Anyone interested in Merlin?
I don't see the issue with the GM writing main show characters. If anything, I think they should to give the game some direction. Seems like with knights, ladies, peasants, druids and stuff like that, there's like plenty of open ground for OCs.
Given the liberties taken in the series, I kinda count Merlin as it's own thing, when compared with the Arthurian Myths. I guess it depends how much closer you want to get to the legends (which of course isn't a bad thing!). But at the same time it's worth considering the cast the series offered:
SERIES MAIN CAST:
Merlin
Arthur
Morgana
Gwen
Uther
Gaius
SERIES RECURRING CHARACTERS:
Lancelot
Leon
Gwaine
Percival
Elyan
Nimueh
Morgause
Mithian
Cenred
Mordred
Freya
^ that's just recurring characters, many one time guest stars too.
I guess overall, what I'm trying to say is... are you wanting to run a 'Merlin' RP or an 'Arthurian' RP with a young Merlin and other concepts borrowed from the series? Given the different roles characters have in legend and in the series, choosing is kind of paramount. E.g. In legend Gawain is the son of Morgause, nephew of Arthur. In the series his name is spelled 'Gwaine' and Morgause is an unrelated sorceress, and Morgana's (possible?) half-sister. Characters like Gwen have a completely different backstory, etc. Just something to think about.
This message was last edited by the user at 17:21, Fri 22 July 2016.