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"You are my heir. The future of Camelot rests on your shoulders. But you have yet to prove me that you are fit to carry this heavy responsibility."
That stung more than Arthur wanted to admit. No matter how hard he tried, it never seemed to be enough.Series
- Part 3 of Teagirl's Whumptober 2025
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What did the Fisher King mean when he said this is an arrival of a new time? What if Merlin got sick of waiting for Arthur to protect magical people? What if Emrys and the once and future king are the same person?
Featuring Merlin becoming a king but staying with Arthur (for now) , all the people we never see again making their way to his kingdom so we see them again. And Merlin leaving Camelot fully when Arthur doesnt believe him over Agravaine.
A semi complete re-write of merlin from S3 E8 then following the episode structure with added detail along with what happens in the episode until season 4 the Secret sharer.
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- Part 1 of The Kingdom of Oplaria
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In which Merlin is immortal, used all of his free time to do things because he'd go crazy otherwise and got filthy rich like an old vampire without meaning to, hung out with Shakespeare and a bunch of other people because why not, got gifted a pretty Cadillac that he hates by a charity he'd forgotten he'd donated to, and has a too-high alcohol tolerance for his liking.
Oh, and he bought Avalon Lake.
Because "Shut up, I just like looking at this lake and no, I don't need help."
And a bunch of other mansions and estates and penthouses all over the country because "What if he wants to live somewhere else, I need to have OPTIONS."
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Loneliness is an insidious thing. When Merlin looks at Arthur, he sees not just a prince waiting for his time to rule, but a young man struggling to find his place in the world, with little help from anyone else.
The truth is, Arthur needs more than the friendship Merlin can offer. He needs people he can trust: men and women who will become his court and his confidants, and if he is going to survive to take the throne and lead Camelot into its golden age, he needs them sooner rather than later.
Finding loopholes in Uther’s laws is no easy feat. Court life is a dangerous game, but it’s one Merlin has every intention of winning so that Arthur can have knights of his choosing by his side.
And then there is the matter of his magic…
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the magic within by impravidus for QueenOfTheSupernaturals
Fandoms: Merlin (TV), Batman - All Media Types
25 Oct 2025
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Only but a child now, rebirthed and renamed as Jason Todd, his king is finally returned from Avalon.
"Robin gives me magic," he says and it makes Merlin’s heart ache at the thought of Arthur embracing magic instead of condemning it.
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- Part 25 of AI-Less Whumptober 2025
- Part 55 of impravidus's batman quick reads
- Part 58 of impravidus’s crossover fics
- Part 143 of impravidus's folklore
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The Brits Of The Comedic Timing by Haetheal
Fandoms: Shoot From The Hip RPF, Merlin (TV)
25 Oct 2025
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Merlin and The Gang are back, and more British than ever! This is pure crack and I'm thrilled to be here. Strap in buddies, this is gonna be beautiful.
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In an Albion where the oceans are higher, where Camelot is a port city and pirates plague the seas, Prince Arthur Pendragon struggles under the weight of his duty and his doubts. For almost twenty years he's honed himself to become the sword his father wants him to be, but he's begun to wonder if a ruler relying too much on the sword is more dangerous to his people than any foe.
Meanwhile Lady Morgana can no longer avoid the shadows that plague her in her waking hours as well as her dreams, and resolves to save herself from exhaustion and madness. But searching for forbidden knowledge in Camelot can be deadly, even for the king's ward.
And Merlin, the prince's manservant, holds more secrets than either of them. Between trying to free the dragon under the castle, protecting Arthur from magical threats that Camelot is no longer capable of grappling with, and keeping his head attached to his shoulders, he can barely keep up with his life as it is. Throwing in prophecies is just excessive.
This is a story carried by many hands, because in a land of myth and a time of magic, the destiny of a great kingdom can't be shouldered by any one person alone.
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Everyone thought the prophecy about Camelot’s Golden Age was grand and glorious.
"One day, a fair and just king will bring Camelot into its Golden Age… if they reach it."
Uther assumed it was him, with magic eradicated from the land.
Nimueh thought she was destined to guide him as court sorcerer.
Morgana was under the belief that it was her right.
The druids whispered that Emrys, the greatest sorcerer of all time, would be the key.They were all wrong.
The prophecy wasn’t about glory, conquest, or restoring magic.
It was about keeping Arthur Pendragon alive long enough to actually be king.
Which meant Emrys’ true, legendary destiny was not to wield unimaginable power or unite Albion— but to be the world’s most powerful, put-upon babysitter.
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Deep in Nemeth's woods, Merlin stoops over a fallen tree and examines Lancelot's injury.
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- Part 29 of Kinktober/Whumptober/Fictober 2025
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Magic having been wiped from the kingdom of Camelot has left the other kingdoms to search for the prophesied savior who will help the new Prince of Camelot rectify the mistakes of his father.
The Prince and the savior meet and unsurprisingly the Prince falls madly in love with the fool of a man before him. Now will the Prince win the heart of this man or will he have to chase him into another kingdom to prove his love?
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Merlin was tired of waiting for Morgana’s another plan, doing nothing. Arthur had nearly died last time, if Merlin was late even for a minute his head wouldnt be in his shoulders.
The thought made him sick.“I wish there was a way we could know what her plans are.” Arthur had said in their last conversation. And that made an idea come to his mind.
How did Morgana knew their every step before them? Her spies. So that was what they needed. A spy.
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Merlin fools not just Morgana that he is working for her, but everyone. Expect Mordred and Gaius that is.
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No young man, no matter how great, or mystic can know his destiny. He cannot glimpse his part in the great story that is about to unfold. Like everyone, he must live and learn. And so, it will be for the young magic arriving at the gates of Camelot. A boy that will, in time, father the legend. His name: Merlin.
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A rewrite of Merlin if the writers weren’t cowards. A lot gayer, magic users aren’t the enemy in every single episode, and Uther is the actual villain of the story. Morgana is still a villain, but we have sympathy for her.
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For a split second that lasts eons, Arthur exists in that horribly weightless space before gravity conquers, and then he's falling. Distantly, he hears Merlin cry out his name in panic, and then he’s bracing himself for impact.
An impact that never comes.
Silently hoping, begging, for anything but what he knows he’s about to see, Arthur turns his head to look.
And sees Merlin, hand outstretched, and eyes ablaze with gold.
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Faced with the revelation of Merlin's secret and a sudden internal war between duty and sentiment, Arthur must make a decision that will affect both of their fates. And when Merlin is gravely injured, the time to make that decision rapidly dwindles. Arthur must quickly choose what matters most: the demands of the law, or those of his heart.
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When Morgana invokes a long forgotten spell, the ancient and powerful Court of Magic is summoned to pass judgment on Uther Pendragon and his bloodline for their crimes against the magical world.
But for the verdict to be carried out, every seat on the Council must be filled, and the chair of the Dragonlords has long stood empty.
Now Merlin faces an impossible choice: reveal his true identity to cast the final vote, risking exposure and execution... or remain silent and let justice fall upon his best friend's father.
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Shortly after becoming intimate with Merlin, Arthur Pendragon agrees to an arranged marriage. Merlin, realizing Arthur never actually said the words "I love you," assumes the worst.
Then he starts coughing up flowers. A little research reveals what this means. And the fact that he will soon leave Arthur forever.
Unless somthing changes.
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- Part 14 of Tansy's Merlin Shortfics - Cannon AU
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In a kingdom where magic is hated and forbidden by the king, there is one thing that even he cannot stop with all his might. Soul marks are magical bonds that unite two souls meant for each other. Soul marks also help you feel what your soulmate feels, but only if they keep the connection open, otherwise the most you can feel are just tingles or a shadow of what they really feel. They are imprinted on the skin and come in different forms from one person to another. They are meant to be identical only to their exact copy. Usually the soul mark is in the same place on both people, but there are a few exceptions that no ordinary person knows about. These exceptions are rare and there are only a handful of such bonds in 100 years. When a being of magic is bound to a soul that has no affinity for magic, the soul marks are in different places because even if fate has bound them, even she does not know what can happen between two souls so different. Usually the chance of them meeting is almost impossible, but when destiny has a say, even the impossible disappears.
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“Actually, It Wasn't Magic” (“It Was Just You, Uther.”) by NeutralMime
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
24 Oct 2025
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Starting with Valiant, Arthur begins to realize that maybe—just maybe—Camelot’s problems aren’t caused by magic alone, no matter what his father’s been screaming his whole life.
Instead, it’s a mess of emotional tangles, terrible communication, and the dawning horror that Uther might be completely wrong about… well, everything.
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La chute du roi. by AngelicaR2
Fandoms: Merlin (TV), Game of Thrones (TV), 憂国のモリアーティ | Yuukoku no Moriarty | Moriarty the Patriot (Manga), 憂国のモリアーティ | Yuukoku no Moriarty | Moriarty the Patriot (Anime), Once Upon a Time (TV), DC's Legends of Tomorrow (TV), DCU, Addams Family - All Media Types, Gotham (TV), Tales From the Kingdoms Series - Sarah Pinborough, Hunger Games Series - All Media Types, Wynonna Earp (TV), Batwoman (TV 2019)
24 Oct 2025
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[Goretober] : Uther Pendragon et toutes les différentes manières dont il est possible de le faire souffrir ou mourir.
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The Old Player in Destiny’s New Game by Chuda04
Fandoms: Merlin (TV), Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
24 Oct 2025
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Merlin hoped that if he helps with the worst part, then people will take care of the rest of their own mess. However, it turned out the secrets of the new Dark Lord run much deeper than anticipated and he’ll have to stick for a little bit longer this time. Unless the curious teenagers, nosy adults, careless creatures or infuriating portraits drive him nuts first. Well, let the game begin… again.
(A continuation of the one shot 'The boundaries of neutrality')
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- Part 2 of The Boundaries of Neutrality
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Merlin has lived a hundred lives. A healer. A chef. An architect. A man lost in the quiet rhythm of the world.
In the year 2025, he works at a small art museum, curating an exhibit of Arthurian legends. The paintings unsigned, half-forgotten are more than historical curiosities. They are memories. His own. Each brushstroke a thread tied to a man he can’t afford to forget.
But even memory fades. After fifteen centuries of waiting, Merlin’s grasp on the past begins to blur until a stranger walks in. A young man with familiar eyes.
But the question was, was it really Arthur returned ? Or just another echo — a face that haunts every lifetime?