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The exact definition of a '''Warlock''' was never confirmed within the series. The most common theory is that it's a gender-specific term for a male [[sorcerer]], just as [[witch]] is a gender-specific term for a female sorcerer. |
The exact definition of a '''Warlock''' was never confirmed within the series. The most common theory is that it's a gender-specific term for a male [[sorcerer]], just as [[witch]] is a gender-specific term for a female sorcerer. |
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+ | However, it should be noted that there are a number of details that oppose this theory, primarily that [[Merlin]] is the only character to be referred to as a warlock within the series. Every other male magic-user is referred to as either a sorcerer or a [[Druid]], depending on which they are. |
Furthermore, the term is usually left out when other types of magic-users are listed. For example, in ''[[The Nightmare Begins]]'', [[Sir Leon]] specifies, "I've included the details of everyone we suspect of consorting with sorcerers, witches, and Druids." There is no mention of warlocks. |
Furthermore, the term is usually left out when other types of magic-users are listed. For example, in ''[[The Nightmare Begins]]'', [[Sir Leon]] specifies, "I've included the details of everyone we suspect of consorting with sorcerers, witches, and Druids." There is no mention of warlocks. |
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It's possible that warlock is simply a more archaic term that had fallen out of common use, which would explain why ancient figures such as [[Kilgharrah]] or the [[Vilia]] would use it (though not why a young boy like [[Daegal]] would). It's also possible that it refers to a specific type of sorcerer. |
It's possible that warlock is simply a more archaic term that had fallen out of common use, which would explain why ancient figures such as [[Kilgharrah]] or the [[Vilia]] would use it (though not why a young boy like [[Daegal]] would). It's also possible that it refers to a specific type of sorcerer. |
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| − | Another common theory is that a warlock is born with magic while a sorcerer studies it, which would explain why Merlin is the only character to be addressed as one. He is the only sorcerer in the series known to have been able to use magic instinctively from birth, and it has been implied more than once that he is an anomaly in this regard (''[[The Dragon's Call]]'', ''[[The Gates of Avalon]]''). |
+ | Another common theory is that a ''warlock'' is born with magic while a sorcerer studies it, which would explain why Merlin is the only character to be addressed as one. He is the only sorcerer in the series known to have been able to use magic instinctively from birth, and it has been implied more than once that he is an anomaly in this regard (''[[The Dragon's Call]]'', ''[[The Gates of Avalon]]''). |
== Confirmed Warlocks == |
== Confirmed Warlocks == |
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Revision as of 23:08, 6 April 2019
Merlin was often referred to as a warlock.
The exact definition of a Warlock was never confirmed within the series. The most common theory is that it's a gender-specific term for a male sorcerer, just as witch is a gender-specific term for a female sorcerer.
However, it should be noted that there are a number of details that oppose this theory, primarily that Merlin is the only character to be referred to as a warlock within the series. Every other male magic-user is referred to as either a sorcerer or a Druid, depending on which they are.
Furthermore, the term is usually left out when other types of magic-users are listed. For example, in The Nightmare Begins, Sir Leon specifies, "I've included the details of everyone we suspect of consorting with sorcerers, witches, and Druids." There is no mention of warlocks.
It's possible that warlock is simply a more archaic term that had fallen out of common use, which would explain why ancient figures such as Kilgharrah or the Vilia would use it (though not why a young boy like Daegal would). It's also possible that it refers to a specific type of sorcerer.
Another common theory is that a warlock is born with magic while a sorcerer studies it, which would explain why Merlin is the only character to be addressed as one. He is the only sorcerer in the series known to have been able to use magic instinctively from birth, and it has been implied more than once that he is an anomaly in this regard (The Dragon's Call, The Gates of Avalon).
Confirmed Warlocks
| Warlock | Status | Known As | Photo | |
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| Merlin | Alive |
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Unconfirmed Warlocks
| Warlock | Status | Known As | Photo |
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| Gaius | Alive |
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| Edwin Muirden | † |
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| Mordred | † |
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| Iseldir | Alive |   | |
| Anhora | Alive |
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| Tauren | † |
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| Cornelius Sigan | † |
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| Aglain | † |
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| Trickler | Alive |
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| Alvarr | Alive |
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| Balinor | † |
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| Ghost Boy | † |
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| Taliesin | † |   | |
| Grettir | Alive |
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| Gilli | Alive |
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| Alator | † |   | |
| Druid Boy | † |
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| Ruadan | † |
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| Lochru | † |   | |
| Osgar | † |
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| Ari | Alive |
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Trivia
- In some texts, the word "warlock" translates to "truth-twister". This is widely unknown due to modern usage of the word in works like Harry Potter, and clearly does not apply to Merlin, either.