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After the encounter with the Disir, Merlin finds himself forced to take destiny into his own hands to prevent Arthur's fate and must come to accept his role as Emrys.
Arthur, too, is afraid he has sealed the fate of Camelot in refusing to allow magic to return to the land. When he hears tell of the fated Emrys, a God who is meant to help him usher in a golden age of peace, he cannot imagine turning down his kingdom's last chance at salvation.
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When Arthur is called for judgement by a mysterious magical entity he must decide once and for all who he is. An extension of his father? Or a man brave enough to forge his own legacy.
When Mordred is forced to confront a part of his past he thought he'd left behind, he must decide where his loyalties truly lie.
Aka, I've always hated "The Disir" and "The Drawing of the Dark", so here's my kind-of fix-it.
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Instead of condemning sorcery at the Disir cave, Merlin encourages Arthur to allow magic in Camelot, while still not telling him of his own magic.
Mordred lives, but fate has changed.
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A magic reveal fic post The Disir episode.
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Still, Merlin wouldn't look at him. “Prophecy says you are to bring about Arthur's doom. You did not survive by Gaius' medical art. Your life–” Finally, he stopped and turned to face him. His eyes were wet. “Your life is my punishment. And I can't bring myself to regret it anymore.”
After the Disir, displeased with Merlin's decision, take his magic from him, he is struggling to keep Arthur safe. When they are ambushed on a hunting trip, Merlin finds himself taken prisoner and with Mordred of all people as his cell mate. He soon understands that he has no choice but to trust the man he wanted dead to free them and warn Camelot of imminent danger.
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Arthur’s voice dropped, more serious. “It’s not like you to hate anyone, Merlin. But you look at Mordred like he’s your enemy.”
Merlin went quiet.
"Merlin?"
“Maybe he is,” he whispered so quietly the words barely made it past his lips.
“What?” Arthur asked in disbelief.
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Arthur trusts Mordred. Merlin knows better.
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a violent peace this decision with it brings (the Sun, for sorrow, shall not show his head - all are punished) by HeraLysistrataEliaVisenya
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
05 May 2025
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In which Camelot does actually get destroyed as the Disir warned (because apparently the writers think that Arthur's death is synonymous with Camelot's destruction)
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All Mordred wants - all he's ever wanted - is to be close to Emrys. Although they see each other every day, he feels that his goal has never been further from his reach. Emrys is coolly polite, but it is clear he does not trust Mordred. His smiles and jokes, so readily given to the other knights, are not for Mordred.
He doesn't understand why; until he does.
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Or: a conversation with Emrys sets Mordred down a path to earn his idol's trust, change his destiny, and return magical freedom to the lands of Albion. He's determined to do all three, or die trying. -
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Arthur discovers Merlin's magic but he doesn't know how to approach the subject to Merlin until they get to face a chance to change things. Would they take it?
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Once there was nothing left for them to do, they made their way to the Disir’s cave once more. As they arrived, Merlin started fidgeting nervously. Arthur noticed but he needed to stay focused on how to say the right thing. He planted his sword into the ground and made his way inside, Merlin following suit.
“-Arthur Pendragon. You have returned with your decision?
-I have.
-Will you embrace the ways of the Old Religion, or will you seal your fate and follow the path of your father?”
The King took a deep breath, and shifted his feet. He could feel Merlin’s eyes practically burning a hole in his neck.
“I need to do what my heart tells me is right. I have decided to heed your warning and to learn to accept magic into Camelot."
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After Merlin accidentally reveals his magic to Arthur, the King of Camelot decides to reinstate magic back into the land. His relationship with Merlin is forever changed, and they grow even closer than they used to be. Will their love for each other be enough to beat the fates awaiting them?
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"It won't always be like this. One day we will live in freedom again."
"You really believe that?" Mordred asks, and he looks so hopeful, Merlin wonders how he could ever fear that boy.or
A continuation from "I didn't know where else to go", set in The Disir
Now with gorgeous art by k62256
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- Part 2 of Two Mages in Camelot
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“You’re speaking of it like it is that simple.” Arthur said, drawing Merlin’s eyes to meet his king’s finally. “You either have it or you don’t. That’s what you are implying.”
“When did Morgana’s dreams begin?” Merlin asked rather than answer.
“She’s had them for as long as I’ve known her.” Arthur frowned deeper.
“Her mother was an initiate to the priesthood of the Old Religion, as you call it, before Uther banned such practices. She unfortunately died before she could teach her daughter control. Morgana is a Seer. Her dreams are visions of what has been, what could be, and what will be, with no discernable differences to the undisciplined mind.” Merlin said gently. “She was born with that ability. She did not ask for it, she did not study to gain it, and she certainly did not explore it when she was forced to live here in Camelot when Gorlois died.”
“Magic drove her mad.” Arthur argued, his face angry.
“Fear drove her mad.” Merlin countered firmly, not backing down.
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- Part 53 of Merlin One-Shots / Writing prompts
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When the Disir give Arthur their ultimatum—lift Camelot's ban on magic or allow Mordred to die—Merlin counsels him to make the better choice.
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"No," Arthur finally says. "You're not a sorcerer. I don't believe you." But the words sound more like a plea than a statement.
Frustration momentarily overrides Merlin's fear, and he mutters, "That's because you're a stubborn lump of sod."
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When they met the Disir, Merlin knew Arthur's fate rested on his decision to advise Arthur to bring magic back. But the right decision could be even more scary to make.
Or: The Disir episode, but Merlin is stuck in a time loop until he does the right thing. -
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Elyan’s face was shiny with tears, and Percival thought that maybe his own would be too, had he a mirror to gaze at.
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Series Summary: When Merlin tries to kill himself, his friends must finally realize what he has gone through and come to terms with Merlin's magic, the person he's become, and the ways they contributed to his plight.
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- Part 9 of A Fated Failure
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After repeatedly demanding that he only be judged by his peers, the Disir agreed to it on one condition.
Edit: crossposted on FanFiction.Net
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A warlock's magic will turn into Camelot's rain, the rain will flow into her river, the river will irrigate her soil, and the soil will nurture her crops.
The king's refusal to accept the old religion caused the goddess to curse Camelot. To save Camelot, the warlock needs to sacrifice himself. His body fluids will become rain for the kingdom and his seed will become food for the kingdom.
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- Part 5 of Merthur fic
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A watching the show fanfic set in the episode 5 season 5. After Merlin and Arthur went back to the Disir, Arthur made a bargain. He, his queen, knights and the court physician were teleported to the isle of the blessed, meeting new faces and unexpected friends and foes to watch the past. A disclosure of truth. At the end he has a limited time to undergo trials and make decisions with the knowledge he gained, were he to fail, the curse of the Disir would take over the Camelot.
Currently on hiatus~
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术士的魔法将变成卡美洛的雨，雨将汇入她的河，河水将灌溉她的土壤，土壤将养育她的庄家。
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- Part 2 of AMA合集（原创/翻译）
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And one day, you will forget what it is to hurt like this. by LoreWren
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
21 Sep 2023
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The Disir spoke to him, their voices slithering between mouths as if they were one being, rather than three.
"We give you a gift," one said, though it was becoming difficult to keep track of which one.
"And a curse," added another.
"It is for both you and your King." Merlin struggled against their hold but it held him fast, and his vision began to fade in and out.
"Arthur has chosen to lift the ban to save your life, to bow to the old religion and become its follower."
Merlin felt his breath catch, it was too good to be true, everything he wanted, not to be trusted.
"So that perhaps one day you and all our people may forget what it is to hide in the shadows and fear death."
The eyes that met his were soft, even compassionate.
"It is our gift"
"and our curse"
"that for you, Child of Magic, that day has already come to pass."
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The trip to the Disir ends differently. Instead of Merlin suffering in his silence when Arthur makes his decision, the goddess and the Disir take magic from Camelot. They take the heart of Camelot and give the King a chance to learn what magic has done for him and his kingdom. A year to learn or Merlin will remain as he is.
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- Part 34 of Merlin One-Shots / Writing prompts