TEXT: "In a land of myth and a time of magic, the destiny of a great kingdom rests on the shoulders of a young man. His name...Merlin". VILLAGE - DAY Gwen works in her yard wearing the red dress she wore four years earlier. She pauses to catch her breath and fingers her engagement ring on the string around her neck. She hears horses hooves and villagers begin to run and shriek, trying to escape the raiders riding into town. Gwen ducks behind the wall around her yard. A bandit knocks over a stand in the street and Gwen runs off. She turns a corner and finds her path blocked by a dismounted bandit. She tries to back up, but falls backwards and is quickly surrounded by bandits. The dismounted bandit raises his sword to strike. He's stopped by their leader. Helios: Wait. Gwen recoils as Helios leans over. Helios: There's still some pleasure to be had here. [SCENE_BREAK] OPENING TITLES [SCENE_BREAK] KING'S PALACE, CORRIDOR - DAY Merlin is following Arthur Merlin: I'm not saying it's inappropriate. I mean, you're the king and I'm not, and of course it's your choice, there's no doubt about that. It could hardly be my choice, could it? What with me not being the king. But, nevertheless, I do feel I have to say something because, strictly speaking, these clothes are only supposed to... King Arthur: Merlin. Merlin: Yes, my Lord. King Arthur: Could you do something for me? Merlin: Of course. Absolutely. Not a problem, whatever needs doing. King Arthur: Could you...please...shut up. Arthur continues walking. Merlin pauses for a beat then continues talking. Merlin: Yes, I can do that. Of course I can. That's not a prob... King Arthur (distance): Now! KING'S PALACE, COUNCIL CHAMBER - DAY Arthur walks to the front of the room and faces his court. Merlin stands
SUMMARY:
Morgana finds a powerful ally in the Southron warlord Helios. Together they hatch the perfect plan to force Camelot to its knees... With the Kingdom - and Arthur - preoccupied by the arrival of the beautiful Princess Mithian, it falls to an absent friend to raise the alarm. But with past wounds still raw, can love really conquer all when Guinevere returns? Or is a deadly arrow destined to fly straight into the heart of Camelot?