Kevin
Kevin is both wise and traitorous. He is a man trained in the ways of Avalon as a druid and becomes the Merlin after Taliesin passes the title to him. Kevin makes his entrance into the story as a young bard, badly scarred from an accident he endured as a child. Since there are few options for someone as crippled as he, he learns to play the harp and has a very unique one constructed for. It is designed for his fingers and body type, which are badly misshapen. Kevin refers to his harp as "My Lady." He says that as the gift of a king, she is the only woman, whether maiden or matron, whose caresses never weary him and of whose voice he never tires. When he is old enough, he goes to the Druid isle to study bardcraft and is then sent to Avalon. He is described by most as an ugly and grotesque man, except when he plays his harp. When he makes music, he is seen as graceful, and his music is unlike any other.
In later years, he is seen as a traitor when he supports Arthur's decision to bury Viviane on Glastonbury, a Christian site. Years after that, he allows the bishop to use the Holy Regalia in mass, which outrages the people in Avalon. This is seen as profanity and must be punished. He is tricked by an Avalon priestess and brought back to Avalon to pay for his crime by being put to death. Before he dies, he explains to Morgaine he has done only what the Goddess has wished, which she later finds out is true.
In later years, he is seen as a traitor when he supports Arthur's decision to bury Viviane on Glastonbury, a Christian site. Years after that, he allows the bishop to use the Holy Regalia in mass, which outrages the people in Avalon. This is seen as profanity and must be punished. He is tricked by an Avalon priestess and brought back to Avalon to pay for his crime by being put to death. Before he dies, he explains to Morgaine he has done only what the Goddess has wished, which she later finds out is true.