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Merlyn is Robyn's Merlin (Falco columbarius) a bird of prey related to falcons) and close friend.
History[]
Early life[]
Merlyn is Robyn's pet falcon who accompanies her and her father when they relocate to Kilkenny, Ireland.
Personality[]
Merlyn is an intelligent bird and shares a close bond with Robyn, typically obeying her orders while also looking out for her as best he can. He often tries to remind Robyn of her responsibilities or to dissuade her from doing something that would get her in trouble even though Robyn with her head-strong nature sometimes ignores him.
He is forgiving and cares about Robyn for even after she accidentially shot him in the wing.
Physical Appearance[]
Big black eyes, a light brown head and belly and a dark brown body. Diluted yellow talons and beak.
Role in the Film[]
Merlyn is good at tracking and Robyn follows Merlyn. As the film opens, Robyn's father is heading out for a day of hunting and Robyn decides to track him to the city's front gate. She releases Merlyn to track her father as she follows the bird through the city.
When Robyn decides to sneak out of the city to follow her father, she become involved in a wolf attack. Robyn attempted to fire her crossbow at the wolves but her aim was thrown off and she hits Merlyn in the wing instead.
Falling to the ground, Robyn rushes to his aid, but the wolfwalker Mebh Og MacTíre crept out of the woods and snatched him away.
While Robyn feared that the wolves would eat him, Mebh merely took him back to heal him with her wolfwalker abilities and she discovers Merlyn later in the forest.
Abilities[]
Being a bird of prey, Merlyn can fly and has a strong beak and sharp talons.
Relationships[]
Robyn Goodfellowe[]
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Mebh Óg MacTíre[]
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Bill Goodfellowe[]
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Móll MacTíre[]
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Wolves[]
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Lord Protector[]
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Appearances[]
- Wolfwalkers (First appearance)
Books[]
Trivia[]
- Although his name is similar to the famous wizard of arthurian myth, Merlyn is more likely named after the bird of prey of the same name. Merlins are a small bird of prey related to falcons.
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