Merlin/Myrddin Emrys

Merlin is the main character and narrator of The Hollow Hills. He is the illegitimate son of King Ambrosius, the nephew of Uther Pendragon, and the cousin of Arthur Pendragon. He is an alchemist who has a strange power and gift from the gods. He receives visions at times, and he can also look into fire and see the present. However, most of the known world created fantastical stories about his “magic” powers and abilities.

Merlin is a quiet man who learned to observe well. He sees good and bad characteristics in people. Because of this, he is able to keep a steady and calm disposition most of the time. He feels like his entire life's purpose was to raise Arthur into a just man and bring him into power. Because Arthur is his entire life, Merlin loves Arthur more than a father loves a son...