A/N: Hello people of fanfiction. First of all, I am sorry for the delay. Whilst this is no excuse, this week has been busy, what with interviews, illness and going to see the awesomeness that it The Dark Knight Rises. I was aiming to get this finished by Saturday and up by Monday by writing most of it on Friday but the Olympic Opening Ceremony kept distracting me (I always watch that and seeing as I live in the host nation . . . YAAAY NATIONAL PRIDE!).

Whilst I'd like to thank all those who have reviewed/alerted/favourite, I would like to dedicate this chapter to LadyDunla who has stuck with this story and continues to cheer for us.

And now, the award for the most craziest author beginning with the letter K goes to... KRIPKEISGOD.

Krip A/N: Hi! I would also like to thank LadyDunlafor both the latest review and the unwavering support for the fic! It really means a lot! I'm half-asleep as I write this and I can't really think of anything else to bore you with so I'll just let you get on with reading the new chapter written by the Mage. Enjoy! :)

A description of a magician.

It has come to my attention that sorcerers tend to have a certain set of characteristics. It is paramount that you be suspicious of anyone who has any number of the following traits . . .

The first trait of a sorcerer is gender. The majority of magic users are female; in fact in their twisted version of a religion, it is the women who hold the positions of power. As we, respected Kings and great warriors, all know, women are too weak of heart and body to rule successfully, so this is proof that magic whittles away a man's strength for as they loose their soul, they also loose their ability to be great rulers. But you must be wary, for whilst it is mainly females who bare magic's curse, there are rare male sorcerers, born from a weakness of will.

The second trait is that sorcerers are poor. As it is impossible for a lowly sorcerer to be of Nobel blood (as previously stated Nobility are too intellectual to fall into the traps of magic) be suspicious of all peasants and servants of your kingdom. In fact, when a peasants accuses a Monarch witch craft, you can either believe that said lowly born is simply jealous or a in fact sorcerer trying to vainly hide their own tracks. If there is obvious magic afoot, you MUST assume the latter. Brother Kings and Rulers would never condone the use of sorcery, so it must logically be the peasant.

Next remember, Sorcerers are crafty. They will use any means to spread their disease. However, we must remember that crafty does not mean stability of the mind. Sorcerers are also insane; it is the only explanation for their desire to cause misery. But be wary, even I, the great Uther Pendragon, have been fooled between true insanity (as displayed by the recently caught ... Dragoon the great? And let it be known that he was 'released' as a training exercise for the new guards. He did NOT escape!) and idiocy (for an example see my son's manservant ... what's his name again? Martin? Melvin? Right, Merlin).

To help you, future warriors against Magic, I have composed a list made up of random citizens of Camelot, known Sorcerers and other members of our fine lands and have explained why they are or are not guilty of the act of enchantment.

First, the daughter of my heart, Morgana. While she is a rebellious and strong spirited woman, this noble woman is too kind and caring to have a black heart. It breaks my heart when I think of what happened to her during that awful year she was missing after the dragon was defeated and it is my belief that she suffered at the hands of magic as her protests against the executions have dwindled. A woman who has suffered as my dear ward has would never turn to magic.

It is unfair to say that all magic users are irredeemable. My dear friend, Gaius, was once a magic user, a healer, which while still evil, is the least so of the darker arts. When I gave him clemency at the start of the great purge, he was quick to renounce the old religion and has since become a strong and trusted ally against Magic.

Further evidence of the loyalty of my physician is shown through his ward. Whilst the boy, Merlin, is idiotic, clumsy, insolent, lazy, forgetful, has taken up residence multiple times in both the cells and the stocks and at times I wonder why he is still my son's servant when he should not be trusted with a sock, he has learnt well under his guardian and has taken great steps in the fight against magic. Also, whilst at times I do have doubts about the young man, I quickly realise that if a sorcerer was placed in the position of manservant to the prince, he would strike (ineffectively) as soon as they were alone, not serve loyally for four years.

In a separate land, there is my fellow King Alined. Like all rulers, he is a man of noble standing and blood, and thus would never condone magic of any kind, not even love potions. Why, at the meeting of the five Kingdoms, Alined was one of the most vocal against magic. To even think that such a man would consort with magic is a treasonable offence punishable by death.

An excellent example of what a Witch is Nimueh. This evil creature prays on your hopes and dreams and twists them so you lose everything. She is manipulative and sadistic. She is also very vain, using enchantments to halt the flow of time and keep her beauty, possibly to seduce innocent men into doing her bidding. Further proof of her magic is her dress (or more like rags); she cares little of the state of her clothing, knowing she can fix them with a mere thought. Although why she doesn't is beyond me.

Another prime example of a Sorcerer is Morgause. This woman is highly dangerous and bold, daring to disguise herself as a knight and use her black arts to defeat my son after challenging him to a most sacred fight. This vile-hearted wretch was also responsible for the kidnapping of my daugh... erm ward. She must be punished!

Finally there is Morgana's maid Gwen. Many times in the past, this peasant has been accused of witchcraft, yet mysteriously evidence or a sorcerer comes forth to prove it wasn't her. I am firmly under the belief that this girl has the entirety of Camelot under a spell. The only reason she has not been cleansed by fire is that I fear my son and ward will act rashly in her defence unless I have absolute proof of her guilt. But then, as they say keep your enemies close . . . and one day I will catch her out . . .