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For want of a nail, the shoe was lost. For want of a shoe, the horse was lost. For want of a horse, the rider was lost. For want of a rider, the message was lost. For want of a message, the battle was lost. For want of a battle, the kingdom was lost. And all for the want of a horseshoe nail.
Merlin manages to wrangle a visit back to Ealdor out of Arthur by telling Arthur that he will be unable to run his kingdom on his own. After Merlin leaves on his vacation, Camelot slowly but surely falls apart to Arthur’s horror and chagrin and he realizes just how much he has come to rely on Merlin’s help.
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17 Feb 2026
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Arthur could wrap his mind around the magic. Barely – but he could. Merlin had often been the most troubling puzzle for him. However, the king wasn’t ready to accept that his servant had been protecting him all these years. That was never supposed to be Merlin’s role.
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14 Feb 2026
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“Mordred, right?” Arthur asked, kneeling in front of him. The boy nodded, eyes wide as he looked at Arthur as if he might bolt at any moment. “What are you doing back in Camelot? My father won’t like seeing you again.”
“He’s hurt.” Mordred whispered and Arthur glanced over at where Merlin was unconscious. A sudden realization dawned on him.
“You healed him,” He said slowly “With magic.”
Mordred nodded. Arthur’s mind raced – thinking of all Merlin had survived in his encounters with bandits and sorcerers. Before he could ask if Mordred had been responsible for all of it, there was a groan as Merlin shifted, eyes flickering open.
“Arth – you!” He choked, sitting up quickly to grab Arthur’s arm as if he could yank the prince away. Mordred grinned.
“You’re awake!” He beamed and launched forward to hug him. Arthur watched as Merlin stiffened at the action – eyes widening before desperately trying to push him away.
“Arthur. Arthur, get him off of me-”
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After sneaking Mordred out of Camelot, he occasionally returns to make sure Merlin is doing okay. Arthur isn’t sure why this child is so concerned about the wellbeing of his servant… Nor Merlin's vehement attempts to ignore it.
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13 Feb 2026
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The Time Merlin and Lancelot Almost Destroyed Camelot (as told by the Knights of the Rountable) by CaffeinatedFlumadiddle
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
25 Nov 2019
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"It's true then?" Elyan frowned as he peered out the door into the hallway Lancelot had just exited through. Gwen bit her lip before nodding. "Damn. What would Lancelot and Merlin even argue about?"
"Please," Gwaine rolled his eyes before flicking his hair out of his face "This has got to be some new battle strategy. Maybe Morgana is trying to throw us off with this so we won't notice when she tries to invade again." He shrugged. The others seemed to consider this.
"That somehow makes more sense." Percival muttered. Gwen wrinkled her nose before putting down the basket with a sigh.
"I'm telling you," She said "George heard them both yelling. It sounded very intense."
"Maybe they were having sex. Sometimes people yell during sex." Gwaine suggested. Everyone turned to him.
"Is that more likely than having an argument?" Leon asked dryly. Gwaine pointed his glove at him.
"Between Lancelot and Merlin? Yes. Absolutely, you ignorant fool."
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Lancelot and Merlin get into an argument. All of Camelot loses its goddamn mind trying to figure out what's going on.
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13 Feb 2026
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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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12 Feb 2026
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Trapped by a cave-in, the Knights of the Round Table are in a dire situation. They have little water, less food, and no hope.
Magic is their only way out.
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10 Feb 2026
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there are many, many things shining in this world (but among them, you're the only one that's precious to me) by bellamyblakru for lightasthesun, pantsbuttfancy
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
24 Dec 2025
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inspired by ann’s tumblr post:
“Due to the amount of scars littering his body, his skin somewhat resembles a mosaic whenever he's accessing his true power as Emrys. His scars shine golden as if he were glowing from within.” (https://www.tumblr.com/lightasthesun/676749665738293248/new-incoming-godmerlin-hc-due-to-the-amount-of)
where i just added more angst for merthurweek lolol
day seven: magic reveal + canon era💖
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07 Feb 2026
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Arthur witnessed Merlin's stand off against Agravaine. The question is only, if a traitor of Camelot defeats a traitor of Camelot, what is Merlin's motif? And if his devotion to Arthur is actually genuine, then what does that mean for Camelot?
In truth, none of these (very reasonable) questions matter anymore when Arthur realises he has a massive crush on Merlin.Series
- Part 90 of Merlin's magic
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07 Feb 2026
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To NOT Do List:
-Get captured
-Get tortured
-Get your magic revealed in front of the king and his closest knights...Fuck.
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05 Feb 2026
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Merlin’s gaze shifts over to the window, Arthur’s presence clearly an afterthought now.” Your people are out there because they know. They know what I am and what I pretended to be, they know that it isn’t natural.”
Arthur flinches as though he’s been slapped. He frowns, hands at his sides, standing there like a child.
He thinks of Uther in all his glory. Heavy armor, icy stare.
Uther who never would have agreed to this, Uther who would be ashamed of the man he’s become.Arthur needs this to be mutual. He needs Merlin to fight for this just as much as him because if he doesn’t, he’s not sure how long he can withstand it.
(Or, Arthur thought he’d made the right decision. For Merlin, for Camelot. But not everyone is pleased.
There a consequences to be dealt with.)Series
- Part 2 of come as you are
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05 Feb 2026
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spreading you open is the only way of knowing you by thoughtdaugther
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
26 May 2024
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“What’s Merlin up to, Gaius?”
Gaius isn’t listening. His eyes are wide and horrified but suddenly focused on something behind him, something outside of the window.
Before the knights can turn around to catch it, the door flies open yet again. The force behind it so strong that it nearly falls off it’s hinges.
Familiar eyes meet his own.
Merlin’s eyes.
Merlin is back, coming right through the door.
But he isn’t walking. He’s falling through the door and landing on the hard floor before Gwaine can even register what’s happening.
“Merlin?” Sir Leon rushes to his side, his voice quiet.
Merlin is right in front of him. Blood soaked and filthy. Covered scrapes and bruises. Crying out for no one in particular.
And it’s the most battered Gwaine has seen him.
(Or, Merlin disappears without explanation, leaving Gwaine worried to death.
Luckily, the sorcerer returns.
Beaten and battered.)
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- Part 1 of come as you are
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05 Feb 2026
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After Merlin's magic was revealed, Arthur banished him from Camelot, but Merlin is not just going to accept that. From his exile in Ealdor, he starts writing Arthur letters. When Arthur finally responds they manage to slowly understand and open their hearts to each other.
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25 Jan 2026
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Merlin would do anything for Arthur. So revealing his magic rather than let Arthur die was no choice at all.
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22 Jan 2026
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Arthur finds out about Merlin’s magic. He’s so angry he banishes Merlin from Camelot and with it destroys the bonds that they had always had. When, ten years later he needs to make a peace deal with a magical kingdom, how will Arthur cope with the King of the kingdom; an infuriating man that he can’t help but feel in his heart, that he recognizes.
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20 Jan 2026
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Arthur walks in on Merlin using magic. After a brutal beating, Merlin is banished. Taking refuge with the druids, Merlin struggles with self-hate and abandonment issues. Of course, he still has allies back in Camelot. With Arthur facing another magical threat, Merlin needs to protect him, without loosing his head.
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19 Jan 2026
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Months ago, Merlin was banished for a botched attempted at poisoning Morgana.
Arthur hasn’t seen him since.
He’s sitting in a meeting, and the Prince of Meriti won’t shut up about how in love he is with his Court Sorcerer, a man named Emrys.
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Merlin makes his own destiny in a new kingdom. He’s doing fine without Arthur.
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19 Jan 2026
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“So what brings you my way?” Gwaine asked. To anyone but Merlin, it might have been startling to hear the man sound so somber, but Merlin knew Gwaine could take life seriously when he wanted to. He played the fun-loving drunk as well as Merlin played the fool, but Gwaine had his demons as well. Maybe that was why Merlin came here instead of Ealdor or wherever Lancelot was at the moment.
Merlin forced himself to look up. “I guess I could just use a friend right now."
When Merlin is banished from Camelot after his magic is revealed, he struggles to believe he has worth outside of Arthur and their supposed destiny together. But Gwaine has always known Merlin deserved better.
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19 Jan 2026
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Merlin is feeling out of place in his new role. Thankfully, Sir Leon is looking out for him.
A highly self-indulgent and soppy glimpse at what might have been while Arthur is oblivious as usual.
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- Part 2 of Beyond Merthur series
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19 Jan 2026
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All our secrets by Beyondtheveil for OwlsWithFins, gwaine_loves_apples
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
30 Jun 2024
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Inspired by Life After Arthur written by OwlsWithFins
Just where did Gwaine go between visits to Camelot?
Merwaine secrets finally revealed.Series
- Part 1 of Beyond Merthur series
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19 Jan 2026
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In which Lancelot and Merlin stay in touch through letters after Lancelot leaves Camelot.
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15 Jan 2026