Merlin is saved by Lancelot, a kindhearted and loyal warrior after being attacked by a griffin. Learning Lancelot's dream is to become a knight and grateful for his rescue, Merlin brings him to court and magically forges proof of nobility so that he can apply. Lancelot's skills means he passes hazing and close combat tests against Arthur, but Uther discovers he is not noble-born and Lancelot is jailed. When the griffin attacks Camelot, the knights are unable to kill the monster. Arthur frees Lancelot and Merlin helps Lancelot triumph against the griffin, revealing his magic for the first time. To his surprise, Lancelot accepts him and promises to keep it secret, forging a powerful bond between the pair. However, Uther disagrees with Arthur over allowing the poor-born Lancelot to become a Knight, so Lancelot leaves Camelot.
