Merlin's conception was one of the unnatural sort and was performed with very much profanity. One thing that remains unclear is that when Merlin was a mere infant, he defended and protected mother whom blamed him for the position she was in, when it had absolutely nothing to do with him. However, what is incredible is that despite this, he possessed infernal and heavenly powers and had to choose between them and grew up and became a man of much wisdom and knowledge; the man we all know today.
He was greatly loved by King Uther and the people of the kingdom. However, one such man did not believe Merlin had prophetic abilities, and was proven to be correct when Merlin was deceased. Although most loved and admired Merlin, a few did not believe he was fair because they thought Uther favored Merlin over everyone else in the kingdom. From his time alongside Arthur, I became acquainted with Merlin. Now, shall we speak of some aspects of Merlin's life, and see what experiences helped shape who he would become?
One of merlin's first acts as an infant was to save the life of his mother. One of his final acts was failing love, or lust, with Viviane the Huntress and follow her every command. Unlike with his mother, this time Merlin's feelings for a woman end up coming back to haunt him. However, we can never be certain of who is in the wrong in this relationship. Perhaps Merlin is in the wrong, intent on dishonoring this woman, or perhaps Lady Viviane is a horrible, cold-hearted individual who took advantage of the man's love and magic abilities and knowledge. This, however, is not important. Overall, Merlin is destroyed by a woman whom he never suspected was dangerous. In fact, he still hopes to have a tangible relationship with her, when she is planning his death.
And so, in a way, Merlin's life comes full circle. The first moment in which he acts on love, it saves him; but his final act motivated by love, ends him. However, Merlin shall always be remembered because he was like every man or lady who has ever walked this earth; he had great power and great flaws. As a child, Merlin received great powers , but was meant to choose between great and dangerous and evil ones. In the end, he chose both, and thus was no better than anyone else. And if I shall leave one message, it should be this: even though Merlin's death was a great tragedy, he will continue to live on in the hearts and minds of all those who follow his exploits and the tales of Arthur. I shall remember him always.
Farewell,
Lancelot
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