Merlin

Merlin
The Sword in the Stone
Information
Type:	Character
Collection:	Dreamlight Valley
From:	The Sword in the Stone
Voiced By:	Jeff Bennett
House:	Dreamlight Library

“	“How exciting! Not knowing quite what will happen next. The thrill of discovery!”
	— Merlin

Merlin is a character from the Disney film The Sword in the Stone (1963). He is the first villager players encounter when beginning the game, and encountered in the Plaza.

His home is a tall stone wizard tower which is initially found in the Peaceful Meadow. He is already unlocked in the Dreamlight Valley Characters Collection when starting the game.

Unlocking

Merlin will be unlocked automatically when beginning a new game and his tower will already be placed in the Peaceful Meadow.

Schedule

Main article: Time.

	Time	Location
	12:00 AM	Wandering the Valley or visiting his home.
	7:00 AM	Chez Remy or Tiana's Palace eating inside the Restaurant.
	9:00 AM	Wandering the Valley or visiting his home.
	12:00 PM	Scrooge's Store browsing clothing and furniture items for sale.
	2:00 PM	Wandering the Valley or visiting his home.
	7:00 PM	Chez Remy or Tiana's Palace eating inside the Restaurant.
	9:00 PM	Wandering the Valley or visiting his home.

Friendship Rewards

Merlin will award the following rewards when Friendship levels are reached. Friendship can be leveled up through gifts, quests, conversation, or by hanging out.

Lvl	Image	Name	Type
		Bag of Tricks	Furniture
		Design Motif	Motif
	500
		Phial Holder	Furniture
		Design Motif	Motif
	1,000
		Potion Cupboard	Furniture
		Design Motif	Motif
		Merlin's Marvelous Wizard Hat	Clothing

House

Merlin's Dreamlight Library

Main article Dreamlight Library

Merlin' lives in a library-tower called the Dreamlight Library. It is found on the west side of the Peaceful Meadow, and will be placed already when beginning a new game.

Quests

Story Quests

Dreamlight Valley

• Welcome to Dreamlight Valley
• The Royal Tools
• The Dream Castle
• Friendship Is Everything
• With Great Power...
• Working Miracles
• The Forgotten Relics
• The Dark Castle
• The Remembered
• Odds & Ends...
• Between a Skull Rock and a Hard Place
• Islands in the Sky
• The Memento

Eternity Isle

• Mysterious Mickey
• The Palace of Time
• Jafar's Laboratory
• The Now and Then

Friendship Quests

• A New Enchantment ( Merlin Level 2)
• A Lesson in Frustration ( Merlin Level 4)
• Crystal Mystery ( Merlin Level 6)
• A Dark Experiment ( Merlin Level 8)
• The Final Trial ( Merlin Level 10)
• The Golden Doorknob
• Secrets & Schemes
• Something Comes A'Knocking
• A Creepy Crawly Mystery
• The Infestation Finale
• Islands in the Sky
• Village Project: Timeless Treasures 
• Village Project: Timeless Trash 
• Village Project: Timeless Tools 

Dream Styles

Style	Name	Unlocked
	Merlin	Default appearance
	Festive Merlin	Festive Star Path for 50 (T5 Premium)
	Bermuda Merlin	Premium Shop for 2,500

Character Dialogue

General Dialogue

Greetings: Oh... Oh! Hello! Greetings, my friend! Yes, yes, there you are. Good! Heh-heh. Things... well, they always seem to have a bit more magic when you're around, Player. Remember that the Well is a source of great power. Use the magic it bestows upon you wisely! Come along! We have a destiny to fulfill. Oh, it's you! Heh-heh... Well then... Ah, my friend! Yes, yes, well met and all that. It's enchanting to see how far you've come. How are you, my friend? Have we spoken today? Or was that tomorrow?

Gift Responses: Thank you, my friend! What a delightful little babble. What a thoughtful gift. You have my thanks. Ah! This will make an interesting study. Why it's... it's enchanting!

Hang Out Start Response: Splendid idea! It will be a good opportunity to further our knowledge. Yes, I suppose I could spare the time. A quest? Let's be off, then! Oh, I'd quite enjoy an outing. After you! Yes, yes, there's always time to learn something! A quest? Hehe-heh. I'm usually the one giving those.

Hang Out End Response: That was quite fascinating. We should do it again soon. Goodness, I found that quite enlightening. Now then, do you feel you've learned something? Until we venture forth again! I think that went rather well. Have we accomplished what you intended?

Float Text Dialogue: It's been a long time since Dreamlight Valley received a new visitor, you know. [Before unlocking the Dream Castle.] You have great things ahead of you. I know it! I'd say Dreamlight Valley still needs a lot of work. Don't forget: Your imagination is a powerful magic in and of itself. These Night Thorns are like bad thoughts. We must keep them under control! Look at all this Dreamlight! Splendid! Simply splendid! The Villagers need you. Don't give up now! Knowledge, wisdom, higher learning! That's the thing, you know. We must plan for the future. Got to find a direction! Confound it all! Alakazim? Alakazoom? No wait... Let me check my notes... Now, where did I leave my hat? I had it just a moment ago. A spell? A hex? Or perhaps an enchantment? Balderdash. Absolute balderdash. ENOUGH! I'm through with magic! Perhaps I'll become an accountant. Unless... Am I in the future of my past? Or the past of my future? Hmm. I'm sure this could be managed with magic. But then I often think that. Good morning! [at morning] What a glorious morning! [at morning] Look up, my friend! Studying the stars can be quite enlightening! [at night] Truly an enchanted evening. [at night] Bah! It's all just one big wet mess! [while raining] Confounded dampness! [while raining] A fine day indeed! [while sunny] What a pleasant day. I think I'll go inside and read. [while sunny]

player

Player Goodbye Options: Sorry, I can't right now. See you later, Merlin! Later, Merlin! See you around.

Scramblecoin Text

Scramblecoin Request Response: Now then, I've a few tricks up my sleeves, but magic is strictly forbidden! Scramblecoin Eager Float Text: Would you like to try your hand at a game of Scramblecoin, Player? Scramblecoin Player Victory Float Text: A stupendous win! Bravo! Scramblecoin Player Draw Float Text: XXXXXXXXX Scramblecoin Player Defeat Float Text: Ah! Having fun is its own victory, you know.

Daily Discussions

Did you hate the Middle Ages?

It's rather pleasant to be living in an era with so many modern conveniences. Magic is useful, but pales before the wonder of indoor plumbing. Tell me, Player, what is your favorite invention? →  Airplanes. Magnificent machines! Ahh, to fly through the sky like a bird without all those itchy feathers. →  I agree with you... indoor plumbing. It's a crowd pleaser, that is certain. →  Cell phones. Yes, those little connected boxes. They do seem more useful than pigeons... And unlike owls, they rarely talk back.

Do you have a question?

Player, do you know the distinction between Dark and Light Magic? →  I do. So, you already understand the nature of magic? Very good. →  I don't. It's a simple difference, really. Light Magic is performed for others. Dark Magic is performed for yourself. Dark Magic is not necessarily evil, but is more easily turned to evil. Now tell me: Which calls to you? Light Magic or Dark Magic? →  Light Magic. Light Magic. An altruistic choice. And one that will serve you well in your quest to restore the Valley. →  Dark Magic. Dark Magic can be powerful and compelling, but must be managed carefully. →  Both. A wise answer. Balance is difficult, but important.

Do you have time to talk?

I can tell by the look on your face that you have a question for me, Player. Well, what is it? →  Why do you wear a blue robe and pointy hat? Why, it's what I've always worn since I was a young lad. And I do suppose it helps people understand that I'm a wizard. Part of being a wizard is managing people's expectations, you know. That may even be the most important part. →  How do you do magic? There's no simple answer to that. But I can say that it takes years of study. One must understand the nature of... well, nature! And how to influence it. That is the secret to true power... knowledge. →  How old are you? As old as my tongue and just a bit older than my teeth.

Got any advice?

Player, have you noticed all the hidden treasures scattered about the Village? Someone has left countless chests containing all sorts of valuable things. Vestments, furnishings, money... It's quite a mystery as to who might have left them. →  Maybe they're from before the Forgetting? That would be the most logical assumption, yes. Of course, just because something's logical doesn't mean it works that way here. →  Maybe they just... appeared there. An intriguing suggestion. Perhaps the Valley itself is trying to provide us with gifts. In any case, some of the treasures are better hidden than others. I suggest making a thorough investigation of the Valley. You never know where you might find something useful.

Have you ever time-traveled?

I have traveled extensively through time, Player. I've visited the past, and I remember a great deal of the future. →  That sounds confusing. [continue to next line] →  That sounds useful. Well, it gives me a unique perspective. And makes me an extremely valuable advisor. →  Can I learn to time travel? Player, I do not believe in impossibility. So I will say merely that it is improbable.

Let's do something fun!

Player... Now, I know you're not a wizard, but have you ever heard of a Wizards' Duel? →  Yes. Then you know how it works. My last bout with Madam Mim... well, it... it was a bit of a grudge match, you might say. We needn't be so brutal. →  No. Well, it's a classic battle of wits, where each player takes turns changing into different things. The goal is to defeat the other player's form! Since you can't change forms, we'll just say the names of what we WOULD change into. And let's stick to animals, shall we? Here, I'll start... I choose the form of a tortoise! →  Raccoon. A reasonable choice... A raccoon might be able to prey on a young tortoise. But I assure you I am an old, venerable tortoise and quite immune to your raccoon attacks. I win this duel. →  Rabbit. A rabbit? Do you intend to challenge tortoise-me to a race? Well, I know a fable that will tell you how that goes. Heh-heh. I win. →   Elephant player Elephant. Seems a bit extreme, but I suppose in a contest of brawn an elephant would win against a tortoise. Then I shall become a mouse and terrify your elephant. →   Cat. player Cat. Yes, that is a classic response. Cat catches mouse. Then I will make the classic response in turn and transform into a dog. →  Wolf. Hmph. Wolf and dog. One is a descendant of the other, so the forms are quite close. I shall declare this contest a draw. →  Human. Very clever! Humans are indeed animals. And they've domesticated almost every dog on the planet! An astute response. I concede the game to you, Player. You win! →  Dragon. Ah! No creatures of legend! That is against the rules... I did tell you that part, didn't I? Well either way, there is no rule-bound response to dragon, so our little contest is over. →  Dog. Hmph! Any mouse worth his salt can evade a dog. No, I think I've won this one. →  Robot. A robot is not an animal. I win by default!

Something wrong?

Now, I must say, something is perplexing me, Player. Clearly, not all the laws of physics apply here in Dreamlight Valley. From the way you're able to cross between worlds, it appears space and time here are merely strong suggestions... not ironclad laws. Yet other things remain immutable. Take gravity, for instance. What goes up still invariably comes down! →  I wish it didn't. I'd love to fly. Yes, I imagine it's an intriguing possibility for you. But for now, I'm afraid you'll have to content yourself with exploring the mysteries of the Valley down here on the ground. →  It's weird. Maybe we should run some tests. Ah-ha! A fine idea indeed. Er... just don't throw anything too valuable from anywhere too high, all right? →  Maybe the laws of physics only work if we believe they do. A fascinating idea! Perhaps if we could get all the Villagers to try NOT to follow the law of gravity anymore, it would disappear! No, no, no. That's preposterous. How would that even be possible? Never mind me. In any case, it seems that we are bound together by something much greater than gravity. I've a theory that it's friendship, but I'm still investigating.

Something you wanted to ask?

What small discoveries will you make today, Player? →   Well, I'm talking to you. Indeed! A conversation can be full of discoveries. What will we say? What will we think? Where might our inquiry lead us? →  Hopefully somewhere useful. Practical conversations, with purpose and reason, are quite valuable. But there are many discoveries to be found in the free flow of thought as well. →  Probably just around in circles. Well, when you don't know exactly where you're going, sometimes you get there faster going in circles instead of keeping to a straight line. →  You make talking to someone sound more exciting than it is... Everything can be exciting with the correct perspective. →   I don't know. How exciting! Not knowing quite what will happen next. The thrill of discovery! →  Yeah! Well, good luck on your journey, my friend! →  Maybe? Ahh... you respond to uncertainty with more uncertainty. A perfectly appropriate response. →  It actually makes me nervous. Well, being anxious is perfectly understandable. Just don't let it thwart your curiosity. One must be ready for uncertainty before one can thrive in it. →   Small discoveries? What do you mean? Well, anything can be an opportunity for discovery, if you have the proper attitude. For example, a trip to Goofy's Stall. Who knows what one will discover in his inventory today? →  That doesn't sound very exciting. Perhaps not on an ordinary day. But what if today is extraordinary? The choice is yours. →  EPIC APPLE VS. PEAR DILEMMA. Goodness, you're certainly getting into the spirit of things. →  Being around Goofy is always full of surprises. Ah, yes. His boundless kindness, his unique wisdom... ...and his occasional prodigious clumsiness... Well, there's no one quite like Goofy, is there?

Time for another philosophical question!

Have you ever considered being a squirrel? →  Sounds fun! Well, I suppose the leaping about can be a bit fun at first, but a squirrel's life is hazardous. Downright dangerous, even! →  Sounds dangerous. Indeed it is! The squirrel is a tiny creature with enormous problems! How it's survive throughout the ages is one of nature's big mysteries. →  Can you do that? I could. Though I won't; not now. We have other things to do. But I still encourage you to CONSIDER being a squirrel. Think about it... The squirrel's life is hazardous. Downright dangerous! Almost all the world is larger than the creature, and a good portion wants to eat it! Now, what do you think we can learn from a squirrel? →  Empathy for the vulnerable. Yes, yes. That is a noble lesson to learn. What a promising thought. →  How to survive. A practical and important lesson indeed. When life is hard, we must find ways to carry on. →  Walnuts are good. I suppose that's technically true, but not really what I was driving at.

What are you doing today?

Player, just in time! I've spent the morning making a close study of the Night Thorns around the Village. player What kind of a study? Well, I enchanted one so it would get up and walk around. →  Uh... why? [continue to next line] →  How fascinating! [continue to next line] →  You WHAT?! [continue to next line] I wanted to understand its motivations. With the gift of locomotion we can see what it does when not tied to the earth. What it CHOOSES to do. player ... And what did it do? Leapt across the table and assailed me, of course. Nasty things. Evidently they really do harbor ill intent towards us. →  Merlin! You could have been hurt! [continue to next line] →  It's amazing the things you'll do in the pursuit of knowledge. [continue to next line] Oh, a little danger is worth it, as long as we learn something. player And what did we learn...? Not to enchant Night Thorns, of course.

What's on your mind?

Player, have you spent much time feeding the creatures around the Valley? →  Oh yes! Wonderful! We must remember that the Valley has quite a peculiar ecosystem. The tiniest creatures are of vital importance... even if we don't understand how yet. →  A little bit. But I should do it more. [continue to next line] →  Every time I get close, they run or hide! Well, heed my advice. I've been observing them closely for quite some time. Some of these small animals are timid, while others are more friendly and playful. If you're ever in doubt... just stand utterly still and observe them. In fact, that's not terrible advice for life in general...

Where does magic come from?

Well, now that depends on the sort of magic. My magic is very different from Elsa's. Which is also very different from the Fairy Godmother's magic. →  Where does YOUR magic come from? Why, from understanding the nature of the world! And history! Philosophy! And well, heh-heh, I was born with a certain gift. →  Where does Elsa's magic come from? I'm not certain, but I believe it is linked to the forces of nature. A sign of her connection to something greater. →  Where does the Fairy Godmother's magic come from? Oh, you'll have to ask her. But I believe it has something to do with dreams and wishes.

You had a question?

Tell me, Player... what do you think is the most important quality for being a good leader? →  Pulling a sword from a stone. [ -2 Friendship] Heh-heh. Yes, I see you know how to play to your audience. But Arthur could never have done that if he didn't inherently have the quality of compassion! →  Taking care of people. Yes! That is the very essence of leadership! Caring for the people that you lead. →   Being awesome. Awesome? Hmph. But for what purpose are you being "awesome"? →  To do good. Yes! That is the very essence of leadership! Having a true purpose to care for the people that you lead. →  To feel awesome. You, my friend, have a lot to learn.

You seem to be pondering something important...

Yes, indeed... Player, what do you suppose is the essential nature of evil? →  Selfishness. An interesting insight. You may be correct. →  Power. A rather disquieting truth. →  It has something to do with green smoke. I cannot fault your pattern recognition.

You seem... upset about something.

Blast it, if I have to talk to Ursula once more today, I may lose my temper! →  Did you two argue again? Player, you may assume that Ursula and I are always disagreeing. The moments we are not are pure anomalies. →  Why don't you like her? Aside from her general villainy? Victimizing innocent merfolk? She's... she's mercenary about magic! I simply will not abide that. →  I wish you two could get along. With that villainous sea witch?! Never! The day we "get along," I insist you check me for curses.

Share some of your wisdom with me.

Very well... Player, choose a person in the Valley... ...who best represents the concept of order. →  Buzz Lightyear. Yes... yes... his principles are ordered and disciplined. I agree! Buzz Lightyear is a splendid choice! →  Scrooge McDuck. Interesting. He does provide structure to our Valley through his various enterprises. →  Remy. Well, Remy does bring meals together in harmonious ways. And that is a very orderly thing to do.

Have you been pondering anything philosophical lately?

I have! Player, what do you consider to be the fundamental nature of good? →  Kindness. Ah, yes. If goodness can be said to exist in one concept, kindness may be it. →  Beauty. Now, that is a rather superficial interpretation. But then beauty is many things to many different people, I suppose. →  Sparkles. That is more decoration than nature, Player. But I suppose you could say that the truly good do sparkle.

Merlin, what do you think about robots?

Hmm... I can't say that I've studied them. But that WALL-E chap is quite fascinating. One would think he runs on magic. But no. →  He's powered by the sun! Precisely! Much like the plants and trees around us! →  What's the difference between magic and technology? Well, magic is a combination of innate ability and careful study. And technology... Heh-heh. I suppose you could say it's the same! →  Are you sure he's not magic? To be perfectly truthful, I can't be certain. I don't understand him well enough yet.

I've been wondering about wizardry...

player Could I learn to be a wizard? Well, you clearly have magical ability. But the question you must ask is "why do you WANT to be a wizard?" →  To be powerful. Then no. Likely not. A true wizard seeks to help others, not overpower them. →  To learn. Then you are already on the path. →  I want a cool hat like yours. You need not become a wizard for that, Player. You may wear whatever hat you wish.

How's your library going?

Splendidly! Not surprisingly, Belle is my best patron. Have you thoughts on what book I should lend her next? →  A fairy tale. She'll most certainly enjoy that. →  A math textbook. Really? Though I'm sure she's quite adept, I don't know how engaging that would be. →   Something else. Have you a book in mind? →  A thrilling adventure. Well, she does love that one about a prince in disguise. →  An encyclopedia. She generally prefers fiction. But she may still be interested. We shall see. →  A book on magic. What a fascinating idea. I don't know if she has innate magical abilities... But there's no reason she can't study the science of magic!

You seem deep in thought.

Ah yes, Player. I was pondering the nature of chaos. Which of our residents do you feel best represents the concept of chaos? →  Stitch. Most certainly! Why, he is a nexus of pandemonium. →  Donald Duck. Really? To me, Donald does not so much embody chaos as he attracts it. →  Olaf. No, no. Olaf has childlike curiosity and enthusiasm. That is quite different from chaos.

Can you tell me about familiars?

Well, a familiar is a creature companion who assists in magic. Now then, Player, what sort of animal would you choose as a familiar? →  An owl. Like my dear friend, Archimedes. I commend the choice. →  A rabbit. [continue to next line] →   Something else. Have you a particular animal in mind? →  A squirrel. There are certainly plenty of those around. →  A cat. Oh, they're popular. Quite popular. →  An aardvark. What a curious choice. Though alphabetically auspicious.

What's up, Merlin?

Tell me, Player, what magic have you seen today? →  I saw the sunrise. Ah, that is magic indeed. →  I saw you cast a spell. You... I thought I saw you hanging about. →  I don't think I've seen any. Then you must pay more attention, Player. The natural world is filled with magic.

You seem frustrated.

Blast it all! Confounded absurdities! Player, there is nothing more frustrating than trying to get an incantation to work and failing! →  What's wrong? Well, you see, it's very technical. All to do with stars. And magnets. Perhaps if I hold a piece of Aquamarine... I must try again! →  Maybe you should take a break? That may be wise. I can't recall the last time I ate. Ah-hah! Perhaps that's the source of my frustration! →  Aren't you supposed to be good at this? I beg your pardon. I am an excellent wizard! And when one is good at something, one must push oneself to higher heights! Now, let me try this again...

What goes into a good magic word?

Oh well, Player; many words can have a magical effect. But they are not all equal in power. Do you know the most powerful magic word of them all? →  Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo That is three words, but very potent ones when said by the Fairy Godmother. →  Alakazam A reasonable guess. But no. →  Please? Quite correct. Well done!

Observed Conversations

General

With Alice

Mister Merlin, have you always had so many books? Why, yes. I suppose I have. Knowledge is the key to everything, you know! Do you have a favorite picture book or story? Favorite? No, no, no. It would be impossible to choose just one! But I CAN tell you a great tale of a young lad and a sword stuck in a stone...

With Belle

Belle, I must say, your thirst for knowledge is almost wizard-like! It is? Do all wizards study as much as you? Oh no, not all... Many simply master a few tricks and leave it at that. But knowledge! Wisdom! There's the real power! So keep reading, lass. It'll serve you well!

With Daisy

Merlin, if you had to describe Dreamlight Valley in one word, what would it be? Oh... Goodness... It's, well, it's difficult to summarize our vibrant Valley so briefly. But if I must choose, I choose: magical!

With Elsa

Ice is quite different from snow. Creating them feels... different. How so? Well, ice is crisp and kinetic. Snow is softer... more complicated. Complicated? Yes, when you consider snowflakes. How fascinating.

With Gaston

You! You're the book person! Hmm? "Book person"? I suppose that's one way to describe me... But... am I the sum of the books I've read? Or do the books come alive as I read them? That's something to ponder... It's too late. Clearly you've been infected with... ideas. Infected? Now, now, lad, ideas are the most marvelous things imaginable! How else will civilization progress?!

With Goofy

Gawrsh Merlin, is Player really gonna be the leader of the Village? Perhaps. Player has shown all the qualities one would desire in a wise and generous leader. Well, if Player needs any help, I'll be there.

With Mirabel

... And the miracle is associated with a candle? Yes! Our miracle. It gives gifts to my family. Fascinating. Magic does often run in families. It sure runs in ours!

With Moana

Moana, I wanted to have a word with the water. Would you assist me? Sure! The ocean's a friend of mine. Excellent. I have a question about the effects of salinity on tides...

With Mother Gothel

Merlin, as a wizard, I assume you have great power, hmm? Well, I... uh... I certainly have skills based on years of magical study. Then you really must tell me, what is your secret to— Guiding others? Imparting wisdom? ...to looking so old? Ha-ha, I'm just teasing! Ahem. Madam, I see no value in furthering this conversation. Good day.

With Mushu

About Dragons I must say: The dragons from my home are quite different from you, Mushu. Oh, they don't have my incredible fire breath? No, not quite that... Ah, your dragons must not live up to my sparkling wit! No, they can be quite clever. ... It's the size, isn't it? About Familiars And are you Mulan's familiar? Her what?! I don't know what that is, but I AM one of her family's Guardians. The most important one, I might add. Ah! Forgive my mistake. Aw, you're good! You want me to explain how that works? Why yes! I'm quite interested.

With Oswald

Heya, Merlin! Wanna hear a joke? Why, I suppose I could take a momentary pause from my research... What do you call a pony with a sore throat? Ah, well that would be a prime example of Equus Pharyngitis, no? Uhh... I was gonna say: "a little horse." But I'm sure your thing's funny, too... if you're a bookworm.

With Rapunzel

Are you sure you want to hear about my painting? Indeed I would. It's just that most people want to talk about my hair. Your hair? Why ever for? Well... You know... It's magic? The same can be said for your paintings!

With Sally

Merlin, you've seen the future, haven't you? Yes, my dear. You see, I've been there. I believe you have a bit of future knowledge as well, don't you? Have I told you about that? Perhaps you have. Or perhaps you will! Heh-heh. Either way, I would be pleased to answer any questions you have.

With Scar

I am surrounded by useless ingrates. Oh, pish-tosh! Scar, you sleep eighteen hours a day. And you spend the other six hours disparaging other Villagers. If anyone here is an "ingrate," it is most certainly you. Terribly sorry. You're not a useless ingrate. You're a pompous windbag. I don't know how I made such a grievous error. Careful, Scar. I can always turn you into an adorable little rabbit for the children to cuddle.

With Simba

...told me that the great kings of the past look down on us from the stars. I don't doubt it, lad. Is that... magic? Of a sort. The stars can tell us many things. Where we're going. Where we've been. Stories of the past. Hints of the future. All those things can be seen in the stars.

With Stitch

Stitch. You know you'd make quite an interesting familiar. Stitch not familiar. Stitch alien experiment. Everyone say very strange.

With Tiana

You're going to work yourself to the bone! Take it from me — you need to rest. As resident wizard, I must remain ever vigilant, madam. But your concern is noted. Well, if you ever need a pick-me-up, I've got a bananas Foster with your name on it. How kind!

With Ursula

Ursula. Still using your magic to victimize innocent merfolk, I presume? I only give them what they ask for. And you're still bowing to nobles? I am an advisor to kings, madam! Well, not all of us can stomach fawning over royalty. Hmph!

With Vanellope

Hey, Pointy Hat von Longbeard, why's everyone here all sparkly? Well, there's a simple and rather magical explanation for that, lass. Everyone here is made of Dreamlight. So THAT'S why it feels different when I use my glitch here! Where I'm from, everyone and everything's made from code. Code? I'm not sure I'm familiar. You know, code? The guts of every game? Ones and zeroes arranged in a special order? Entire universes built of nothing but numerical glyphs? That does sound like powerful magic!

With WALL-E

About Power WALL-E, I've always been a bit curious about your inner workings. Huh? You're obviously mechanical in nature. But what complicated mechanics. I cannot tell what gives you motion. Are you steam powered? Electric? *whistles* You're pointing up. Do you mean... the sun? Ah-ha! What a marvelous source of power! I must learn more about it. Dapper WALL-E Well, hello, my metallic friend! Hello! You're looking quite dapper today. WALL·E! Of course, I've never concerned myself with clothing styles and all that nonsense. Not when there's mathematics, history, literature, and languages to study!

Quests

With Ursula ( The Curse)

Confound it, Ursula! I have the spell, but I can't be the one who performs it! It MUST be you. Fine. Once again, I'll do ALL the work! Just remember: You brought me this spell. Your hands aren't clean of this, old man. I'm putting my trust in you, Ursula. DO NOT make me regret it.

With Fairy Godmother ( Fire Alarm)

Ah, my dear old friend! How good it is to see you again! All this Forgetting business means we haven't had our little tea-time chats in far too long. Oh-ho-ho! I'd forgotten about that! We must resume as soon as possible! Now then, why were we... Oh yes! I'm afraid this is not a social call, Merlin. Player and I are on a quest. We're looking for a way to douse the fires in the Forgotten Lands. An industrious quest indeed! Why, I've tried to solve that problem myself but, heh, it's quite the conundrum... None of my experiments have been successful at all! Well, I'm here now, dear. And I'm sure the two of us will get to the bottom of this little pickle. Oh, I'm afraid neither of us holds the key to solving this. What we need is Dreamlight Magic. Goodness, yes... Of course. So only Player can manage it... Well, thank you, Merlin. We'll be off. But you and I must meet for tea again soon.

With Tiana ( Back from the Bayou)

Welcome to Tiana's Meal Stall, Merlin! I hope you enjoy the food. What a marvelous endeavor! I often find myself lost in research and lacking the time to cook. Well, that's what the Stall's here for – enjoy! Most certainly. Thank you, Tiana. And I hope my dishwashing enchantment was useful? It was the bee's knees! But don't tell that to my dishwashers back in New Orleans. Oh yes, I can see how that would be a problem. You have my word.

With Belle ( Book Hunt)

Merlin... if you have a moment, there's something I'd like to discuss. An intellectual pursuit, I hope! And what would that be? Player and I wanted to help the Library... ...so we found some of your missing books. You did?! Why, that's... that's stupendous! I was sure I'd never get them back. Goodness, I must say I'm quite impressed. In fact, I'd like to invite you both to become honorary Dreamlight Librarians! A librarian?! Oh, that would be wonderful! Thank you so much! Of course, you'll have to familiarize yourself with my classification system. Perhaps you can start by finding the proper place for all the books you've brought back. But what if we put something on the wrong shelf? Heh. Don't you worry. I've cast an enchantment for such an occasion. If you put something in the wrong section, the shelf itself will let you know.

With WALL-E ( The Astronomy Club)

Uh... Why, hello WALL·E! What can I do for you? Ooh. Uhh... Ahh! Indeed? Hmm... Directive? My goodness. Bzzz-bzz-bzzt. WALL·E! How fascinating. My dear robot, I'm afraid I haven't the faintest idea what you're saying. Aww...

With Alice ( Books with No Pictures)

Version 1 Excuse me, Mister Merlin. Might I read you a poem? This one's called "All in the Golden Afternoon — Anew." Anew? You've rewritten a poem? Well, this I should like to hear. "All in the Striped afternoon, full leisurely we glide." Striped? Is this the Cheshire Cat's doing? "For both our [Nouns], with little skill, by little arms are plied." That's certainly a new approach to the poem. "While little hands make vain pretense, our wanderings to [Verb]." Bravo! That was marvelously entertaining. Well done! Version 2 Excuse me, Mister Merlin. Might I read you a poem? This one's called "All in the Golden Afternoon — Anew." Anew? You've rewritten a poem? Well, this I should like to hear. "All in the Silly afternoon, full leisurely we glide." Silly? Are you sure Vanellope didn't put you up to this? "For both our [Nouns], with little skill, by little arms are plied." That's certainly a new approach to the poem. "While little hands make vain pretense, our wanderings to [Verb]." Bravo! That was marvelously entertaining. Well done! Version 3 Excuse me, Mister Merlin. Might I read you a poem? This one's called "All in the Golden Afternoon — Anew." Anew? You've rewritten a poem? Well, this I should like to hear. "All in the Verdant afternoon, full leisurely we glide." "Verdant afternoon"? What a unique reference. "For both our [Nouns], with little skill, by little arms are plied." That's certainly a new approach to the poem. "While little hands make vain pretense, our wanderings to [Verb]." Bravo! That was marvelously entertaining. Well done!

With Vanellope ( Bon Appétit, Vanellope!)

Excuse me, Mr Merlin!!! Ah, Vanellope. Why... er... hello. Is there something I can help with? Yep! I just discovered that I've got a new magic power. A new magic power, you say? How fascinating! Is it... technological in nature? Or purely mystical? Lean closer and find out! Hm? Well, all right. Closer... Isn't this close enough? CLOSER...! What in the world is this magical power of yours that requires me to be so close to experience it?! DRAGON BREATH! AHHHHHH! Dragon breath? What dragon breath— Ugh! What a foul smell. Have you eaten an entire field of garlic?! Oh... Um, I'm beginning to realize I've been tricked. There's no magical discovery at all, is there?! Of all the inconsiderate... Why I... Harumph! Smell ya later, Mr. Merlin! Or I guess... smell ME later! Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!

Trivia

• Merlin has the most Daily Discussions of any Villager, with a total of 25.
• When Merlin asks the Player if they've considered being a squirrel, this is a reference to a scene from the original film where he asked Arthur the same question, which resulted in both of them turning into squirrels.
• In this game, Merlin is voiced by Jeff Bennett. Bennett has been the primary voice actor for Merlin since 2005's Kingdom Hearts II, and has continued to portray him in multiple Disney projects, such as Disney Infinity 3.0, Sofia the First, and the defunct theme park attraction Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom.
  • Bennett is also the modern voice actor for a number of other classic Disney characters, such as Bashful from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Geppetto from Pinocchio, the White Rabbit and March Hare from Alice in Wonderland, Mr. Smee from Peter Pan, Lumiere from Beauty and the Beast, and Zazu from The Lion King. He additionally is the voice of Dr. Hamsterviel in the Lilo & Stitch franchise, and Clank in the Disney Fairies franchise.
  • Aside from his work with Disney, Jeff Bennett is well-known for his role as Johnny Bravo, Dexter's Dad in Dexter's Laboratory, and Kowalski in The Penguins of Madagascar. Bennett additionally won a Daytime Emmy Award for his role as Mayor Lusky in Transformers: Rescue Bots.

History

• 1.0: Added
• 1.3: New Daily Discussion topics added: Got any advice?, Something wrong?, Something you wanted to ask?, What are you doing today?, What's on your mind?