Synopsis

Merlin was taken aback by his mother, Hunith’s, unexpected arrival in Camelot. She was bruised and weary, pleading for Uther’s aid. She recounted the depredations of a bandit named Kanen and his followers, who were terrorizing her village, demanding their entire harvest under threat of death. Uther’s refusal to intervene spurred Merlin to leave the court and journey to protect his mother and those she held dear. To his surprise, Arthur, Morgana, and Gwen pledged their support, joining him in an