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    In a universe with a singular beginning and multiple endings, there are, too, multiple Merlins. But, there is only one Arthur Pendragon. And he dies in every ending, leaving immortal Merlin broken every time.

    To save his best friend from witnessing one tragedy after another, Arthur takes matters into his own hands—and denounces the destiny between them for good.

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    Merlin grows up in a world where Arthur is never born and tries to cope with a never-ending longing.

     

    🎨 [Art Master Post by clotpole]

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    17 Sep 2025

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    “You-” Ygraine said, stepping up to point a finger in Uther’s face. “You are a liar and a murderer. The fact you think someone as sweet and caring as Vivienne is destined to marry you is a tragedy in itself, but if you expect me to hand over my brother’s rightful claim to Camelot’s throne-”

    My claim to Camelot’s throne,” Uther threw back, face growing more red as Arthur looked between his parents in utter bewilderment. Merlin didn’t blame him. He had envisioned Uther and Ygraine’s love story to be more… well, less based in war and battles.

    Ygraine’s eyes narrowed as she grabbed a goblet of wine and threw it in Uther’s face. A few of the guards shifted, but Uther only raised a hand to pause them, spitting out the wine with furious eyes.

    “You,” Ygraine said coldly. “Are unworthy to sit upon a stool, let alone a throne.”

    From a few feet away, Balinor scoffed as he sipped from his own goblet. “I kind of like having her as a hostage, Uther. She livens up the place.”

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    In a desperate attempt to save Arthur at Camlann, Merlin tries to reverse time. It works perhaps a tad too well.

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    14 May 2025

  3. Public Bookmark 49

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    King Uther has a problem. The boy he made Arthur’s manservant is far too good at getting into trouble. That isn’t the problem. The problem is he’s far too good at getting out of it too.

    [Divergence right after S2E8 The Sins of the Father]

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    11 Jan 2025

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    Based on another tumblr post:

    Arthur wakes up in a Camelot where Merlin has never come to Camelot.

    At first, Arthur is so distracted by Merlin's absence, that he doesn't realize how everyone is staring at him strangely.

    Arthur: Is something the matter?

    Knight: Are you - Excuse me, Sire - You are so calm today. Is everything alright?

    Arthur: Calm? How on earth am I calm? Merlin is gone!"

    Knight: Yes but ... Aside from this mysterious Merlin... You haven't chosen a servant today.

    Arthur: If they aren't Merlin, then it doesn't matter.

    Knight: *Wide eyes* You beat up this Merlin person?

    Arthur: If I WHAT?!

    https://www.tumblr.com/theroundbartable/767407486547443712/

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    28 Nov 2024

  5. Public Bookmark 67

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    “Merlin.”

    His hair, his eyes, his smile. Merlin knew it all by heart, but still it took him by surprise. It— the wonder, the love, the ache— crowded everything else out.

    “Arthur,” he returned, and could not help but smile.

    His name had always sounded like a smile.

    “Hū lange slēp ic?”

    Merlin froze.

     

    Or, Arthur comes home— but what does it mean to come home, when the word for home has changed?

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    20 Oct 2024