Hogwarts Legacy's Merlin Fan Theory Explained
First being announced in 2020, Hogwarts Legacy was initially pushed back by developers to many fans' dismay. Luckily, thanks to the recent Hogwarts Legacy State of Play presentation, gamers can get a better picture of the story and what sort of experience they are in for.
As with any new trailer for a new entry to the Wizarding World, fans have been quick to develop their own Harry Potter fan theories. Some have come up with ideas about fast travel for the game, and others think they have a good idea about the backstory for the main character. Since Merlin was mentioned a couple of times in the 15-minute trailer, gamers think he could have a significant impact on the game's overall plot. On top of that, there are secret puzzle challenges inspired by Merlin for players to solve, adding to the idea that he will play a major role in the story.
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One of the prevailing theories posted by a Reddit user named Smokediza is that the protagonist of Hogwarts Legacy is actually a descendant of Merlin. The reasoning behind this is the game's emphasis on «ancient magic.» The game also talked about Merlin's history of controlling dragons and how he was once a student of Hogwarts as well. Smokediza theorizes that Merlin's bloodline could be heavily involved in the issues happening in 1890.
There is some evidence from the sources material to back up this possibility and make the theory seem more legitimate. Merlin is constantly referenced through the original Harry Potter books and, of course, has his outside mythology to build a storyline off of. Further, since Merlin was a figure around centuries ago, it would be the perfect amount of time for his family tree to become hazy and have unknown
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