'll find a cure. - Merlin. 81 00:08:26,840 --> 00:08:28,133 Trust me. 82 00:08:30,302 --> 00:08:32,012 Can you hear me, sire? 83 00:08:33,263 --> 00:08:35,641 - Here. - The king will be here any moment. 84 00:08:35,766 --> 00:08:38,519 He can't die. It is my destiny to protect him. 85 00:08:39,853 --> 00:08:42,022 We haven't done all the things we're meant to do! 86 00:08:42,439 --> 00:08:47,111 - That is the lament of all men. - Gaius, he's my friend. 87 00:08:48,946 --> 00:08:50,364 Then save him. 88 00:08:57,162 --> 00:08:58,455 (Chanting) 89 00:09:04,128 --> 00:09:05,337 (Chanting) 90 00:09:09,299 --> 00:09:11,635 Maybe the spells need time to take effect. 91 00:09:12,010 --> 00:09:14,179 The bite of the questing beast is a death sentence... 92 00:09:14,304 --> 00:09:16,282 - Uther: Where is the prince? - That no magic can overturn. 93 00:09:16,306 --> 00:09:17,808 Where's my son? 94 00:09:18,475 --> 00:09:19,810 Arthur! 95 00:09:24,314 --> 00:09:27,067 - Do something, Gaius. - I am trying, your majesty. 96 00:09:27,151 --> 00:09:29,361 Gaius will find a cure. He will not let him die. 97 00:09:29,486 --> 00:09:32,322 I will do everything in my power. 98 00:09:32,656 --> 00:09:34,491 I will bear him to his chambers. 99 00:09:36,034 --> 00:09:37,202 (Sniffling) 100 00:10:51,068 --> 00:10:55,280 I have failed Arthur, failed in my destiny. 101 00:10:55,906 --> 00:10:58,575 And yet you would not be here if that were true. 102 00:10:58,700 --> 00:11:02,454 He was bitten by the questing beast. He's going to die. 103 00:11:02,579 --> 00:11:06,375 - Does he still breathe? - Onlyjust. 104 00:11:06,458 --> 00:11:08,919 Then there is still time to heal him. 105 00:11:09,044 --> 00:11:11,880 I've tried, I cannot save him. 106 00:11:11,964 --> 00:11:15,217 You do not know how to save him. 107 00:11:16,301 --> 00:11:19,429 - But you can tell me how? - Perhaps. 108 00:11:20,764 --> 00:11:23,642 - It will not be easy. - I will do anything. 109 00:11:23,767 --> 00:11:26,937 - Anything? - Please, just tell me what I have to do! 110 00:11:27,729 --> 00:11:29,064 Very well. 111 00:11:29,940 --> 00:11:32,109 The questing beast is a creature 112 00:11:32,234 --> 00:11:35,737 conjured by the powers of the old religion. 113 00:11:35,946 --> 00:11:39,616 You must use the same ancient magic to save him. 114 00:11:40,284 --> 00:11:42,411 The old religion died out centuries ago. 115 00:11:42,494 --> 00:11:45,956 The old religion is the magic of the earth itself. 116 00:11:46,081 --> 00:11:49,334 It is the essence which binds all things together. 117 00:11:49,459 --> 00:11:52,754 It will last long beyond the time of men. 118 00:11:53,255 --> 00:11:55,382 But how can that help me save Arthur? 119 00:11:55,465 --> 00:11:57,634 You must find those who still serve it. 120 00:11:58,802 --> 00:12:02,764 Those who hold dominion over life and death. 121 00:12:03,807 --> 00:12:06,101 - Where? - Go to the place 122 00:12:06,184 --> 00:12:08,937 that men call the isle of the blessed 123 00:12:09,021 --> 00:12:12,691 where the power of the ancients can still be felt. 124 00:12:13,483 --> 00:12:16,987 There you will discover Arthur's salvation. 125 00:12:19,698 --> 00:12:22,367 Thank you. Thank you. 126 00:12:22,492 --> 00:12:24,578 And, Merlin. 127 00:12:24,661 --> 00:12:29,833 The young pendragon must live, no matter what the cost. 128 00:12:37,382 --> 00:12:39,927 Merlin. You're back. I need your help. 129 00:12:40,010 --> 00:12:42,930 You must get this to Arthur to ease his passing. 130 00:12:43,013 --> 00:12:46,558 - No. We have to save him. - You've already tried. 131 00:12:46,683 --> 00:12:49,853 The beast comes from the old religion, the cure must come from there as well. 132 00:12:49,978 --> 00:12:51,772 There are not many left with such an art. 133 00:12:51,855 --> 00:12:53,815 You said yourself the old religion is still alive. 134 00:12:53,857 --> 00:12:55,734 There's an island beyond the white mountains... 135 00:12:58,862 --> 00:13:01,198 The isle of the blessed. You know it? 136 00:13:03,867 --> 00:13:06,536 It was said to be the center of the old religion, 137 00:13:06,662 --> 00:13:09,790 - the focus of its power. - Why did you keep this from me? 138 00:13:09,873 --> 00:13:11,959 Because it was too dangerous, Merlin. 139 00:13:12,042 --> 00:13:16,254 It's our only chance. I have to find it. 140 00:13:16,755 --> 00:13:18,274 And once you are there, what will you ask? 141 00:13:18,298 --> 00:13:19,841 For Arthur to be saved. 142 00:13:20,842 --> 00:13:22,594 The questing beast chose Arthur. 143 00:13:22,719 --> 00:13:25,055 That means the old religion has decided his fate. 144 00:13:25,180 --> 00:13:27,265 Then I will convince them to change their minds. 145 00:13:27,391 --> 00:13:29,226 It is not that simple! 146 00:13:34,523 --> 00:13:37,442 The high priests have the power to mirror life and death. 147 00:13:37,567 --> 00:13:40,487 But, there will be a price to pay. 148 00:13:41,905 --> 00:13:44,574 They will demand a life in return. 149 00:13:46,368 --> 00:13:51,456 Merlin, please, I beg of you. 150 00:13:53,125 --> 00:13:54,626 I'm sorry, Gaius. 151 00:13:55,460 --> 00:13:58,422 Whatever the price is, I will pay it gladly. 152 00:14:21,486 --> 00:14:24,114 Here, you will need a map. 153 00:14:25,782 --> 00:14:27,951 And I'm going to give you this. 154 00:14:30,454 --> 00:14:31,913 My mother gave it to me. 155 00:14:35,083 --> 00:14:39,629 - It's a rabbit's foot. - To keep you safe? 156 00:14:39,755 --> 00:14:42,174 It was said to help protect you from evil spirits. 157 00:14:43,300 --> 00:14:45,510 It's rubbish. I don't believe in superstition. 158 00:14:45,677 --> 00:14:47,763 - I don't know why I gave it to you. - No. 159 00:14:48,472 --> 00:14:49,598 I want it. 160 00:14:52,309 --> 00:14:53,435 Thank you. 161 00:14:55,771 --> 00:14:58,190 You've got to keep Arthur alive until I get back. 162 00:15:01,359 --> 00:15:02,444 (Horse whinnies) 163 00:15:22,756 --> 00:15:24,424 (Arthur grunting) 164 00:15:38,021 --> 00:15:39,356 Sleep, Arthur. 165 00:15:54,204 --> 00:15:59,042 Dragon: You must travel to the place that men call the isle of the blessed, 166 00:16:00,210 --> 00:16:04,673 beyond the white mountains, through the valley of the fallen kings. 167 00:16:09,970 --> 00:16:12,722 To the north of the great seas of meredor, 168 00:16:12,848 --> 00:16:15,183 you will find a lake. 169 00:16:24,484 --> 00:16:25,694 Gwen: Gaius. 170 00:16:29,489 --> 00:16:30,991 You should get some rest. 171 00:16:31,366 --> 00:16:34,369 - He must not be left alone. - I will nurse him. 172 00:16:57,350 --> 00:16:59,269 You're not going to die, Arthur. 173 00:17:01,396 --> 00:17:02,772 I'm telling you. 174 00:17:04,107 --> 00:17:07,611 Because I know that one day you will be king, 175 00:17:09,112 --> 00:17:11,406 a greater king than your father could ever be. 176 00:17:14,743 --> 00:17:16,745 It's what keeps me going. 177 00:17:20,790 --> 00:17:25,295 You are going to live to be the man I've seen inside you, Arthur. 178 00:17:26,796 --> 00:17:29,716 I can see a Camelot that is fair and just. 179 00:17:30,217 --> 00:17:32,552 I can see a king that the people will love 180 00:17:32,636 --> 00:17:34,804 and be proud to call their sovereign. 181 00:17:38,099 --> 00:17:39,893 For the love of Camelot, 182 00:17:41,603 --> 00:17:42,979 you have to live. 183 00:18:09,464 --> 00:18:12,425 Gaius: Is there anything I can get, your majesty? 184 00:18:14,678 --> 00:18:16,763 The people have begun to say goodbye. 185 00:18:19,140 --> 00:18:22,018 - He is not yet gone, sire. - But he will not recover. 186 00:18:23,478 --> 00:18:25,105 Not without a miracle. 187 00:18:26,189 --> 00:18:28,108 I don't believe in miracles. 188 00:19:03,893 --> 00:19:05,061 (Chanting) 189 00:20:12,087 --> 00:20:14,798 - Hello? - Nimueh: Hello, Merlin. 190 00:20:18,468 --> 00:20:21,721 - You? - Do you know who I am? 191 00:20:23,264 --> 00:20:24,391 Nimueh. 192 00:20:26,810 --> 00:20:28,895 You can't be who the dragon meant. 193 00:20:28,978 --> 00:20:31,064 And why is that? 194 00:20:31,147 --> 00:20:34,651 - You tried to kill me. - Before I understood your importance. 195 00:20:34,734 --> 00:20:35,819 And Arthur? 196 00:20:35,902 --> 00:20:38,321 Arthur was never destined to die at my hand. 197 00:20:38,988 --> 00:20:41,324 And now it seems I will be his salvation. 198 00:20:43,618 --> 00:20:45,578 So you know what I have come to ask? 199 00:20:45,912 --> 00:20:48,081 - Yes. - Will you do it? 200 00:20:48,164 --> 00:20:50,166 I do not have the power to mirror life itself 201 00:20:50,250 --> 00:20:51,668 and yet give nothing in return. 202 00:20:51,751 --> 00:20:53,169 I know that a price will be asked. 203 00:20:53,253 --> 00:20:54,754 To save a life, there must be a death. 204 00:20:54,838 --> 00:20:57,173 The balance of the world must be restored. 205 00:20:59,008 --> 00:21:01,594 I willingly give my life for Arthur's. 206 00:21:02,512 --> 00:21:04,639 How brave you are, Merlin. 207 00:21:05,849 --> 00:21:09,352 - If only it were that simple. - What do you mean? 208 00:21:10,145 --> 00:21:12,939 Once you enter into this bargain, it can't be undone. 209 00:21:13,022 --> 00:21:15,525 Whatever I have to do, I will do. 210 00:21:15,650 --> 00:21:17,444 His life is worth a hundred of mine. 211 00:21:19,946 --> 00:21:24,117 The cup of life, blessed by centuries of powerful sorcery 212 00:21:24,200 --> 00:21:27,287 so that it contains the very secret of life itself. 213 00:21:27,370 --> 00:21:32,208 If Arthur drinks water from the cup he will live. 214 00:21:45,805 --> 00:21:47,056 (Chanting) 215 00:21:47,223 --> 00:21:48,391 (Sky rumbling) 216 00:21:51,728 --> 00:21:52,896 (Lightning crashes) 217 00:22:14,250 --> 00:22:15,585 The bargain is struck. 218 00:22:19,088 --> 00:22:20,673 I hope it pleases you. 219 00:22:41,444 --> 00:22:42,612 (Door opening) 220 00:22:43,863 --> 00:22:45,073 Merlin! 221 00:22:46,115 --> 00:22:47,825 We need to give this to Arthur. 222 00:22:49,244 --> 00:22:52,080 - What is it? - Water drawn from the cup of life. 223 00:22:52,372 --> 00:22:54,207 If Arthur drinks from it he will recover. 224 00:22:54,457 --> 00:22:55,833 Please hurry. 225 00:23:00,547 --> 00:23:02,048 What are you waiting for? 226 00:23:03,883 --> 00:23:06,386 What price did you pay to redeem his life? 227 00:23:07,303 --> 00:23:10,473 - Whose life did you bargain? - We don't have time. 228 00:23:10,557 --> 00:23:13,101 - Merlin! - Don't worry, Gaius, 229 00:23:13,184 --> 00:23:14,978 everything's going to be all right. 230 00:23:26,781 --> 00:23:28,575 What are you doing, physician? 231 00:23:29,200 --> 00:23:32,078 - What are you giving him? - It's, uh... 232 00:23:37,834 --> 00:23:40,545 It's a tincture made from the lobelia plant. 233 00:23:42,672 --> 00:23:45,216 An ancient remedy for poisonous bites. 234 00:23:45,300 --> 00:23:47,427 - A cure? - We hope. 235 00:23:53,808 --> 00:23:55,411 Do you really think it will have some effect? 236 00:23:55,435 --> 00:23:58,271 It is our last resort, sire. 237 00:24:06,404 --> 00:24:08,906 Perhaps you should allow him to rest. 238 00:24:08,990 --> 00:24:10,283 I will not leave him. 239 00:24:30,094 --> 00:24:32,055 Please, Merlin, you must beware. 240 00:24:34,223 --> 00:24:35,725 This is only the beginning. 241 00:24:53,076 --> 00:24:54,410 (Breathing deeply) 242 00:25:06,673 --> 00:25:07,757 Arthur. 243 00:25:25,274 --> 00:25:26,609 The prince lives. 244 00:25:46,879 --> 00:25:47,964 (Bird squawking) 245 00:25:49,799 --> 00:25:51,467 I thought we'd lost you. 246 00:25:51,884 --> 00:25:54,095 Don't worry, father, I'm not going to die. 247 00:25:55,763 --> 00:25:57,640 I think there's someone watching over me, 248 00:25:57,724 --> 00:25:59,726 keeping me from harm. 249 00:26:00,309 --> 00:26:02,478 Maybe you're right. 250 00:26:02,562 --> 00:26:07,483 On your long journey to become king, you'll need a guardian angel. 251 00:26:09,152 --> 00:26:11,946 I shall inform the court that their prince lives. 252 00:26:21,914 --> 00:26:24,917 I knew it. I said you'd be all right. 253 00:26:30,423 --> 00:26:32,341 I can remember you talking to me. 254 00:26:33,634 --> 00:26:36,095 - You can? - You stroked my forehead. 255 00:26:37,263 --> 00:26:39,932 - I was tending to your fever. - You never lost faith. 256 00:26:41,434 --> 00:26:43,978 - I was just talking. - Tell me again what you said. 257 00:26:44,645 --> 00:26:47,482 - I don't remember. - Yes, you do. 258 00:26:47,982 --> 00:26:50,026 - No, I don't. - Come on. 259 00:26:50,151 --> 00:26:54,197 Something about "the man I am inside." 260 00:26:57,033 --> 00:27:00,119 - No! I never said that. - Guineverel 261 00:27:01,454 --> 00:27:03,539 I have to get these washed, sire. 262 00:27:09,504 --> 00:27:11,130 (Thunder rumbles) 263 00:27:26,562 --> 00:27:27,897 (Lightning crashes) 264 00:27:58,427 --> 00:27:59,554 (Screams) 265 00:28:07,436 --> 00:28:08,938 (Bell tolling) 266 00:28:29,542 --> 00:28:32,044 Gaius! I'm alive! 267 00:28:32,920 --> 00:28:35,548 - What is it? What's happened? - Merlin, stay there. 268 00:28:37,300 --> 00:28:39,635 - What's wrong? - No, don't 269 00:28:43,264 --> 00:28:44,599 mother? 270 00:28:47,768 --> 00:28:50,313 - Merlin. - What's happened to her? 271 00:28:50,396 --> 00:28:51,981 Gaius: She is gravely ill. 272 00:28:52,440 --> 00:28:54,233 - Do something! - If I could. 273 00:28:54,317 --> 00:28:55,401 Please, Gaius! 274 00:28:55,484 --> 00:28:57,445 Merlin, this is no ordinary illness. 275 00:29:00,072 --> 00:29:01,908 This cannot happen! 276 00:29:01,991 --> 00:29:04,076 Who did you meet at the isle of blessed? 277 00:29:04,160 --> 00:29:06,162 - Nimueh. - Nimueh? 278 00:29:06,579 --> 00:29:08,748 It was as you said. She demanded a price. 279 00:29:08,831 --> 00:29:11,000 But I bargained my life, not my mother's. 280 00:29:12,251 --> 00:29:15,129 Merlin, I wish there was something I could do. 281 00:29:18,507 --> 00:29:21,177 I will make you better, I will. 282 00:29:28,309 --> 00:29:29,852 You knew this would happen! 283 00:29:30,686 --> 00:29:33,522 You had me trade my mother's life for Arthur's! 284 00:29:33,648 --> 00:29:35,441 You said you would do anything. 285 00:29:35,524 --> 00:29:37,777 Did you know my mother would die? 286 00:29:37,860 --> 00:29:40,446 I knew the price would be a heavy one. 287 00:29:40,529 --> 00:29:43,616 - But you sent me anyway. - We need Arthur to live. 288 00:29:44,033 --> 00:29:47,078 - I'm not one of you. - We are both creatures 289 00:29:47,203 --> 00:29:50,623 of the old religion. It is the source of your power. 290 00:29:51,165 --> 00:29:53,626 - What's that supposed to mean? - Your destiny 291 00:29:53,709 --> 00:29:57,713 is to protect the young pendragon until he claims his crown. 292 00:29:57,838 --> 00:30:02,093 And when he does, magic can be returned to the realm. 293 00:30:02,218 --> 00:30:05,596 Only then will I be free. 294 00:30:10,893 --> 00:30:14,897 So that's all you've cared about? I thought you were my friend. 295 00:30:15,022 --> 00:30:20,027 I am more than that, Merlin, I am your kin. 296 00:30:20,736 --> 00:30:25,741 No, the only family I have is my mother and you had me murder her. 297 00:30:25,866 --> 00:30:28,452 Her life has not been taken in vain. 298 00:30:28,577 --> 00:30:32,331 We will achieve great things together, you and I... 299 00:30:32,415 --> 00:30:34,375 You will never be released! 300 00:30:35,751 --> 00:30:40,297 For what you've done I will make sure you never see the light. 301 00:30:41,757 --> 00:30:43,092 Merlin! 302 00:30:43,217 --> 00:30:44,427 (Roars) 303 00:30:46,429 --> 00:30:47,763 (Merlin chanting) 304 00:30:57,606 --> 00:31:00,818 You won't see me again. 305 00:31:03,279 --> 00:31:04,447 (Growls) 306 00:31:12,788 --> 00:31:13,956 Where is she? 307 00:31:16,417 --> 00:31:17,668 She's sleeping. 308 00:31:41,150 --> 00:31:42,777 I have to save her. 309 00:31:44,195 --> 00:31:45,613 You cannot. 310 00:31:46,655 --> 00:31:49,992 If the balance of the world needs a life then nimueh must take mine. 311 00:31:51,869 --> 00:31:53,329 No, Merlin. 312 00:31:54,455 --> 00:31:57,708 - Yes, I will return to the island. - You are young. 313 00:31:58,501 --> 00:32:02,004 Your gifts, your destiny are far too precious to sacrifice. 314 00:32:02,505 --> 00:32:05,007 My destiny? This is my mother. 315 00:32:06,634 --> 00:32:09,512 My powers mean nothing if I cannot save her. 316 00:32:14,517 --> 00:32:16,143 You have taught me so much, 317 00:32:19,230 --> 00:32:21,023 taught me who I am, 318 00:32:22,525 --> 00:32:24,819 taught me the purpose for my skills, 319 00:32:26,195 --> 00:32:29,990 taught me that magic should only be used for great deeds, 320 00:32:32,993 --> 00:32:39,041 but most of all, you have always taught me to do what is right. 321 00:32:43,546 --> 00:32:44,839 Merlin. 322 00:32:46,757 --> 00:32:47,883 (Sniffles) 323 00:32:53,055 --> 00:32:55,057 I need to say goodbye to Arthur. 324 00:33:11,699 --> 00:33:13,117 - Merlin. - How are you? 325 00:33:14,285 --> 00:33:15,411 Good. 326 00:33:16,704 --> 00:33:17,872 I'm pleased. 327 00:33:18,789 --> 00:33:22,751 Yes. I owe it all to Gaius. 328 00:33:28,132 --> 00:33:29,592 I need to talk to you. 329 00:33:31,760 --> 00:33:33,762 You still haven't got it yet, have you? 330 00:33:34,763 --> 00:33:37,308 - I decide when we need to talk. - Not today. 331 00:33:39,226 --> 00:33:41,812 I sometimes wonder if you know who I am. 332 00:33:42,730 --> 00:33:45,441 - Oh, I know who you are. - Good. 333 00:33:46,942 --> 00:33:50,279 You're a prat. And a royal one. 334 00:33:52,781 --> 00:33:53,949 (Laughs) 335 00:33:56,243 --> 00:33:58,787 Are you ever going to change, Merlin? 336 00:33:58,913 --> 00:34:00,289 No. You'd get bored. 337 00:34:02,499 --> 00:34:06,670 Promise me this, if you get another servant, don't get a bootlicker. 338 00:34:06,795 --> 00:34:08,797 Is this is you trying to leave your job? 339 00:34:11,342 --> 00:34:14,303 I'm happy to be your servant till the day I die. 340 00:34:22,478 --> 00:34:26,774 Sometimes I think I know you, Merlin. Other times... 341 00:34:26,857 --> 00:34:32,488 Well, I know you, and you're a great warrior. 342 00:34:34,198 --> 00:34:36,659 One day you will be a great king. 343 00:34:38,410 --> 00:34:39,828 That's very kind of you. 344 00:34:40,079 --> 00:34:42,748 But you must learn to listen as well as you fight. 345 00:34:43,666 --> 00:34:46,502 - Any other pointers? - No. 346 00:34:49,255 --> 00:34:50,422 That's it. 347 00:34:53,342 --> 00:34:57,554 Just don't be a prat. 348 00:35:16,532 --> 00:35:18,252 Gwen: Gaius had to go and get some supplies. 349 00:35:18,617 --> 00:35:20,777 He asked me to keep an eye on her until you got back... 350 00:35:21,245 --> 00:35:22,538 Thank you. 351 00:35:29,586 --> 00:35:31,797 - I'm sorry. - No, she'll get better. 352 00:35:33,716 --> 00:35:36,719 I've tried to make her a little comfortable. 353 00:35:38,887 --> 00:35:42,266 You have such a good heart, Gwen. Don't ever lose that. 354 00:35:58,157 --> 00:36:02,411 I'm going to make you well again. I promise. You'll see. 355 00:36:07,499 --> 00:36:08,959 You're such a good son. 356 00:36:15,424 --> 00:36:18,093 But I don't want you to worry about me. 357 00:36:19,303 --> 00:36:22,890 I know that the gods will look after me and that one day 358 00:36:23,599 --> 00:36:25,267 I will see you again. 359 00:36:27,811 --> 00:36:29,521 I will miss you. 360 00:36:33,692 --> 00:36:35,110 I will miss you, too. 361 00:37:01,678 --> 00:37:02,888 Gaius? 362 00:37:20,322 --> 00:37:24,827 Gaius: Dear Merlin, my life is already near to its end. 363 00:37:26,703 --> 00:37:30,416 There has, for the most part, been very little purpose to it, 364 00:37:32,000 --> 00:37:34,211 very little that will be remembered. 365 00:37:36,338 --> 00:37:41,510 In contrast, Merlin, your life is destined for greatness. 366 00:37:44,054 --> 00:37:47,057 Live by the tenets I have taught you 367 00:37:47,182 --> 00:37:52,688 and I believe you will, in time, become the greatest warlock ever. 368 00:37:53,939 --> 00:37:57,526 To have known you has been my greatest pleasure 369 00:37:57,609 --> 00:38:02,030 and to sacrifice myself for you is but an honor. 370 00:38:03,574 --> 00:38:09,079 You are and always will be the son I never had. 371 00:38:46,408 --> 00:38:48,785 Nimueh: I never thought I'd see you here again. 372 00:38:51,914 --> 00:38:53,957 - My lady. - It's a long time 373 00:38:54,082 --> 00:38:57,544 - since you called me that. - I've come to ask for your help. 374 00:38:57,628 --> 00:39:02,508 As you once did before for uther. You did not like the outcome. 375 00:39:02,591 --> 00:39:05,594 I offer a chance for you to atone for the death of his wife. 376 00:39:06,094 --> 00:39:09,515 I have saved the life of her son. What more do you ask for? 377 00:39:09,598 --> 00:39:12,017 That this time you take a just price. 378 00:39:12,100 --> 00:39:15,896 Merlin intends to offer his life for his mother's. 379 00:39:15,979 --> 00:39:18,190 I want you to take mine in his place. 380 00:39:18,774 --> 00:39:19,942 (Laughs) 381 00:39:21,193 --> 00:39:25,322 With all my powers of prediction, I could never have foretold this. 382 00:39:27,157 --> 00:39:28,784 Gaius the hero. 383 00:39:36,833 --> 00:39:38,502 Why should I Grant your wish? 384 00:39:39,336 --> 00:39:42,965 You stood and watched as our friends burned in the great purge. 385 00:39:43,048 --> 00:39:44,800 You are nothing but a traitor. 386 00:39:45,592 --> 00:39:48,720 Merlin is the one man who can bring magic back to this land. 387 00:39:49,680 --> 00:39:52,683 At Arthur's side he can help forge a new kingdom. 388 00:39:53,684 --> 00:39:57,312 A world of peace and beauty that we can only dream of. 389 00:39:58,146 --> 00:40:00,649 And you're willing to give your life, Gaius, 390 00:40:00,732 --> 00:40:02,818 for the future they will bring? 391 00:40:04,444 --> 00:40:05,612 I'm waiting. 392 00:40:08,657 --> 00:40:10,909 Are you ready to die, Gaius? 393 00:40:16,290 --> 00:40:17,583 Gaius? 394 00:40:19,751 --> 00:40:23,130 For Merlin, I will give my life. 395 00:40:31,305 --> 00:40:33,181 (Nimueh chanting) 396 00:40:37,352 --> 00:40:38,437 Stop! 397 00:40:40,939 --> 00:40:42,649 Back again so soon, warlock? 398 00:40:44,526 --> 00:40:47,696 - What've you done? - Your mother is safe. 399 00:40:48,113 --> 00:40:50,115 Isn't that what you wanted? 400 00:40:51,199 --> 00:40:53,910 - Have you killed him? - It was his wish. 401 00:40:56,330 --> 00:40:59,583 I bid my life for Arthur's, not my mother's, not Gaius'. 402 00:40:59,666 --> 00:41:02,669 The old religion does not care who lives and who dies. 403 00:41:02,753 --> 00:41:05,380 Only that the balance of the world is restored. 404 00:41:06,131 --> 00:41:09,676 To save a life, a life must be taken. Gaius knew this. 405 00:41:09,760 --> 00:41:12,888 It is not the old religion that has done this. It is you. 406 00:41:13,805 --> 00:41:17,976 Come now. We are too valuable to each other to be enemies. 407 00:41:18,060 --> 00:41:19,936 No, I share nothing with you. 408 00:41:20,020 --> 00:41:21,980 With my help Arthur will become king. 409 00:41:22,064 --> 00:41:25,317 I will make Arthur king. But you will never see that day. 410 00:41:25,734 --> 00:41:26,943 (Chanting) 411 00:41:29,446 --> 00:41:32,699 Your childish tricks are useless against me, Merlin. 412 00:41:33,158 --> 00:41:35,077 I am a priestess of the old religion. 413 00:41:36,995 --> 00:41:38,372 (Chanting) 414 00:41:48,256 --> 00:41:52,302 You too are a creature of the old religion. You should join me. 415 00:41:52,386 --> 00:41:56,807 You think I would join forces with such a selfish and cruel magic? 416 00:41:56,890 --> 00:41:58,809 - Never. - So be it. 417 00:41:59,893 --> 00:42:01,103 (Chanting) 418 00:42:05,732 --> 00:42:07,025 (Groans) 419 00:42:15,242 --> 00:42:16,493 Pity. 420 00:42:17,661 --> 00:42:19,746 Together we could have ruled the world. 421 00:42:34,886 --> 00:42:36,972 You should not have killed my friend. 422 00:42:44,187 --> 00:42:45,313 (Lightning crashes) 423 00:43:11,256 --> 00:43:14,801 Gaius. Gaius. 424 00:43:20,056 --> 00:43:24,853 No! No! 425 00:43:29,775 --> 00:43:31,026 (Sobbing) 426 00:43:34,154 --> 00:43:37,491 Merlin... Merlin. 427 00:43:38,241 --> 00:43:39,409 Gaius. 428 00:43:43,246 --> 00:43:44,915 Gaius, you're alive. 429 00:43:48,084 --> 00:43:49,461 What did you do? 430 00:43:51,963 --> 00:43:53,215 Nimueh's dead. 431 00:43:54,633 --> 00:43:56,927 The balance of the world has been restored. 432 00:43:57,135 --> 00:43:58,720 You amaze me. 433 00:43:59,846 --> 00:44:03,558 You have mastered the power of life and death itself. 434 00:44:04,518 --> 00:44:09,314 But we'll make a great warlock out of you, yet. 435 00:44:10,982 --> 00:44:12,567 So you believe in me now? 436 00:44:13,735 --> 00:44:16,696 Well, I would do 437 00:44:18,615 --> 00:44:24,996 if you could stop this blasted rain. 438 00:44:45,100 --> 00:44:49,729 Dragon: Merlin! No! 439 00:44:52,607 --> 00:44:53,900 (Bellowing) 440 00:44:54,860 --> 00:44:55,944 (Gasps) 441 00:45:03,994 --> 00:45:05,287 Dragon: Merlin!