Official title

[applebacardi]

I need help with something. So, say, in the future, Merlin is Court Sorcerer/High Advisor or whatever, you know an important person in Arthur's court, but what would his title be? Like the guards and the servants, how would they address Merlin? Poor Merlin, he'd be so awkward about it. Any help is appreciated :)

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[venivincere]

Good question! (It's one of mine, too. *gulp*) I've been thinking "Lord" but that's probably very wrong. :-(

[applebacardi]

I was thinking Lord too, but you're right, it doesn't feel quite right. Hm.

[nyargles]

Well given that the BBC show itself isn't too strict on it, I'm only tossing out suggestions

Uther = King = My Lord or My Liege in the show. It should probably be 'Your Majesty'.
Arthur = Prince = Also 'My Lord'. He's also 'Sire', and should probably be 'Your Highness'.
Morgana = The Lady Morgana
The Knights = Sir [insert name]

Merlin would probably rank above a knight but below the Prince. Therefore, I'd suggest the equal rank of an Earl, Marquess or Duke in the British hierarchy, even though all three titles came into effect quite a bit later than the assumed timeline of the show.

Dukes are addressed as 'Your Grace' or 'My Lord Duke'. Marquesses are 'My Lord' or 'My Lord Marquess'. Earls are addressed as 'My Lord' but announced as 'The Right Honourable, The Earl of [wherever]' So pick whatever, or even make up your own. I can see Arthur making something up completely new for Merlin, like... 'The Right Magical' or 'Grand Warlock', haha.

[applebacardi]

Hahaha, that would be such an Arthur thing to do, I can totally see Arthur just making something up, some weird title for Merlin. But thanks for this, it actually helped! I like Your Grace, I think I'll use that one :)

[zenodameaccount]

I got your message like, a million years ago and never answered it! *grabs at hair*

I feel real bad about that. I'm sorry. :(

I made a few notes about what Merlin might tend to get called by various classes despite... whatever his official title is/becomes. If only I could find it! I'll let you know if it ever appears.

In the meantime, good luck on your Big Bang! :)

-hee7

[applebacardi]

Oh, hey, that's okay, no sweat. I know what it's like. I appreciate any help, let me know if you find it ;) And good luck to you too :D