They did not like when their father took a Saxon bride and see their only way to secure succession is by force. The High King is meeting with the King of the South of Wales to ensure that he will be on his side if the High Kings sons try to take his kingdom. Merlin had seen these caves while in the Crystal Cave. He believes this is why Galapas insisted that he go on the trip. Merlin does not know why he must go along until he finds a cave system under Tomen-y-Mur. Galapas tells Merlin to accompany his grandfather when he goes to meet with the High King Vortigern. He helps Merlin to understand his Sight and how to use the Crystal Cave. He goes up into the hills and meets Galapas. As he gets older, he begins to skip out on his lessons. The family plans to send him to the Monastery when he is old enough. Camlach becomes angry and tells Merlin to keep away from him.
He attempts to kill Merlin, but Merlin can see the poison in the apricot that Camlach gives him. Camlach does not like Merlin because he fears that his father will come for him and threaten Camlach’s claim to his father’s kingdom. When Merlin is six years old, Prince Camlach returns to his home. Merlin does not play with the other children and is bullied by them. Her father whips her during her pregnancy to try to make her tell him and she will not. His mother is unwed and will not tell anyone who Merlin’s father is.
Merlin is born to Lady Niniane, the daughter of the King of South Wales.
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