The Legacy of Merlin

The Legacy of Merlin is the 8th novel in the Charmed books.

Prue lands a summer trip to England to buy medieval books for a collector, so Phoebe and Piper tag along to the quaint village of Hay-on-Wye, in the heart of King Arthur country. While Piper reads how to make love charms from flowers, Phoebe meets the darkly handsome Niall. But she's shaken by a desolate vision of him on a windswept heath, holding an infant. Is Niall a warlock?

Then Piper discovers a secret Druid ritual in progress, with Niall at the center of it! She freezes the group, and the Charmed Ones set out to discover Niall's secret. They learn that a local villager is in terrible danger from the Druids, and only a magical spell from centuries past can save her. The Charmed Ones are convinced that only a long journey can win against the Druids- a voyage back in time to Camelot!

Identity Crisis
"Why don't you start by telling us who you really are and what you want with Phoebe?" Prue suggested to Niall, the handsome and mysterious stranger Phoebe had gone on a date with the night before.

"What's Phoebe got to do with anything?" Niall demanded.

"Is this all part of some elaborate ploy to get the Power of Three? Because it isn't going to work," Piper said angrily.

"The power of what? I haven't the faintest idea what you're talking about." He stood up and started for the door.

Prue made a flicking gesture with one hand. Niall flew backward, thudding into an armchair with such force that it skidded a few inches across the carpeted floor.

He gaped up at Prue, openmouthed. "Are you- are you a witch?"

"We're the most powerful witches around," Piper answered. "Believe me, you really don't want to get on our bad side. So I suggest you tell us what we want to know."

Characters Introduced

 * Niall Oldman
 * Diana Jones
 * Merlin
 * Sir Andrew

Love Posy

 * For constancy, this mallow blue,
 * Shall never give me cause to rue.
 * Bloodred wort makes passion blaze;
 * Add fire of stars for length of days.
 * Behold the spell I weave for you!
 * Lover, to me alone be true.


 * For this spell, the caster should have the following flowers which should be made in a posy in the shape of a heart: mallow blue, bloodred wort and fire of stars.

Tracking Spell

 * Like calls to like, by this ancient rule;
 * Dirt to dust, and gem to jewel.
 * We call upon thee, O Great Maklik
 * To hear, and show us what we seek!


 * Something of the lost person is needed, placed in the outline of a pentagram made by watermark.

To Cleanse Objects Touched by Evil

 * In this place, upon this night,''
 * Cleanse these (name of objects), bring them back to light.''
 * By the Power of Three, bring them back to light!''