Discuss to what degree do you feel Merlin's parentage had to do wanting to unite Britain.

Describe what factors caused Uther to be so entranced with Gorlois's wife Ygraine.

Discus what factors contribute to the warring and infighting in Greater and Lesser Britain?

What attributes made Merlin a remarkable character? List some examples.

What different aspects did Galapas, Ambrosius, Cerdic, Belasius and Cadal each give to Merlin?

Why was Ambrosius so effective as a leader?

Discuss the affectivity of the author's technique of combing first and third perspective in this novel.