Characters
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Merlin
- Gender:
- Female
- Orientation:
- Straight
The series protagonist is a young, remarkably talented magician who attempts to keep his powers secret and will one day become the greatest wizard in the world. He is also Arthur's servant and friend, despite the initial animosity between the two.
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Arthur Pendragon
- Gender:
- Male
- Orientation:
- Straight
The headstrong, arrogant and reckless but kind and good hearted son of King Uther, and future King of Camelot. Merlin must protect him from harm to fulfil this legend. Arthur becomes friends with Merlin, despite being his master, and the pair have saved one another's lives on numerous occasions. He is in love with Guinevere.
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Morgana
- Gender:
- Female
- Orientation:
- Straight
King Uther's ward and the daughter of his late best friend. Morgana is best friends with Gwen despite their class differences and is also secretly a "seer" - a person who has prophetic powers. Uther's continuing suppression of magic increasingly alienates her in the second season.
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Uther Pendragon
- Gender:
- Male
- Orientation:
- Straight
Arthur's father and current king of Camelot. Uther is depicted as a ruthless and sometimes cruel man, but he cares deeply about his subjects and friends. However, he is frequently blinded by his hatred of all forms of magic.
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Gaius
- Gender:
- Male
- Orientation:
- Straight
Camelot's court physician, Merlin's Uncle and one of the few who know Merlin's secret. Gaius used to be a sorcerer himself, and is something of an alchemist and magical scholar. He has a dry sense of humour and sees Merlin as the son he never had.
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Guinevere
- Gender:
- Female
- Orientation:
- Straight
Morgana's humble maid servant, and her friend. She has an open, friendly personality. In the beginning it was insinuated that she had a crush on Merlin; later, there was a romance with Lancelot. As of the end of the second season, it is apparent that Arthur is her true love