Forest of Glaestig

"He lives in the Forest of Glaestig. Gaius thinks he may be able to help you."

- Merlin to Arthur about Dragoon

The Forest of Glaestig is a forest in the land of Albion. It is the location of the charcoal maker's hut where Merlin posed as Dragoon the Great.

History
Merlin and Lancelot rode through the Forest of Glaestig to catch up with Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. They found the hut of a charcoal maker who had been killed by the Dorocha and stayed the night there, but were forced to flee into the forest when the Dorocha returned (The Darkest Hour).

When Arthur decided to use magic to save his father's life, Merlin took him to the charcoal maker's hut in the Forest of Glaestig. He used an aeging spell to pose as a sorcerer called Dragoon the Great and agreed to heal Uther if Arthur would promise to stop hunting people of magic (The Wicked Day).

After they escaped Morgana's invasion of Camelot, Merlin led Arthur to the charcoal maker's hut to exchange his armour for normal clothes. His armour was later discovered by Agravaine when he searched the forest for them (The Sword in the Stone).

Appearances

 * Series 4
 * The Darkest Hour: Part Two
 * The Wicked Day
 * The Sword in the Stone: Part One

Mythology
In Scottish mythology, a Glaistig is a ghost or fairy that appears in the form of a woman or a half-goat similar to a faun. She is said to have a long green dress, grey skin, and long blonde hair.

The Glaistig often lures men to her lair using songs and dancing to drink their blood. Other times, she throws stones in their path to block their way. In some variants, the Glaistig is the protector of cattle, herds, and deer, or even a goddess of the hunt. The spirit of the Glaistig can be both a hinderance and a helper to men, depending on her nature.