Changes: Arthur's Bane

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“The prophets speak of Arthur's bane. You would do well to fear it, for it stalks him like a ghost in the night. Unless you act quickly, Emrys, even you cannot alter the never-ending circle of his fate.”
— Lochru to Merlin

Arthur's Bane^[11] is a two-part story^[12] consisting of the first and second episodes of the fifth series of Merlin. They broadcasted on the BBC on the 6th and 13 October 2012.^[13]

Synopsis

Part One

As the forces of fate cast a shadow over Camelot, Merlin must confront his darkest fears. Camelot basks in the halcyon days of a new golden age. But even as she flowers, so the dark seeds of her destruction are being sown... For in the frozen wastelands of the north, men are disappearing without trace.

In search of answers, King Arthur and his Knights must undertake a dangerous mission to the unknown. As the sun sets on the icy plains, Merlin finds himself locked in a battle unlike any he has fought before; a battle with fate itself.^[14]

Part Two

As dawn breaks across the icy tundra, Merlin and Arthur are close to exhaustion. With each tortured step, the Fortress of Ismere looms ever nearer and Merlin's fear intensifies. What game is Mordred playing? And what powerful secrets are Morgana and the Druid Ruadan searching for amongst its twisted catacombs?

It seems like this time, not even Merlin can stop Arthur from walking right into the lion's den. For in this bleak and transient wilderness, only one thing is certain: the great trial for Albion has finally begun.^[15]

Plot

Part One

Gwaine and Percival image from video — Gwaine leads a patrol through Ismere.

Arthur welcomes his Knights, Gaius, and Guinevere to a meeting of the Round Table. Though for three years Camelot has been blessed with peace and prosperity, a shadow has been cast across the lands due to the disappearance of a patrol led by Sir Gwaine.

Six weeks earlier, Gwaine had led a patrol of sixty Knights of Camelot - including Sir Percival - to the land of Ismere. When they failed to return, Sir Elyan led a search party to the wastelands of the north, but found no trace of them; it was as though the Knights had vanished from the face of the earth.

Meanwhile, in Ismere, the missing Knights are being held captive by Morgana, who is occupying the Fortress of Ismere with her Saxon army. She is using the Knights as slave labour in the mines beneath the fortress, where she and her ally Ruadan, a Druid warrior, hope to find the Diamair, the key to all knowledge, in order to learn the secret of Arthur's bane.

Having learned from Elyan that Morgana is rumoured to have taken over the Fortress of Ismere, Arthur decides to lead a rescue party to find his missing men. At Gwen's suggestion, he plans to enter Ismere from the west, through the kingdom of Caerleon, in order to take Morgana by surprise.

Arthur tells Merlin to dispatch a rider to inform Queen Annis about their plans. As Merlin leaves to do so, he bumps into Gwen's maidservant Sefa, who was listening outside the council's door.

Ab3 — Merlin's vision of Arthur's death.

The rescue party leaves at dawn the following morning. As they near Caerleon, they find a village whose inhabitants have been slaughtered. They search for survivors and Merlin hears his name being called telepathically. He follows the voice to a dying Druid named Lochru, who tells him of Arthur's bane and shows him a vision of Arthur being killed in battle.

Merlin is horrified by the vision and seeks advice from the Great Dragon. Kilgharrah informs Merlin that Lochru was a Vates, a powerful Druid Seer, and that Merlin was likely singled out for a reason. He advises Merlin to heed Lochru's warning and tells him that he alone can keep Arthur safe.

The next day, Arthur and his men arrive at Annis' castle and are welcomed with a feast. Arthur informs Annis of the village they found and Annis tells him that Saxons have been raiding her villages for months. They've been rounding up the men and taking them to Ismere, where Morgana is rumoured to be tearing the fortress apart. Her account gives Arthur hope that his men may still be alive.

Annis requests that Merlin perform for them and he juggles with four eggs, much to the crowd's pleasure. Later that night, he tries to warn Arthur not to go to Ismere, but Arthur does not listen to him.

Meanwhile, in Camelot, Gwen sees Sefa leaving the castle. Sefa goes to the Temple of Earu in the Darkling Woods and meets with Ruadan, who is revealed to be her father. She informs Ruadan that Arthur and his men are planning to enter Ismere through Annis' lands and Ruadan leaves to warn Morgana, who immediately orders her men to prepare for battle.

Vlcsnap-2012-12-14-18h06m24s57 — Morgana and her men ambush Arthur.

When Arthur and his men enter Ismere two days later, Morgana and her men are waiting to ambush them. Arthur orders his men to retreat, but escape proves impossible and they are forced to stand and fight. Sir Leon faces Ruadan, who badly injures him. Arthur comes to his rescue, but is knocked out as well. Merlin drags the unconscious Arthur from the battlefield and they become separated from the rest of the Knights.

When Arthur wakes later, he and Merlin continue their journey on foot. Merlin continues to try to convince him to turn back and even admits that a Druid Seer warned him of danger, but Arthur refuses abandon his men.

Meanwhile, in the mines beneath the Fortress, Gwaine and Percival have located all their men among the slaves and have been trying to figure out what Morgana is searching for. Gwaine wakes in the night and sees a strange blue light flickering nearby. He goes to investigate, but is caught by two guards and viciously beaten. However, a mysterious creature comes to his rescue and heals him.

Leon, Elyan, and the rest of the rescue party return to Camelot. They inform Gwen and Gaius of the ambush and that Merlin and Arthur are both missing. Because the route was a secret, Gwen concludes that they have been betrayed and quickly singles out Sefa.

Sefa is arrested and dragged before the court, where she admits that she told her father about Arthur's plans. She also admits that her father is a sorcerer and declares that he deserves respect like any man. Unmoved, Gwen pronounces her guilty of treason and sentences her to death.

Merlin and Arthur continue their journey through Ismere. Merlin sees a pair of dead rabbits abandoned on the ground and, hungry, tries to retrieve them. However, his actions trigger a net trap and he and Arthur are captured.

The next morning, Merlin and Arthur are freed from the trap by the slave trader Ragnor and his men. Ragnor intends to kill them both and sell Arthur's body, but one of the men saves them by pointing out that the Lady Morgana should decide their fate.

The man realises that Arthur doesn't recognise him and tells him that he saved him many years ago. At the same time, Merlin realises who he is and reveals his name: Mordred. Mordred looks Arthur in the eye eye with a strange manner and says "Hello Arthur."

Part Two

Ab2-1 — Morgana and Aithusa held captive.

As Morgana sleeps, she dreams of being held captive with Aithusa at the bottom of a large well. When she wakes, she calls Aithusa to her room, clearly shaken, and comforts the young dragon with promises that their troubles are all in the past and Camelot will soon be theirs.

Meanwhile, Ragnor, Mordred, and the other slave traders have taken Merlin and Arthur captive and are forcing them to march across Ismere. Merlin and Arthur argue, which angers Ragnor. He hits Arthur and orders them both not to speak and to move faster.

In Camelot, Gaius visits Sefa in the dungeons, where she is awaiting execution. He offers her a potion which would make her death easier to bear. However, Sefa does not take the potion and instead asks Gaius to arrange for her to speak to the Queen. He eventually agrees.

As they near the Fortress of Ismere, Mordred tries to convince Ragnor to give the prisoners more food, but Ragnor ignores him. The next morning, Mordred approaches Merlin and gives him bread. He also confronts Merlin about him fearing him and says the secret of his magic is safe with him. When Merlin asks what Morgana is looking for, Mordred reveals that it is the Diamair, the key to all knowledge.

At the Fortress, Morgana is upset that the Diamair has not been found and worries that Arthur escaped her ambush. She orders Ruadan to ask his spy to see what Arthur will do next, but he explains that Sefa has been arrested and sentenced to death. Morgana tells Ruadan that they must ensure her sacrifice was not in vain and orders him to double the patrols on the border.

Ismere 4 — Merlin and Arthur prepare to jump the crevasse.

Mordred, Ragnor, Arthur and Merlin are continuing their journey to the Fortress. Exhausted, Arthur falls down and Merlin tells Ragnor to stop and that Arthur needs water. Ragnor kicks Arthur and drags him up, and Merlin offers to help him continue the journey. However, Arthur's exhaustion was merely an act so he could obtain a dagger.

In Camelot, Sefa is brought before Guinevere and Gaius. She apologises for her actions and pleads for her life. She explains that she did all this for her father and that she does not wish to die. However, Gwen stands behind her original decision and Sefa is sent back to the prison. Gwen later reveals to Gaius that she does not mean to execute Sefa, but is instead trying to use her plight to lure her father Ruadan to Camelot.

As Ragnor and his men approach the Fortress, Merlin knocks some of Ragnor's goods off a wagon. Enraged, Ragnor tries to kill Merlin and Arthur attacks him and several of his men. He and Merlin grab some weapons from the wagons and escape, but the slaves pursue them, forcing Merlin and Arthur to jump over a large crevasse. Arthur jumps first, then, after a few moment of hesitation, Merlin follows.

Arthur shoots the approaching slavers with a crossbow while Merlin uses an axe to break the ice at the edge of the crevasse. The ice falls away just as Mordred arrives, making it impossible for him to follow. Arthur aims the crossbow at Mordred, but ultimately lets him leave unharmed. This angers Merlin, who thinks he should have killed him.

Arthur's Bane Images of Gwaine Euchdag (4) — The Diamair speaks with Gwaine.

In the mines beneath the Fortress, Gwaine wakes and notices the strange creature sitting next to him. He thanks her for saving him and asks who she is. The creature explains that she is the last of her kind and that the rest of her kin were hunted down and killed. She advises Gwaine to rest and he goes back to sleep.

Meanwhile, Ruadan travels to Camelot and sneaks inside the citadel. He uses his magic to free Sefa from prison, defeating a few guards along the way. Gwen hears the warning bells and is informed by Leon that Ruadan has arrived.

Elyan and a few other Knights intercept Ruadan and Sefa as they flee from the dungeons. Ruadan attacks them and Elyan stabs him. Ruadan then conjures a large fire, allowing him and Sefa to escape.

Sefa and Ruadan run to the Temple of Earu in the Darkling Woods. Sefa pleads with her father to heal himself, but Ruadan tells her he doesn't have the power. He conjures a message on paper and orders Sefa to attach it to a nearby raven. Once she has done so, Ruadan embraces his daughter for the last time and dies. Hearing the Knights approaching, Sefa flees into the forest, leaving her father's body behind.

The next morning, the raven arrives at the Fortress of Ismere and lands on Morgana's windowsill. Morgana reads Ruadan's message and learns that Arthur is still heading for Ismere. Ruadan also tells her not to despair, as she will soon have the Diamair and the Pendragons will be no more.

415 — Gaius and Gwen examine Ruadan's body.

In Camelot, Gaius and Gwen examine Ruadan's body. Gaius finds a piece of paper inside a locket that Ruadan wore around his neck. The paper contains a prayer written in Druidic runes that calls for victory over the enemies of the Old Religion.

Gaius explains that some Druids blamed Uther for their suffering, and believe the same of Arthur because the laws concerning magic have not been altered under his rule. This makes Gwen realise that Ruadan thought it was his duty was to fight Arthur, and Gaius mentions that there are some who believe that a Druid will kill Arthur.

Arthur and Merlin reach the Fortress and watch from afar as Ragnor, Mordred, and the rest of the slavers also arrive. Merlin, noticing Mordred among the Saxons, tells Arthur he should have killed him when he had the chance.

Merlin and Arthur enter the Fortress through the garbage shaft. They disguise themselves as guards and use a wagon to get to the dungeons where the Knights are working. They find Percival, who tells them the men are scattered throughout the mines and that Gwaine has not been seen for days. Handing him a sword, Arthur instructs Percival to get more weapons and find the others while he and Merlin search for Gwaine.

Ab2-7 — Merlin shields himself from Aithusa's flames.

Meanwhile, Morgana recognises Mordred among Ragnor's men and is overjoyed to see him. She invites him to dine with her and they talk about how hard their lives have been. Mordred mentions that he and Ragnor had Arthur within their grasp, but lost him. This makes Morgana angry and she shouts at him. Mordred tries to calm her, and at the same time they hear the warning bell which means that Arthur is in the Fortress.

The creature also hears the bell and wakes Gwaine. They hear someone approaching and the creature hides while Gwaine attacks the intruders - who turn out to be Arthur and Merlin - with a torch. Arthur catches the torch while Merlin notices the creature and points her out as she escapes.

Percival has succeeded in his mission and leads his fellow slaves against their Saxon guards. Meanwhile, Merlin, Arthur, and Gwaine hurry to escape the mines. They hear a roar from nearby and see Aithusa running at them breathing fire. They manage to evade its attack, after which Merlin tells Arthur to get Gwaine to Percival while he distracts the dragon.

Merlin soon finds Aithusa and recognises it. The young dragon breathes fire at him and Merlin protects himself with his magic. He asks Aithusa what happened to it, then realises the dragon cannot speak. He hears Arthur calling him and commands Aithusa to leave.

While looking for Merlin, Arthur is approached by Morgana and Mordred, for former of whom attacks him with a dagger. Arthur tries to reason with her and asks her what happened to make her change so much, which only makes her attack him more. She is preparing to kill him as Merlin enters the room.

Morgana throws Merlin into a wall, stunning him, then continues her attack on Arthur. Before she can kill him, however, Mordred betrays her by stabbing her, shocking her and causing her to collapse. Mordred then helps Arthur up and escapes with him while Merlin falls unconscious. Mordred hands Arthur over to the Knights, then follows them out of the dungeons without mentioning Merlin.

The creature returns and heals Merlin, who soon regains consciousness. She assures him that Morgana will never find what she's searching for and Merlin realises that the creature is the Diamair, the key to all knowledge. Merlin asks her what Arthur's bane is and the Diamair reveals that it is Arthur himself.

Back in Camelot, Arthur knights Mordred before the Queen and court. As Mordred leaves the throne room, he is approached by Merlin, who helps him take off his cap and mentions that things would be very different if Arthur knew he had magic. He then asks why Mordred saved Arthur life, and Mordred responds that the love that binds them together is stronger than the power they wield, which something Morgana has forgotten.

Ab2-8 — Mordred is made a Knight of Camelot.

Later, Gaius and Merlin dine in their chambers. Merlin claims that Mordred troubles him and reminds Gaius that Kilgharrah said Arthur would be killed by a Druid. Gaius says they should give Mordred the benefit of the doubt, but Merlin somberly declares he feels the great trial for Albion has begun.

Meanwhile, the wounded Morgana flees Ismere with Aithusa.

Cast

Main Cast

Recurring Cast

Rupert Young as Sir Leon
Eoin Macken as Sir Gwaine
Adetomiwa Edun as Sir Elyan
Tom Hopper as Sir Percival
Alexander Vlahos as Mordred
John Hurt as the voice of Kilgharrah (Part 1 Only)
Lindsay Duncan as Queen Annis (Part 1 Only)

Guest Cast

Continuity

Part One

This episode marks the first appearance of the Saxons.
This episode marks the second and final appearance of Annis.
This episode marks the fourth appearance and return of Mordred.
This episode takes place three years after the Second Fall of Camelot.
- Arthur has had his own Round Table constructed within the citadel; Knights of Camelot are now sometimes referred to as Knights of the Round Table.
- Guinevere has become a highly proficient Queen capable of ruling effectively in Arthur's absence.
- Morgana has become allies with the Saxons and has taken up residence in the Fortress of Ismere, where she searches for the secret of Arthur's bane.
- Camelot and Caerleon have officially become allies and Arthur and Annis have become friends.
Merlin is shown a vision of Arthur being killed in battle and becomes paranoid for his safety.
Merlin and Arthur are reunited with Mordred, who is working as a slave trader in the Northern Plains.

Part Two

This episode marks the third appearance of Aithusa.
It is revealed that Morgana and Aithusa have become allies and were imprisoned together for two years.
Mordred tells Merlin that he owes Arthur a debt for saving his life. He also promises Merlin that he will keep his magic secret.
Merlin fears Mordred because he is destined to kill Arthur and is angry when Arthur spares his life.
Gaius reveals to Guinevere that the Druids who blamed Uther for their suffering now blame Arthur because the laws concerning magic have not been altered under his rule.
Gaius also reveals to Gwen that some believe Arthur is destined to die at a Druid's hand.
Mordred is reunited with Morgana, who is overjoyed to see him and welcomes him back to her side.
Merlin is reunited with Aithusa and is horrified by its crippled, deformed appearance. He also discovers that it cannot speak.
Mordred betrays Morgana and stabs her to save Arthur, seemingly averting both his own and their shared destiny.
Merlin learns from the Diamair that Arthur's bane is Arthur himself.
Arthur makes Mordred a Knight of Camelot as a reward for saving his life.
Mordred reveals to Merlin that he betrayed Morgana because she has forgotten compassion and is consumed with hate. However, Merlin remains suspicious of him because of his destiny.
Morgana survives her wounds and flees Ismere on foot with Aithusa.

Release & Reception

Arthur's Bane: Part One premiered in October 6, 2012 - 7.45pm on BBC One and BBC One HD. 7.12 million views.
Arthur's Bane: Part Two premiered in October 13, 2012 - 8.25pm on BBC One and BBC One HD. 6.99 million views.

Deleted & Missing Scenes

The scene when Arthur and the Knights arrive at a raided village has been slightly cut to remove the view of a gibbet with several female hanging bodies. In the final version it can be seen just the fabric of a gown fluttering, out of focus. Behind the scenes pics reveal the full impact of what the original scene should've been (#1, #2).

Behind the Scenes

Alexander Vlahos revealed that, in the scenes that take place in the snowy quarry, he wore a scarf to cover the military cut he still had from filming the series Privates.^[16]

Production Errors

When Merlin and Arthur sneak into the Fortress, Merlin enters ahead of Arthur, but Arthur exits first.

Trivia

Alexander Vlahos replaces Asa Butterfield as Mordred.
Arthur's Bane: Part One is the first episode since Morgana became a High Priestess where she isn't seen using magic.
In the Italian version, only 2 years pass between series 4 and series 5, as stated by Morgana in both this episode and The Dark Tower.
Starting with this episode, only five names are listed in the opening credits as opposed to the original six. These are (in order seen): Colin Morgan (Merlin), Angel Coulby (Guinevere), Bradley James (Arthur), Katie Mcgrath (Morgana), and Richard Wilson (Gaius). The clip featuring Uther has also been removed and replaced with one of Gaius.

Gallery

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Transcript

View the transcript here.

References

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Changes: Arthur's Bane

Latest revision as of 00:04, 5 January 2024

Contents

Synopsis

Part One

Part Two

Plot

Part One

Part Two

Cast

Main Cast

Recurring Cast

Guest Cast

Continuity

Part One

Part Two

Release & Reception

Deleted & Missing Scenes

Behind the Scenes

Production Errors

Trivia

Gallery

Transcript

See Also

References

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+* [[Locking/Unlocking Spells]]}}
+| writer          = [[Julian Jones]]<ref>http://www.tv.com/shows/merlin/forums/series-5-spoilers-thread-90585-3342857/?page=0</ref>
+| director        = [[Justin Molotnikov]]<ref>http://www.tv.com/shows/merlin/forums/series-5-spoilers-thread-90585-3342857/?page=0</ref>
+| producer        = [[Sara Hamill]]
+| broadcast date  =
+* 6 October 2012 (Part One)<ref>http://gealach-ros.livejournal.com/834499.html</ref>
+* 13 October 2012 (Part Two)
+| format          = 2x45
+| production code = 5.01/5.02
+| previous story  = ''[[The Sword in the Stone]]''
+| next story      = ''[[The Death Song of Uther Pendragon]]''
+| preview         = Preview 5x01}}
+{{Quote|The prophets speak of [[Arthur Pendragon|Arthur]]'s bane. You would do well to fear it, for it stalks him like a ghost in the night. Unless you act quickly, [[Merlin|Emrys]], even you cannot alter the never-ending circle of his fate.|[[Lochru]] to [[Merlin]]}}
+'''''Arthur's Bane'''''<ref>http://gealach-ros.livejournal.com/834499.html</ref> is a two-part story<ref>http://digitalspy.com.au/british-tv/s53/merlin/news/a356677/katie-mcgrath-on-the-merlin-finale-series-five-and-movie.html</ref> consisting of the first and second episodes of the [[Series 5|fifth series]] of ''[[Merlin (TV Series)|Merlin]]''. They broadcasted on the BBC on the 6th and 13 October 2012.<ref>http://gealach-ros.livejournal.com/834499.html</ref>
+== Synopsis ==
+=== Part One ===
+As the forces of fate cast a shadow over [[Camelot]], [[Merlin]] must confront his darkest fears. Camelot basks in the halcyon days of a new golden age. But even as she flowers, so the dark seeds of her destruction are being sown... For in the [[Ismere|frozen wastelands]] of the [[Northern Plains|north]], men are disappearing without trace.
+In search of answers, [[King]] [[Arthur Pendragon|Arthur]] and his [[Knights of Camelot|Knights]] must undertake a dangerous mission to the unknown. As the sun sets on the icy plains, Merlin finds himself locked in a battle unlike any he has fought before; a battle with fate itself.<ref>http://www.spoilertv.com/2012/09/merlin-season-5-premiere-date-and.html</ref>
-===Part 2===
-As dawn breaks across the icy tundra, Merlin and Arthur are close to exhaustion. With each tortured step, the fortress of Ismere looms ever nearer and Merlin's fear intensifies. What game is Mordred playing? And what powerful secrets are Morgana and the druid Ruadan searching for amongst its twisted catacombs? It seems like this time, not even Merlin can stop Arthur from walking right into the lion's den… For in this bleak and transient wilderness, only one thing is certain: the great trial for Albion has finally begun.<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/proginfo/2012/42/merlin-ep2.html</ref>
-==Plot==
-===Part 1 ===
-[[File:Ab1.jpg|thumb|200px|left|The Knights are attacked.]][[Merlin]] searches for [[Guinevere]] under Arthur's orders, but can't seem to find her, in which [[Arthur]] is not happy about. But soon after that, the Queen herself comes down the stairs with her new servant [[Sefa]] and apologises to Arthur for being late. The Queen and King enter the Council Chambers after that, along with Merlin and Sefa following them. Arthur then welcomes all the [[Knight]]s, [[Gaius]] and Guinevere to the meeting of the Round Table. He informs them that Sir [[Gwaine]] and sixty of the finest Knights of [[Camelot]] went missing in Ismere. They were attacked by a wolf unknowingly by the royal couple. [[Elyan]] led a search party for them, but had resulted in an unsuccessful journey: it was as if the Knights had vanished from Earth.
+=== Part Two ===
-[[File:Ab2.jpg|thumb|200px|Morgana and Ruadan.]]
+As dawn breaks across the icy tundra, [[Merlin]] and [[Arthur Pendragon|Arthur]] are close to exhaustion. With each tortured step, the [[Fortress of Ismere|Fortress]] of [[Ismere]] looms ever nearer and Merlin's fear intensifies. What game is [[Mordred]] playing? And what powerful secrets are [[Morgana Pendragon|Morgana]] and the [[Druid]] [[Ruadan]] searching for amongst its twisted catacombs?
-An injured Gwaine is soon found by [[Morgana]], who takes him with her to the fortress nearby. She leaves him, and goes to talk to [[Ruadan]]. They talk about Arthur's Bane, which is what they both have been searching for over three months. According to Ruadan, the key to finding what it is the Key to All Knowledge, which according to him lies beneath their feet. Gwaine is then brought to them and Morgana asks him to help them in their search. At the same time, Percival and many other men work in the dungeons of the fortress. Gwaine quotes "Lady Morgana, we really have to stop meeting like this."
-Meanwhile Arthur, Guinevere, Elyan, Gaius and [[Leon]] are discussing how to save the missing Knights. Arthur has heard that the fortress of Ismere has been occupied. Elyan tells him that he also has heard many rumours, and that all of them had something to do with Morgana. Guinevere proposes they go from the West through [[Queen Annis]]' lands. Arthur decides that they will leave at dawn and that no one must know of their plan.
+It seems like this time, not even Merlin can stop Arthur from walking right into the lion's den. For in this bleak and transient wilderness, only one thing is certain: the great trial for [[Albion]] has finally begun.<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/proginfo/2012/42/merlin-ep2.html</ref>
-[[File:Ab3.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Mordred kills Arthur in a vision]]The Knights then ride out of Camelot. Meanwhile, Gwaine and [[Percival]] are working in the dungeons. Percival says he found the other Knights, and what they all are searching for a key and Morgana will not rest before she has found it. At the same time, Leon, Eylan, Merlin and Arthur have arrived near Queen Annis' lands, and decide to take separate roads from then on. As they meet again, Elyan shows them a village with a large number of dead people. While they examine the village, Merlin hears his name being called, and goes to a cave nearby where the dying [[Lochru]] lies. He goes to him, and notices a symbol on his hand. Lochru awakes and tells him about Arthur's Bane and that he must act quickly. As he dies, Merlin sees a vision of a battle where [[Mordred]] is walking towards the injured Arthur and then pierces him with a sword.
+== Plot ==
-[[File:Ab4.jpg|thumb|200px|Annis and Arthur talk.]]
+=== Part One ===
-Merlin is then awakened from the vision by Arthur. He is clearly upset by what he has seen, and decides to seek the Great Dragon's council. He finds out that the symbol is the Mark of a vates, the symbol of a [[druid]] [[seer]]. He also tells the Dragon of Arthur's Bane and the vision he has seen. Kilgharrah than tells him that he has been singled out for a reason and that he alone can keep Arthur safe.
+[[File:Gwaine and Percival image from video.png|thumb|220px|left|[[Gwaine]] leads a patrol through [[Ismere]].]]
-The next day, Arthur, Merlin and his Knights arrive at Annis' castle. Annis welcomes them with a feast. Annis tells Arthur that the [[Saxons]] are rounding up many men and taking them to Ismere and that Morgana is tearing the citadel apart to find something. This tells Arthur that his men may still be alive.
+[[Arthur Pendragon|Arthur]] welcomes his [[Knights of Camelot|Knights]], [[Gaius]], and [[Guinevere Pendragon|Guinevere]] to a meeting of the [[Royal Round Table|Round Table]]. Though for three years [[Camelot]] has been blessed with peace and prosperity, a shadow has been cast across the lands due to the disappearance of a patrol led by [[Gwaine|Sir Gwaine]].
+Six weeks earlier, Gwaine had led a patrol of sixty Knights of Camelot - including [[Percival|Sir Percival]] - to the land of [[Ismere]]. When they failed to return, [[Elyan|Sir Elyan]] led a search party to the [[Northern Plains|wastelands of the north]], but found no trace of them; it was as though the Knights had vanished from the face of the earth.
-[[File:Ab5.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Sefa and Ruadan.]]
-Merlin is then forced to perform, and he juggles with four eggs much to the crowd's pleasure. Later that night, he tries to warn Arthur not to go to Ismere, but Arthur does not listen to him. In Camelot, Sefa leaves the castle and goes to a fortress to meet with Ruadan. She tells him Arthur and his men are going to Ismere through Queen Annis' lands. It is then revealed that Ruadan is Sefa's father.
-The next morning, Arthur, Merlin and the Knights continue their journey. At the same time, Guinevere informs Sefa that she saw her leave the city. Ruadan arrives back to Ismere at the same time and tells her that Arthur is approaching from the West in less than a day. Morgana then orders him to prepare for battle.
+Meanwhile, in Ismere, the missing Knights are being held captive by [[Morgana Pendragon|Morgana]], who is occupying the [[Fortress of Ismere]] with her [[Saxons|Saxon]] army. She is using the Knights as slave labour in the mines beneath the fortress, where she and her ally [[Ruadan]], a [[Druid]] warrior, hope to find the [[Euchdag|Diamair]], the key to all knowledge, in order to learn the secret of Arthur's bane.
-[[File:Ab6.jpg|thumb|200px|Merlin saves Arthur.]]
-The Knights, Merlin and Arthur are staying in camp for the night. Arthur tries to cheer up Merlin. Meanwhile, Morgana rides out from the citadel with her army. They approach Arthur and his men by the next morning. Arthur tries to flee, but it is impossible: the Knights must now stay and fight. Leon faces Ruadan, who injures him badly. Arthur comes to his rescue, but is hit by him as well. Merlin drags the unconscious Arthur off the battlefield. As Arthur awakes later, they continue their journey.
+Having learned from Elyan that Morgana is rumoured to have taken over the Fortress of Ismere, Arthur decides to lead a rescue party to find his missing men. At Gwen's suggestion, he plans to enter Ismere from the west, through the kingdom of [[Caerleon (kingdom)|Caerleon]], in order to take Morgana by surprise.
-[[File:Ab7.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Gwen realises they have been betrayed.]]Meanwhile in the dungeons of the fortress, the men are sleeping. Gwaine awakes, as he sees a strange blue light flickering nearby. At the same time Merlin and Arthur are making their way to Ismere. Leon, Elyan and other Knights who were with Arthur and Merlin arrive back to Camelot and inform Gaius and Guinevere about what happened. They realise someone betrayed them.
-At the same time Merlin tells Arthur about what Lochru told him. Arthur tells him that he will save his men at any cost.
-In the dungeons, Gwaine once again notices the blue light and goes towards it. He is then knocked unconscious by two guards.
+Arthur tells [[Merlin]] to dispatch a rider to inform [[Queen]] [[Annis]] about their plans. As Merlin leaves to do so, he bumps into Gwen's [[Servant|maidservant]] [[Sefa]], who was listening outside the council's door.
-[[File:Ab8.jpg|thumb|Mordred returns.]]
+[[File:Ab3.jpg|thumb|220px|right|[[Merlin]]'s [[Scrying|vision]] of [[Arthur Pendragon|Arthur]]'s death.]]
-As Merlin and Arthur wake up the next morning, they hear Morgana and her men riding by. They continuetheir journey, and are soon caught. At the same time in Camelot, Sefa is brought before Queen Guinevere. She is questioned by her, as she knows she heard what was said in the meeting and that she left the citadel. Sefa does not deny this, and is forced to tell Guinevere that she met with her father. Guinevere then sentences her to death and orders her to be taken to the cells.
+The rescue party leaves at dawn the following morning. As they near Caerleon, they find a village whose inhabitants have been slaughtered. They search for survivors and Merlin hears his name being called [[Telepathy|telepathically]]. He follows the voice to a dying Druid named [[Lochru]], who tells him of Arthur's bane and shows him a [[Scrying|vision]] of Arthur being killed in battle.
+Merlin is horrified by the vision and seeks advice from the [[Kilgharrah|Great Dragon]]. Kilgharrah informs Merlin that Lochru was a [[Vates]], a powerful Druid [[Seer]], and that Merlin was likely singled out for a reason. He advises Merlin to heed Lochru's warning and tells him that he alone can keep Arthur safe.
-In the dungeons, Gwaine is approached by a strange blue creature who heals him.
-In the morning, Merlin and Arthur are finally freed from the web and are approached by [[Ragnor]] and his men. They are saved by Mordred, who tells them that their fate should be decided by Morgana. Mordred tells Arthur he saved him many years ago, and at the same time Merlin realises who he is and reveals his name: [[Mordred]]. Mordred looks Arthur in the eye with strange manner and says "Hello Arthur."
+The next day, Arthur and his men arrive at Annis' castle and are welcomed with a feast. Arthur informs Annis of the village they found and Annis tells him that Saxons have been raiding her villages for months. They've been rounding up the men and taking them to Ismere, where Morgana is rumoured to be tearing the fortress apart. Her account gives Arthur hope that his men may still be alive.
-===Part 2===
+Annis requests that Merlin perform for them and he juggles with four eggs, much to the crowd's pleasure. Later that night, he tries to warn Arthur not to go to Ismere, but Arthur does not listen to him.
-[[File:Ab2-1.jpg|thumb|left|Morgana and Aithusa held captive.]]As Morgana sleeps, she sees her and Aithusa chained and being held captive at the bottom of a large well. She awakens from her dream after Aithusa squeals, and is clearly horrified by what she just saw. She calls for the dragon, who comes to her room a few moments later. Morgana tries to comfort her and tells her that everything will be all right, as they will soon know what Arthur's Bane is and Camelot will be theirs.
-At the same time, Merlin and Arthur are going towards Ismere with Ragnor, Mordred and the rest of the Saxon soldiers. Arthur and Merlin argue, which angers Ragnor. He hits Arthur and tells them both not to speak and move faster.
-In Camelot, Sefa sees from the prison window how a rope [[File:Sefa_Bane_Image1_(4).jpg|thumb|Gaius and Sefa]]is prepared for her execution. A moment later, Gaius comes to visit her in the prison chamber. He offers her a potion which would make her death easier to bear. Sefa does not take the potion, but asks Gaius to help her speak to the Queen, which he eventually agrees to.
-Near Ismere, Merlin, Arthur and the other men are resting for the night. Ragnor and Mordred are sitting by the fire, and Ragnor is tormenting Merlin with the food he has roasted. Mordred tries to reason with him, but Ragnor does not listen, as he is eager to get to Ismere so he can get his money.
-Meanwhile in the dungeons of Ismere, the Diamair is watching over the sleeping Gwaine. As she hears men coming, she hides and dims the light around Gwaine so that the soldiers do not notice him when they walk by.
+Meanwhile, in Camelot, Gwen sees Sefa leaving the castle. Sefa goes to the [[Temple of Earu]] in the [[Darkling Woods]] and meets with Ruadan, who is revealed to be her father. She informs Ruadan that Arthur and his men are planning to enter Ismere through Annis' lands and Ruadan leaves to warn Morgana, who immediately orders her men to prepare for battle.
-[[File:Ab2-4.jpg|thumb|left|Mordred speaks to Merlin.]]As the new day dawns, Mordred approaches Merlin and gives him bread. Merlin asks him why he is acting like this, and Mordred explains that he does it because he owes a debt to Arthur. He also confronts Merlin about him fearing him, and says to him that his secret is safe with him. When Merlin asks what Morgana is looking for, Mordred reveals to him that it is the Diamair, the Key to all Knowledge.
-In Ismere, Morgana is clearly upset that the Diamair has not been found, as Arthur is approaching which means they are running out of time. Ruadan also informs Morgana that his daughter Sefa has been arrested and sentenced to death. Morgana feels sorry for her, and tells Ruadan that they must make sure her sacrifice was not in vain.
-Mordred, Ragnor, Arthur and Merlin are continuing their journey towards the fortess of Ismere. The exhaused Arthur falls down and Merlin tells Ragnor to stop and that Arthur needs water. Ragnor kicks Arthur and drags him up, and Merlin offers to help him continue the journey. It is revealed that this was merely an act by Arthur, as he now has obtained a dagger.
+[[File:Vlcsnap-2012-12-14-18h06m24s57.png|thumb|220px|left|[[Morgana Pendragon|Morgana]] and her men ambush [[Arthur Pendragon|Arthur]].]]
-In Camelot, Sefa is brough before Guinevere and Gaius. She apologises for her actions and pleads for [[File:Ab2-5.jpg|thumb|Arthur aims for Mordred.]]her life. She explains that she did all this for her father and that she does not wish to die. This however does not make Guinevere change her mind, and Sefa is send back to the prison. Gaius then tries to reason with her, and Guinevere reveals that she does not mean to execute Sefa, but to bring her father Ruadan to Camelot instead.
+When Arthur and his men enter Ismere two days later, Morgana and her men are waiting to ambush them. Arthur orders his men to retreat, but escape proves impossible and they are forced to stand and fight. [[Leon|Sir Leon]] faces Ruadan, who badly injures him. Arthur comes to his rescue, but is knocked out as well. Merlin drags the unconscious Arthur from the battlefield and they become separated from the rest of the Knights.
-As Merlin, Arthur, Ragnor and Mordred are continueing their journey towards the fortress, Merlin makes goods fall off a wagon. This makes Ragnor even more mad as he now tries to kill Merlin. Arthur attacks him and several of his men. Him and Merlin take a few weapons from the wagon and escape. As the Saxons are approaching fast, they have to jump over a large gap. Arthur jumps first, and Merlin, after a few moments of hesitation follows him. Arthur shoots the approaching Saxons with the crossbow, while Merlin uses an axe to break some of the icy ground near him. As Mordred nears the other side, the ground falls off, making it impossible for him to jump to the other side. Arthur aims him the crossbow, but soon lets him leave unharmed. This angers Merlin, who thinks he should have killed him.
+When Arthur wakes later, he and Merlin continue their journey on foot. Merlin continues to try to convince him to turn back and even admits that a Druid Seer warned him of danger, but Arthur refuses abandon his men.
-In the dungeons of the fortress, Gwaine awakes and notices the Diamair sitting next to him. He thanks her for saving him and asks from her who she is.[[File:Arthur's_Bane_Images_of_Gwaine_Euchdag_(4).png|thumb|left|The Diamair speaking to Gwaine.]]The Diamair says she is the last left of her kind and that the rest of her kin were hunted down and killed. He then advises Gwaine to rest, and he falls asleep once again. At the same time Ruadan is approaching Camelot. He gets inside the castle, and frees Sefa from prison, defeating a few guards on his way. Guinevere hears the warning bells and is informed by Leon that Ruadan has come to Camelot.
-Elyan and a few other knights catch Ruadan and Sefa. Ruadan attacks them, and is stabbed with the sword by Elyan. He then conjures a large fire, which enables him and his daughter to escape.
-They manage to flee from Camelot. Sefa pleds his father to try heal himself. Ruadan conjures a message on a paper, which Sefa then attatches to a raven nearby. [[File:Ab2-2.jpg|thumb|Ruadan goes to free Sefa.]]Then Ruadan embraces his daughter for the last time and dies. As Sefa hears the Knights of Camelot, she flees, leaving the dead body of her father behind. In the fortress of Ismere, the raven comes to Morgana. She reads Ruadans message, and finds out Arthur is on his way to Ismere and that she will soon find the Diamair and the Pendragons will be no more. At the same moment, Merlin and Arthur arrive at the fortress of Ismere.
+Meanwhile, in the mines beneath the Fortress, Gwaine and Percival have located all their men among the slaves and have been trying to figure out what Morgana is searching for. Gwaine wakes in the night and sees a strange blue light flickering nearby. He goes to investigate, but is caught by two guards and viciously beaten. However, a [[Euchdag|mysterious creature]] comes to his rescue and [[Healing Spells|heals]] him.
-[[File:Ab2-6.jpg|thumb|left|The dungeons of the fortress.]]In Camelot, Gaius and Guinevere are examining Ruadan's dead body. Gaius finds a piece of paper inside a locket that is on Ruadan's neck. According to him, it is a prayer in the Druidic runes and is a call for victory over the enemies of the Old Religion. The Druids had blamed Uther, and believed Arthur was the same, since nothing had changed about magic under his rule. This makes Guinevere realise that Ruadan thought it was his duty was to fight Arthur, and Gaius mentions that there are some who do believe that a Druid will kill Arthur.
-Meanwhile, Mordred and the rest of the Saxons arrive at the fortress of Ismere while Merlin and Arthur witness from afar. Merlin, noticing Mordred together with the Saxons, tells Arthur he should have killed him when he had the chance. They use the garbage shaft to get inside the fortress. They use a wagon to get to the dungeons where the Knights are working, and go to find them.
-Morgana notices from the window that the Saxon army has arrived in the fortress. He ignores Ragnor who is trying to tell her how many men he brought, and goes straight to Mordred who she instantly recognises. She is very happy to see him.
-At the same time Arthur and Merlin find Percival in the dungeons. He tells them the men are scattered around and that Gwaine has not been seen for a few days. Arthur gives him a sword and tells him to get more weapons and find the others, while he and Merlin will go search for Gwaine. Percival then knocks out a Saxon guard.
+Leon, Elyan, and the rest of the rescue party return to Camelot. They inform Gwen and Gaius of the ambush and that Merlin and Arthur are both missing. Because the route was a secret, Gwen concludes that they have been betrayed and quickly singles out Sefa.
-Morgana and Mordred are dining, and talking about how hard their lives have been. Mordred [[File:Ab2-7.jpg|thumb|Aithusa attacks Merlin.]]mentions that he and the Saxons had Arthur within their grasp and lost him. This makes Morgana very angry with him, and she shouts at him. Mordred tries to calm her, and at the same time they hear the warning bell which means that Arthur is in the fortress. As the Diamair hears the bell, she wakes Gwaine. They hear Merlin and Arthur approaching. The Diamair hides, while Gwaine attacks Arthur with a torch. Arthur is able to catch his weapon. At the same time, Merlin notices the Diamair and looks at her as she escapes.
-Percival has succeeded in his mission, and leads a group of men against the Saxon guars. Merlin, Arthur and Gwaine are making their way our of the dungeons. They hear a roar from nearby and see Aithusa coming towards them. All of them escape, as Aithusa is breathing fire at them. Merlin tells Arthur to get Gwaine to Percival, while he will lure the dragon the other way. He soon finds Aithusa and recognizes her. She breathes fire at him,but he protects himself with a spell. He asks her what happens to her, and realises she cannot speak. He then hears Arthur calling for him, he commands the dragon to leave.
+Sefa is arrested and dragged before the [[Court of Camelot|court]], where she admits that she told her father about Arthur's plans. She also admits that her father is a [[sorcerer]] and declares that he deserves respect like any man. Unmoved, Gwen pronounces her guilty of treason and sentences her to death.
-[[File:Mormor2_copy.jpg|thumb|left|Mordred stabs Morgana.]]As Arthur is looking for Merlin, he is approached by Morgana and Mordred. Morgana then attacks him with her dagger. Arthur tries to reason with her and asks her what happened to her, which only makes her attack him more. She is preparing to kill him as Merlin enters the room. She pushes him against the wall and then continues her attack on Arthur. At the same time, Mordred is coming closer to her and stabs her as she is about to say the spell that will kill Arthur. Before she collapses, Morgana utters his name. Mordred then helps Arthur up and escapes with him. Merlin falls unconscious. He meets the Knights, and hands Arthur over to them. All of them leave the dungeons.
-At the same time, the Diamair heals the wounded Merlin. She tells him that Morgana will never find what she is searching for, and Merlin realises that she herself is the Key to all Knowledge. Merlin asks him what Arthur's Bane is, and the Diamair says that it is he himself.
+[[File:Ab8.jpg|thumb|220px|right|[[Mordred]] and [[Arthur Pendragon|Arthur]] meet again.]]
-In Camelot, Arthur knights Mordred in front of the Queen and the court. As Mordred comes from the[[File:Ab2-8.jpg|thumb|Arthur knights Mordred.]]Throne room, he is approached by Merlin. He helps him take off his cape, and mentions to him that things would be very different if Arthur knew he had magic. He then asks Mordred why he saved Arthur's life, and Mordred responds that the love that binds them together is stronger than the power they wield, which is something Morgana had forgotten.
+Merlin and Arthur continue their journey through Ismere. Merlin sees a pair of dead [[rabbit]]s abandoned on the ground and, hungry, tries to retrieve them. However, his actions trigger a net trap and he and Arthur are captured.
-Gaius and Merlin then dine. Merlin tells him that Mordred troubles him, and that the Great Dragon had said Arthur would be killed by a Druid. Gaius tells him it is not certain that it is actually him. Merlin says that he feels the great trial for Albion has begun. At the same time, the wounded Morgana escapes with Aithusa.
+The next morning, Merlin and Arthur are freed from the trap by the [[Slave Trader|slave trader]] [[Ragnor]] and his men. Ragnor intends to kill them both and sell Arthur's body, but one of the men saves them by pointing out that the [[Lady]] Morgana should decide their fate.
-==Cast==
-===Main Cast===
-*[[Merlin]] - [[Colin Morgan]]
-*[[Arthur Pendragon|King Arthur]] - [[Bradley James]]
-*[[Guinevere Pendragon|Queen Guinevere]] - [[Angel Coulby]]
-*[[Morgana Pendragon|Morgana]] - [[Katie McGrath]]
-*[[Mordred]] - [[Alexander Vlahos]]<ref>http://i.minus.com/igGvmclECo5Hd.jpg</ref><ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/proginfo/2012/42/merlin-ep2.html</ref>
-*[[Gwaine|Sir Gwaine]] - [[Eoin Macken]]
-*[[Elyan|Sir Elyan]] - [[Adetomiwa Edun]]
-*[[Leon|Sir Leon]] - [[Rupert Young]]
-*[[Percival|Sir Percival]] - [[Tom Hopper]]
-*[[Gaius]] - [[Richard Wilson]]
+The man realises that Arthur doesn't recognise him and tells him that he saved him many years ago. At the same time, Merlin realises who he is and reveals his name: [[Mordred]]. Mordred looks Arthur in the eye eye with a strange manner and says "Hello Arthur."
-===Recurring Cast===
-*[[Kilgharrah]] - [[John Hurt]]<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00wk9q9</ref><ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/proginfo/2012/42/merlin-ep2.html</ref>
-*[[Annis|Queen Annis]] - [[Lindsay Duncan]] (part 1 only)<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00wk9q9</ref><ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/proginfo/2012/42/merlin-ep2.html</ref>
-===Guest Cast===
+=== Part Two ===
+[[File:Ab2-1.jpg|thumb|left|220px|[[Morgana Pendragon|Morgana]] and [[Aithusa]] held captive.]]
-*[[Ruadan]] - [[Liam Cunningham]]<ref>http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1649334</ref><ref>https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=468856696467287&set=a.468856376467319.112373.187828841236742&type=1&theaterM</ref><ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/proginfo/2012/42/merlin-ep2.html</ref>
+As [[Morgana Pendragon|Morgana]] sleeps, she dreams of being held captive with [[Aithusa]] at the bottom of a large well. When she wakes, she calls Aithusa to her room, clearly shaken, and comforts the young [[dragon]] with promises that their troubles are all in the past and [[Camelot]] will soon be theirs.
-*[[Lochru]] - [[Julian Glover]] (part 1 only)<ref>http://merlin.wikia.com/wiki/File:Merlin_Full_Length_New_Series_Trailer_Autumn_2012_-_Series_5_-_BBC_One</ref><ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00wk9q9</ref><ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/proginfo/2012/42/merlin-ep2.html</ref>
-*[[Sefa]] - [[Sophie Rundle]]<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00wk9q9</ref>
-*[[Ragnor]] - [[Stephen McCole]] <ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00wk9q9</ref><ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/proginfo/2012/42/merlin-ep2.html</ref>
-*[[Euchdag|The Euchdag]] - [[Josette Simon]] <ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00wk9q9</ref>
+Meanwhile, [[Ragnor]], [[Mordred]], and the other [[Slave Trader|slave traders]] have taken [[Merlin]] and [[Arthur Pendragon|Arthur]] captive and are forcing them to march across [[Ismere]]. Merlin and Arthur argue, which angers Ragnor. He hits Arthur and orders them both not to speak and to move faster.
-==Broadcast==
-'''Arthur's Bane: Part One''' ''October 6, 2012 - 7.45pm BBC One and BBC One HD''
+In Camelot, [[Gaius]] visits [[Sefa]] in the dungeons, where she is awaiting execution. He offers her a [[potion]] which would make her death easier to bear. However, Sefa does not take the potion and instead asks Gaius to arrange for her to speak to the [[Queen]]. He eventually agrees.
-'''Arthur's Bane: Part Two''' ''October 13, 2012 - 8.25pm BBC One and BBC One HD''
+As they near the [[Fortress of Ismere]], Mordred tries to convince Ragnor to give the prisoners more food, but Ragnor ignores him. The next morning, Mordred approaches Merlin and gives him bread. He also confronts Merlin about him fearing him and says the secret of his [[magic]] is safe with him. When Merlin asks what Morgana is looking for, Mordred reveals that it is the [[Euchdag|Diamair]], the key to all knowledge.
-==Trivia==
-*[[Mordred]] returns in this season premiere of ''[[Series 5]]'', however he is played by a different actor, [[Alexander Vlahos]].<ref>http://i.minus.com/igGvmclECo5Hd.jpg</ref>
-*Unlike the four previous seasons, there are only five names listed in the opening credits as opposed to the original six; these are (in order seen): [[Colin Morgan]] ([[Merlin]]), [[Angel Coulby]] ([[Gwen]]), [[Bradley James]] ([[Arthur]]), [[Katie McGrath]] ([[Morgana]]) and [[Richard Wilson]] ([[Gaius]]). The other difference in the credits is the clip that originally had [[Uther]] in it has been removed and has been replaced with Gaius. It is currently unknown if [[Alexander Vlahos]] ([[Mordred]]) will be added in the credits in upcoming episodes.
-*Arthur's Bane: Part One is the first episode in which Morgana, since becoming a High Priestess, isn't seen using magic.
+At the Fortress, Morgana is upset that the Diamair has not been found and worries that Arthur escaped her ambush. She orders [[Ruadan]] to ask his [[spy]] to see what Arthur will do next, but he explains that Sefa has been arrested and sentenced to death. Morgana tells Ruadan that they must ensure her sacrifice was not in vain and orders him to double the patrols on the border.
-==Gallery==
+[[File:Ismere 4.jpg|thumb|right|220px|[[Merlin]] and [[Arthur Pendragon|Arthur]] prepare to jump the crevasse.]]
-==Video gallery==
+Mordred, Ragnor, Arthur and Merlin are continuing their journey to the Fortress. Exhausted, Arthur falls down and Merlin tells Ragnor to stop and that Arthur needs water. Ragnor kicks Arthur and drags him up, and Merlin offers to help him continue the journey. However, Arthur's exhaustion was merely an act so he could obtain a dagger.
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+In Camelot, Sefa is brought before [[Guinevere Pendragon|Guinevere]] and Gaius. She apologises for her actions and pleads for her life. She explains that she did all this for her father and that she does not wish to die. However, Gwen stands behind her original decision and Sefa is sent back to the prison. Gwen later reveals to Gaius that she does not mean to execute Sefa, but is instead trying to use her plight to lure her father Ruadan to Camelot.
+As Ragnor and his men approach the Fortress, Merlin knocks some of Ragnor's goods off a wagon. Enraged, Ragnor tries to kill Merlin and Arthur attacks him and several of his men. He and Merlin grab some weapons from the wagons and escape, but the slaves pursue them, forcing Merlin and Arthur to jump over a large crevasse. Arthur jumps first, then, after a few moment of hesitation, Merlin follows.
+Arthur shoots the approaching slavers with a [[crossbow]] while Merlin uses an [[axe]] to break the ice at the edge of the crevasse. The ice falls away just as Mordred arrives, making it impossible for him to follow. Arthur aims the crossbow at Mordred, but ultimately lets him leave unharmed. This angers Merlin, who thinks he should have killed him.
+[[File:Arthur's Bane Images of Gwaine Euchdag (4).png|thumb|left|220px|The [[Diamair]] speaks with [[Gwaine]].]]
+In the mines beneath the Fortress, [[Gwaine]] wakes and notices the [[Euchdag|strange]] creature sitting next to him. He thanks her for saving him and asks who she is. The creature explains that she is the last of her kind and that the rest of her kin were hunted down and killed. She advises Gwaine to rest and he goes back to sleep.
+Meanwhile, Ruadan travels to Camelot and sneaks inside the [[citadel]]. He uses his magic to [[Locking/Unlocking Spells|free]] Sefa from prison, defeating a few guards along the way. Gwen hears the warning bells and is informed by [[Leon]] that Ruadan has arrived.
+[[Elyan]] and a few other [[Knights of Camelot|Knights]] intercept Ruadan and Sefa as they flee from the dungeons. Ruadan attacks them and Elyan stabs him. Ruadan then [[Fire Spells|conjures a large fire]], allowing him and Sefa to escape.
+Sefa and Ruadan run to the [[Temple of Earu]] in the [[Darkling Woods]]. Sefa pleads with her father to [[Healing Spells|heal himself]], but Ruadan tells her he doesn't have the power. He [[Water Spells|conjures a message on paper]] and orders Sefa to attach it to a nearby [[raven]]. Once she has done so, Ruadan embraces his daughter for the last time and dies. Hearing the Knights approaching, Sefa flees into the forest, leaving her father's body behind.
-==Watch the Episodes==
-[[File:Merlin S05E01 Arthurs Bane Part One|thumb|left|500px|Part One]]<br /><br /><br />
+The next morning, the raven arrives at the Fortress of Ismere and lands on Morgana's windowsill. Morgana reads Ruadan's message and learns that Arthur is still heading for Ismere. Ruadan also tells her not to despair, as she will soon have the Diamair and the [[House of Pendragon|Pendragons]] will be no more.
+[[File:415.jpg|thumb|right|220px|[[Gaius]] and [[Guinevere Pendragon|Gwen]] examine [[Ruadan]]'s body.]]
+In Camelot, Gaius and Gwen examine Ruadan's body. Gaius finds a piece of paper inside a locket that Ruadan wore around his neck. The paper contains a prayer written in [[Druid]]ic runes that calls for victory over the enemies of the [[Old Religion]].
+Gaius explains that some Druids blamed [[Uther Pendragon|Uther]] for [[The Great Purge|their suffering]], and believe the same of Arthur because the laws concerning magic have not been altered under his rule. This makes Gwen realise that Ruadan thought it was his duty was to fight Arthur, and Gaius mentions that there are some who believe that a Druid will kill Arthur.
+Arthur and Merlin reach the Fortress and watch from afar as Ragnor, Mordred, and the rest of the slavers also arrive. Merlin, noticing Mordred among the [[Saxons]], tells Arthur he should have killed him when he had the chance.
+Merlin and Arthur enter the Fortress through the garbage shaft. They disguise themselves as guards and use a wagon to get to the dungeons where the Knights are working. They find [[Percival]], who tells them the men are scattered throughout the mines and that Gwaine has not been seen for days. Handing him a [[sword]], Arthur instructs Percival to get more weapons and find the others while he and Merlin search for Gwaine.
+[[File:Ab2-7.jpg|thumb|left|220px|[[Merlin]] [[Shield Spell|shields himself]] from [[Aithusa]]'s flames.]]
+Meanwhile, Morgana recognises Mordred among Ragnor's men and is overjoyed to see him. She invites him to dine with her and they talk about how hard their lives have been. Mordred mentions that he and Ragnor had Arthur within their grasp, but lost him. This makes Morgana angry and she shouts at him. Mordred tries to calm her, and at the same time they hear the warning bell which means that Arthur is in the Fortress.
+The creature also hears the bell and wakes Gwaine. They hear someone approaching and the creature hides while Gwaine attacks the intruders - who turn out to be Arthur and Merlin - with a torch. Arthur catches the torch while Merlin notices the creature and points her out as she escapes.
+Percival has succeeded in his mission and leads his fellow slaves against their Saxon guards. Meanwhile, Merlin, Arthur, and Gwaine hurry to escape the mines. They hear a roar from nearby and see Aithusa running at them breathing fire. They manage to evade its attack, after which Merlin tells Arthur to get Gwaine to Percival while he distracts the dragon.
+Merlin soon finds Aithusa and recognises it. The young dragon breathes fire at him and Merlin [[Shield Spell|protects himself]] with his magic. He asks Aithusa what happened to it, then realises the dragon cannot speak. He hears Arthur calling him and [[Dragonlord Magic|commands]] Aithusa to leave.
+[[File:Mormor2 copy.jpg|thumb|right|220px|[[Mordred]] betrays [[Morgana Pendragon|Morgana]].]]
+While looking for Merlin, Arthur is approached by Morgana and Mordred, for former of whom attacks him with a dagger. Arthur tries to reason with her and asks her what happened to make her change so much, which only makes her attack him more. She is preparing to kill him as Merlin enters the room.
+Morgana [[Telekinesis|throws]] Merlin into a wall, stunning him, then continues her attack on Arthur. Before she can kill him, however, Mordred betrays her by stabbing her, shocking her and causing her to collapse. Mordred then helps Arthur up and escapes with him while Merlin falls unconscious. Mordred hands Arthur over to the Knights, then follows them out of the dungeons without mentioning Merlin.
+The creature returns and heals Merlin, who soon regains consciousness. She assures him that Morgana will never find what she's searching for and Merlin realises that the creature is the Diamair, the key to all knowledge. Merlin asks her what Arthur's bane is and the Diamair reveals that it is Arthur himself.
+Back in Camelot, Arthur [[Knighthood Ceremony|knights]] Mordred before the Queen and [[Court of Camelot|court]]. As Mordred leaves the throne room, he is approached by Merlin, who helps him take off his cap and mentions that things would be very different if Arthur knew he had magic. He then asks why Mordred saved Arthur life, and Mordred responds that the love that binds them together is stronger than the power they wield, which something Morgana has forgotten.
+[[File:Ab2-8.jpg|thumb|left|220px|[[Mordred]] is made a [[Knight of Camelot]].]]
+Later, Gaius and Merlin dine in [[Gaius' Chambers|their chambers]]. Merlin claims that Mordred troubles him and reminds Gaius that [[Kilgharrah]] said Arthur would be killed by a Druid. Gaius says they should give Mordred the benefit of the doubt, but Merlin somberly declares he feels the great trial for [[Albion]] has begun.
+Meanwhile, the wounded Morgana flees Ismere with Aithusa.
+== Cast ==
+=== Main Cast ===
+* [[Colin Morgan]] as [[Merlin]]
+* [[Bradley James]] as [[Arthur Pendragon]]
+* [[Angel Coulby]] as [[Guinevere Pendragon]]
+* [[Katie McGrath]] as [[Morgana Pendragon]]
+* [[Richard Wilson]] as [[Gaius]]
+=== Recurring Cast ===
+* [[Rupert Young]] as [[Leon|Sir Leon]]
+* [[Eoin Macken]] as [[Gwaine|Sir Gwaine]]
+* [[Adetomiwa Edun]] as [[Elyan|Sir Elyan]]
+* [[Tom Hopper]] as [[Percival|Sir Percival]]
+* [[Alexander Vlahos]] as [[Mordred]]
+* [[John Hurt]] as the voice of [[Kilgharrah]] <small>(Part 1 Only)</small>
+* [[Lindsay Duncan]] as [[Annis|Queen Annis]] <small>(Part 1 Only)</small>
+=== Guest Cast ===
+* [[Sophie Rundle]] as [[Sefa]]
+* [[Liam Cunningham]] as [[Ruadan]]
+* [[Julian Glover]] as [[Lochru]] <small>(Part 1 Only)</small>
+* [[Stephen McCole]] as [[Ragnor]]
+* [[Josette Simon]] as the [[Euchdag|Diamair]]
+== Continuity ==
-[[File:Merlin-S05E02 Arthurs Bane Part Two|thumb|left|500px|Part Two]]
+=== Part One ===
+* This episode marks the first appearance of the [[Saxons]].
+* This episode marks the second and final appearance of [[Annis]].
+* This episode marks the fourth appearance and return of [[Mordred]].
+* This episode takes place three years after the [[Second Fall of Camelot]].
+** [[Arthur Pendragon|Arthur]] has had his own [[Royal Round Table|Round Table]] constructed within the [[citadel]]; [[Knights of Camelot]] are now sometimes referred to as Knights of the Round Table.
+** [[Guinevere Pendragon|Guinevere]] has become a highly proficient [[Queen of Camelot|Queen]] capable of ruling effectively in Arthur's absence.
+** Morgana has become allies with the Saxons and has taken up residence in the [[Fortress of Ismere|Fortress]] of [[Ismere]], where she searches for the [[Diamair|secret]] of Arthur's bane.
+** [[Camelot]] and [[Caerleon (kingdom)|Caerleon]] have officially become allies and Arthur and Annis have become friends.
+* [[Merlin]] is shown a [[Scrying|vision]] of Arthur being [[Battle of Camlann|killed in battle]] and becomes paranoid for his safety.
+* Merlin and Arthur are reunited with Mordred, who is working as a [[Slave Trader|slave trader]] in the [[Northern Plains]].
-==References==
+=== Part Two ===
+* This episode marks the third appearance of [[Aithusa]].
+* It is revealed that [[Morgana Pendragon|Morgana]] and Aithusa have become allies and were imprisoned together for two years.
+* [[Mordred]] tells [[Merlin]] that he owes Arthur a debt for [[The Beginning of the End|saving his life]]. He also promises Merlin that he will keep his [[magic]] secret.
+* Merlin fears Mordred because he is [[Destiny|destined]] to kill Arthur and is angry when Arthur spares his life.
+* [[Gaius]] reveals to [[Guinevere Pendragon|Guinevere]] that the [[Druids]] who blamed [[Uther Pendragon|Uther]] for [[The Great Purge|their suffering]] now blame Arthur because the laws concerning magic have not been altered under his rule.
+* Gaius also reveals to Gwen that some believe Arthur is destined to die at a Druid's hand.
+* Mordred is reunited with Morgana, who is overjoyed to see him and welcomes him back to her side.
+* Merlin is reunited with Aithusa and is horrified by its crippled, deformed appearance. He also discovers that it cannot speak.
+* Mordred betrays Morgana and stabs her to save Arthur, seemingly averting both his own and [[Destiny#Mordred and Morgana|their shared destiny]].
+* Merlin learns from the [[Diamair]] that Arthur's bane is Arthur himself.
+* Arthur makes Mordred a [[Knight of Camelot]] as a reward for saving his life.
+* Mordred reveals to Merlin that he betrayed Morgana because she has forgotten compassion and is consumed with hate. However, Merlin remains suspicious of him because of his destiny.
+* Morgana survives her wounds and flees [[Ismere]] on foot with Aithusa.
+== Release & Reception ==
+* ''Arthur's Bane: Part One'' premiered in October 6, 2012 - 7.45pm on BBC One and BBC One HD. 7.12 million views.
+* ''Arthur's Bane: Part Two'' premiered in October 13, 2012 - 8.25pm on BBC One and BBC One HD. 6.99 million views.
+== Deleted & Missing Scenes ==
+* The scene when [[Arthur Pendragon|Arthur]] and the [[Knights of Camelot|Knights]] arrive at a raided village has been slightly cut to remove the view of a gibbet with several female hanging bodies. In the final version it can be seen just the fabric of a gown fluttering, out of focus. Behind the scenes pics reveal the full impact of what the original scene should've been ([https://merlin.fandom.com/wiki/File:Cast_and_Crew_Behind_The_Scenes_Series_5-8.jpg #1], [https://merlin.fandom.com/wiki/File:Crew_Behind_The_Scenes_Series_5-8.jpg #2]).
+== Behind the Scenes ==
+* [[Alexander Vlahos]] revealed that, in the scenes that take place in the snowy quarry, he wore a scarf to cover the military cut he still had from filming the series ''Privates''.<ref name="hypable">[https://www.hypable.com/hypable-exclusive-interview-alexander-vlahos-reflects-on-merlin-finale-talks-privates-role/ Alexander Vlahos reflects on ‘Merlin’ finale - Hypable.com]</ref>
+== Production Errors ==
+* When [[Merlin]] and [[Arthur Pendragon|Arthur]] sneak into the [[Fortress of Ismere|Fortress]], Merlin enters ahead of Arthur, but Arthur exits first.
+== Trivia ==
+* [[Alexander Vlahos]] replaces [[Asa Butterfield]] as [[Mordred]].
+* ''Arthur's Bane: Part One'' is the first episode since [[Morgana Pendragon|Morgana]] became a [[High Priestess]] where she isn't seen using [[magic]].
+* In the Italian version, only 2 years pass between [[series 4]] and [[series 5]], as stated by Morgana in both this episode and ''[[The Dark Tower]]''.
+* Starting with this episode, only five names are listed in the opening credits as opposed to the original six. These are (in order seen): [[Colin Morgan]] ([[Merlin]]), [[Angel Coulby]] ([[Guinevere Pendragon|Guinevere]]), [[Bradley James]] ([[Arthur Pendragon|Arthur]]), [[Katie Mcgrath]] (Morgana), and [[Richard Wilson]] ([[Gaius]]). The clip featuring [[Uther Pendragon|Uther]] has also been removed and replaced with one of Gaius.
+== Gallery ==
+{{Gallery}}
+== Transcript ==
+{{Transcript}}
+== See Also ==
+* Characters: [[Sefa]], [[Ruadan]], [[Lochru]], [[Annis]], [[Mordred]], [[Ragnor]], [[Saxons]]
+* Locations: [[Ismere]], [[Northern Plains]], [[Fortress of Ismere]]<ref>http://www.tv.com/shows/merlin/forums/series-5-spoilers-thread-90585-3342857/?page=47</ref>, [[Temple of Earu]], [[Darkling Woods]]
+* Magic: [[Scrying]], [[Animal Control Spells]], [[Locking/Unlocking Spells]], [[Healing Spells]], [[Shield Spell]]
+* Creatures: [[Kilgharrah]], [[Aithusa]], [[Morgana's Wolves]]<ref>http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1649334</ref>, [[Euchdag]], [[Raven]]
+* Objects: [[Royal Round Table]], [[Crossbow]], [[Axe]], [[Sword]]
+* Events: [[Knighthood Ceremony]]
+== References ==
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