Book 5, Chapter 1 Summary

When Ambrosius passed, another falling star is seen. At first, things seemed bad for Uther. Old enemies rose again. Saxons joined with the Iris Gilloman, who had fled Killare to fight against Uther. Pascentius and Octa attacked, as well. Gorlois, who had fought so well for Ambrosius, helped Uther win against Octa.

Book 5, Chapter 1 Analysis

Merlin tells this chapter as a time lapsed chronicle of the history of Uther's early kingship. Merlin tells part of it in third person dramatic point of view. This chapter lays out the work Uther must do to take control of what Ambrosius had won. He seems to do just that. Merlin takes care of the Giants Dance stone for Ambrosius.

Uther's character continues to develop as a warrior. We do not see much of Uther's character other than being a great warrior and womanizer.