Hunith

Hunith is the mother of Merlin. She lives in the village of Ealdor in Escetia.

Gaius once hid a Dragonlord named Balinor with her because Uther Pendragon of Camelot was hunting all forms of magic. During this time, Hunith became close to Balinor, and they conceived Merlin. However, due to Uther hunting him down, Balinor had to leave Hunith, and Hunith almost never talked about.

Hunith sent Merlin to Gaius because she hoped, as a former practitioner of magic, that Gaius could help Merlin with his powers, which had become too noticeable for the people in the village. (The Dragon's Call)

Sometime later, she travelled to Camelot to ask Uther Pendragon to aid the village of Ealdor when it is attacked by bandits, lead by a man named Kanen. While Uther sympathized with her, he could not do anything to help because her village was in another kingdom. Merlin returned to the village, accompanied by Gwen, Morgana, and later Arthur. She is proved to be a skilled fighter because she participates in the Battle of Ealdor fighting with a broom and a cane. (The Moment of Truth)

When Merlin went to the Isle of the Blessed to offer his life for Arthur’s, the sorceress Nimueh took Hunith’s life instead of Merlin’s. When Hunith came to Camelot for Gaius’ help, Merlin decides to try again at offering his life to save his mother’s. Gaius, however, leaves ahead of Merlin and offers his life for Hunith's. As a result Hunith survives. Gaius also survived because Merlin, in a rage, killed Nimueh and used her death to revive Gaius. (Le Morte d'Arthur)

Personality


Hunith is a loving and caring mother and her son is the most important thing in her life. She sent him to Camelot to live with her friend Gaius, hoping that Gaius would help him learn how to control magic. She, like most mothers, believes that her son is special and is destined to great things. Hunith showes concern to Merlin when he told her that he was going to reveal his secret to Arthur. She is also very motherly to those around her. She showed concern about Morgana accompanying them in the trip to Ealdor and she made breakfast for Arthur. Hunith was very protective of her friends in Ealdor willing to face Kanen and seeking help in Camelot for her people. Hunith was so kind that she gained Uther’s sympathy. She is also very wise.

Appearances

 * Series 1
 * The Dragon's Call (first appearance)
 * The Moment of Truth
 * Le Morte d'Arthur


 * Series 2
 * The Last Dragonlord (mentioned only)


 * Series 4
 * The Sword in the Stone (citation needed)