He is participating in a cage fight when he spots Gwen being held captive. Gwen is the most kind, loyal person you would ever meet and she has been more than a friend to all of us. Gwen was sad when Lancelot left Camelot, thinking she would never see him again but they were later reunited while Gwen was the prisoner of Hengist. Gwen knocked Merlin out and Gaius attempts to kill the snake, but to no avail. Although Gwen's father Tom was killed by Uther's knights when he attempted to flee the dungeons, Gwen did not hate Uther but stated that she felt nothing for him and wouldn’t kill him if she had the choice, as this would make her no better then him. It's possible that these issues will be covered in the next five episodes. Because Gwen can never return to Camelot, Merlin informs Arthur, but Arthur doesn't believe him. Gaius returns with news of Arthur's injury and pilgrimage to Avalon, and also the royal seal, which Arthur told him to give to Gwen as sign that she is the heir to the throne. Gwen says she did not know what happened and once loved Lancelot, but now loves Arthur. Gwen also developed an unrequited crush on Merlin, attracted to the fact he was more or less the opposite of Arthur. But, since this is the last season(really stupid move to cancel it), there are so many other story lines that should be explored further and tied up. Morgana seemed remorseful about what had happened the their relationship and actually apologised to Gwen but felt that she had to die so that Morgana could become queen. She was very worried about him while he was gone, especially when she found out about Morgana’s magic, but was very happy and relived to see him safely returned. her into a deer. All those evil deeds Gwen did while brainwashed, i.e. The exact nature of the Dark Tower is never really made clear. Elyan is Gwen’s brother, whom she hadn’t seen for about four years. At first, Gwen was shy and awkward and often found herself in situations she didn’t want to be in or saying things she didn’t mean to say. Arthur, who had also found Gwen’s ring in the forest, also realizes that he still has feelings for her and ended his potential relationship with the beautiful Princess Mithian, saying that he still has feelings for her. Growing up in Camelot she had been open about her dislike for Prince Arthur. Gwen was the only one who managed to provoke Uther to direct physical violence towards a prisoner throughout the series, probably because of her accusation that he was not able to understand real love and by that dishonouring Uther's love for Ygraine. Angel Coulby In turn, Merlin and Arthur helped rescue Gwen and Lancelot from being eaten alive by wilddeoren (Lancelot and Guinevere). At first I thought that Morgana had turned Gwen far too quickly. That night Gwen sneaks into the dungeons and kills Tyr, afraid that he may give her up. Guinevere as she first appeared in Series 1, Little has been revealed about her background. It's the way she looks at you as if you were the enemy. The basis for Morgana's Face–Heel Turn - Merlin poisoning her in "The Fires of Idirsholas" - is entirely Merlin's fault. Gender: For example, Gwen helped Merlin when his home town was in danger, even risking her life to battle bandits (The Moment of Truth). Arthur looks sad for her and equally uncomfortable over the situation. How long is gwen going to be evil? Arthur (who had been following their trail when they were missing) kills the Lamia with a spear to the back. Agravaine brings Arthur to catch his soon-to-be wife kissing Lancelot and, in a rage, hurls his sword at him, but Gwen stops the commotion quickly. Morgana has no idea that Gwen fell in love with Arthur because Gwen chose not to share her problems with her and Morgana was too troubled by her own problems to notice, she has also chosen not to confide in Gwen about her magical abilities. She also noticed that Lamia seemed to think of Merlin as the enemy and that he had not been affected by her enchantments although she didn't know that this was because of Merlin’s magic. Gwen and Morgana have clearly grown apart in series 2. Little has been revealed about her background. Morgana often defended Gwen and Gwen’s family against Uther when they were in trouble, to the point where she got thrown into the dungeons (To Kill the King). Guinevere appears in the earliest stories of Arthur as his faithful wife. I'm glad you are too." Because of this, Gwen began to spend more time with Merlin and Arthur and help them more often. https://merlin.fandom.com/wiki/Guinevere_Pendragon?oldid=219703. (Mary Collins has taken the appearance of Lady Helen and is dining with Uther) 2. Morgana discovered Gwen’s feelings for Arthur when he was forced to marry a princess and Gwen was later captured by Cenred to lure Arthur into a trap. Around this time, Gwen starts to regain trust in Arthur’s feelings for her. Arthur knew what she would say however. Angel Coulby who plays Gwen has stated in an interview that Gwen has very little interaction with Mordred. It also showed that she could be quite manipulative, ironically a trait that her former friend Morgana possessed, although unlike Morgana Gwen only used manipulation in order to achieve results that were in the best interests of Camelot. Four episodes about basically the same thing seems to be overkill on this theme. Gwen looks back at Leon.] He finds that Lancelot has also come to rescue her and Lancelot soon sees that Arthur is in love with Gwen. Merlin uses magic to cure Tom as he can’t bear to stand back and see her suffer when he has the power to save Tom. Gwen also displayed some profiency at wielding a sword, enough to defeat many knights during the battle of Camelot. She often comforted Morgana after she had a nightmare. Merlin sees the Lamia after Leon and is able to wound her with Leon's sword. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. This Merlin Episode Transcript provides a full dialogue log off Episode 01 of Season I “The Dragon’s Call” of the BBC series Merlin.. All other information you need connected to this particular Episode can be found in the Merlin Episode Guides S01E01.. Within seconds the door behind her looks as though someone is trying to push through it, and all of the windows start banging open and closed. When Morgana is tormented by dreams of Gwen becoming queen, she tries to stop Gwen and Arthur’s romance after encouragement from Morgause. [Gaius and Gwen share a glance. Meanwhile, Morgana attempts to take revenge on Camelot again by summoning creatures known as the Dorocha and Arthur plans to sacrifice himself to defeat them. Gwen tells Gaius that she is only doing it for Arthur’s sake and not Uther’s. She asks Gaius whether he knows who the sorcerer is. Merlin and Daegal arrive just in time to save Arthur and kill Sarrum, but Daegal dies in the process. She agrees to meet him that night in the castle. Back at Camelot, Uther laughs at what he saw and tells Arthur that he was young once and tempted by servings girls. Gwen accompanies Arthur to Camlann, saying that she cannot bear the thought of waiting for days for a man who might never return. Gwen’s mother was a maid in Sir Leon’s household and Gwen and Leon grew up together. Guinevere is a feminine name of French or Welsh origin. A Camelot patrol passes, but to Merlin's dismay, Guinevere refuses to join him as she doesn't want to be seen by Arthur. After Arthur blew the Horn of Cathbhadh to see the spirit of his father, Uther criticised Arthur's decision to marry Gwen and make her queen. I just heard the bad news, that BBC cancelled Merlin. However, unknown to her at the time she was actually his daughter and half-sister of Arthur. Gwen (Merlin) Uther Pendragon (Merlin) Gaius (Merlin) Character Study; Good Morgana (Merlin) Evil Morgana (Merlin) Redeemed Morgana (Merlin) Awesome Morgana (Merlin) POV Morgana (Merlin) Minor Merlin/Morgana (Merlin) Summary. Gwen was devastated by his death and showed resentment toward Uther for his harsh ruling, but said that she would never kill Uther for his decision, as that would make her "as bad as him" (To Kill the King). Over the next three years, Gwen adjusted to her role as a wife and as a Queen which made her more confidant in herself then she was before marrying Arthur. Later her old love interest Lancelot and his friend Percival arrive. She was later reunited with him when she helped Merlin, Arthur and their new friends Isolde and Tristan take back Camelot from Morgana. They were both unafraid to defy Arthur’s decision to keep the women out of battle, and eventually both fought in and survived the raid. When Morgana was taken away by Morgause, Gwen was very worried about her and missed her a lot. Morgana, comes into Camelot disguised and gives Gwen two poisons in the lower town. I saw the episode but I forgot ... Bottom line she chose to be evil. Sara. If you remarried? She is separated from him when she was exiled from Camelot by Arthur due to her 'affair' with the shade Lancelot and believed that she would never see him again. 9 years ago. On later occasions it became obvious that Gwen and Gwaine were good friends. He then told her that he would die for her a hundred times over, and Gwen kissed him before running away. She approaches Gwen, who tells Arthur. However Gwen later realised that Sefa is a traitor and furiously ordered her to be executed. when Gwen goes to Arthur to thank him for his humility (Beauty and the Beast). When she is saved, her and Arthur agree to keep up appearances, but she said she'd count down the days until they could truly be together. She is imprisoned and throws the bracelet away in rage. However, after the match, she visits Lancelot again and is intimate towards him. The remaining living Knights of the Round Table bore her body to Arthur’s tomb where she was buried. Gwen tends to him, and they reunite when he regains consciousness. Merlin. Three years after becoming Queen, Gwen was present at Arthur's coronation anniversary dinner. Morgana and her maidservant back in series 1. At first Gwen was disapproving of Arthur, believing he was arrogant and a bully. Merlin the Young Warlock. Gwen continues to aid Merlin in his adventures in every way she can. I want to see Gwen at Arthurs side as the series rolls on to the finale. Guinevere Pendragon When he had to leave because Uther saw him as a commoner who had accused two knights, Gwen was saddened and assured him if Arthur was king, it would be different. I am really sad about this news. While out riding on their anniversary, Arthur encounters an attack which he survives, leaving Gwen distressed. When Uther is mortally wounded by an assassin, Arthur plans to save him with magic but fails, resulting in Uther’s death. Gwen met Morgana in the woods whilst travelling to Camelot to warn them that Morgana and Helios were raising an army, and her former friend turned her into a doe so that she would be hunted by Arthur and his men. Why did Morgana turn to darkness? Gaius stands at her side as Sir Leon declares, "The king is dead. Merlin later tells Arthur that he and Gwen would somehow find their way back to each other eventually. After seeing Isolde die, Arthur realises that he can't bear to lose Gwen again and finally manages to forgive her, asking her to marry him. She honoured her father to Uther in Queen of Hearts, which resulted in her being slapped by the king. Soon, Morgana learns that Emrys means to free Gwen from her magical control and she attempts to stop Arthur and Merlin from cleansing Gwen's spirit of Morgana's evil. You know I have always been loyal to you Morgana and I always will be. "I'm fine Elyan. According to Merlin, she is one of the best seamstresses in Camelot and has learned from her father Tom how to mend armor and work with weapons. This torture ritual, known as the Tiana Diaga, is used to plunge fear into the victim's heart, leaving their mind and will to be controlled by the torturer, Morgana. Merlin on BBC Why Did Morgana Turn 'Evil??' 1. That night she was seen by the stable hand, Tyr Seward, who was then threatened by Gwen. Instead of going back to Camelot, she forces them to travel to a castle to the East that she knows of. Later upon being questioned about her betrayal with Lancelot, she said that all she had ever wanted was to be Arthur’s queen and upon exile was visibly distraught at having seemingly lost Arthur's love. When she enters the kitchen more items fly at her until she is knocked unconscious, then a fire starts, with Gwen trapped. Gwen also encourages Arthur when he begins to doubt their chances of beating Kanen (The Moment of Truth). *punches fist up in the air* gwen is no longer evil! That will leave us four episodes to cover and resolve an awful lot. Gwen went to help Gaius to stop a possessed Merlin from killing Arthur twice (A Servant of Two Masters). She shows to be very caring and concerned for his welfare and did not want to tell Arthur about being kidnapped for fear of anything happening to him. Merlin tries to persuade Arthur to change his decision, but Arthur says that he will never again be able to trust Gwen and that his decision was final, leaving Merlin hurt and angry that Morgana stole one friend from him (Gwen) and had dishonoured the other (Lancelot). When Uther died, Gwen happily watched Arthur being crowned king after his death. When Lancelot returned from the dead as a shade without a soul she was surprised It is unknown if she still has romantic feelings for Lancelot who died again when Merlin released his soul. Gwen's plan to lure Ruadan to Camelot works and he is mortally wounded by Elyan. After consulting with Gaius, Arthur sends Merlin as the substitute physician, with Gwen and the Knights of Camelot to fix the problem. When she is back on her feet random objects start flying towards her from different directions. He flirted with her in the market, but stopped when he realised it wasn’t working. The next morning, Merlin and Gwen reunite and Gwen tells Merlin of Morgana and Helios’ plans to capture Camelot, and how they are aided by Agravaine. Sefa is Gwen's maid after she became queen and Gwen thought of her as a friend. "Ok, I'm sorry to interrupt this little feelings fest, but am I the only one wondering why we're even here?" It would be awesome if it was one two hour episode rather than two episodes being shown back to back....that would give us six more hours to go, or five hours after "With All My Heart" to conclude the legend. We will never know, because Merlin's biggest fear, that he fights so hard against is the prophecy that Mordred would kill Arthur. When Merlin is kidnapped by Mercenaries, Gwen grows very worried for her friend's well being, even stating that she is just as worried as Arthur. Sad for her dressmaking abilities as she is reminded of her promise to look after Arthur as Mordred knighted. 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