PROLOGUE -

It had been five months since Lady Elaine came to Camelot, seeking help for the Druid people.

Five months, since Merlin, Arthur, and Gwaine set out to do what they could.

Five months, since Merlin's magic was revealed.

Five months, since Morgana believed Arthur to be dead.

After an epic battle that had taken place within the woods of Cendred's old kingdom, Arthur had been struck with a mortal wound by Morgana, the witch believed she had won and disappeared. The King of Camelot laid there, dying, and Morgana would have gotten what she wanted, but Merlin had stepped forward and done the impossible. Using all of the power that was within him, he commanded out a healing spell that sent a wave of magic throughout his king. Slowly but surely, Arthur healed right before everyone's eyes. Unfortunately, the task took a lot of Merlin's strength and the ever faithful manservant, friend, and warlock collapsed.

He spent a week drifting within his own mind.

Everyone around him believed him to be on the verge of death. That it would only be a matter of time before the other side claimed him completely. The King struggled with that thought day and night, as did everyone else who was close to Merlin. They wanted him to get better. They wanted to see him walking the halls of the castle again and see his smiling face that seemed to bring some sort of light to even the darkest of days.

All was not lost.

One day (with the aid of King Arthur's meddling) Merlin woke up.

It was a miracle to most in the kingdom. After the battle, Arthur had arrived with Merlin and had told everyone that Merlin had recieved a blow to the head by Morgana in an attempt to save him. The Kingdom believed it and thought all would be lost, for not all head wounds can be healed. However, at the news of Merlin's awakening, everyone rejoiced. While he was more than happy to be awake, Merlin woke to a whole new world.

A world in which Druids now lived amongst the citizens of Camelot in secrecy.

A world where the very laws of Camelot, regarding magic, were to be questioned.

A world where peace between Albion and Camelot was just on the horizon...