Imagine if Merlin hadn't died 20 years ago, or if, having died, they alter ego had emerged earlier.
For the people of Holistone, they are the owners of a tavern, with adorable hamster helpers and that dear waitress, a friend of the general, who is frequently visited by a red-haired sorceress and that soldier with a charmingly goofy grin.
The people of Savannah know they as a noble of mysterious origin, who walks around with then pet fox, a confidant of the queen who regularly visits the palace.
For the teachers and students of the Serene Lyceum, they are the ones who took on the introductory to magic classes from Merlin, who is always in the library, which is a safe place for any student who needs they help.
How history will change. I see Merlin would be the one to assist Orion and Gervan. They would speak to Orion when he began to doubt himself due to his half mauler. They would help Gervan, showing him that he shouldn't feel hatred and pity for himself, but rather use those feelings as fuel to show that he is strong, to prove him to himselve.
