#or more gwaine getting taken seriously in general but that's just me

[arthurslesbian]

merlin entrusting the protection of arthur to gwaine :(

[randomestfandoms-ocs]

New Merlin OCs

Soooo many new merlin ocs so here we go

1 – Aelin Pendragon & Lucan

Gwaine's younger brother (Lucan) & Arthur's younger sister (Aelin, bc i really need another one) Lucan accidentally saves Aelin from a kidnapping attempt, gets made a knight not a fan of that because he hates Uther and at that point hates Arthur too (Aelin not as much but he doesn't like the royal family in general) but he can't leave without being chased down so he's stuck, becomes Aelin’s personal guard they're very very standoffish at first, both kind of hate each other and know it Lucan discovers that Aelin is secretly raising a baby dragon, realizes she's not the same as the rest of her family (tbd if she has actual magic or just a dragon lol), that brings them closer turns into big time Princess Bride vibes, Aelin is very bossy and Lucan is smitten then Gwaine shows up

2 – Ariston (x Princess Airlia)

Ariston is Princess Airlia's love interest, he comes with her when she's invited to Camelot in order to protect her (primarily from Uther, but also from anyone else)

3 – Asael (x Iryssa Devlyn)

Morgause's son but created by magic not normal pregnancy so he's sort of considered the Prince of the Old Religion (has a dragon probably idk how), cements himself in Camelot to plot against Arthur and Uther but shit happens, realizes that Uther might be the worst but Arthur actually isn't, still wants to kill Uther but not Arthur very fun vibes with Iryssa since she hates magic so so much

4 – Davian Argyris (x Elsine Pendragon)

Prince from a neighbour kingdom, arranged marriage, first shows up in the tourney and develops a connection with Elsine before she knows who he is,

5 – Elaine (x Arthur)

Gwen's sister, touched by magic as a child which turned her hair white, aspiring knight was never taken seriously (maybe worked in the kitchens) but saves Arthur's life from an assassination attempt and he makes her a knight to thank her

6 – Kaius (x Allyria Pendragon)

Merlin's twin brother, doesn't trust Merlin not to get himself killed so also gets a job at the palace, develops a friendship/fwb to ship with Princess Allyria

7 – Morana

Morgana & Morgause's youngest sibling (same mom, tbd if they have the same dad as Morgause), has magic but is also a dragonrider

8 – Princess Solasta (x Elion)

Arthur's cousin, parents were both killed (maybe by magic?) right before canon. She has no other male relatives so is now living with her uncle Uther + cousin Arthur in castle. Becomes close with one of Arthur's companions, Elion Canon starts basically when they return from funeral

9 – Zielle Avenell & Edric

Zielle is brought to Camelot to be Uther's new wife, with Edric as her knight and personal guard. Slowburn friends to lovers, undying devotion at all times. Uther is a terrible first husband and Edric is Zielle's only solace, but I can't say much without it being big spoilers

also, posted my original batch of plot bunnies as well: Airlia, Calix, Eirian, Elion, Isleen & Vidalia & Zarya, Soren, and Talisa)

(have since gotten more plot bunny asks but wanted to get through this big batch before anything else) (dedicated to @ginevrastilinski with thanks to @ocmerunaway and @themildestofwriters for helping me figure shit out!)