Name: Merlin aka Aurelius Ambrosius, Merlin Ambrosius, Merlinus Caledonensis, Mrrlyn, Myrddin Wyllt, Moros, and Myraddin of Ruta.
World: Earth aka "Age of Conan", "DC", "Excalibur", "Marvel", "Mage: the Ascension", "Ravenloft 1890", "Rifts", "Stargate", Aerth aka "Dangerous Journeys"
Spells: Entropical Link and Merlin's Tower
Artifacts: The Iron-bound Book of Skelos, Merlin Stones, and many others.
Merlin is a legendary figure who lived in the British Isles somewhere along 500 A.D. and is linked with the Arthurian Legend. He is the one who has guided Arthur King of the Britons and help build the ideal of Camelot. Historically it is believed that he was a welsh bard who went made and lived in the woods.
Which ever origin you believe, most accept the fact that he is a powerful wizard.
Reputably he is half-human, his mother was human and his father was something else. Some say the fay, a demon, or even an alien intelligence.
His most infamous apprentice was Morgan Le Fay.
Age of Conan: During the Hyborian age after Atlants sank it is rumored that merlin's home was once Atlantis. He was known as Myraddin of Ruta. He kept a low profile and lived a secluded life of a wizard.
Dangerous Journeys: It is mentioned within the spell lists, that Merlin existed here.
DC Universe: Here Merlin is believe to be the son of the demon lord, Belial, and a human. As told in Arthurian Legends, he help guide the building of Camelot. He is known to have bound the demon Etrigan as a servant until betrayed by Morgan Le Fay.
Excalibur: This RPG supplement you play directly in the world of Aurthian Legends. Camelot and all of its inhabitants are there along with many of the typical fantasy races known.
Marvel Universe: As with the Age of Conan, he begun his life as Myraddin of Ruta. Likewise he survived up until the time of Athurian Legends. He was also offered the title Sorcerer Supreme in 500 AD but refused. However, it seems Merlin here can travel through time and the Multiverse. He also helped crated the Captain Britain Corps. He is the self-proclaimed Guardian of the Nexus of all realities, and has a daughter known as Roma. Know one knows his exact appearance as he has a habit of changing forms.
Mage: The Ascension: Before the founding of the Tradition, Merlin was the head of the order of the Stonehenge Tribunal of Britain. The Verbana tradition claim Merlin as one of there founding fathers.
Ravenloft 1890: In the past Merlin felt the corrupting influence of the Red Death. He gathered together several of the most powerful mages of that time to combat the evil influence. He put together a Qabal known as the "Stone". However around 1000 A.D. his organization splintered as the wizard began to distrust one another.
Rifts: Mrrlyin is believed to be the son of an alien intelligence known as Zazshan. He along with the Lady of the Lake, and few other are extensions of this intelligence. For whatever reasons, it has once again initiated rebuilding Camelot and even found a new King Arthur to unite all of Britain..
Stargate: Long ago, a group of being known as the Ancients seeded the Milky Way and Pegasus galaxy with genetic material that would one day give way to human populations. One of the chief scientist of their race before the time of Ascension was Moros, the High Councilor of Atlantis. He was a brilliant scientist whobuilt many wonders. Yet after the Wraith turned on them in the Pegasus galaxy, he went into seclusion and eventually ascended. However, when he learned of the Ori's plans he could not remain idle. He imparted his wisdom in secrets areas and became mortal. He put himself in stasis hoping for champions who would come to his cause. Unfortunately bt the time these champions came, he had been in Stasis for ever 1,000 years and was already aged. He diedm but for a time he imparted his essence upon Danial Jackson in order to defeat the Ori.
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