Board Thread:Rewatching "Merlin" - Season Four/@comment-5102537-20131103103427/@comment-5367080-20131105143308

I think the reason Merlin was saved was because of his magic, most people are killed instantly by the Dorocha due to the powerful magic that they attack them with. Merlin however is the Most Powerful Sorcerer to have ever lived and has therefore got enough power to handle the Dorocha at least for a short time until he can be saved by the Vilia.