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It is post magic reveal, but that doesn't mean Arthur has any idea how powerful his servant really is. When Arthur challenges Merlin to a little bet, he has no idea how easily his kingdom is overthrown.
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- Part 74 of Merlin's magic
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Merlin need no magic to overthrow arthur
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“There’s every chance that I’m not as much of a nephilim as I used to be,” Alec said bluntly. “I already use my runes less. They’re still there, and I don’t think my ability to use them is going to go away unless something happens. But I’m not… I was never like every other magic user out there. I’m not a sorcerer, who learned how to use the magic arts. I’m as much of a warlock as the ones we know about. More, even.” He thought of a very old, very dear friend, and what they’d once explained to him. “Even the warlocks back then were different than I was. They were born from magic, or with magic a part of them. But as it was explained to me, I was magic.”
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Arthur caught his sorcerer’s eye again. “If Emrys did have a simple, human identity, you wouldn’t have any suspicion who it could be, at all?”
“I wouldn't, I’m afraid.” Merlin shrugged one shoulder, seeming somewhat defeated. “I’ll look into it.”
Once, years ago, Arthur had been sure he could tell when Merlin was lying through his teeth. How frustrating it was to know that couldn’t be further from the truth.Or: In a fixed-it post-canon, word begins to get out about the godlike sorcerer Emrys who will aid the Once and Future King to unite all of Albion. This, of course, results in all the leaders of Albion beginning their attempts to win the elusive Emrys’ favor, in order to be chosen as his prophesied King.
Even as his Court Sorcerer, Merlin lives to antagonize Arthur and decides to inform the world -as Emrys- that he has already chosen his King, in a... less-than-conventional way. -
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The wind whispers to those who listen, as do the rain and the worms. They whisper of a foolish king and a merciless deity. They whisper about the slow decay of the world and the rebirth of all things.
They whisper that, during the Great Purge, Uther trapped a being no mortal was ever meant to trap. He bound it in the deepest cave of his kingdom and atop the highest peak of his land.
And the rain whispers: fear not, for only mortals remain bound forever. The seasons will come and go, the world will freeze and the snow will melt. And one day, Emrys will be free once more. Magic will walk the Earth anew.
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Arthur is in love. Merlin is tired. And Mordred will free Emrys, no matter the cost.
[Emrys revealed - Good!Mordred]
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- Part 2 of Orpheeeeus’ God!Merlin AUs
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Merlin starts hearing voices in his head and realizes that people are praying to him like some kind of god or something?
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- Part 1 of Thank You, Emrys
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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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“I am sorry, Arthur,” Uther said calmly, peacefully eating his chicken. His face flickered with a few emotions, mild disappointment and a hint of pity numbering among them, but lacked sympathy or sorrow. “A war against Cenred, especially with the aid of the Druids, was one we had no hope of winning. His allies are far too powerful, and his army alone outnumbers our own.”
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Arthur is promised to marry. He gets one day to learn about them.
Requested by Godmerlin on Tumblr, through Merlin Gotcha For Gaza
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A Comfortable Exile by Merlinfirstlastalways
Fandom: Arthurian Mythology, Arthurian Mythology & Related Fandoms, Merlin (TV)
11 Sep 2025
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When Arthur finds out about Merlin's magic he promotes him and sends him away as an ambassador. Merlin thinks it's because Arthur is mad at him. Arthur just wants to give merlin the chance to not be constantly in his shadow
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Really this is a catch all for my hurt Merlin whump so please forgive me. Don't know where all these super angsty story ideas come from but here they are.
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The Sun begged "love me" and the Moon replied "I did" by TooAwkwardToFunction
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
05 Apr 2023
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“You used magic,” Arthur whispers.
“I saved your life,” The man whispers back, his eyes glowing gold as his hands press warm to his side. “I fear you aren’t allowed to be so picky as to how I did it,”
OR: Arthur is dealt a grave wound during a quest. He wakes up on the forest floor with a man with eyes of gold healing him. In his recovery, he must face some hard truths, spoken to him from a man born of a different country, with no obligation to Camelot or her king. Only one to keep Arthur alive, for whatever motive he may have for doing it.
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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 decides a truce between Camelot and the Druids is long overdue, he must meet druid king Emrys.
Merlin, frantically trying to keep his alter ego hidden, must disguise himself and get the treaty over and done with before Arthur puts two and two together.
Except.. He never expected Arthur to be so heavily drawn to Emrys. Merlin almost doesn't mind it.
In fact, Merlin almost wants to play along...But how long can he keep it up for?OR:
Three days of flirting with the king. In the name of magic, that doesn't sound quite so bad. What could go wrong?- Language:
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Work 1 ch 29
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“You burned me alive, as you burned me in every warlock I lived inside, in every sorcerer who asked my blessing. Your father slaughtered me by the hundreds and you by scores. Your weapon sought my throat always, and even when I lived beside you, in your service, I was forced to kill my own. I died by your word, Arthur, not the honor of your hand but the voice of your contempt. So Merlin died so Emrys died. You wonder why your fields grow ash and your cattle sicken and your people cannot conceive? You are responsible. I could not live in a land that had destroyed me.” His voice thickens, “I could not serve a man who wished me dead.”
The rulers of the five kingdoms ask magic to choose who will draw Caliburn and so rule Albion.
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When Merlin and the knights get captured by a sorceress, Merlin is forced to take a truth serum. After revealing his secrets, will Merlin be able to regain the trust of the king and his knights?
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The sorceress growled, “Enough games, now answer! What is your biggest secret?”
Merlin frowned, trying to fight off the serum, after several long moments of silence Merlin looses the battle and says quietly, “I have magic.”
Anthea grins, “there now, was that so hard?”
Lancelot winces but Arthur looks puzzled. Arthur, who had been observing the interaction with confusion finally chimes in with a cut off laugh.- Language:
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"Having been near you all these years, I am not unaware of the goings on of court, or the way you nobles like to do things.” He gives a half smile at that but doesn’t convince himself of his own humor, “I also know… that when a new king comes to power, he inherits his predecessor’s information network. His spies.”
Arthur leans back, folding his arms and narrowing his eyes, “That’s true, Merlin. I’ve been expecting whomever my father’s last spymaster was to come to me for days now. Do you know who it is?”
Don’t fidget. Don’t shift your weight. Goddess take you, Merlin, stand still. He clears his throat, “It was Gaius for a long time.”
The young king relaxes an imperceptible amount, and nods, “He’d have access to everyone, from villager to noble, and friendly relationships with most. Who is it now?”
Merlin stares at him, then spreads his palms helplessly, “Me.”
Merlin is Camelot’s spymaster and must reveal himself as such to Arthur when he becomes king.
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Time, like everything else is a construct, made up of principles, foundations, and rules. An intangible, yet factual creation of the God's, woven into the fabrics of society in every universe. And like everything, and everyone, it also breaks. When Merlin causes the end of the world, he must venture back in time and work with his past self and once close friends, now sworn enemies, to make things right; and stop the apocalypse before it destroys everyone, and everything.
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"What if I'm tired of fighting for a world that will never change?" Merlin questions."It's never going to change if you don't change it," Emrys replies.
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The wisdom of Courage, the power of Magic, the strength of friendship by queenofsirens
Fandom: Merlin (TV)
01 Aug 2024
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Arthur needs magic to survive.
Merlin needs courage and a lot of it.But that's not all they need, and it's not all they are.
In which Merlin is powerful, Arthur is wise, and they actually get to develop a dynamic based on full information.
A series of episode au's, starting with Arthur finding out about Merlin's magic after the events of the dragon's call, and going on from there, following the events of canon with one major difference:
Arthur knows about Merlin's magic- Words:
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Arthur discovers Merlin's true nature in the worst way possible, but refuses to let him suffer, so he helps him through this very intense time and after that.... Well, what will happen after? can they go back to normal? or will things change forever? will they be able to forget, what happened?
We're trying to include a lot of typical Merthur tropes ...- Language:
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