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nynevefromthelake · 10 months ago
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Merlin and his ghosts
Last year work for a zine that I can finally post
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justaz · 4 months ago
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au where merlin doesn’t know balinor is his father and he and arthur are chilling in his cave and balinor mentions hunith and merlin Locks In as he subtly questions the random man and boom arthur and merlin are aware that the last dragonlord is his father.
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Ok, I don't really post here, but there's a Merlin AU idea that's been rattling around in my skull like it's a pinball machine and I need to get it out, so here we go:
Imagine an AU where Balinor doesn't die and banishes Kilgarrah before sneaking away so Uther doesn't catch him and can't put his newfound son in danger. Of course, both he and Merlin are heartbroken about having to be separated again after just finding each other, but they work out a way to keep in touch and occasionally meet in secret.
And this is all well and good, and everything in the show just kinda proceeds as normal up until about season 4, where we have the knights of the round table well-established in Camelot.
It'd make sense that after a few years of travelling around with Kilgarrah, Balinor would be pretty well-known and well-feared throughout all the five kingdoms as "that dragonlord who escaped the purge and now travels around on the back of a giant dragon", and people all over Albion are kinda terrified of the guy.
Rumors say that he never smiles, that he can kill a man in a split second without even utterring a spell, and can decimate kingdoms with the dragon under his total command. That makes for a formidable figure!
And then one day, Balinor is trying to sneak into Camelot to visit his son (he heard Merlin got hit by a dorocha and wants to make sure he's ok!), and the knights see him and freak out because holy shit that's one of the deadliest guys in Albion!
They're in a tense standoff, with Balinor threatening to call down the dragon on them if they don't let him through. The knights are all ready to give their lives to at least buy the people in the castle time to evacuate, when suddenly Merlin and Arthur make it to the standoff. Arthur immediately starts strategizing with his knights on how they're going to negociate with the sorcerer in an attempt to make sure that they aren't all slaughtered.
Meanwhile, Merlin just laughs and pushes through the rows of knights blocking Balinor's path to the castle. The knights, being very fond of Merlin and not wanting to see their kind little friend be brutally murdered by one of the most terrifying men in exsistence, are trying to grab Merlin and pull him back to safety or shouting at him to get back, but Merlin manages to avoid them as he walks up to Balinor.
For a horrifying moment, the knights and Arthur think that Merlin is about to sacrifice himself for them, but Merlin breaks into a huge grin, yells "Dad!", and runs right into Balinor's arms.
(Merlin and Balinor reason that now that Arthur's king, they might as well start easing him into some of Merlin's less shocking secrets)
And even more shockingly to the knights, Balinor hugs him back, asking Merlin all about how he's been doing, how are his studies under Gaius, etc etc.
And all of the knights just bluescreen. Because the math isn't mathing on this one. Hunith + Balinor = MERLIN?! Does not compute.
They're all pondering how could someone as joyful, friendly, and kind as Merlin be the spawn of a terrifying man like Balinor?? They just cannot comprehend it. The manservant who they all know and love came from this sorcerer who's name is synonymous with the threat of death and destruction??
They're all jolted back to reality however when Balinor asks Merlin if he wants to come back to Balinor's newly-renovated stronghold in the mountains (that's only accessable by riding a dragon) to learn more about one day becoming a dragonlord. And suddenly, the knight understand why Balinor's here. He wants to kidnap Merlin from them and twist him into a terrifying sorcerer to carry on Balinor's legacy!
It all basically dissolves into a long game of high-stakes tug-of-war between Balinor and the knights + Arthur, and Merlin's just enjoying spending time with his father and his friends.
Balinor will just casually crash one of their quests while riding Kilgarrah and "kidnap" Merlin while the knights fight to keep Merlin with them.
Balinor eventually gives Merlin Aithusa so he can get practice raising dragons, and the knights see it as some evil scheme to make Merlin betray Camelot and attack it from within, but damn it Merlin's already adopted the damn thing so now they're stuck with a baby dragon.
IDK if I'd ever write a fic about it since I'm pretty busy writing another fic rn, but I thought that it was a funny idea to throw out there!
PS: if anyone wants to read my current project, where I'm giving Sir Leon more anxiety with each chapter after a kinda-botched magic reveal on Merlin's part (and Merlin may or may not be an eldritch god), feel free to check it out here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/54027337/chapters/136771564
Thank you all for sticking with my incoherent rambling! :D I hope you have a great day/night!
Also, please let me know if you guys wants to hear more of the ideas that pinball around in my head!
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starrieisdelusional · 6 months ago
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canon merthur is so special because they’re ACTUALLY the only one who gets to accompany the other meeting each-other’s deadTM parents.
we saw arthur meeting ygraine only through merlin lens (+ the whole sigil thing????) and the only one who get to see merlin and balinor spend time with each-other is arthur
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point-maitimo · 10 months ago
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« It's… lonely. To be more powerful than any man you know, and have to live like a shadow. »
My illustration for Merlin Fanzine. I wanted to draw the main character surrounded by those who have always been and will be next to him. Merlin can feel lonely sometimes, but I like the idea that he has never been so lonely. He is loved and accepted for who he is <3
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akelafang · 5 months ago
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Au where Balinor lives, banishes Kilgharrah, but then Merlin has to smuggle him out of Camelot and he goes back on the run because despite him saving everyone he's still a dragonlord and Uther is going to Uther. Before he leaves Merlin tells him to at least stop by Ealdor and see his mum cause she still loves him and deserves to at least know he's still alive. Balinor does go to Ealdor but a mix of needing to hide due to being a wanted man and nerves over seeing Hunith again ends up with him hiding in her garden trying to work up the courage to knock on her door. Hunith, hearing a ruckus outside her house, goes to investigate, and when she sees a suspicious man hiding out in her garden she starts whacking him with a broom. Balinor calls out for her to stop, telling her it's him, and when she does the two actually see each other for the first time in so many years. For a while, they just stare at each other until Balinor speaks in a stunned breathless voice "Dear gods, you're as beautiful as the day I left." Hunith blinks and it registers that she's not imagining things, he's really there. She blushes slightly then whackes him over the head with her broom again. "You disappear for over 2 decades and that's what you have to say to me?!"
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Merlin 2x13 The Last Dragonlord
I love this moment so much. Balinor is begrudgingly helping these two people from Camelot and when he hears that the Great Dragon is attacking Camelot, his first thought is to correct Merlin and tell him his name is Kilgharrah. Even Merlin, who has conversations with the dragon all the time, never bothered to learn his name and here's Balinor, the last dragonlord, who had a personal relationship with this dragon. He just wants Merlin to show Kilgharrah some basic respect. How fitting that when we do finally learn his name, it's from the last dragonlord.
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pigfacedbitch · 1 year ago
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If Arthur knew about Merlin's parentage...
Arthur: Parents can only hope for the best with their child. For example, the kindest people I know are Balinor and Hunith. Lovely couple, not the type you'll think about having the most annoying gremlin for an offspring.
Guinevere: But their son is Merlin.
Arthur: Exactly.
Merlin: ಠ⁠_⁠ʖ⁠ಠ
more incorrect quotes here!
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I hate that Merlin got no good mentor figure in the show.
Like Gaius was fine, ish, because Merlin liked him and he did very genuinely try to keep Merlin safe. But he was also traumatised as fuck and literally agreed with a genocidal maniac who decided killing everyone was better than actually grieving his dead wife.
And Kilgharrah was a spiteful basement lizard and an absolute bastard. He did nothing other than be a convenient plot device who gave Merlin more trauma than he knew what to do with.
And it wasn’t like he had many other options either, like
Alator of the Catha, dead.
Balinor, dead
Hunnith, amazing but no idea about magic.
Uther, read it in a fic one time. I’ve had trips that were less trippy.
Gaius, traumatised to the pyre and back. A few times.
So I can’t really blame him, same as Morgana he just latched onto the first person (or nightmare cave beast basement lizard in his case) who told him he wasn’t cursed or a monster.
But the show would’ve been better if he actually had someone to turn to consistently instead of an immortal who wants to die, a cryptic shut in, a druid he sees twice a year or whoever else showed up for less than 15 minutes of screen time.
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evadne01 · 3 months ago
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Merlin Masterlist Part 2
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You can't always threaten nobles!
Merlin tries to advise Arthur. Arthur, as usual, misunderstands.
Merlin & Arthur Pendragon
This is not what I meant
Arthur carries out his plan. Merlin is not impressed
Merlin & Arthur Pendragon
What do you mean you are my servant?
Every noble needs his servant. Merlin isn't happy about it.
George & Merlin
No, this is enough!
Arthur has another idea. Merlin is very tired about this.
Merlin & Arthur Pendragon
You see? Stupid wounds
Arthur needs to be healed. Merlin turns out to be an extremely competent physician.
Arthur is impressed. And he has an idea.
Merlin & Arthur Pendragon
Desperate attempt
Arthur finds his servant missing. Agravaine reflects on his actions.
Merlin & Arthur Pendragon, Knights of the Round Table & Arthur Pendragon, Gwen & Arthur Pendragon, Agravaine & Morgana
Discovering new sides of ourselves
Merlin's magic has its own mind.
What you did to Agravaine?... Sorry, Steven?
Merlin and Morgana. The Knoghts, Arthur, Merlin and Morgana.
Merlin & Morgana, Merlin & The Knights of the Round Table, Merlin & Arthur Pendragon
You don't have to be afraid anymore
Arthur makes a decision after saving Merlin and finding his sister.
Merlin & Arthur Pendragon, Gwen/Morgana
King and king
Arthur has his latest idea. This time Merlin has nothing against it.
Merlin/Arthur Pendragon
Secret Stalker
Merlin has a secret stalker. No matter that his two best friends told him it is a secret admirer. He knows the difference.
Gwen & Merlin, Lancelot & Merlin, Merlin/Arthur Pendragon, Gwen/Lancelot
Till next time, my brave honeysuckle
Gwaine episode from Merlin's and Gwaine's pov
Gwaine/Merlin
Where are you? ~ Please, don't leave me
Arthur discovers that his servant has not come to wake him and, at dawn, runs throughout the castle looking for him.
Merlin & Arthur Pendragon
Why I hate hunting
During a hunt, the knights and Merlin are stuck in a cave and must say the thing that weighs most on their minds.
Merlin & Arthur Pendragon, Merlin & The Knights of the Round Table, The Knights of the Round Table & Arthur Pendragon
Sweet persuasion
In his attempt to keep Arthur safe, Merlin uses Gwen's advice: sweet persuasion.
Merlin & Arthur Pendragon, Gwen & Merlin
The knight and the king
A deleted scene in A Servant of No Master. Arthur and Gwaine look for Merlin
Gwaine/Merlin, Merlin&Arthur Pendragon
I thought I knew you
After Gaius exposed Merlin as a sorcerer, Arthur needs to talk with him.
Merlin & Arthur Pendragon
I can show you incredible things
Post-magic reveal, Arthur learns about Merlin's magic and their relationship suffers.
Both of them are scared and sad.
This until during a hunt, Merlin saves Arthur from a spell and becomes his kid self.
How will Arthur react to his friend's (or something more?) fear?
Merlin/Arthur Pendragon
Drylic and scamu
Merlin and Lancelot deleted scene in the Darkest hour.
Merlin talks about his magic, and Lancelot sees him
Lancelot & Merlin
Protecting the youngest
After Merlin is fired and Cedric takes his place, the servants and Morgana has something to say.
Gwen & Merlin, Merlin & Morgana, Servants & Merlin, Morgana & Arthur Pendragon
How it should have gone
But that was not their destiny, and Arianrhod decided to give them a new one.
What do you do when you have a second chance to fix everything? Trust your friends
Gwen & Merlin, Lancelot & Merlin, Knights of the Round Table & Merlin, Merlin & Arthur Pendragon
My most loyal friend
After reclaiming Camelot from Morgana, Arthur rewards his most loyal friend.
Merlin & Arthur Pendragon
You were supposed to be dead
After the Veil, Merlin finds an old friend. The only problem: he shouldn't be alive.
Merlin is happy, the knights curios and Arthur just tired.
Merlin & Will, Knights of the Round Table & Merlin & Arthur Pendragon
Clover and Confessions
In the midst of a hunting trip, Merlin and the Knights of the Round Table embark on a quest to find healing herbs for Merlin's toothache.
Merlin/Arthur Pendragon
Forged Allegiance
Lancelot and Merlin talk. And then, they find the Round Table.
It's the start of a new Era
Merlin & Arthur Pendragon, Lancelot & Merlin
What kind of love do you have? 
The love life of Gwen and Merlin.
Or: the two servants that made fall in love the most powerful people in Camelot
Gwen/Morgana, Gwen & Merlin & Morgana, Knights of the Round Table/Merlin/Arthur Pendragon
Flowers and Jealousy 
Merlin's gestures of affection towards Morgana are too dangerous for the servant. Arthur is not jealous, at all.
Even if he is trying to kill the other one with his eyes.
Merlin & Morgana, Merlin/Arthur Pendragon
A broken bond
Merlin was rejected another time by one of his soulmates.
Arthur wants to help his friend.
Merlin & Arthur Pendragon, Gwen/Arthur Pendragon, Gwen & Merlin, Knights/Merlin
Destiny could change, our nature never 
Merlyn had believed the Great Dragon when he told her that it was her destiny to protect Arthur Pendragon.
She had believed him when he said they were two halves of one whole, that they couldn't be separated.
She had believed him when he told her that they shared a great and splendid destiny together, the golden age.
But how could she believe him, now that he was telling her that she should let a child die for words spoken in fear?
How could she believe him?
Merlyn had to choose: betray the fate they predicted for her and Arthur, or betray herself?
Merlin & Arthur Pendragon, Merlin & Morgana, Gwen & Merlin, Gwen & Merlin & Morgana & Arthur Pendragon, Merlin & Mordred, Merlin & Will, Hunith & Merlin, Balinor/Hunith, Gaius & Merlin, Druids & Merlin, Lancelot & Merlin, Knights of the Round Table & Merlin, Gwaine & Merlin, Merlin & Mithian, Freya/Merlin, Freya & Merlin, Elena & Merlin, Gaius & Hunith, Balinor & Gaius
Fake nobles and revelations
"Oh, no, just strange." Percival shrugged. "There were these girls with very thick and sturdy leather strips and they were like taking measurements?"
Leon blinked. "What do girls need leather strips for?"
Merlin's sudden laughter drew their attention.
"Something amusing, Merlin?" Arthur called him out.
"They're binders." Merlin said, amidst laughter. "They're used to bind their chest."
Knights of the Round Table & Merlin & Arthur Pendragon
How can you not be attracted to me? 
Arthur finds out that Merlin is attracted to men and women.
This isn't a problem, no. The problem is that Merlin isn't attracted to Arthur!
Gwen & Merlin, Merlin & Arthur Pendragon, Knights of the Round Table & Merlin, Knights of the Round Table & Arthur Pendragon, Gwaine/Merlin
A lovely kitten
Merlin is turned into a cat.
Morgana is amused, Arthur and the Knights are in love with him.
Merlin is so done.
Gwen/Morgana, Gwen & Merlin & Morgana, Knights of the Round Table/Merlin/Arthur Pendragon
In a Land of Soulmates
Soulmates AU!
During the Great Purge, Uther Pendragon banished every type of magic, with the only exception of the one shared to all the crown, every crown of every kindom: SoulMate's mark, the one who would have always had your back, something more than a brother, more than a companion. And it doesn't imply romance, but only a strong loyalty and solidariety between the two people.
Merlin & Arthur Pendragon, Gwaine/Merlin, Lancelot/Merlin, Lancelot & Merlin, Knights of the Round Table & Merlin, Knights of the Round Table & Arthur Pendragon, Gwen & Merlin, Merlin & Morgana, Leon & Merlin, Elyan & Merlin, Merlin & Percival, Balinor/Hunith, Ygraine de Bois/Uther Pendragon
"You and me, love, what do you say?" 
Merlin and Arthur are the heir of the two rival families.
Will they find love? Or will they follow their parents' steps?
Merlin/Arthur Pendragon
I'm about to blow ~your mind~ 
Arthur is cursed to 'open his mind'.
The only problem: his mind is open towards his manservant.
Who has a lot of imagination.
Merlin/Arthur Pendragon, Gaius & Merlin, Gaius & Arthur Pendragon
The fear of losing a friend can often be greater than the fear itself.
Arthur and Merlin talks.
Freya makes them a gift
Merlin & Arthur Pendragon
The Omega and the Alpha 
"So, my lady," Merlin leaned in, under the guise of fixing her dress, "shall we overthrow the king together?"
Morgana's eyes sparkled. "Why, Merlin, I thought you'd never ask."
Merlin & Morgana, Merlin & Arthur Pendragon, Morgana & Arthur Pendragon
Love is in the air (or maybe, it's just jazz)
Jazz bar, Merlin is approached by the most attractive man he ever saw.
This is the story
Gwaine/Merlin
Guardians of Honor 
In a time of war and magic, Lionel, a knight of Camelot, finds himself indebted to a mysterious young boy named Merlin, whose unexpected display of magic saves his life.
Determined to protect Merlin from the dangers of a kingdom where magic is outlawed, Lionel and his wife, Jaelle, take the boy into their home.
As they navigate the complexities of loyalty, duty, and love, they must keep Merlin's true identity hidden while facing the looming threat of war.
Leon & Merlin, Leon & Leon's Mother, Leon & Leon's Father, Merlin & Leon's Father, Merlin & Leon's Mother, Druids & Merlin
Guardian Angel 
Not everyone is lucky enough to know their guardian angel.
Arthur and the Knights are
Knights of the Round Table & Merlin, Merlin & Arthur Pendragon
Thank you 
Some king isn't happy with Merlin, but at least he has friends he could rely on.
Merlin & Morgana, Knights of the Round Table & Merlin, Gwen & Merlin, Merlin & Arthur Pendragon, Gwaine/Merlin
How to judge a man 
Pre-Canon, a moment between Merlin and his mother Hunith
Hunith & Merlin
There was an idea
Before Merlin could change his mind, he went to his dating app, and changed his bio.
Looking for someone to take to couples therapy and see how long it takes for the therapist to notice we don't know each other
Glad to have a plan for later, Merlin happily went back to studying.
Freya & Merlin & Will, Merlin/Arthur Pendragon
Past enemy and current pains 
Gwaine meets someone from his past. Fortunately, he isn't the same person anymore
Gwaine & Knights of the Round Table, Gwaine & Merlin, Gwaine & Arthur Pendragon
Orders, curly hair and fake nobles ~ how Leon and Gwaine met
The Knights learn how Leon and Gwaine first met.
Gwaine is still insulted for that meeting
Gwaine & Merlin, Knights of the Round Table Friendship
A gift and a lady ~ how Gwen and Morgana met
Gwen and Morgana first meeting
Gwen & Morgana
In the shadows of the sorcerer
What if Cornelius Sigan doesn't disappear in one night? What if Kilgharrah doesn't know what the spell is going really going to do?
What if Merlin gets more help?
Yes, what if?
Gaius & Merlin, Kilgharrah & Merlin, Merlin & Arthur Pendragon
(Are you sure you) Love Me ((say you) Love Me Remix) 
Merlin still can’t really believe Arthur wants to marry him, or that he loves him.
Probably, is Arthur's fault anyway
Merlin/Arthur Pendragon
Do you remember the first time I kissed you?
Arthur and Merlin's first and last kiss
Merlin/Arthur Pendragon
The king of my heart 
Gwaine and Merlin share a sweet moment
Gwaine/Merlin
Living up their expectations 
Merlin and Arthur talk about thei desire and need to make their fathers proud.
Merlin & Arthur Pendragon
Maybe the next time
Merlin was really starting to hate that shirt.
Usually, he only wore the red shirt on special occasions. Like the first day of a new season, or when it was someone dear's birthday, or when Gaius took him to do something for the first time.
Now, after wearing the red shirt thirteen times in a row, he hated it.
Lancelot & Merlin, Lancelot/Merlin
Do you like my accent? 
Merlin, the Knights and Arthur spend some time together
Gwen/Morgana, Knights of the Round Table/Merlin/Arthur Pendragon
Emrys and the three Queens
Arthur overhear Merlin's conversation with Agravaine.
Things change.
Merlin & Morgana
I like when you protect me 
Well, Merlin had been warned.
Indirectly, from the protective glances of the Knights.
Directly, from Morgana and Gwen's comments.
Now, he could only try to limit the damage.
Gwaine/Merlin, Knights of the Round Table & Merlin & Arthur Pendragon, Gwen/Morgana
Never alone again 
Gwaine realised that Merlin was hiding something.
And in a panic, Merlin denied it and hid behind more lies.
How could their relationship be based on lies?
Gwaine/Merlin, Gwen & Merlin
No. I have magic. 
A magic reveal with a twist.
Gwaine/Merlin, Knights of the Round Table & Merlin, Merlin & Arthur Pendragon
I will always protect Merlin
Gwaine decides to reveal his heritage to Uther
Gwaine/Merlin
This isn't the proper purpose!
Gwaine manages to transform the purpose of one method of communication into another. Which is absolutely not the correct one.
Merlin begins to doubt his own choices (as well as Gwen's)
Gwaine/Merlin, Gwen/Arthur Pendragon
The Seneschal of the King 
Merlin and his new role as the seneschal of Arthur
Merlin & Arthur Pendragon
“What do you have there?”
Merlin adopts a pet and Morgana is not okay with that
Merlin & Morgana
Guilt and Redemption
Finally, after some delays, King Balinor had managed to conquer Camelot, and to demand his revenge for Uther's bloodthirsty pursuit of magic and all its believers.
Uther Pendragon was dead, and with him, the Purge was over.
Gwaine & Lancelot & Merlin, Gwaine & Lancelot & Percival, Balinor/Hunith, Balinor & Hunith & Merlin, Merlin & Nimueh, Gwen & Morgana, Morgana & Arthur Pendragon
Letters from a friend
A collection of all the letters between Merlin and Lancelot
Lancelot & Merlin
Fatal Unions 
Merlin and Arthur marry after knowing each other for only a few weeks, shortly after Merlin starts working at Arthur's company and receives one promotion after another.
But is there more behind this marriage?
Lancelot & Merlin, Gwaine & Merlin, Gwen & Merlin, Merlin/Arthur Pendragon, Leon & Arthur Pendragon
Changing Destinies 
For destiny was not engraved in wrought iron.
And Arianrhod had no intention of making her youngest son suffer again.
A whisper, accompanied by a sweet smile and the boy would have been deaf to attempts to evoke distrust and fear in his destiny.
One answered prayer and the boy would never again lose his good heart or doubt his friends.
They would all get a second chance.
Gwaine/Lancelot/Merlin, Gwen/Arthur Pendragon
Echoes of Magic and Nature 
After the lands of Camelot lose their life, it seems that hope for the kingdom is lost for good.
That is until Prince Arthur decides that he would save his people.
But he will not make this journey alone. He will have allies, even in the most unthinkable places.
After all, to heal the wounds made by an impure heart, it is needed the purest of them all.
Merlin/Arthur Pendragon
Why would I lie when I can tell you the truth? 
Merlin tries to figure out how many people he can admit to having magic without getting caught.
Merlin & Arthur Pendragon
This is my favourite cute little cat ~ okay, it's a bastet
Merlin finds a cute little kitten.
Very very huge, with wings.
Okay, maybe it isn't a kitten, but Merlin likes it.
Merlin & Morgana, Freya & Merlin
Please, he's an Alpha!
Merlin is amazed by the new Alpha, and Arthur isn't happy
Merlin & Arthur Pendragon
I just met you
Arthur and Merlin first meeting.
Or: How Arthur fell in love with Merlin
Freya & Merlin & Will, Morgana & Arthur Pendragon
They lived happily and gay ever after
Youtuber Merlin makes his edits on videos.
It follows a discussion about couples in series.
Gwen/Lancelot, Gwen & Merlin, Gwaine & Gwen, Freya & Merlin & Will, Lancelot & Merlin, Gwaine & Merlin
The hunters and the preys
Merlin is been sold by his older brother to the slaves.
This is how he'll escape them
Merlin (Merlin) & Original Female Character
Jealousy, jealosy
Arthur and the knights are jealous of their Omega
Gwen & Merlin & Morgana, Knights of the Round Table & Merlin, Merlin & Arthur Pendragon
The Value of a King
Merlin had been given a choice.
Admitting the truth about what Morgause had said, admitting that Uther was indeed responsible for the Purge and Ygraine's death would have meant freedom for Merlin and for all those who had magic.
But Arthur would suffer.
Lying about the truth, lying about what Uther had done, once again covering the king from the consequences of his own actions… it would have spared Arthur the pain of losing another parent. It would save Uther, a man who had never had compassion for anything or anyone, once again.
It would make Arthur hate magic once and for all.
Make Arthur hate Merlin, the profound nature of what Merlin was, forever.
Gwen & Merlin & Morgana & Arthur Pendragon
The vigilante of Camelot
There is a scoundrel who kills nobles who threaten Arthur, leaves evidence of their guilt in the room and offends Uther every time
Merlin & Morgana
Simply splendid
One of the most important rules that Leon had passed on to Arthur was to be as ready as possible in every possible situation.
Being a prince was a great responsibility, he had said, and always being ready for any occasion was Arthur’s sacred duty as protector of the kingdom and its citizens.
Or:
Arthur tries to test his knights, and instead he starts following his servant around
I'll be worthy of your trust
Arthur had always thought that using magic was for the wicked and weak.
His father had thought so, and Morgana had shown herself capable of anger and violence like few other enemies had ever been.
Arthur couldn't believe that he too was a sorcerer.
Taking care of each other
five times Merlin heals one of the knights + once all of them heal him.
Merlin & Knights of the Round Table
Princess Elena of Gawant
“I had a Sidhe.” Elena murmured. “I was possessed by a Sidhe.”
Merlin nodded. “I'm sorry it took me so long to understand this.”
Elena/Merlin
The Curse of Camelot
Narrator: "In Camelot, where peace once reigned, Now a dark shadow has remained. In the heart of the castle, something's astray, An ancient presence that won't fade away. No one was ready for this fateful night, And no one will ever be, despite their might."
“Promise me you won't look back.”
“Promise me you won't look back.” Arthur said, speaking through the fog.
Merlin swallowed. “You can't ask me that.”
“Merlin, promise me.”
Merlin didn't answer, unable to utter those simple words.
How to fix a bad day
Merlin sighed, casting a longing glance at his refuge for the night.
Going on patrol was always painful, not because of the hours spent on horseback (which didn't help anyway, as it was necessary to maintain a rigid and constant position for a long time), but because of the work Merlin had to do afterwards, while the knights rested.
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justaz · 3 months ago
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balinor giving merlin the ambrosius sigil and merlin carrying it around with him for years. merlin and arthur sitting around a campfire, both believing fullheartedly that they’ll be dead by morning bc like hell are they going to allow the other to sacrifice themself to close the veil. arthur giving merlin the du bois sigil as a parting gift and ensuring that merlin will be taken care of after his death. merlin biting the bullet and handing over the ambrosius family sigil in exchange. luckily, arthur doesn’t recognize the ambrosius sigil for what it is - a dragonlord lineage. BUT now he thinks merlin has noble blood and is wondering when tf he figured that out, if he ever met his father, and why he never told arthur.
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poltergeist-punk · 4 months ago
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merlin once again has a grip on me
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komadoree · 1 year ago
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This is fanart for A Warlock’s Wish by vividpast on AO3 that forgot to upload here!
I wondered how Merlin would feel if, while in Alternate-Camelot, he had a really nice dream. He was freely practicing magic in front of his Arthur, his father was there to mentor him about being a Dragonlord. His father was proud of him, Arthur looked at him with wonder in his eyes whenever he did magic.
And then to wake up after that and realize you're in a world where your best friend exists but barely knows you, your father doesn't know you're his son, would probably be very upsetting.
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chappellcastiel · 10 months ago
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Balinor and ygraine watching as Arthur summons uther and not her:
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just-neckerchief-things · 5 months ago
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Where did Merlin get the idiot gene from?
Hunith “You belong at Arthur's side. I've seen how much he needs you. How much you need him.” of Ealdor
OR
Balinor “Hunith is your mother? So she remarried :.(” the dragon lord?
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merlin-gotcha4gaza · 5 months ago
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Merlin Gotcha for Gaza PSA
We have picked our two fundraisers that we will be accepting donations for during our event!
The first one will be @ayamaher44 go fund me to help her and her family!
The second will be the organization initiative Feminine Hygiene Kits for Gaza!
Keep in mind that we start accepting prompts/proof of donations to either of these two fundraisers starting July 1st! Until then, our creator sign ups are still open!!!! You are more than welcome to sign up to create any kind of content, but we are especially in need of artists willing to create nsfw content as well as video editors!
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