Pentacle Enchantment

Merlin enchants a pentacle to test Lancelot.

A pentacle is a symbol or talisman used in magical rituals. It is typically drawn on the ground and inscribed with a pentagram or other figure, and appears to be closely related to necromancy.

History

Merlin, following the instructions of a book called "The Art Of Necromancy", drew one on the floor of Gaius' chambers with silver paint. The circle had a spiral shape and eight dots on the last line. The young warlock then enchanted it with a spell, and the circle glowed as if it was heated.

This pentacle allowed him to reveal the true essence a shade that, thanks to Morgana's necromancy, had taken on the form of Sir Lancelot. When the knight walked into the pentacle, it emitted numerous ghostly screams and Lancelot's face was revealed as the one of a skeleton.

Although it wasn't used for an evil purpose, this form of magic can be considered as dark magic, for it's very close to necromancy, the most dangerous of all sorcery (Lancelot du Lac).

Known Spells

• Used by Merlin to enchant the pentacle (Lancelot du Lac').
  • "Onluc þa soþan treow."

Trivia

• The pentacle Merlin created had almost the same form and drawing of the magical coin Morgana had been given by Morgause. This is probably because the two sorcerers (Merlin and Morgana) were practicing the same form of magic, related to necromancy and shades. It's unknown if this pentacle could be used to summon a spirit, too.

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See Also

• Shade
• Necromancy
• Enchantments