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Wyverns. Distant cousins of the dragon. They're creatures of magic, so be careful.
Gwaine to Merlin[src]

Wyverns are creatures of magic that inhabit the land of Albion. They are distant cousins of the dragons.

History[]

Wyvern

The wyverns prepare to attack Arthur.

Several wyverns guarded the Fisher King's tower in the Perilous Lands. They tried to attack Arthur when he traveled there to find the Fisher King's trident, but Merlin commanded them to leave before they killed him. Another wyvern attacked Merlin and Arthur soon afterward and was killed by Gwaine (The Eye of the Phoenix).

When Morgause and Morgana went to the Isle of the Blessed, they discovered it had become infested with wyverns. The creatures did not attack them, but later pursued Arthur, Merlin, and the Knights of the Round Table when they sailed to the island to repair the veil between the worlds. Merlin used his Dragonlord powers to order them away, but the flock soon returned and continued their attack. Leon, Elyan, and Percival held them off while Arthur and the others completed their quest (The Darkest Hour).

Characteristics[]

Similar in appearance to dragons, wyverns were slightly larger than the average human with horns, dark scales, and birdlike red eyes. They were capable of fast flight and possessed sharp teeth and claws, but did not appear to be able to breathe fire or perform magic.

Though they seemed more animal-like than dragons and lacked the ability to speak, wyverns were capable of understanding of dragon language and were subject to a Dragonlord's command (The Eye of the Phoenix, The Darkest Hour).

Appearances[]

Series 3
The Eye of the Phoenix'


Series 4
The Darkest Hour: Part One (cameo)
The Darkest Hour: Part Two

Etymology[]

  • The origin of the word wyvern comes from the thirteenth-century word "wyver", which in turn is derived from the French wyvere, which means both "viper" and "life."

Trivia[]

Mythology[]

Wyvern from the myth

A Wyvern in European mythology.

Wyverns are winged, dragon-like creatures in European mythology. They are usually depicted as bipedal with a diamond or arrow-tipped tail, but in some legends are said to have only wings and a serpent's body. Their behaviour is usually unambiguously malicious.

Though they have the same strength and ferocity as dragons, wyverns lack their grace, intelligence, and ability to breathe fire. They are aggressive predators and typically prey on deer, goats, and other such creatures, but will attack anything thought to be a good meal.

Wyverns are often featured in heraldry and represent war, envy, and pestilence. They are seen as signs of strength by those who bear them.

Gallery[]

Series 3 Enemies
The Tears of Uther Pendragon: MorgauseCenredMorganaSerketsUndead SkeletonsGhost Boy
Goblin's Gold: GoblinGaius (indirect)
Gwaine: DagrEborCylferthSir Oswald (indirect) • Sir Ethan (indirect)
The Crystal Cave: MorgauseMorgana
The Changeling: Sidhe elderGrunhildaElena (indirect)
The Castle of Fyrien: MorgauseCenredMorganaFermin
The Eye of the Phoenix: MorgauseWyvernMorgana
Love in the Time of Dragons: ManticoreAlice (indirect)
Queen of Hearts: MorgauseMorganaUther PendragonKing Odin
The Sorcerer's Shadow: GilliTindrNollarMorgana
The Coming of Arthur: MorgauseMorganaCenredJarl
Series 4 Enemies
The Darkest Hour: MorganaMorgauseThe DorochaThe CailleachAgravaineWilddeorenWyvern
The Wicked Day: King OdinMorganaAgravaineThe GleemanGeldred
Aithusa: Julius BordenKing Odin
His Father's Son: MorganaAgravaineQueen AnnisKing CaerleonDerian
A Servant of Two Masters: MorganaAgravaineFomorrohMerlin (indirect)
The Secret Sharer: MorganaAgravaineAlator of the CathaOrn
Lamia: LamiaAgravaine
Lancelot du Lac: MorganaLancelot (Shade) •  AgravaineDochraid
A Herald of the New Age: Shrine BoyElyan (indirect)
The Hunter's Heart: MorganaAgravaineHelios
The Sword in the Stone: MorganaAgravaineHeliosAithusaNathair
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