#bbc merlin leon

[knightswaypoint]

What if strong healing magic left behind visible filigree scars? (then everyone who saw it would know you had been healed by magic) + Figure Studies

{Text, thoughts, & individual pics under cut}

A silly idea that I wanted to doodle, as the juxtaposition of an exceptionally pretty scar with how magic is perceved as so evil in Camelot was very enticing.

I stuck to more phyical blows that broke skin (or else Merlin would be covered in filigree from the Dorocha's touch in S4E1&2)

Merlin:

-Nimueh's Fireball from S1E13, the classic. Iirc, we don't see how he heals from this, so I'm assuming it was down to his own immortality. The filigree curls like the flames it healed. (but I headcanon it didn't heal the hair follicles, sorry Merlin).

-Crossbow Bolt from S5E10. We see him struggle with this one for so long in that episode, and it's eventually healed by Kilgarrah. The filigree mimics the shape of the head of the bolt at the entrywound.

-Serket Venom from S3E1&2.  Filigree swirls out from the small entry point of the stinger, but had a lot of damage to heal from the venom. Also healed by Kilgarrah.

Arthur:

-Questing Beast's wound from S1E13. Such a small mark that belies the damage it did. The filigree follows the lines of the veins near the surface. Healed by water from the Cup of Life.

Leon:

-Wounds from fighting Cenred's Patrol in S3E12. He was near death when the druid's healed him via drinking directly from the Cup of Life. The filigree follows the many wounds we see in the episode. (And this one gives me the most feels, as imagine being Camelot's First Knight and having such a visible scar from healing magic and how the people might treat you differently for it. Yet it has also allowed you to live and keep serving your King and your people.)

[msphagime]

Drawing shirtless men/merwaine/merleon in my lectures has blessed me with an aced midterm, I think

By god, I should draw Leon shirtless more often

[sprintingficcommentator]

With these kind of friends who needs enemies 😂😂😂

[chiefblossom]

Me to the rare merlin fan that DIDNT get the ending spoiled for them

Me personally it's cause I looked up tiktok edits

[justaz]

The knights love and hate Merlin coming to training. They love it because Merlin is their little cheerleader and they seem to perform better when Merlin is there to cheer them on. They hate it because he never cheers Arthur on and Arthur gets jealous and shows off to catch Merlin’s attention which means that Arthur performs better when Merlin is there which makes him a demon on the field. Which means the knights have to visit Gaius after training to get new bruise salves and that one time when Percival had to get his broken nose set because he ducked too late when Arthur was swinging the hilt of his sword down because he was exhausted from how hard Arthur was pushing them

[count-pudding]

Leon trying to get Merlin out and succeeding(at last!)

Merlin complaining

Cafe

The inspiration meme

[koffeinkaos]

Sir Leon casually mentioning that he threw some noble in the dungeon in his report.

Arthur: Wait what did he do??

Leon: Oh right. He gifted Merlin sweets and asked if he wanted to have a picnic with him, Sire. But his family is an important ally, so I had to refrain from executing him.

Arthur, now very confused and trying hard not to let his jealousy show because he wants to be a good, just king: Leon courting Merlin is not a crime

Leon confused as well: Well of course it's not written down like that. But courting the kings... Uhm *clearing his throat and staring at the floor awkwardly* lover is quite disrespectful.

Arthur now blushing furiously sputters: Merlin?! My lover?!

Leon: Uh Sorry I didn't mean to offend you... Or him! I just thought you wanted the marriage to stay secret. I mean yes he always is carrying Queen Ygraines sigil with him but I just-

Arthur: LEON! Merlin is my servant. I'd never- I can't- He's just my servant nothing more. Please tell me you haven't told anyone of this crazy assumption of yours

Leon, disbelieving after a loooong moment of silence: My CRAZY assumption!?!? Wha- YOU'VE BEEN UNDRESSING HIM WITH YOUR EYES EVERY TIME YOU TWO ARE IN THE SAME ROOM!!! I didn't have to tell anyone!!!

Arthur: So who else thinks-

Leon: EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[merlinmylove]

Merlin, after fixing yet another love enchantment attempt: Why did the potion work on everyone, but Leon?

Gaius: Well, love potions can be tricky. If a persons heart is already completely in love with and wholly devoted to someone, the effect might not take hold

Arthur: But Leon isn’t courting anyone?

Merlin: I wonder who his true love is

- - - - - -

Leon, alone in his bedroom: Man, I love The Knights code

[estel-and-agape]

Does Tumblr know that Eoin Macken, Rupert Young, and Tom Hopper did a Merlin-themed photoshoot for Gay Times magazine?

[runboybeneaththemoon]

Merlin: it's been over a hundred years since the fall of Camelot. Everyone I've ever known is dead

Merlin: except for this fucker

Leon: it is my duty to serve and protect Camelot. As you are still here, Camelot isn't completely gone, so neither am I

Merlin: No, I'm supposed to serve Camelot until its gone! Which it isn't cause you're still here! You're taking my job!!

[maddybthorne]

No thoughts. Just the idea of Leon finding out about Merlin’s magic post canon and not giving a single fuck, but absolutely crashing out when he realizes that: No, Merlin and Arthur weren’t fucking, they were just being complete and utter idiots that were oblivious to their EXTREMELY OBVIOUS FEELINGS for one another.

Leon: “Screw your Magic. Because the fuck you mean “No Arthur is just my King” YOU SAID HE WAS UR DESTINY??? THE FUCKING DRAGON (BECAUSE APPARENTLY THAT’S A THING NOW) SAID HE’S LITERALLY YOUR OTHER HALF? HOW ELSE ARE YOU SUPPOSED TO TAKE THAT AS OTHER THAN HES UR SOULMATE??? “

Merlin: *thoughtful* “… huh”

Leon *in tears* : “FUCKING P O E T R Y! DO YOU COMPREHEND THE KIND OF MENTAL DISTRESS YOU TWO CAUSED ME? AND IT WASN’T FUCKING CANON???”

Merlin: “… tbf the Dragon was really cryptic”

Leon: *incoherent screaming*

(Leon is tired. Leon is also unfortunately immortal. Leon wants a vacation. Spoiler: he will not get one. #LetLeonSleep2025)

[msphagime]

On this edition, I keep playing "spot Leon" every episode, and my way of drawing Merlin is inconsistent as ever.

Also... Freya... *starts sobbing inconsolably*

Season 1 part 1 || Season 1 part 2

Season 2 part 1 || Season 2 part 2

Season 3 part 1 || Season 3 part 2

Season 4 part 1 ||

[sprintingficcommentator]

"Leon the Long-Suffering" is by far the best tag in the entire Merlin fandom, change my mind

[akelafang]

How I think the knights would react if they walked in on Arthur and Merlin kissing for the first time

Leon: Quietly closes the door and stands guard outside so no one else disturbs them. If he has to leave he puts up a sigh saying "Poetry in session - Do not disturb"

Percival: Quickly backs out of the room apologising the entire time

Gwaine: Asks to join, gets something thrown at him, threatens Arthur to treat Merlin right, and finally leaves while talking about all the people who owe him money thanks to this

Elyan: Calls out "THEY'RE KISSING" while running away from the room

Lancelot: Quietly closes the door and slowly backs away down the hall. As soon as he's too far away for them to hear he's running to find Gwen and tell her everything

[d-one-in-the-dirty-trench-coat]

Merlin: I have magic

Leon: Tell me something I don't know

Merlin: Arthur and I were never together

Leon: YOU WHAT?!

[count-pudding]

Knights and silly sketches