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player info.
name/handle: Hallie
contact info: upsiloness@aim ; a.halcyon.queen@gmail.com
personal journal: absynthess
previous characters: n/a
character info.
character name: The Lady Morgana
canon & medium: BBC’s Merlin (television)
age & species: Early twenties ; human
appearance: this lovely young lady.
timeline: After episode 2-12: The Fires Of Idirsholas
background/history link: plot & character
personality:Uther: “That's not Morgana. In all our years I've never known her run from anything. Takes after her father too much for that.”
The Lady Morgana, also know as King Uther’s ward, is a woman of breeding and confidence. One of the first words that comes to mind when describing her is “regal”. She’s well-aware of her position at the head of court, and presides over it with dignity. She usually appears somewhat aloof in front of the court, her true emotions usually showing only in her eyes. She can be demanding and imperious, but she does not seem overly arrogant because of her position. For instance, she readily considers Merlin and Gwen friends as opposed to servants. Though she holds up a front of being unshakable, she is also a woman who is thoughtful and considerate. She cares deeply for the well-being of others, and has a keen sense when it comes to reading situations and the emotions of others. She’s also shown to have a very feminine side, flaunting her charm and good looks before the court. Essentially, she’s a woman who grew into everything she was supposed to be-brave and confident, intelligent and flirtatious. However, there are many sides to Morgana beneath the surface. Morgana: “Not that I listen to him. Sometimes you have to do what you think is right and damn the consequences.”
One of the defining aspects of Morgana’s personality is her concept of social justice. Early on in the show, she is shown arguing with Uther over his harsh penalties and unbending ultimatums. As things progress, her main sticking-point with her guardian is his view and treatment of magic. Morgana believes that magic is a neutral force, and that using it doesn’t automatically label someone as a villain. However, because Uther refuses to budge on this point, she grows further and further away from him because of it. However, Morgana’s views are not limited to magic. She has a very clear sense of justice and duty, and is very vocal about her opinions. Either because of her position or despite it, she feels that she can speak her mind without risking the various repercussions that others might. For instance, when Gwen, Gwen’s father, and Gaius are all condemned by Uther on various occasions, it is Morgana who attempts to come to their aide, with varying degrees of effectiveness. At times it seems that, while Morgana genuinely believes in what she’s supporting, she is also egged on by Uther’s refusal to listen to her. Morgana: “And you believe me? You think it's magic too? Please. I just need someone say it so I don't have to keep feeling like I'm imagining it.”
Another important aspect of Morgana is her own connection to magic. Since her childhood, she has had vicious nightmares, some of which ultimately prove to be prophetic. However, because of Uther’s view of magic, the court physician Gaius goes to great lengths to keep Morgana’s powers a secret, especially from herself. However, because Morgana is fairly astute, she begins to theorize on her own. Because no one explains to her exactly what is happening, Morgana is driven to confusion by her powers. Her dreams keep her awake at night and it is hinted that they threaten her health, and when her other magical powers awaken they are a very tangible threat to her. Morgana does not truly come to terms with her powers until late in season two; first when she visits the Druids and then when she meets her half-sister Morgause. These meetings help Morgana accept her abilities, but they also harden her against Uther because they show how merciless he can be in the face of magic. Morgana: “Poor Merlin. He offered to give up his life to save Gwen's. I certainly can't imagine any man loving me so much.”
Morgana’s interactions with those around her are entirely based upon the person in question. For instance, her relationship with Arthur is a combination of sibling rivalry and flirtation. Morgana is often the one who eggs Arthur into disobeying his father, and Arthur is usually the one who advices Morgana to be more cautious around Uther. The two of them have a challenging and sarcastic banter that provides a front for their actual feelings-despite their attitudes, they seem to be genuinely fond of one another. Arthur often acts as though Morgana is someone to be protected, however, and Morgana deeply resents this. However, Arthur does respect her opinion and decisions in most cases. With her best friend and maid servant, Gwen, Morgana is entirely different. She is more soft-spoken and gentle, and much more open. Gwen is her greatest confidant and support system, the one who is usually there for her when she awakens from nightmares. Morgana’s kind and gentle attitude extends to Merlin, as well, but she tends to tease him a bit more. When he helps her discover the meaning of her powers, she starts to trust him more and makes a confidant of him, as well. She sees him as a good friend, until he begins suspecting her of aiding in Camelot’s downfall and poisons her to break the spell. Now she simply views him as a betrayer. Morgana: “They are rising up against you! From this day forward, I do not know you. From this day forward, I disown you.”
Uther: “You will go to your chambers!”
Morgana: “And you, Uther... you will go to hell.”
After Uther condemns the Druids who aided Morgana, her attitude towards him completely shifts. At the end of season one, it seemed as though she had finally turned against him, but his affection for her changed her mind. However, towards the end of season two, this shift becomes complete. She confides in Morgause that since turning against Uther, her life has become slave to the chore of keeping up pretense. She cannot outwardly act against him, as he proves that will not abide insubordination, even from her. Her interactions with the Druids, Morgause, and Mordred are what ultimately convince her to help bring down Uther. While she now against Camelot, she genuinely believes that Camelot and its people would be better off without Uther, and that is why she goes forward. However, both the Great Dragon and legend warn against Morgana, a powerful and self-righteous sorceress. The Great Dragon: “It would be better if the witch never knew the true extent of her powers.”
abilities: Morgana is one of the only people in Camelot to be seen with an innate magical ability, other than the series’ protagonist, Merlin. Early on, this ability manifests itself in Morgana’s dreams; she can see the future, usually predicting dark events through nightmares. Gaius, the court physician, calls her a Seer because of this. Morgana has also been described as both a witch and a sorceress; her powers have not been fully explored, but it can be assumed that she can use spells and incantations similar to the rest of the magic-users and Druids in the season. Morgana also has demonstrated a level of telepathy with both Mordred and Morgause. Her natural abilities have manipulated fire and caused explosions. In addition, Morgana has proved to be a capable swordswoman, having been trained by Arthur himself.
any plans for your character here? Nothing too specific, but given the point in time Morgana’s coming from, she’ll be right on the cusp of her moral turning, so it will be interesting to see how she interacts with others, both canon-mates and otherwise, given this fairly recent shift in her personality.
possessions: The clothes on her back and her jewels, which would be the green dress she’s seen in at the end of season 2 and the beginning of season 3. Also, the bracelet that Morgause gave her.
samples.
sample journal entry: musebox post with castmates
third-person sample:The utter silence is beginning to unnerve Morgana. Since Arthur and Merlin left a few days ago, the people of Camelot had gradually begun falling asleep. Now, as far as she can tell, only Morgana herself is left awake. The only questions are why, and how.
She sits at the edge of her bed, her hands clasped in front of her. Her face is pale and drawn, but unlike the rest of Camelot, this is not the result of fatigue but rather of fear. Because she knows quiet well what must’ve happened, as much as she has been telling herself she does not.
“Because that’s the only explanation,” she says aloud, but quietly. Against the silence, however, the sound of her voice seems deafening. “Morgause must’ve…”
Here her voice trails off, because she really has no idea how Morgause could have done this. She trusts the other woman, for reasons even she does not fully comprehend. But the events must be connected, because she is only one not asleep, and just after she met Morgause in the woods. Absently, Morgana turns her bracelet round and round on her wrist. A gift from Morgause, and one that helped her sleep. Now, however, it is a tangible reminded of what Morgause had done…of what Morgana had done.
She shakes her head absently, as though to clear it. “Stop being ridiculous,” she tells herself. “Isn’t this what I wanted? Now we can put an end to all this, and no one else will even be awake to see…”
But this will only be a success if everyone wakes up at the end. Everyone she cares about, save for Mordred and Morgause, are in this castle, horribly vulnerable. Gwen, Gaius…only Arthur and Merlin are safe, but who knows what they’re facing?
For the first time, a wholly new emotion grips Morgana. It shoves aside the uncertainty, the hatred, the defiance. For once, she feels alone, and utterly afraid.
player info.
name/handle: Hallie
contact info: upsiloness@aim ; a.halcyon.queen@gmail.com
personal journal: absynthess
previous characters: n/a
character info.
character name: The Lady Morgana
canon & medium: BBC’s Merlin (television)
age & species: Early twenties ; human
appearance: this lovely young lady.
timeline: After episode 2-12: The Fires Of Idirsholas
background/history link: plot & character
personality:Uther: “That's not Morgana. In all our years I've never known her run from anything. Takes after her father too much for that.”
The Lady Morgana, also know as King Uther’s ward, is a woman of breeding and confidence. One of the first words that comes to mind when describing her is “regal”. She’s well-aware of her position at the head of court, and presides over it with dignity. She usually appears somewhat aloof in front of the court, her true emotions usually showing only in her eyes. She can be demanding and imperious, but she does not seem overly arrogant because of her position. For instance, she readily considers Merlin and Gwen friends as opposed to servants. Though she holds up a front of being unshakable, she is also a woman who is thoughtful and considerate. She cares deeply for the well-being of others, and has a keen sense when it comes to reading situations and the emotions of others. She’s also shown to have a very feminine side, flaunting her charm and good looks before the court. Essentially, she’s a woman who grew into everything she was supposed to be-brave and confident, intelligent and flirtatious. However, there are many sides to Morgana beneath the surface. Morgana: “Not that I listen to him. Sometimes you have to do what you think is right and damn the consequences.”
One of the defining aspects of Morgana’s personality is her concept of social justice. Early on in the show, she is shown arguing with Uther over his harsh penalties and unbending ultimatums. As things progress, her main sticking-point with her guardian is his view and treatment of magic. Morgana believes that magic is a neutral force, and that using it doesn’t automatically label someone as a villain. However, because Uther refuses to budge on this point, she grows further and further away from him because of it. However, Morgana’s views are not limited to magic. She has a very clear sense of justice and duty, and is very vocal about her opinions. Either because of her position or despite it, she feels that she can speak her mind without risking the various repercussions that others might. For instance, when Gwen, Gwen’s father, and Gaius are all condemned by Uther on various occasions, it is Morgana who attempts to come to their aide, with varying degrees of effectiveness. At times it seems that, while Morgana genuinely believes in what she’s supporting, she is also egged on by Uther’s refusal to listen to her. Morgana: “And you believe me? You think it's magic too? Please. I just need someone say it so I don't have to keep feeling like I'm imagining it.”
Another important aspect of Morgana is her own connection to magic. Since her childhood, she has had vicious nightmares, some of which ultimately prove to be prophetic. However, because of Uther’s view of magic, the court physician Gaius goes to great lengths to keep Morgana’s powers a secret, especially from herself. However, because Morgana is fairly astute, she begins to theorize on her own. Because no one explains to her exactly what is happening, Morgana is driven to confusion by her powers. Her dreams keep her awake at night and it is hinted that they threaten her health, and when her other magical powers awaken they are a very tangible threat to her. Morgana does not truly come to terms with her powers until late in season two; first when she visits the Druids and then when she meets her half-sister Morgause. These meetings help Morgana accept her abilities, but they also harden her against Uther because they show how merciless he can be in the face of magic. Morgana: “Poor Merlin. He offered to give up his life to save Gwen's. I certainly can't imagine any man loving me so much.”
Morgana’s interactions with those around her are entirely based upon the person in question. For instance, her relationship with Arthur is a combination of sibling rivalry and flirtation. Morgana is often the one who eggs Arthur into disobeying his father, and Arthur is usually the one who advices Morgana to be more cautious around Uther. The two of them have a challenging and sarcastic banter that provides a front for their actual feelings-despite their attitudes, they seem to be genuinely fond of one another. Arthur often acts as though Morgana is someone to be protected, however, and Morgana deeply resents this. However, Arthur does respect her opinion and decisions in most cases. With her best friend and maid servant, Gwen, Morgana is entirely different. She is more soft-spoken and gentle, and much more open. Gwen is her greatest confidant and support system, the one who is usually there for her when she awakens from nightmares. Morgana’s kind and gentle attitude extends to Merlin, as well, but she tends to tease him a bit more. When he helps her discover the meaning of her powers, she starts to trust him more and makes a confidant of him, as well. She sees him as a good friend, until he begins suspecting her of aiding in Camelot’s downfall and poisons her to break the spell. Now she simply views him as a betrayer. Morgana: “They are rising up against you! From this day forward, I do not know you. From this day forward, I disown you.”
Uther: “You will go to your chambers!”
Morgana: “And you, Uther... you will go to hell.”
After Uther condemns the Druids who aided Morgana, her attitude towards him completely shifts. At the end of season one, it seemed as though she had finally turned against him, but his affection for her changed her mind. However, towards the end of season two, this shift becomes complete. She confides in Morgause that since turning against Uther, her life has become slave to the chore of keeping up pretense. She cannot outwardly act against him, as he proves that will not abide insubordination, even from her. Her interactions with the Druids, Morgause, and Mordred are what ultimately convince her to help bring down Uther. While she now against Camelot, she genuinely believes that Camelot and its people would be better off without Uther, and that is why she goes forward. However, both the Great Dragon and legend warn against Morgana, a powerful and self-righteous sorceress. The Great Dragon: “It would be better if the witch never knew the true extent of her powers.”
abilities: Morgana is one of the only people in Camelot to be seen with an innate magical ability, other than the series’ protagonist, Merlin. Early on, this ability manifests itself in Morgana’s dreams; she can see the future, usually predicting dark events through nightmares. Gaius, the court physician, calls her a Seer because of this. Morgana has also been described as both a witch and a sorceress; her powers have not been fully explored, but it can be assumed that she can use spells and incantations similar to the rest of the magic-users and Druids in the season. Morgana also has demonstrated a level of telepathy with both Mordred and Morgause. Her natural abilities have manipulated fire and caused explosions. In addition, Morgana has proved to be a capable swordswoman, having been trained by Arthur himself.
any plans for your character here? Nothing too specific, but given the point in time Morgana’s coming from, she’ll be right on the cusp of her moral turning, so it will be interesting to see how she interacts with others, both canon-mates and otherwise, given this fairly recent shift in her personality.
possessions: The clothes on her back and her jewels, which would be the green dress she’s seen in at the end of season 2 and the beginning of season 3. Also, the bracelet that Morgause gave her.
samples.
sample journal entry: musebox post with castmates
third-person sample:The utter silence is beginning to unnerve Morgana. Since Arthur and Merlin left a few days ago, the people of Camelot had gradually begun falling asleep. Now, as far as she can tell, only Morgana herself is left awake. The only questions are why, and how.
She sits at the edge of her bed, her hands clasped in front of her. Her face is pale and drawn, but unlike the rest of Camelot, this is not the result of fatigue but rather of fear. Because she knows quiet well what must’ve happened, as much as she has been telling herself she does not.
“Because that’s the only explanation,” she says aloud, but quietly. Against the silence, however, the sound of her voice seems deafening. “Morgause must’ve…”
Here her voice trails off, because she really has no idea how Morgause could have done this. She trusts the other woman, for reasons even she does not fully comprehend. But the events must be connected, because she is only one not asleep, and just after she met Morgause in the woods. Absently, Morgana turns her bracelet round and round on her wrist. A gift from Morgause, and one that helped her sleep. Now, however, it is a tangible reminded of what Morgause had done…of what Morgana had done.
She shakes her head absently, as though to clear it. “Stop being ridiculous,” she tells herself. “Isn’t this what I wanted? Now we can put an end to all this, and no one else will even be awake to see…”
But this will only be a success if everyone wakes up at the end. Everyone she cares about, save for Mordred and Morgause, are in this castle, horribly vulnerable. Gwen, Gaius…only Arthur and Merlin are safe, but who knows what they’re facing?
For the first time, a wholly new emotion grips Morgana. It shoves aside the uncertainty, the hatred, the defiance. For once, she feels alone, and utterly afraid.