User blog comment:Morganaforever/Is Kilgharrah a good prophet?/@comment-5465618-20121107234631

I understand why you feel this way about Kiligarrah -- the advice that he gives to Merlin is not always straight forward and can be tricky. If you remember in the first series when he meets Merlin -- he toys around with him. He never gave straight answers -- Merlin would have to actually experience the consequences of his choices before he understood what the dragon was saying. That's why Merlin was so pissed at him in the last episode" Le Morte de' Arthur" when his mother's life was exchanged for Arthur's life.

However, I think Kiligarrah is trying to encourage Merlin to embrace the wisdom that is bestowed upon him to his benefit. He tells him that in "Arthur's Bane" and the last episode "Disir" not to be afraid let the knowledge be his guide. However, he does trip him up again by telling him that if an opportunity should occurr he should get rid of Mordred. Which is unfortnate for Merlin because he has to now step up and make a choice that goes against his grain. Meaning he is a kind sweet man that really doesn't want to hurt anyone. Also he is quiet young to have to make these types of decisions, and he is sure to make some mistakes along the way. Now, after the poor decision he made in the (Disir) he most likely will not listen so much to Kiligarrah. I've also noticed in the few episodes that he does not go to Gauis as much. I suppose he feels it's time for him to buck up and take charge of the situation. I read recently on that Cultfix.com site that in episode 8 -- Merlin has to go out on his own and again he is faced with making a decision that might be wrong.

It's too bad that wisdom often comes with making poor choices and not so pleasant consequences.