This act caused Morgana to form a close bond with the young Dragon and also showed that although she was evil she was still capable of love since she genuinely cared about Aithusa. Gwen demands to know why Morgana hates her so deeply as they fight, to which Morgana replies that she hates what Gwen is destined to do rather than what she has already done. That said, listening to the audio commentaries for S2 really helped me understand the thought process and build up to the Morgana that ultimately came back in S3. So, Merlin had been right after all. I had to stop Morgana killing Uther. However, Merlin attempted to distance himself from her after her attempt on Uther's life, but ultimately ended up becoming closer to her when she was confused by her manifesting powers. There, she uses mandrake roots to twist Guinevere's memories and make her believe that she is her only one true ally. According to Morgan, this unnamed knight’s death would make it possible for her to kill King Arthur and her husband, King Uriens. Morgana plots against Arthur again when he goes on a quest to find the golden trident and she tries to kill him by using a Phoenix Eye in a bracelet provided by Morgause. When Helios reported that Kilgharrah had killed all of Agravaine's men, Morgana asked about his well being and when she learnt of his death, she was clearly shaken, whether because she was mourning his death, or because she was simply afraid for herself (The Sword in the Stone). Guinevere, however, put an end to the romance.

I remember in 2x11 Katie, Alice and (I think) Julian Murphy talk about how Morgana views the villain in that as a representation of everything she wants to be - as some sort of heroic "freedom fighter" who stands up for what he believes in and is willing to make sacrifices in order to do it - and in this episode it really hits her that she is nothing like that. Gaius, however, foiled her plan by saving Gwen. https://villains.fandom.com/wiki/Morgana_Pendragon?oldid=4040415, In the TV series, Morgana is never known by her full name in the legend, ".

Possible explanations include that she feared her magic or her treachery being exposed, or for some reason did not want him executed.

It is unknown what happens to Aithusa after Merlin runs Morgana through with Excalibur.

It becomes even more heartbreaking when Arthur asks Merlin why the pair hate him so much.



She also grew more adept at telekinetically using weapons, being able to wield a dagger with her mind without using any verbal spell (Arthur's Bane:Part Two). When Uther fell ill and Arthur was faced with the burden of ruling, he sought comfort from Morgana, embracing her and telling her how glad he was that she was there with him. Morgana She also uses a woman named Eira as a spy.

Curiously, for reasons unknown, Morgana never exposed Merlin for poisoning her, though she probably could have him executed on the spot for it.

The relationship between Morgana and Aithusa. She met a dragon named Aithusa who healed her injuries.

In season 5, her magic grew in power that even Merlin called her's new strength frightening and it was said that it might equal Emrys' power one day (however, this is unknown because unlike Morgana; Emrys is half-human and half-magical creature of the old religion).

In "The Coming of Arthur," Merlin made an enemy for life with Morgana when he seriously injures Morgause.

She personally knocks Elyan out with her magic to stop Agravaine from engaging in a sword fight, claiming there is no time to "play soldiers". She then left Uther in the dungeons to rot, stopping only to confirm that she hated him beyond his ability to understand, which prompted a complete mental breakdown to the point where Uther was no longer able to act fully as king, leaving Arthur to serve as regent. The High Priestess could create a small meteor, casting the spell along with Mordred, and use powerful magic to trap Merlin inside the Crystal Cave (The Diamond of the Day). The confrontation is highly tense with Morgana appearing conflicted at the sight of Arthur, who sadly remarks he thought they were friends, to which Morgana replies "as did I".

With no other option, Merlin is forced to abandon Arthur's side as he tries to restore his powers. They could have helped Arthur become a great king and taught other users that magic could be for good.

Accolon fought the knight the next day, unaware his armoured opponent was really King Arthur himself. When they later meet again, Morgana wakes him up and wants to know why Mordred betrayed her. When Mordred's love interest, Kara, is sentenced to death for plotting against Camelot, Mordred is brought. Merlin is initially quite awestruck by the Lady Morgana and watches her flirtatious interaction with Arthur at the feast. Later, she awakes Merlin and shows him a Fomorroh.

She goes to Gaius and tells him she fears she has magic. Thereafter, Ewain thwarted Morgan’s attempt to murder her husband King Uriens. ._1x9diBHPBP-hL1JiwUwJ5J{font-size:14px;font-weight:500;line-height:18px;color:#ff585b;padding-left:3px;padding-right:24px}._2B0OHMLKb9TXNdd9g5Ere-,._1xKxnscCn2PjBiXhorZef4{height:16px;padding-right:4px;vertical-align:top}._1LLqoNXrOsaIkMtOuTBmO5{height:20px;padding-right:8px;vertical-align:bottom}.QB2Yrr8uihZVRhvwrKuMS{height:18px;padding-right:8px;vertical-align:top}._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0{font-size:14px;font-weight:500;line-height:18px;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-actionIcon)}._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0 ._1LLqoNXrOsaIkMtOuTBmO5,._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0 ._2B0OHMLKb9TXNdd9g5Ere-,._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0 ._1xKxnscCn2PjBiXhorZef4,._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0 .QB2Yrr8uihZVRhvwrKuMS{fill:var(--newCommunityTheme-actionIcon)} Morgana intended for Gwen to be banished, knowing Arthur would choose exile to be with her, but Uther ordered Gwen to be executed instead. Morgause has Cenred kidnap Gwen and her long lost brother, Elyan. She remained with her family until she was about ten years old, at whic… She enters as he talks to a captured Mithian and Rodor, and makes a deal with him: he will help her conquer Camelot, and she will help him kill the man he wants most: Arthur Pendragon.

He believed that the draughts, which essentially drugged her so that she could not dream, were the best treatment, and was angry when Merlin argued with him about it.

She has grey-green eyes and pale skin.

Morgana Pendragon with Helios by her side.

Alator successfully learns from him that Emrys is actually Merlin, but instead of informing Morgana immediately, he betrays her, having discovered from Gaius that Merlin is the one destined to bring a glorious new age to the kingdom. As the King's ward, Morgana's birthday celebration is a lavish event, attended by many noble families of Camelot.

Though Morgana initially believes Arthur was a better man than his father and would be a fair ruler, she ultimately becomes more and more fixed on her belief that the Pendragons are not fit to rule Camelot and seeks to take the throne herself, despite her also being a Pendragon in blood. Although he is advised to execute them both, Arthur decides to banish Gwen.

I felt the same way, and it was pretty hugely disappointing and pulled me out of the story like a series of typos might on the page of a book. Gwen has only mentioned her mother once, saying that she was a …

The following year, Morgana was ever more suspicious, paranoid and hostile. Unbeknownst to Arthur, Morgana was, in fact, responsible for Uther's decline, and she continued to plot against the king in secret (The Tears of Uther Pendragon). Keep reading to discover the 5 worst things Merlin did to Morgana and the 5 worst things she did to him.

Annis’ champion immediately gets the upper hand, but Merlin's intervention saves Arthur, giving him the victory and sparing the lives of both sides. However, Merlin is distracted by a vision in the Crystal Cave that sees Morgana trying to kill Uther. Morgana hadn't always been heartless.

The go-to source for comic book and superhero movie fans. Morgause killed Cenred after they acquired the Cup of Life, which made the army they had acquired immortal. A year later, Morgana desired revenge on Arthur and all of Camelot. When she learns that Arthur is coming to ambush her, although shocked at first, she orders Ruadan to prepare for battle. Morgana easily manipulates objects at her will. Of the Main Characters to appear in all five seasons, Morgana has made the fewest episode appearances with 57 of a total 65. He regretted giving her a castle of her own, but he could not take it back without laying a siege. Though it was done reluctantly, his choice was ultimately one that severely alienated the already conflicted Morgana, who may well have drunk the hemlock on her own to save Arthur, whom she loved deeply, had Merlin simply explained all. She brainwashed her by trapping her in a tower with mandrakes which made her hallucinate that all those she loved were against her. Witch Morgana brings the plans to Helios, failing to realise she has just walked past Gwen, who was captured by Helios’ raiding party. However, Arthur is saved due to circumstances unknown to Morgana (A Lesson in Vengeance).

Morgana Pendragon tricks Arthur into following her plans. Morgana manages to prevent each and every attempt of Mithian's until she writes her name on a stone that Merlin sees. She is Merlin's former friend and arch-nemesis. The despicable part was that Arthur had know idea that Morgause was … Morgana tries to kill him, but Mordred in turn criticises her for so casually being willing to kill one of her own kind, and wishes that she someday finds the love and compassion which used to fill her heart. As they make camp, Arthur reveals his plan to sneak into the castle through tunnels known only to Uther and a few others of the royal court.

When Merlin inadvertently caused a fatal head wound in Morgana in an attempt to stop her from killing Uther, Arthur was utterly grief-stricken at the thought of losing her, ironically telling Merlin he would "sacrifice [his] place on the throne for her to see another sunrise" (The Crystal Cave). You're a better man than your father. He believes I've changed.

Agravaine informs Morgana of Arthur's intentions to marry Gwen, thus realising Morgana's visions of Gwen becoming queen. An example of this was when Merlin met his father. Morgana is one or two years younger than Arthur, as Uther says that she wasn't there 20 years ago, referring to the death of his wife Ygraine after Arthur's birth. When Merlin ran to her to hide Mordred, the Druid boy, Morgana agreed to help, driven by compassion and trust of Merlin's intentions. After the death of Sir Hemison, she kept Lancelot imprisoned in her castle and tried to get him to share a bed with her. When Morgause finally conquered Camelot, Uther was captured and brought to the throne room on his knees, where he said Morgause had no right to the throne. Whenever knights flattered Morgana it irked Arthur, and he in turn openly accused her of being jealous when she tried to dissuade him from pursuing Sophia. Type of Villain



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