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“There were once men who could talk to the Dragons, tame them.”
— Gaius to Merlin^[src]

The Dragonlords were men who possessed the ability to speak to and tame Dragons, who were their spiritual brothers. It is an innate, hereditary ability passed down from father to son.

History

“Uther believed that the art of the Dragonlord was too close to magic. So he had them all rounded up and slaughtered.”
— Gaius to Merlin^[src]

It is unknown how the first Dragonlords gained their powers, or whether Dragons could hatch without them before their creation.

Near the end of the Great Purge, Uther Pendragon convinced Balinor to summon the Great Dragon to Camelot so that he could make peace with it. The Dragonlord did as he asked, but the King betrayed him. He imprisoned Kilgharrah in a cavern beneath the castle and then proceeded to round up and slaughter the remaining Dragonlords, as he believed that their abilities were too close to magic.

Aided by Gaius, Camelot's court physician, Balinor escaped the genocide of his people and sought refuge in the village of Ealdor. He was given shelter by a woman named Hunith, a friend of Gaius's with whom he fell in love. However, Balinor was ultimately forced to leave her when Uther learned of his whereabouts and sent men to pursue him.

Roughly twenty years later, Balinor discovered that Hunith had had a son by him: Merlin. Upon Balinor's death, Merlin became the last Dragonlord in existence and inherited his father's abilities, which he later used to defend Camelot from the Great Dragon (The Last Dragonlord).

After Merlin chose to show Kilgharrah mercy by ordering him away from Camelot rather than killing him, he and the Dragon became good friends and allies. Merlin often called upon Kilgharrah when he was in need, and the Dragon never failed to answer his call (The Tears of Uther Pendragon, The Darkest Hour, The Sword in the Stone, The Kindness of Strangers, The Diamond of the Day).

As of Aithusa's hatching, Merlin now has two dragons at his command. Even after Aithusa became allied with Morgana, the young dragon did not appear to feel any animosity towards Merlin and never failed to heed his commands (Aithusa, Arthur's Bane, With All My Heart, The Diamond of the Day).

Abilities

“Deep within yourself, you must find the voice that you and Kilgharrah share, for your soul and his are brothers. When you speak to him as kin, he must obey your will.”
— Balinor to Merlin^[src]

311-Locksley-0 — Merlin commands Aithusa to stop.

Upon inheriting their gift, Dragonlords were able to speak to Dragons in the language shared by their souls. With this ability they were able to both tame and control dragons, who were unable to resist their commands (The Last Dragonlord, The Tears of Uther Pendragon, The Crystal Cave).

This communication appeared to be at least partially telepathic, as Merlin and the Great Dragon were able to hear one another over great distances (The Tears of Uther Pendragon, The Darkest Hour, The Sword in the Stone, The Kindness of Strangers, The Diamond of the Day). It could also be used to control Wyverns, who were distantly related to dragons (The Eye of the Phoenix, The Darkest Hour).

By forcing a dragon to submit to their will, Dragonlords had access to their knowledge, magic, and natural might. For example, after becoming a Dragonlord, Merlin was able to ride Kilgharrah and command him to share his knowledge of spells (The Tears of Uther Pendragon, The Crystal Cave).

Dragonlords also had the ability to hatch dragon eggs. They accomplished this by naming the dragon and summoning it forth from its egg (Aithusa).

It is unknown whether all Dragonlords were sorcerers. However, as both Merlin and Balinor are known to possess magic, it's likely that at least some of them were (The Last Dragonlord).

Appearances

Series 2: The Last Dragonlord
Series 3: The Tears of Uther Pendragon (Parts 1 & 2); The Crystal Cave; The Eye of the Phoenix; The Sorcerer's Shadow; The Coming of Arthur (Part 2)
Series 4: The Darkest Hour (Part 2); Aithusa; The Sword in the Stone (Part 2)
Series 5: Arthur's Bane (Parts 1 & 2); The Disir; With All My Heart; The Kindness of Strangers; The Diamond of the Day (Part 2)

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+|image = [[File:Merlin 213 5.png|270px]]
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 |affiliation = [[Old Religion]]<br>[[Dragon|Dragons]]<br>[[Wyvern|Wyverns]]
 |origin =
+|appearances = 16 episodes
-|appearances = ''[[The Last Dragonlord]]''<br>''[[The Tears of Uther Pendragon|The Tears of Uther Pendragon: Part One]]''<br>''[[The Crystal Cave]]''<br>''[[The Eye of the Phoenix]]''<br>''[[The Sorcerer's Shadow]]''<br>''[[The Coming of Arthur|The Coming of Arthur: Part Two]]''<br>''[[The Darkest Hour|The Darkest Hour: Part Two]]''<br>''[[Aithusa (episode)|Aithusa]]''<br> ''[[The Sword in the Stone|The Sword in the Stone: Part Two]] ''
-|individuals = [[Merlin]], [[Balinor]], [[Balinor's father]] and [[Balinor's grandfather]]
+|individuals = [[Merlin]]<br>[[Balinor]]
-|status = Near-extinct
+|status = Near-extinct}}
+{{Quote|There were once men who could talk to the Dragons, tame them.|[[Gaius]] to [[Merlin]]|The Last Dragonlord}}
-}}A''' Dragonlord''' is a [[warlock]] who possessed the rare ability to tame and converse with Dragons. According to the [[Old Religion]], Dragonlords were brothers to dragons through a connection of the soul, with the abilities being hereditary. This talent was passed down from father to son.
+The '''Dragonlords''' were men who possessed the ability to speak to and tame [[Dragon|Dragons]], who were their spiritual brothers. It is an innate, hereditary ability passed down from father to son.
 ==History==
+{{Quote|Uther believed that the art of the Dragonlord was too close to magic. So he had them all rounded up and slaughtered.|[[Gaius]] to [[Merlin]]|The Last Dragonlord}}
-Following the [[Great Purge]], when [[Uther Pendragon]] destroyed all [[creatures of magic]], the Dragonlords were believed to have been wiped out. But one, [[Balinor]], avoided persecution by staying at the village of [[Ealdor]]. Whilst there, Balinor met and fell in love with [[Hunith]], but was forced to leave her when Uther was informed of his whereabouts. Several years later, Balinor discovered that whilst with Hunith he had conceived a son, [[Merlin (sorcerer)|Merlin]], who inherited his father's Dragonlord abilities when Balinor died. Merlin then used this ability to defend [[Camelot]] from [[Kilgharrah]] (''[[The Last Dragonlord]]'').
+It is unknown how the first Dragonlords gained [[Dragonlords magic|their powers]], or whether [[Dragon|Dragons]] could hatch without them before their creation.
+Near the end of the [[Great Purge]], [[Uther Pendragon]] convinced [[Balinor]] to summon the [[Great Dragon]] to [[Camelot]] so that he could make peace with it. The Dragonlord did as he asked, but the King betrayed him. He imprisoned Kilgharrah in a cavern beneath the castle and then proceeded to round up and slaughter the remaining Dragonlords, as he believed that their abilities were too close to [[magic]].
+Aided by [[Gaius]], [[Camelot|Camelot's]] court physician, Balinor escaped the genocide of his people and sought refuge in the village of [[Ealdor]]. He was given shelter by a woman named [[Hunith]], a friend of Gaius's with whom he fell in love. However, Balinor was ultimately forced to leave her when Uther learned of his whereabouts and sent men to pursue him.
+Roughly twenty years later, Balinor discovered that Hunith had had a son by him: [[Merlin]]. Upon Balinor's death, Merlin became the last Dragonlord in existence and inherited his father's abilities, which he later used to defend Camelot from the Great Dragon (''[[The Last Dragonlord]]'').
+After Merlin chose to show Kilgharrah mercy by ordering him away from Camelot rather than killing him, he and the Dragon became good friends and allies. Merlin often called upon Kilgharrah when he was in need, and the Dragon never failed to answer his call (''[[The Tears of Uther Pendragon]]'', ''[[The Darkest Hour]]'', ''[[The Sword in the Stone]]'', ''[[The Kindness of Strangers]]'', ''[[The Diamond of the Day]]'').
+As of [[Aithusa|Aithusa's]] hatching, Merlin now has two dragons at his command. Even after Aithusa became allied with [[Morgana]], the young dragon did not appear to feel any animosity towards Merlin and never failed to heed his commands (''[[Aithusa (episode)|Aithusa]]'', ''[[Arthur's Bane]]'', ''[[With All My Heart]]'', ''[[The Diamond of the Day]]'').
 ==Abilities==
+{{Quote|Deep within yourself, you must find the voice that you and Kilgharrah share, for your soul and his are brothers. When you speak to him as kin, he must obey your will.|[[Balinor]] to [[Merlin]]|The Last Dragonlord}}
-Once they inherited their gift, all Dragonlords were able to speak to any Dragon in the language shared by their souls. The Dragonlords could use their abilities to force tasks upon Dragons, as they had no say in the commands they were given. This communication appeared to be, at least in some part, telepathic as Merlin and [[Kilgharrah]] were able to hear one another over long distances (''[[The Last Dragonlord]]'', ''[[The Crystal Cave]]''). These abilities also worked on [[Wyvern]]s, distant relatives of the Dragon ''([[The Eye of the Phoenix]]'').
+[[File:311-Locksley-0.jpg|left|thumb|220x220px|[[Merlin]] commands [[Aithusa]] to stop.]]
+Upon inheriting [[Dragonlords magic|their gift]], Dragonlords were able to speak to [[Dragon|Dragons]] in the [[Dragon Language|language shared by their souls]]. With this ability they were able to both tame and control dragons, who were unable to resist their commands (''[[The Last Dragonlord]]'', ''[[The Tears of Uther Pendragon]]'', ''[[The Crystal Cave]]'').
+This communication appeared to be at least partially telepathic, as [[Merlin]] and the [[Great Dragon]] were able to hear one another over great distances ''([[The Tears of Uther Pendragon]]'', ''[[The Darkest Hour]]'', ''[[The Sword in the Stone]]'', ''[[The Kindness of Strangers]]'', ''[[The Diamond of the Day]]''). It could also be used to control [[Wyvern|Wyverns]], who were distantly related to dragons (''[[The Eye of the Phoenix]]'', ''[[The Darkest Hour]]'').
-They even have there own subvarity of magic, [[Dragonlords magic]].
-By forcing a Dragon to submit to them, Dragonlords can then ride the creature, giving them control over its natural might (''[[The Tears of Uther Pendragon]]'').
+By forcing a dragon to submit to their will, Dragonlords had access to their knowledge, [[magic]], and natural might. For example, after becoming a Dragonlord, Merlin was able to ride Kilgharrah and command him to share his knowledge of [[spells]] (''[[The Tears of Uther Pendragon]]'', ''[[The Crystal Cave]]'').
-Only a Dragonlord can cause a Dragon egg to hatch, calling them from their dormant state and out of the shell with their name (''[[Aithusa (episode)|Aithusa]]'').
+Dragonlords also had the ability to hatch dragon eggs. They accomplished this by naming the dragon and summoning it forth from its egg (''[[Aithusa]]'').
+It is unknown whether all Dragonlords were [[sorcerers]]. However, as both Merlin and [[Balinor]] are known to possess magic, it's likely that at least some of them were (''[[The Last Dragonlord]]'').
+==Appearances==
+;Series 2
+:[[The Last Dragonlord]]
+;Series 3
+:[[The Tears of Uther Pendragon|The Tears of Uther Pendragon (Parts 1 & 2)]]
+:[[The Crystal Cave]]
+:[[The Eye of the Phoenix]]
+:[[The Sorcerer's Shadow]]
+:[[The Coming of Arthur|The Coming of Arthur (Part 2)]]
+;Series 4
+:[[The Darkest Hour|The Darkest Hour (Part 2)]]
+:[[Aithusa (episode)|Aithusa]]
+:[[The Sword in the Stone|The Sword in the Stone (Part 2)]]
+;Series 5
+:[[Arthur's Bane|Arthur's Bane (Parts 1 & 2)]]
+:[[The Disir]]
+:[[With All My Heart]]
+:[[The Kindness of Strangers]]
+:[[The Diamond of the Day|The Diamond of the Day (Part 2)]]
 ==See also==
 *[[Dragon]]
+*[[Dragonlords magic]]
+*[[Dragon Language]]
 *[[Old Religion]]
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 [[Category:Old Religion]]
-[[Category:Allies of Merlin]]
 [[Category:Magical creatures]]
 [[Category:Dragons]]
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 [[Category:Series 5 Characters]]
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