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When Arthur and his knights are led into a trap and captured on Dyfed’s territory, Gwen is prompted to invoke the right of single combat. But, when Dyfed’s chosen champion is revealed to be a powerful sorceress, Merlin must take on the guise of Emrys to fight for Camelot. In doing so, the young warlock will discover just how much he is willing to sacrifice for his friends, and for the future he believes Arthur Pendragon is destined to create.
“It had never been the dragon’s prophecy he believed in so fiercely– it was Arthur. If Arthur died here, it would be like losing a part of himself. He would forever be incomplete. Severed. Merlin would remain frozen in time.”
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It all makes perfect sense! by Merlinfirstlastalways
Fandoms: Merlin (TV), Arthurian Mythology, Arthurian Mythology & Related Fandoms
18 May 2025
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After years of increasingly dangerous magical attacks, Arthur finally decides that he should know his enemy, and cracks open a bestiary to study monsters. To his shock, the book talks about people who were *born* with magic, and suddenly everything makes a lot more sense, because one of the entries reads as though it was written with Merlin specifically in mind!
Alternatively: Arthur picks up the medieval equivalent of a D&D manual, and puts two and two together, but still somehow arrives at three
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Having a superhero boyfriend seemed like an amazing dream to everyone else, but to Arthur, it was not. It had privileges, of course, for instance his boyfriend could fly. They were never late to anywhere. Because the town knew him, many people were worshipping him. That’s why Arthur was loved in the town too. He was Merlin’s pretty boyfriend to everyone.
That was also a curse, though.
Merlin was an amazing superhero, so that meant villains hated him. They always wanted to take a revenge on Merlin, tried to piss him off. It was not easy to anger Merlin, but unfortunately, they realized that Arthur was a great target to get Merlin's attention. Arthur desperately wanted to curse the first villain that thought of this, because now he was getting kidnapped every week.
A fic where Merlin is a superhero and Arthur is his pretty boyfriend.
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Alliances, Old and New by Merlinfirstlastalways
Fandoms: Merlin (TV), Arthurian Mythology, Arthurian Mythology & Related Fandoms
17 May 2025
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With Vivian cured and Camelot's alliance with King Olaf reaffirmed and stronger than ever, Merlin prepares to visit another ally: Princess Elena.
Yet, there are complications. Gwaine, more protective than ever, seems to realize that Merlin is still keeping secrets, and there are still those who oppose the idea of decriminalizing sorcerery. And, of course, there's the lingering question of Morgana's influence. Where is she? When will she make her next move? And what new threats might Merlin and his knights face as they travel the Kingdoms?
~a direct sequel to Bad Dreams; this will not make sense if you haven't read the other entries in the series~
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- Part 3 of A Comfortable Exile
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merlin is dreaming again.
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Falcon's Roost by Merlinfirstlastalways
Fandoms: Merlin (TV), Arthurian Mythology, Arthurian Mythology & Related Fandoms
05 May 2025
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When Hunith sent Merlin to Camelot, it was less about people in Ealdor growing suspicious, and more about people from outside of Ealdor trying to find Merlin... what happens when a diplomatic mission reunites Merlin from a figure from his past?
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Just a quick little oneshot about Arthur practicing with the training dummy and Merlin being a provocative little gremlin. This is probably set in one of the earlier seasons. Before things got all :(
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Sir Arthur, Not Of Camelot by Merlinfirstlastalways
Fandoms: Merlin (TV), Arthurian Mythology, Arthurian Mythology & Related Fandoms
27 Apr 2025
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Uther, King of Camelot and father to Arthur Pendragon, was in mortal peril.
This, in itself, was not news; Uther, by dint of a recalcitrant, bloodthirsty personality backed by military power and an unshakable belief in the Divine Right of Kings, had made a great deal of enemies in his day, and, in truth, made new ones almost daily.
But this time was different, in that it was entirely Arthur’s fault.
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OrAfter Arthur accidentally puts his father's life in jeopardy, he must ride out of Camelot, with Merlin at his side, on a journey with no real end goal in sight
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Leather Means Assassin by Katasstrobee for Isthisusernameavailableornot
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
21 Apr 2025
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By some magical accident, an older Merlin steps into Camelot, 10 years ago. Only now, he's buff and good with a sword, looks good in armour, is a fucking assassin, and claims to be Arthur's husband.
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"The crest on it means you're a member of the royal family." said Leon, red-faced and about to burst a vein or two, making them all jump.
"Something like that." Merlin grinned.
"What?" Arthur choked out.
"Oh we're married. Did I forget to mention?" Merlin asked with an innocent tilt of his head
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"Relax, darling. I've been begging His Royal Prat-ness for a vacation for ages. I'm starting to think you actually want to see me on my hands and knees."
Arthur dropped his sword with a clang, felt the need to lie down for a while. Merlin laughed and took a hold of his bicep. "Come." He said. "I'm dying to see everyone."
And Arthur let himself be man-handled and dragged along like a boy toy. Because this was his life now.
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Shovel Talk ~ the one that really matters by HadrianPeverellBlack
Fandoms: Merlin (TV), Percy Jackson and the Olympians - Rick Riordan
13 Apr 2025
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Annabeth and Merlin have a little chat
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- Part 17 of Merlin Bingo 2025
- Part 25 of Merlin & Percy adventures
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Merlin and the Last Truth by mysticxy
Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling, Merlin (TV)
12 Apr 2025
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With Voldemort now back and poised to return Morgana to the land of the living, Merlin has much to prepare for what is to come, especially in regards to Harry, the one who seemed to be the person who could fulfill Merlin's hopes of making the world a better place. However, unbeknownst to Merlin, the Prophecy of the Once and Future King is not what it seems, a secret only known to Kilgharrah, but he has other things to concern himself about, especially as the Ministry is divided between supporters of Voldemort and the side of the Order of Phoenix. As things escalate, truths shall be revealed, both to the Wizarding World AND to Merlin.
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Anhora breathed out, his gaze resting on the son who was fading away. Another of his pure-hearted creatures disappearing because of glory and hatred, because of ignorance and deceit.
His eyes then shifted to the boy who had held, cradled, the head of Anhora’s son, Estel, in his hands.
“I’m so sorry,” he was whispering, “I’m so very sorry.”
Anhora allowed a faint smile to disturb his solemn expression, a glimmer of light in the grim darkness.
At least, he thought, someone who still cared did exist.
“Arthur Pendragon,” Anhora spoke to the soul of the hunter who had just arrived, a look of pride of the kill he had just made, killing an innocent with his actions, “the judgment of your heart has only just begun.”
We’ll see what kind of friend you are, he thought, vanishing as the boy’s blue gaze found him.
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Inspired by Gods’ beloved by GothyPeach.
Arthur abandons Guinevere for Merlin’s sorcery, fathering Mordred amid a thriving Camelot. The sorcerer, wielding power and a dragon’s legacy, prepares Druids to rule as Arthur revels in eternal youth. A kingdom rises, a king fades—pieces shift in shadow.
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Merlin takes on an apprentice. Except the apprentice is a little too curious and ends up granting one of Merlin's wishes. And so when Merlin finds himself where it all began, he has two choices: change nothing and let destiny run its course, or step in. Naturally, he knows which one to choose, but who said that destiny will allow him to have his way?
Actually, destiny couldn't care less, but one specific dragon had a lot to say about this.
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“What do I do then? Go back and wait until they kill me, too? How can I prove that I am telling the truth?” Merlin asked and looked Arthur deep in the eyes. He could tell that Arthur wanted to believe him. He saw compassion and care within these blue eyes.
But he also saw a duty too big for such young shoulders, a crown that barely fit his head and a responsibility that weighed him down. He was so young for the power he held and Merlin could tell, he could see and he believed with everything he was that Arthur intended to use that power for good.
Arthur, he decided, was a good man.
Or: Merlin seeks help for his people in Winterfell and meets a young king entirely unlike his expectations.
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- Part 1 of sipping tea in a haunted library
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In the blink of an eye, it ended. The light disappeared. The golden tendrils vanished. The tome fell to the floor, the heavy leather cover slamming the old pages shut. The witch, too, fell onto her back, her head tilted to the side. Her eyes open, but empty, as the magic she had summoned stilled.
Stretching across the country, invisible to only but two, a golden thread solidified. It curled and wound around the countryside, draped through the trees, and decorated stone halls as it came to be. On one end, it got stuck on a knot in a walking stick. On the other end, it sat snugly next to a gold ring.
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Merlin and Arthur, regardless of where they are, who they are, or what they are, will always belong to each other.
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Slightly a canon rewrite? Most of it is written from Arthur’s POV with some exceptions.
Arthur is a basically sweetheart in this, he wants to be the protective scary boyfriend that everyone fears but that is actually Merlin. It is a slow burn but that is only one sided, Arthur is very quick to be intrigued but Merlin wants nothing to do with him for the most part which does change. In simple terms: Merlin is basically Arthur’s anchor of self restraint.
I don’t think we seen enough of powerful merlin and there were times that he deserved to go all out. He has a hero’s heart but a villains mind and I wanted to encapsulate that in this.
The slow burn is real but the protectiveness starts very early.
(Tags will change and be added as it gets written)
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- Part 1 of Powerless Against You. (Arthur/Merlin)
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“You would never! This is a lifestyle, Arthur, and just because you practise abstinence—” Mordred began coughing hysterically, saving Arthur from the rest of his sentence. Unfortunately, his knight couldn’t cough forever. Merlin glared at him pointedly and added, “Gwen talks, you know.”
“You sound worse than Gwaine.” Merlin shrugged, suddenly looking quite proud of himself.
“I am worse than him. You wouldn’t believe the number of—” Mordred began coughing yet again and Arthur feared he would cough his lungs back up. “Okay, can we make a deal?”
“No,” said Gwen immediately. “I’m quite offended you decided to sleep with practically everyone! I mean, Mithian?”
“Mithian…” repeated Mordred, horrified. He really regretted volunteering now — this trip had scarred him repeatedly and wasn’t worth whatever pearls of wisdom Arthur granted him. Maybe a prayer to the Triple Goddess would allow him to remove the past week from his memory.
“I also did a few knights,” said Merlin in an off-handed manner. “So I don’t get Mordred’s problem…” he added with a side glare at him.
Or Merlin's a man of many talents and Arthur gets front row seats to the mystery that is his manservant.
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“You summoned me, Your Majesty?” asked Gwen, dropping low in her curtsy. Arthur nodded tightly and closed the door to his chambers once she stepped inside. Gwen tried not to show her surprise at the mess in the room.
The blankets were torn from the bed and strewn across the floor. All of the goblets, plates and bowls had plenty of dents and laid pitifully against the walls, which bore marks of a clear struggle.
“Did someone break in, Sire?” asked Gwen hurriedly as she attempted to tidy up some of the clutter. Arthur waved her off and gestured to one of the chairs which were still intact.
“No, it was just me,” he answered tiredly. “Guinevere, I’ve called you here because, I — you’ve no doubt heard about Merlin.”
Gwen nodded. She had been sewing when Rosie ran in, gushing something about Merlin being a sorcerer and, even worse, the king and Sir Lancelot were going to duel it out for his affections.
Or Merlin's magic is revealed! It sure is a good thing nobody overreacts.
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