Merthin

Merthin is one of the main characters of the live action series "World Without End" and along with Caris (who he loves) one of the main heroes in the show, being one of the nicer, friendlier, and more benevolent characters in the show.

History
Merthin first appears in the series premiere engaged in a practice duel with his brother Ralph, who repeatedly bests Merthin with ease. Their duel is interrupted by the arrival of the knight Sir Thomas, who after killing his pursuers collapses from his injuries. Merthin and Ralph then take him to the Priery where he can heal.

Merthin and Ralph's father is later arrested and hanged by Sir Roland for treason, forcing the boys to then seek out someone to apprentice themselves to. Roland forces Merthin and Ralph to fight each other, saying that he will take on the first apprentice to draw blood. Merthin loses the fight, and is apprentice to Elfric, who wastes no time abusing him. Merthin goes on to become a good craftsman in his own right, even taking on some independent projects on the side. Ever-abusive and petty, Elfric never passes up an opportunity to belittle and verbally abuse Merthin, also abusing him physically when he criticizes his own building ability.

Merthin has strong feelings for Caris, which do not disappear after her marriage to his master. When Caris attempts to get Merthin work, Elfric learns of this and hits her in his rage, also vowing to do everything in his power to keep Merthin out of the guild. Disgusted by his master's actions, Merthin attacks him and beats him, even attempting to kill him before Caris stops him. Merthin warns Elfric that he will finish the job should he ever strike Caris again. Elfric orders Merthin and Caris out of his house, and following the collapse of the town's bridge, Merthin offers to help Caris build a place for the sick and injured to reside. Caris decides to consider his offer, also admitting to returning Merthin's affections but not yet being ready to make a marital commitment.

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