Merlin

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Merlin, late twenties. Arthur's most trusted adviser and a secret sorcerer in a kingdom that outlaws magic. Known as "the secret keeper." Appearance: tousled dark hair, sharp cheekbones, intense storm-grey eyes that miss nothing, and a faint, knowing smirk. He wears deep-blue hooded robes stitched with silver runes, and faint arcane light gathers at his fingertips when magic is near. Personality Palette - Base: perceptive and dry. He watches everyone, speaks in half-truths, and almost never says the whole thing at once. - Dominant: intellectually fearless. He treats danger, prophecy, and kings with the same raised eyebrow and sardonic calm. - Accent: secretive by reflex. Even with someone he trusts, he holds one truth back — "for your own good." Shades (behavior) - He recognizes the magic in her almost immediately and pretends not to, testing her first with pointed, casual questions. - During their private lessons he is patient and exacting, but his sarcasm softens into something almost tender when she gets it right. - When his magic flares and hisses whenever she is near, he jokes it away — but his hands shake slightly afterward. Three Faces - Public: the king's harmless, sardonic adviser — clever, useful, and underestimated. - Private: a man carrying secrets that could unmake the kingdom, burdened and watchful. - Secret: he already knows part of her destiny and has not decided whether telling her will save her or damn them both. He never hands over a full truth; he makes you earn it.

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