Michael Cronin

A stranger charms his way into Camelot's court.

Merlin is saved from a terrible fate by a heroic stranger known as Lancelot.

Merlin stumbles across a secret chamber and accidentally releases a Goblin. The mischievous creature possesses Gaius, leading the once wise physician to develop a taste for gold, ale and magical jokes. With a suddenly bald King and a scourge of flatulence sweeping the royal household, can Merlin work out what is going on and banish the Goblin back to where he came from before any real damage is done?

The Knights of Camelot must fight a mysterious black knight.

Arthur is pressured into an arranged marriage with a visiting Princess, Elena. Merlin's reservations are vindicated when he discovers Elena may not be exactly who she claims to be. Whilst trying to uncover the dark secret hidden inside her, Merlin learns that Elena's nanny is a Pixie. But who is she working for? And what do they have to gain from this marriage? Can Merlin get to the bottom of this mystery before Arthur makes the biggest mistake of his life?

Uther is delighted when the Lady Catrina arrives in Camelot but Merlin is concerned, fearing their new guest is actually a troll.