Arthur is a prince running from a kingdom with a law against magic.
When he is a boy, he crosses paths with Lukas, a druid living in a world of eternal summer. Everything seems to balance in perfect harmony.
Until Arthur's father is murdered, and Arthur is framed. Only with magic can Lukas and Arthur save a doomed kingdom and reveal the true killer -- who may be closer than either of them think.
Fear of being found drives Merlin out of the last village and back onto the road. While moving through the forest, the young warlock runs across a man in need of help. Merlin doesn't realize this man is the prince of a kingdom who would have him put to death until after he's saved his life.
Different first meeting. Merlin never comes to Camelot. Ealdor was destroyed when he was a child and since then, he's been on the run. This is how he meets Arthur.