A/N: The next chapter of the guide. Can you believe that I'm already half way through my list of ideas?
Glad my reviewers agreed with me over the fire and Gaius bit. However I disagree with the breaking a bone bit. In the first ever episode (SPOILER ALERT) he did fall of a balcony. Merlin may have broken his fall and slowed him down but at his age I'm sure still sure there should have been some kind of injury.
I was so tempted to add the bit in S01EP09 where Merlin tried to kill the Wraith, sure they were higher the Edwin's (for about 10 seconds) but the flames were at least 5 meters away from it at each point. And they wonder why it failed. I couldn't add that as I enjoy having Morgana indirectly insult Merlin and it wouldn't work if she knew he had magic to.
Any way, this chapter was hard to write. I didn't want to abandon it and try a different idea so this was produced. Enjoy :D.
Warning: Spoilers for S01EP12 and S02EP12
Belief
Before you fully plan an attack, you must remember the reason behind it. Your convictions are what make the attack successful.
This piece of advice is one of the most difficult to follow, as many people, foes and allies alike, will try to dissuade you from your path. But you must stand strong.
So what if it was that was the only way to save Camelot, your friend still shouldn't have even thought about poisoning you, let alone actually doing it. It doesn't matter that you also tried to save innocent people from death and living in fear by arranging for a band of rouges to assassinate your tyrannical royal guardian who gives the order. All in the name of your maid/friends falsely accused deceased father. The two situations are completely different and only you were right in your actions and your ex-friend needs to pay.
Even I have to deal with naysayers. It does not matter that my brother, the traitor, is male, the crowned successor, and a legitimate heir, I am the eldest so the throne is rightfully mine. I have even conquered Camelot so my claim is even stronger.
As you can see, your strength in your beliefs should be unconquerable. A flimsy belief means a flimsy plan and you'll never get what you want.
A/N: yes Morgana. Although I'm certain they are actually called delusions.