12 Works in Eldritch Merlin (Merlin)
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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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Emrys is a God. A child of the air, earth and sea, born long before magic used words which are now old, and born longer still before humanity had listened to him as he whispered his truth to a lonely young woman.
They have seen empires, great and small, as they were built. And watched as they fell, brought low by one reason or another.
Yet, when the eldest Pendragon of the Bloody Tyrant Uther, runs scared into his realm, unbalanced and half mad, what’s Magic Itself to do but lend a kind hand?
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It was like an unwritten rule of Camelot's: every time the King chooses to go hunting with his men, at least one vengeful sorcerer has to cut their trip short. Sometimes, the Fates went crazy and threw in two. Today was one of those crazy days as, like always, their journey home was obstructed by two murderous bandits.
Like always, the bandits had everyone at their mercy, much to Leon’s shame. Like always, their arms bound and tied to tree trunks whilst the King was forced into a kneeling position on the floor.
Leon was very ashamed.
He looked up at the sky, hoping for a stroke of luck. That was another unwritten rule of Camelot’s — every time said murderous sorcerers attacked Arthur and his company, it seemed their environment would do its best to help them out. Yes, it was embarrassing that they, the strongest knights in the five realms, were relying on trees and birds to help but Leon took his wins where he got them.
Unfortunately, today seemed to be the exception to the second unwritten rule of Camelot.
Or Merlin gets a long awaited therapy session... with a rogue bandit. Leon had stopped asking questions a long time ago.
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What to do When an Eldritch God Decides that You're Friend-Shaped: A Guide by Sir Leon the Long-Suffering by ChaoticNeutral01
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
19 Oct 2024
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When Leon discovered Merlin's magic the night before the battle of Camlann, he whole-heartedly expected to be struck down by the god of magic that had apparently been living amongst the people of Camelot for years. At the very least, he was prepared to go down fighting, as useless as that would be in the face of a god who had just easily destroyed a cliff in order to block the mountain pass.
What Leon certainly wasn't expecting was for Merlin to decide that they were now close friends. What the hell was Leon supposed to do now?
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Fate.
They all said it. Over and over. There was nothing he could do, fate would not be denied.
Arthur’s fate.
He pushed it away; told himself over and over that one more lie, one more opponent dead, one more compromise made, he’d be able to push everything away, even fate.
He should have known it was hopeless.
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- Part 6 of Merlin Odds & Ends
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“So, Arthur, I was wondering... I don't know anyone else who'll be chasing this late in the season. Not anyone I trust enough, at least.”
Arthur stayed quiet for a little bit. It wasn't that he didn't like travelling with other people. He loved going on road trips with friends, and it was always rather special, showing people a good storm for the first time.
He was not as fond of the idea of doing the same thing with a stranger, though. If anyone else had asked, he would have immediately refused.As it were, Mara had asked him for a favour, and if this man was a friend of hers, then he couldn’t think too long about it. He trusted her. Worst case scenario, Arthur could always use some random stranger to be passive aggressive towards when he inevitably had car troubles on the road. He pursed his lips.
“So, who's your friend, then?” -
In the Dark Hours to Come the World Will Still Need Magic by Orpheeeeus
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
11 Feb 2024
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The old man looked Arthur in the eyes, pondering if he should tell him the truth. "We think that Emrys is sleeping in the old Museum of Magical History, situated on the road to lake Avalon. It has been abandoned for several years… decades even."
"He is… sleeping?" Arthur frowned.
"Yes, yes, we believe so. It has been quite some time since one of us spot him traveling the world. But some children discovered him here and we don’t think he left since." The old druid laughed gently, his eyes sparkling, "He is always so kind with the children."
Arthur felt his face turn pale. "And when- when was it? For how long has he been ‘sleeping’ here?"
"Oh, for at least thirty years."
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Arthur has found his knights, and now he's going to find Merlin.
[Arthur returns - reincarnation]
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- Part 1 of Orpheeeeus’ God!Merlin AUs
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"It's just… I don't know if Mum told you, but sometimes there's something hiding under my bed."
Arthur nodded, "Yes, champ, your mum mentioned it. Do you want me to look to see if everything's alright?"
Mordred didn't seem relieved about the suggestion, "I don't think that's a good idea. I already know he's down there now. It's not like I need confirmation… It's just - he asked about you."
---In which Arthur is Mordred's Uncle, and Merlin is the monster hiding under his bed.
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Arthur Pendragon knows little of the horrors that lurk just outside his doorstep. That is, until he lets a mysterious man with an unsettling, almost unnatural, presence enter the safety of Camelot’s walls - and his own chambers.
A short AU inspired by The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe.
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Mordred has been trying to get a job for a few months and jumps at the opportunity to work near home. What he awakens... ruins it.
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Arthur finds a journal in an abandoned cabin that documents what started the chaos surrounding the village.Prompt: Fear
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- Part 20 of Merlin 2022 October Writing
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When he was born, Hunith was informed by three wise Druid men, who had made the pilgrimage to Ealdor for just this purpose, that she had birthed a god. Balance blessed her with child, and she would raise Him: their Lord Emrys.
Hunith had sort of figured something was up when he came out glowing.
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- Part 3 of More or less human Merlin
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If Merlin was any less devoted to Arthur, they'd all be dead right now.
Sometimes Arthur wonders if that would be preferable.