#Merlin Fandom

[bthemistake]

- The Once and Future King -

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Fanart of the character Arthur Pendragon from the show Merlin (BBC).

Hand lightly grazing a torn map of Camelot and the surrounding kingdoms, Arthur gazes down with a light frown on his lips. He wears his armour with his Pendragon-red cape falling over his left shoulder, draping down his body. There is a warm glow to him.

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[keitorin3]

So here is a strange idea I had,

So Merlin is Immortal, he can't stay dead, but he does get killed throughout the show in his bid to protect Arthur.

Here's my AU idea:

Every time Merlin dies, a piece of his memories dies with him.

This doesn't affect him much, as he doesn't die often in the beginning, but as time goes on and he gets more desperate to protect Arthur, he becomes more reckless, not realising his lucky escapes after being knocked out was due to him being dead and the perpetrators leaving his corpse.

After all, dead men tell no tales, usually.

With each death, he loses a memory and he wouldn't have noticed, but Arthur does.

Arthur would mention at one point or another about this or that and Merlin wouldn't be able to recall it.

It at first annoys him and makes him point out about Merlin's low intelligence. But as time goes on, he gets concerned when Merlin can't remember certain people or events.

He brings up the time Merlin cried for the Dragonlord.

Merlin: Who?

Arthur: The last Dragonlord? Balinor? You cried over him when he died protecting you?

Merlin: Huh... I don't remember him, but if he did save my life, then I'm grateful, but why did I cry? Did I know him well?

Arthur: ... No, but you helped to convince him to help Camelot. He was a good man in the end.

Merlin: I see. Well, it's strange how I don't remember that.

Arthur: *Concerned*

It happens occasionally as time goes on and Arthur starts to consult Gaius about Merlin's memories.

Then I can see Merlin being outed as a sorcerer to Uther when Arthur is gone on some diplomatic mission. Uther wouldn't think twice before sentencing Merlin to death. Only he won't die.

He dies and dies in many different ways. Uther desperate to get rid of Merlin who he sees as the embodiment of his fears (if only he knew 😅).

Merlins deaths happen so many times, that by the time Arthur returns 2 weeks later, and storms the dungeons angry and confused, he was met with a sight he'll never forget.

Arthur: Merlin! *Rushes to the jail bars and demands answers to his questions*

Merlin: *Stares blankly*

Arthur: 😠 Merlin! Answer me!

Merlin: Do I know you?

It hits him harder than any fist or magic ever could.

And that's all I've got. Tell me what you think, what happens next?

Till next time fellow dreamers~! ✨

[regretn0-thing]

Confession. I haven't seen the last episode. I've seen about a million clips and watched every other episode but I haven't watched it.

I also started reading fic before I got past season three. Oops.

[mariakat]

Joined tumblr just for this damn show and the fandom on here. Don't even know if I'm using it right but the show broke my heart but seeing the funny posts on here is soothing

[nitkaq]

And another Merlin bingo fill - Merlin & Aithusa 😁

[confusedbeannn]

I read a merlin prompt that was like what if merlin worked more actively towards bringing magic back and now its stuck in my head.

Like imagine merlin is still Arthur's servant still protects him and all but the committing treason bit is more focused. He still cares for Arthur ofc he does because its Arthur and Merlin but those are his people being killed being harmed in Camelot, his people being burnt on the pyre and so starts him actively trying to bring magic back and some things that go directly against the good of the Camelot. (especially especially against Uther) Something something along the lines of the system not needing fixing rather needing to be completely shattered and merlin working on doing just that. caring about Arthur but not the monarchy not the pendragon rule

Merlin still cares for Arthur still loves him but his people deserve to be free but it's Arthur but it's a whole community of magic users and magic creatures there was never really a choice.

Both of them are head over heels for each other and the reveal gets much more angsty for Arthur because the betrayal is deeper this time the treason isn't merlin doing magic to protect him but the treason is merlin actively trying to bring Uther's (and Camelot's) downfall

Basically it goes like

"I trusted you with my life and you went behind my back"

"They are MY people Arthur. My kin my family that your family has been burning on the pyre."

And Arthur gets real quite and goes "I would have helped merlin all you had to do was ask"

Like merlin choosing his people over Arthur and it breaking both their hearts

if there is a fic like this pls pls i need it and if someone decides to write pls

[gldnstrngs]

this scene always get me 😭

[gberglundludwig]

Excalibur

Digital Art

2025

[noxintheabyssblog]

I've been watching Merlin videologs on YouTube from 15 years ago, and moments like these amaze me whenever I discover a new hyperfixation. Like, there was this whole awesome show airing 15 years ago that I had no idea about because I was on the other side of the world. That feeling of discovering something and being fifteen years too late, when everyone’s already gone. The fans, the actors, all moved on—and here I am, still trying to find the courage to watch the whole show because I know Arthur dies, and it’s just so fucking sad 😭

[argentasterdisaster]

The three loves of Merlin

[karistiltskin]

sometimes i like to fall asleep to the idea of every kingdom being scared of camelot because king arthur decided to lift the ban on magic and it’s revealed that emrys is his right hand man. like yes, wreak havoc and scare your enemies.

on the other side of this, the castle staff and knights have to bear witness to arthur and merlin’s shenanigans everyday. because tell me why arthur is chasing merlin around the castle with porridge stuck in his hair and a spoon raised in his hand while merlin is cackling, bumping into every surface ever.

[bb-nebula]

Does anyone have any fun, Arthur and the knights return in the modern age, shenanigans fics? Pls I beg

Kinda like that legendary Leon's soccer mom van post vibe

Iykyk

[keitorin3]

Short: Never Leave us Merlin!

Merlin: Ok, so I assigned Edward to be your servant for the week. And I had-

Arthur: Really Merlin, Camelot won't fall apart if you're gone for a few days.

Merlin: 🤨 *Sceptical but finishing cleaning up Arthur's bed*

Merlin: *Rolls eyes* Well, if that is all. Take care of yourself and I'll be back in the week.

Arthur: *Nods* Be sure to tell Hunith my regards.

Merlin: *Smiles*

Arthur: *Blushes*

Merlin: Lancelot, I'm heading to Ealdor. Finally got the Prat to let me have my days off. But I hate to ask this, can you please keep an eye on Arthur for me?

Lancelot: Of course my friend. You can count on me.

Merlin: No seriously Lance, this is Arthur we're talking about. With him you'll need to keep constant vigilance.

Lancelot: It'll be OK Merlin. I promise, nothing will happen to Arthur while you're away.

Merlin: *Deeply sceptical but seriously needs a vacation*

Merlin: OK.

Lancelot: 😊 Have faith. How much trouble can Arthur get into within a week?

[ONE WEEK LATER]

Merlin: *Back from Ealdor*

Camelot: MERLIN'S BACK! *Cue cries of relief*

Leon: Thank the gods! *Grabs Merlin before he could protest and informs him of the others*

[KING'S CHAMBERS]

Merlin: 😑 Arthur...

Arthur: *Looks away*

Merlin: 💢 Arthur James Pendragon, tell me why Gwaine and half of your council are in the dungeons, and why Lance is in the corner crying and- IS THAT AN ARROW IN YOUR ARM?!!! ‼️😠🗯️

Arthur: *Sweats* 💦

Lancelot: *Mumbling* It all happened so fast... The first day was fine it was normal.. Then.. Then.. 😭😭

Leon the only Sane One left: Then Arthur didn't like the servant serving him, firing them on the spot. Next came Gwaine commenting on Arthur looks without Merlin around. Then they started arguing and Gwaine went into the dungeons to prove some point about something.

Arthur: *Mutters* He said I wouldn't last a day. Told him he can't last sober.

Merlin: 🤨

Leon: *Sighs long suffering* Then a sorcerer, no more then a young boy came trying to kill Arthur and failed. He fell over Arthur's messy room and knocked himself unconscious.

Merlin: 😦

Leon: Next the council wanted to burn the boy but Arthur wouldn't have it and tossed half of them in the dungeons.

Merlin: 😑

Arthur: 😅

Leon: And today, when training, An assassin tried to kill Arthur and would have succeeded if not for the sorcerer boy who was again attempting to kill Arthur but moved him out of the way slightly instead.

Merlin: 😓 And where is Gaius?

Leon: There is a birth happening in the lower town.

Merlin: ... Get my Medical Bag and I'll take care of the wound. *Sighs* I was only gone for a week...

Lancelot: And Never again.

Arthur and Leon: *Nods*

Camelot: Never Leave us Merlin!

[merlin6kccomic]

A little teaser for the upcoming pages this week. I’m so ready for Arthur to return.

[mariakat]

Just found this show 12 years too late but got to say I think it's kind of ruined my life. The ending caused me so much pain. It was unnecessarily cruel.