Aredian is a known witch hunter who is called in by Uther when he believes there is a sorcerer in the kingdom. Gaius knows him un-fondly from the past and he becomes the target of the hunters scam. Merlin finds Gaius is accused of sorcery when an enchanted bracelet is found in his home and Aredian threatens to accuse Merlin and Morgan of sorcery if he doesn't confess. Tricked by a cruel man Gaius agrees but Aredian still plans on going after Merlin. He is exposed as a fraud.