For Cursed to have a different take on the character made the opportunity even sweeter. Mordred tells her at the end of that episode who Emrys is (aka Merlin). Fantasy Gwen Merlin Pendragon Morgana Percival ... Gaius Gwaine Lancelot Elyan Arthur Pendragon Uther Pendragon King Arthur Prince Arthur Morgana Pendragon Sir Leon Twin Sister Of Merlin Aurelia is the twin sister of Merlin. Morgana killed Uther but would not be satisfied until Arthur was dead so she could claim her rightful place as Camelot's queen. As a result, Arthur succumbs to his wounds before they reach Avalon, leaving a brokenhearted Merlin behind. Title: In the Face of Death Itself. You promised me the sword! She’s lost her parents. Only a dragon-lord is capable of containing the beast, men whom Uther persecuted years earlier, from which only one still survives (Balinor), who lives like a hermit in a cave. I think it’s so cool the way that Tom [Wheeler] and Frank [Miller] had done that.”. Rating: T. Characters: Merlin, Arthur, Morgana, and the epic knight troop. “I’m really interested to see where it goes,” she continued. By the end of the season, Morgana and Merlin have crossed paths. An enchanted beetle crawls into Lady Morgana's head, causing her to fall extremely ill. Evil-doer In the show she and Arthur Pendragon share the same father, Uther, while in many legends they have the same mother. Seven years since the battle of Camland. "Death is not the end." Morgana also stated that, as a child, she used to help Gorlois with his armour. But there’s just so much that has happened that they can’t quite figure out. Launch Gallery: 'Cursed' TV Show -- Photos, Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, In pandemic America's tent cities, a grim future grows darker, Over half of Chinese adults now overweight: official. Connect with friends faster than ever with the new Facebook app. It’s those fight or flight moments. Merlin, I am the strongest! Arthur Knows About Morgana's Magic (Merlin) Merlin Dies (Merlin) Summary. Series 1-2 Elsewhere in Gremaire, Arthur’s sister Morgana is confronted by the Widow, the supernatural harbinger of death who has visited Merlin and Morgana throughout the season. “I don’t know if there’s a part of me that kind of thinks that do we ever really truly process death? They’re so hurt, and they’re so jaded. “It’s such a heartbreaking dynamic between the two of them because so much has happened between them,” Shalom said. Occupation In this occasion she also accused Uther of having abandoned her (supposed) father Gorlois in the battlefield years before, causing his death. When she slept, she would have nightmares foreseeing the future of those in Camelot and the people she cared about. She also helped train Morgana hone her powers and help control them. During the final battle against Morgana, Arthur was on the verge of death after being stabbed by her ally Mordred with a sword forged in dragon's breath (the dragon being Aithusa). She’s lost pretty much her entire family at this point. When she is ten years old, Gorlois dies in battle and Morgana goes to live with her biological father, Uther Pendragon and grows up like siblings with Arthur Pendragon. Vengeful Sorceress, Queen of Camelot (formerly)Uther's ward (formerly)Last High Priestess of the Triple Goddess, Spell-castingPotionsTelekinesisTelepathyClairvoyanceNecromancySwordsmanshipHigh intelligenceResourcefulnessCharismaStrategyManipulationCunning, Bring back magic to the land (both failed), MaleficUsurpationConspiracyAbuse of powerBlackmailKidnappingBrainwashingTerrorismMass murderSmugglingTheftAssaultAbusePatricideAttempted fratricideMultiple torturesEspionageIncriminationHigh treasonMass destructionImprisonmentStarvation. It could go so many ways.”, In the show, Morgana is very much in love with Celia, who sadly dies in a fire. While Arthur is king?? Morgana eventually met her half-sister Morgause after the latter defeated Arthur in a duel. Shine BBC Morgana started off being a very kind woman who was Uther's ward. She was rendered almost catatonic with fear by the very sight of him in Season 4. Morgana Pendragon Every minute, they feel Morgana's life leaving her. Briefly in "Lightning in a Bottle", Merlin is seen walking into the Lake house throug… “It’s that thing of will there be guilt and shame for not doing more, for not trying. She pretended that she had forgiven Merlin for poisoning her as she understood his reasonings. Morgana had a close friendship with her maidservant Gwen, Arthur and Merlin at this point in time.Morgana eventually discovered that she had the gift of prophecy which was something that frightened her immensely. Practicing witchcraft.Ruling Camelot. Morgana wanted Gwen exiled because she claimed that Camelot's only Queen was herself and that nobody would be able to occupy that place. Alias Her grave fall from the stairs left her with an irreparable broken skull. Arthur is initially hostile but, advised by Gaius, allows Merlin … She’s lovely. We go off somewhere together, which looks epic by the way. Merlin then stabbed Morgana with Excalibur, which was forged with dragon's breath, causing her death. Obviously, it’s a very different take. Morgana would also join in Merlin's adventures such as rescuing Camelot from a plague and meeting a young Druid boy named Mordred who she bonded instantly with. She eventually accepted that magic could be used for good. In that moment, it’s the first time we see her not fight, which was so interesting. Her helmet has an emerald encrusted slightly above her forehead, and she wears a green prosthetic where her left hand once was, which was because her hand was cut off by Merlin. Morgause was eventually badly wounded by Merlin and Gaius, and a year later, physically weakened, she chose to be sacrificed by Morgana at the Isle of the Blessed, so the spirits of the dead could enter the human world and attack Camelot and the villages around it, claiming that it was her "final gift" to her sister, and that it would "bring their enemies to their knees". She is typically portrayed as a woman dressed in black with a black veil covering her face. Darci said that they were visiting Toby's "Uncle Marlin" somewhere (as in consoling Merlin in his tomb as Jim redirects a rush of flooding water with his sword). Hobby From the get-go, I knew what I was getting myself into, and I was really excited about it. For Shalom Brune-Franklin, getting the role of Morgana was a dream come true. Morgana also continued to hold her half-sister's memory dear to her heart, seeking revenge against Merlin for his part in Morgause's demise and only reluctantly giving up the healing bracelet Morgause had given her to Alator of the Catha as a price for discovering the identity of Emrys. We learn to cope with it over time, but I think she’s very much still in the process of shock and disbelief, and she really isn’t coping well. A year later, Morgana desired revenge on Arthur and all of Camelot. It should be noted that even before Morgause corrupted her into the evil sorceress she would later become, Morgana herself had become resentful on Uther since his crusade against magical beings or those whom possess powers or knowledge of sorcery. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. And with her now revealed to have magic, Morgana's resent on Uther became hate, which contributed to her turn to the dark side and Morgause merely did the rest. She’s really sweet. “When I was auditioning, the role was obviously Morgana,” Shalom told HollywoodLife EXCLUSIVELY. “If it goes anywhere, you never know. They want the exact same thing, and they could have that with each other. Morgana and Merlin disappear after Nimue is seemingly killed by Iris. Morgana was shown to be a very powerful witch capable of performing feats such as telekinesis, mind control and necromancy. Morgana was wounded in battle after attempting to escape. With Arthur's forces outnumbered, Merlin arrives in his guise as the aged sorcerer to defeat Morgana's army with magic. 'Cursed's Daniel Sharman Breaks Down Finale's Big Twist & Reveal Of The Weeping Monk's True Identity, 'Cursed's Daniel Sharman Teases The Weeping Monk's Inner 'Conflict' Behind The 'Cold-Blooded Killer', 'Cursed's Devon Terrell Teases Arthur & Nimue's 'Explosive' Dynamic & More: The 'Stakes' Are 'So High'. Morgana also prevents Merlin from saving his life when she scares their horses away. The sword! Morgana and Morgause eventually were able to take over Camelot using the army of King Cenred, who had offered his allegiance to their plight. She confided this in Merlin which led the two of them to become closer as he thought that this made them alike and he understood her fears. Morgana learns of Merlin being the mage only in the 3rd to last episode (Season 5, Episode 11, The Drawing of the Dark). An enchanted beetle crawls into Lady Morgana's head, causing her to fall extremely ill. The heavy weight of his decision, crushing his soul. She met a dragon named Aithusa who healed her injuries. She’s lost Arthur in some sense. With the death song of King Uther haunting the castle, Morgana's powers greater and more dangerous than ever and Guinevere crossing over to the dark side, both Merlin and Arthur find that their destinies are approaching. While Gorlois was away fighting on the Northern Plains, Vivienne had a brief affair with Uther that resulted in the birth of her second daughter, Morgana. Series 3 Because she and co-star Colin Morgan (Merlin) are both Irish, the casting directors didn't want two actors with the same accent and they were ready to decline Katie if she couldn't do an English accent only Colin beat her to it and they both got their roles. Morgana eventually discovered that she had the gift of prophecy which was something that frightened her immensely. The reason for this deception is unknown (The Sins of the Father). She’s not bad in our series. MaleficUsurpationConspiracyAbuse of powerBlackmailKidnappingBrainwashingTerrorismMass murderSmugglingTheftAssaultAbusePatricideAttempted fratricideMultiple torturesEspionageIncriminationHigh treasonMass destructionImprisonmentStarvation https://villains.fandom.com/wiki/Morgana_Pendragon?oldid=4071021, In the TV series, Morgana is never known by her full name in the legend, ". Obviously, it didn’t look like that when we filmed it. She is Merlin's former friend and arch-nemesis. Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. I am the one! In the legend, the powerful enchantress becomes Merlin’s apprentice. It has been seven years since the hunting of people with magic stopped. Summery: Merlin is kidnapped by Morgana and it doesn't quite go according to plan for both of them. He is at another crux in his life. Morgana then formed an alliance with Agravaine in hopes of destroying Camelot. Morgana encountered Arthur and Merlin and attacked them. I think if she didn’t have Nimue there, who she has given her all to, I don’t know how she would have really survived. See more ideas about merlin morgana, merlin, katie mcgrath. Morgana did not stop her attacks until she herself was killed by Merlin. One of the audition scenes was actually the scene where she reveals her true identity, so very quickly I understood what the Igraine thing was as well.”. “So this could be like a huge opportunity for her to finally get what she wants. Shalom also opened up about the complex relationship Morgana and her brother, Arthur. She then ordered to Gwen to kill Arthur by putting poison in his food. According to Uther Pendragon, when Morgana's presumed father Gorlois was away fighting on the Northern Plains, her mother Vivienne had a brief affair with Uther Pendragon and later gave birth to Morgana. “I think that’s very similar to real life,” Shalom told HollywoodLife. She brainwashed her by trapping her in a tower with mandrakes which made her hallucinate that all those she loved were against her. In the fight that followed, Arthur accidentally cut off Morgana's left hand and she fell to her death. Unaware that the disease is magical, Gaius is unable to help. 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). However, unknown to her at the time she was actually his daughter and half-sister of Arthur. Seven years of peace and prosperity for citizens of Camelot and for the members of the old religion. Morgana then used magic on Gwen, turning her evil temporarily. Morgana has gone with Morgause, and the dragon, freed by Merlin, repeatedly attacks Camelot, causing huge fire damage. “I’m interested to see where it goes because Merlin is like the ultimate wizard of the time that she’s living in. Freya was a Druid girl who had been… Her true feelings are eventually revealed and Morgana as scheming to overthrow Uther so she could have the throne, especially since she learned that Uther was her illegimate father when still in a coma due to Merlin accidently causing her fall from the stairs. Morgana killed a large number of townspeople to force the knights to be loyal to her. Morgana lay curled up on her bed, fresh tears threatening to spill as she was overpowered by memories of her sister's death. Morgana took over Camelot again with the help of a warlord named Helios and became queen. Morgana was defeated by Merlin, Arthur and Gwen, causing her and a wounded Morgause to flee for the time being. Initially being an innocent ward of Uther who had spoken out against his actions on those who practice sorcery, she eventually discovered she had magic. Before Morgana's death, the witch managed to inflict a fatal wound on Arthur after she gave Mordred a sword forged in dragon's breath. They’re kind of completely lost now, which is really sad to see. SorceressQueen of Camelot (formerly)Uther's ward (formerly)Last High Priestess of the Triple Goddess After escaping from Camelot in a fury, she had taken Morgause back to what had become her home in the woods, clinging to the hope that there was some way to save her. When Nimue is shot by Iris with arrows and falls off the bridge, Merlin rushes to try to save his daughter. Gwen/Morgana (Merlin) Merlin (Merlin) Morgana (Merlin) Gwen (Merlin) Arthur Pendragon (Merlin) Aithusa (Merlin) Gwaine (Merlin) Elyan (Merlin) will add tags as I go along; Arthur Knows About Merlin's Magic (Merlin) Arthur Knows About Morgana's Magic (Merlin) Aithusas so goddamn cute you guys; Morganas a ward? Morgana did this so she could get throne and then planned on killing Gwen if the plan worked. She remained with her family until she was about ten years old, at whic… In the episode "The Lady of Lake," fans got to see Merlin fall in love with Freya. In "Party Crashers", Mary asks Darci where Jim, Claire, and Toby were. She wears a green cape attached to the back of her armor. Me and Devon [Terrell] really spoke about those scenes because we only really have one full confrontational scene to make that work and to tell that story. HL spoke with Shalom Brune-Franklin about the finale, Morgana’s complex relationship with Arthur, and more. Morgana is dying. 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