Spoilers for the next two episodes
Hi every one I'm new to the comm *waves hello*. The bbc has updated their site so for people who can't get the site but want to see the pic (including a really cool extra one) there under the cut. Because I felt bad at not having time to write the Merlin fic yet (I'm moving to uni this weekend) so I've been hunting and found the plot for episodes 4 and 5 also under the cut and I don't know how many people don't want to be spoiled so I've made it so you have to highlight it to see it (hopefully) I hope this is ok, enjoy everyone.



The Mark of Nimueh
























This is the extra one my little slasher heart can't help but love this one.


Here is the plot for episode 4 : 

Bayard and the knights of the Western Isles are welcomed to Camelot for a feast celebrating a union between the two kingdoms, as BBC One's adventure-packed family drama continues. Nimueh, however, has other plans. Posing as a serving girl, she infiltrates Bayard's party and enters Camelot with a view to seeking revenge on Merlin. Unaware of her true identity, Merlin befriends the young serving girl. Once she has gained his trust, Nimueh warns him that Bayard isn't the friend he seems as he plans to poison Arthur. Merlin bursts into the banquet and stops Arthur drinking from a poisonous goblet in the nick of time. Bayard denies trying to poison Arthur and Uther decides that the only way to determine the truth is for Merlin to drink from the cup himself. Merlin falls to the ground, poisoned. The guards arrest Bayard and his knights. Merlin falls into a deep coma.Gaius discovers that Merlin has been poisoned by the Morteaus Flower and can only be saved from certain death by an antidote made from the leaf of the same plant. However, the flower is rare and only grows in the caves of Mount Argeaus, which are found deep within the forest of Balor. As Merlin's health deteriorates fast, Arthur, humbled by his servant's bravery, believes he must set off on a quest to retrieve the flower himself. But Uther forbids him to go because the danger is too great. Morgana counsels Arthur and helps him realise that he is his own man and should do what he thinks is right, even if it means disobeying Uther. Will Arthur find the flower in time to save his friend or will Nimueh place more danger in his path?Clive Russell plays Bayard, Michelle Ryan plays Nimueh, Colin Morgan plays Merlin, Bradley James plays Arthur, Richard Wilson plays Gaius, Anthony Head plays Uther and Katie McGrath plays Morgana.

Here's the Plot for episode 5 :

Merlin narrowly escapes with his life when he is attacked by a mysterious and terrifying creature with the body of an eagle and the head of a lion, as BBC One's adventure-packed family drama continues. At the last moment a young stranger appears and manages to fight the monster away. He tells a grateful Merlin that his name is Lancelot before promptly passing out. Merlin rushes Lancelot to Gaius to treat his wounds. Meanwhile, a distraught Uther and Arthur visit a village which has been torn apart by the strange winged beast. It has left all livestock intact, preying only on humans – whatever this thing is, it has a taste for human flesh. When Lancelot comes round he tells Merlin of his dream to protect the kingdom by becoming a Knight of Camelot. On hearing that only those of noble birth may serve, Lancelot is so devastated that Merlin fakes some credentials for him. Though Lancelot is reluctant, Merlin persuades him use them to convince Arthur of his nobility. Lancelot impresses Arthur with his fighting ability and quickly progresses through basic training before receiving a knighthood from the King. However, Lancelot and Merlin's merriment is short-lived. The following morning, guards storm Gaius's chambers and arrest Lancelot. Uther has found out about Lancelot's lies and, stripping him of his knighthood, he throws him in jail. Gaius discovers the identity of the winged beast – it is a Griffin, a creature that can only be defeated with magic. Gaius tells Uther of his findings, but his advice falls on deaf ears; the King tells Arthur that his Knights will do battle that evening. Deeply concerned for Arthur's safety, Gaius knows that this creature will not be killed with spears and swords alone. He tells Merlin that he must harness the powerful magic needed to defeat such a beast. Otherwise Arthur will surely die... Colin Morgan plays Merlin, Santiago Cabrera plays Lancelot, Richard Wilson plays Gaius, Anthony Head plays Uther and Bradley James plays Arthur.