The Death of Merlin

   In this part of the story it brings about the conclusion of Merlin the wizard. His death was known to him, however he told Arthur that he would not be able to escape it for it was his fate. His death came to him in the form of love. The love for Nyneve brought about the death of him. This was the woman that was brought back to the court after being abducted by a knight, in the previous chapter about the wedding of King Arthur. This woman enchanted Merlin and he wanted nothing more in the world than her. Nyneve did not care for Merlin, but was willing to trade her company for learning skills in his magic arts. Eventually it came a time when Merlin taught her the most powerful of spells that could not be undone by any source. In return for this teaching Nyneve promised to lay with Merlin. Merlin lead her to a place that he made with his magic and decorated it beyond belief. When they finally reached the chamber Nyneve sealed Merlin inside with a spell that cannot ever be undone and Merlin was trapt there forever. Merlin warned Arthur that this day was soon upon him before this transpired and gave him last words of wisdom of things to come and how to conduct himself, and with this Merlin was gone. Now a new war was coming for Arthur and he did not have Merlin's guidance for the battle. He and his knights gathered in the woods were they slept awaiting other knights to come with Sir Pellinore. The other kings of this army heard stories that others would come to Arthur's aid and launched an attack in the dark of night. Many of Arthurs men and several of his knights of the round table were killed, but as Arthur and a few of his knights along with his step-brother Sir Kay were escaping they layed eyes on the opposing Kings unguarded. They attacked and struck down these kings leaving the other men leaderless and eventually sent them running. King Arthur having lost some of his knights of the round table needed to replace them. He chose eight new knights from the guidance of Sir Pellinore. One of the knights, Sir Bagdemagus was angry about not being chosen and rode off in search of adventure. When at last he had gained much fame he returned to Arthur's court and rightfully earned a seat at the table. This ending of the chapter brings about an era in which Arthur must now rely on what he thinks is best since Merlin is not around to guide him. He must now be a true king and act on his own and with the guidance of his fellow knights.