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How A Little Kindness Changes The Course of Camelot by Daughter_of_Thranduil
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
04 Jul 2025
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“Some believe that it is only great power that can hold evil in check. But that is not what I have found. I have found it is the small things; everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keeps the darkness at bay. Simple acts of kindness and love.” - Gandalf
Truer words were never spoken.
Some of the legends give Arthur an additional half-sister, Elaine. Here’s how her existence as a background character, despite performing no great deeds or showing no particular greatness, prompts an earlier magic reveal and a better ending than they all originally got.
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“Never wander alone, my darling, or Jenny Grinteeth will get you,” Hunith used to say. “Or if you forget, make sure you say the rhyme - that wards her off.”
Jenny Grinteeth leave me be, my mother loves me, leave me be.
Jenny Grinteeth is a game they play. But as Merlin is sucked into life at Camelot, he wanders alone more than ever. He is surrounded by people, but he doubts they love him; they can’t really even know him. The loneliness becomes so routine, he forgets his mother’s warnings and the funny, little rhymes, which might otherwise have saved his life.
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To mess with a dragon's treasure is the epitome of foolishness. To be a dragon's treasure is a double-edged honor foolishly refused.
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Merlin experiences life as a dragon and Arthur plays the part of a princess
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- Part 1 of The Ark of Merlin
- Part 1 of A Dragon's Tail
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Merlin really didn’t understand why Arthur kept assigning him more guards. He was Camelot’s Court Sorcerer and, oh you know, the strongest warlock to ever live. He really didn’t need the protection, but his stupid overly protective husband just refused to see reason. Though maybe all the trouble Merlin got into every time he left the castle wasn’t helping his argument.
Or the 5 times Arthur adds a new guard to Merlin’s protection detail and the 1 time Merlin does something about it!
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- Part 12 of 5+1 Murther Stories
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The Marriage Council blends the social drama and matchmaking chaos of Bridgerton with the characters of Merlin, reimagined in a world without magic. Arthur is pressured to choose a bride from ten noble princesses sent to Camelot, each more strategic than the last. But as alliances form and gossip spreads, it becomes clear that Arthur’s heart may lie elsewhere, and not with a princess at all.
(I imagine the story being after the last battle, so almost everything is canon, but Morgana was never evil, everyone is alive, even Uther, and magic doesn't exist. But I consider every interaction between Arthur and Merlin in the series to have happened, except the death part of course)
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Royals pour into Camelot, mostly just for a friendly visit and some fun. It was no secret that many Royals had personal whores, and Merlin didn’t try to hide that he was open to the idea. But he never expected a royal from another kingdom to actually offer. Much less did he expect to end up serving someone else entirely…
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Merlin sometimes thinks he's been cursed. Not only was he born with extremely powerful magic, he also presented as an omega. A male omega in a world run by alphas that would see him as a prize or trophy, something to tie up and forget about. And now, he's in Camelot, the most dangerous place for someone like him to be. Merlin must keep both of his secrets close to his chest and stay away from Uther and other foes. But why does he feel a pull towards Uther's arrogant alpha son? And why is fate so cruel by pushing them together every chance it gets?
Arthur was comfortable and... not happy, but alright with his position in life. Sure, he didn't always agree with his father's treatment of people suspected of sorcery, but who was he to question the King? Until a scrappy, raven haired peasant calls him out for being an arse and then becomes his servant. But as much as Arthur tries to hate Merlin, he constantly finds himself being drawn to the enigma of a man.
Will they learn to get along? And will Merlin be able to help Arthur become the King he's destined to be?
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Imported from fanfiction.net. Set post season 2, Morgana has a dream that changes everything. Determined to make things right, she seeks out Emrys, the only one she knows can help her. Arthur gets told a prophecy that sends him on a quest to find this unknown powerful sorcerer. Merlin gets caught in the middle. And later, even as Arthur rises to the throne, a new threat looms from across the sea. One thing's for certain- destiny is not always set in stone.
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On a summer's day in July of 1824, Merlin arrives at the Pendragon estate to assist his great-uncle in tending to those who work there. By a series of coincidences and one near-fatal knife, he ends up servant to Arthur Pendragon.
Over three years, a friendship grows and blooms into something more, the farm sees itself through the seasons, and creatures of the otherworld begin to converge on the estate and the Pendragons, with vengeance on their minds and hatred in their hearts.
(Partially inspired by Jane Austen and Thomas Hardy)
--Currently being worked on, won't be updated for a while--
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Arthur learns how to actually be himself, after hiding who he was for most of his life. Of course Merlin, Gwen and the others are there to help him. (I suck at summaries 😭)
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Merlin is dead. At least he’s pretty sure he’s dead. He has no other explanation for why no one can see him… well no one but Arthur. A man who, quite frankly, hates Merlin. Merlin has no idea what happened to him or why Arthur is the only one who can see him, but he’s going to find out. He needs answers. After all, being dead, it’s not like he has anything else to do
Update on Wednesday
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Merlin is tired. Merlin has been waiting for Arthur for over a thousand years and he's tired. But when a man suddenly comes barrelling into his life that is both Arthur, and not quite Arthur, he might be about to get the wake-up call he sorely needs.
Because Albion is once again in peril. And only Merlin can save it... And save himself.
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To save the Prince, Merlin's magic is revealed and King Uther sentences him to death, to be burned on the stake. However Prince Arthur has a different plan, where he decides to run away with Merlin, forsaking his rights to the throne and to serve a self-voluntary exile beside Merlin.
This journey covers riches to rags, roads of difficulties and staying incognito from both foes and allies yet under the worst circumstances the duo finds themselves nurturing a bond stronger than friends whilst learning to embrace their flaws to adapt and overcome hurdles together.
Slight Inspiration: From the scene where Arthur tells Gwen (his literal queen) that if he wasn't the King, he would become a farmer and bring Merlin with him.
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In a land of myth and a time of magic, destiny rests on the shoulders of five young boys, along with a lot of grueling work, dedication, and long hours of cleaning up after the new knights. They are the Squires of Camelot.
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Morgana looked at him, envy welling in her throat. Arthur had always gotten everything she wanted. The throne, Merlin’s loyalty, a family, Mordred’s faith, a father, the people’s love, and of course, Gwen. Naturally he also had what she had never managed to learn. Forgiveness.
“You can’t forgive me,” she said.
“Why not? We're dead," Arthur replied.
"We won't be forever."
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"It will affect the other souls of Avalon," the Sidhe said.
“But you can do it?” Merlin asked. “My immortality for Arthur’s return. You can make it happen.”
“Yes.”
“Then do it."
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Merlin never wanted to come to Camelot. But with his home reduced to ashes and nowhere else to turn, he has no choice but to seek refuge with his uncle, a court physician under King Uther’s rule. All he wants is a quiet life—one of healing, learning, and keeping his strange gifts hidden.
But the moment he steps within Camelot’s walls, he feels it. A presence watching. A hunger waiting.
Prince Arthur Pendragon is nothing like the noble protector of legends. He is ruthless, possessive, and drawn to Merlin in ways neither of them fully understand. Every time Merlin tries to escape, Arthur is there to catch him—tender, terrifying, and utterly unwilling to let him go.
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- Part 1 of Unbreakable Chains
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Merthur receives a surprise neither of them expected, turning not only their lives upside down, but also those of everyone around them.
Will they be able to find their happy ending, while hiding everything from King Uther with the help of their friends?
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Stay tuned to find out and keep reading. It's going to be a multi-chapter story. The number of chapters is unknown yet, but more tags will surely be added soon. So stay tuned for updates.
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Prince Arthur Pendragon, always had something dark inside him, and he made his hatred clear to everyone. But it turns out that everything changed, when he found a little wizard named Merlin in the forest. Arthur never thought he could feel love, but when he saw Merlin he knew he must be his. So, watch their adventure while maintaining their love relationship. All this, hiding Merlin's magic from King Uther, while Arthur makes it clear that Merlin belongs to him.
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Merlin is captured by Morgana after the events of Camlann. The battle was won by Arthur and his knights reigning a victory for Camelot. Lancelot isn't dead. Arthur never got stabbed by Modred, the prophecy turned out to in fact be incorrect. No one had learned of Merlins power, but they will, thanks to his screams in Morganas castle. The druids turn to Arthur to save him.
Remember when Morgana broke Gwen's mind with straw poppets? Well Merlin has it 100x worse. -
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The kingdom of Camelot….
Such a weird place….In this kingdom there lives a king, or better said… a soon to be king, Arthur Pendragon and let’s not forget about his personal manservant, Merlin…
You probably already know the story already, but let’s recap for the fun of it, because why not…
In Camelot, magic is prohibited, but Merlin has magic because it makes sense. Merlin is a warlock, and is destined to protect Arthur with his magic which also makes sense. Arthur’s destiny was to become king and bring back magic. Oh, Merlin is also called Emrys by the druids which just means immortal.
That’s your summary of the day, makes sense. Great, on with the story…
Inspired by @teefscrubz on TikTok or
apollosdagger here on Ao3(I don't know what else to say)