Talk:Merlin/@comment-37713395-20181206053547/@comment-4588822-20181208024832

Depends on how broadly you are asking your question. Merlin is the archetype for the modern interpretation of a wizard, yet he infamously fails to be contained by this same definition. This single character/myth spawned everything from Gandalf (and dare I say the entire concept of magic) in the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings books to the quintessential Wizard, Sorcerer, Bard, and Driud classes simultaneously in D&D (and all the RPGs that have spawned from it in the past 35ish years).

On a hero note, he has more character flaws than figuratively any modern comicbok/superhero character. Despite this, he is arguably more powerful than Superman or Goku. This anti-hero status leads some to find him a relatable and likeable character while others will loath him for not being noble or perfect enough for the role he plays.

Personally, I would be rolling on him even if he wasn't broken powerful in FGO. His infamoy inspired my love of roguish, sword-wielding wizards from a young age. In fact, I named my first RPG wizard character "Ambrois" after a simplified "Ambrosius Merlin".