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Merlin's magic is revealed, and neither Arthur nor Merlin knows how to handle it. Then they go on a hunt and encounter trouble as always.
And to his surprise, along the way, he gets some recognition for everything he's done.
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The secret Merlin was hiding was something even his mother didn’t know about. It was something that happened a year before he came to Camelot. He was young and wanted to see the world that was further away from Ealdor.
So he went.
Got into shit.
Came back and went to Camelot.
Saved the prince's life, became his manservant and later lover.
Life was good.
But the past decided to bite him in the ass.
Problems just loved him too much.
And someone is screaming daddy, but who?
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In a time of war and magic, Lionel, a knight of Camelot, finds himself indebted to a mysterious young boy named Merlin, whose unexpected display of magic saves his life.
Determined to protect Merlin from the dangers of a kingdom where magic is outlawed, Lionel and his wife, Jaelle, take the boy into their home.
As they navigate the complexities of loyalty, duty, and love, they must keep Merlin's true identity hidden while facing the looming threat of war.
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- Part 2 of Works inspired by the masterpieces on AO3
- Part 22 of Merlin Bingo 2025
- Part 16 of July Break Bingo 2025
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Merlyn is just trying her best to blend in as a knight of Camelot. Not an easy thing to do when the princes new servant won't leave you alone and some knight decides to use a magic shield in a public tournament.
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- Part 2 of Merlyn The Knight
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Alliances, Old and New by Merlinfirstlastalways
Fandoms: Merlin (TV), Arthurian Mythology, Arthurian Mythology & Related Fandoms
17 May 2025
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With Vivian cured and Camelot's alliance with King Olaf reaffirmed and stronger than ever, Merlin prepares to visit another ally: Princess Elena.
Yet, there are complications. Gwaine, more protective than ever, seems to realize that Merlin is still keeping secrets, and there are still those who oppose the idea of decriminalizing sorcerery. And, of course, there's the lingering question of Morgana's influence. Where is she? When will she make her next move? And what new threats might Merlin and his knights face as they travel the Kingdoms?
~a direct sequel to Bad Dreams; this will not make sense if you haven't read the other entries in the series~
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- Part 3 of A Comfortable Exile
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Merlin had failed. Despite all his efforts, Arthur had ended up dead in his arms on the shores of Avalon, so close to salvation. Surely, this could not be how their shared destiny was supposed to end? No, it was all Merlin’s fault—he had made all the wrong choices, misinterpreting prophecy after prophecy. If only he could go back and try again, now that he knew better, maybe he could right his wrongs. Maybe he— Oh. Maybe he could go back…
Ignoring Kilgharrah’s protests about the impossibility of what he aimed to do, Merlin let all his power loose, becoming one with the fabric of the world and the magic he was born of. After following the bond he shared with Arthur through the winding paths of time, he finally emerged a decade into the past, having successfully seized a second chance to get this whole destiny thing right. Unfortunately, he would have to win Arthur’s trust all over again, seeing as Merlin was alone in remembering anything of the future he was hoping to change. Or…was he?
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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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- Part 3 of ARP’s Powerful Merlin fics
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From magical best friend to magical husband by GuiltyScarl3t for Sage_Owl
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
22 Dec 2024
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As Prince Arthur struggles with the weight of his duty to Camelot, his deepening longing for Merlin blurs the boundaries between obligation and desire.
Amidst the intricacies of courtly life, Arthur's hidden desires cast a shadow over his existence and perhaps pave the way for a journey where sacrifice, love, and happiness intertwine.
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Bad Dreams by Merlinfirstlastalways
Fandoms: Merlin (TV), Arthurian Mythology & Related Fandoms, Arthurian Mythology
22 Jun 2024
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When Morgana and Agravaine attempted to take Camelot by siege, Merlin could only see one path forward: reveal himself, and push back their army. Now, with Agravaine dead and his secrets revealed, his relationship with Arthur seems broken beyond repair, especially since Arthur has sent him away from Camelot to represent the Crown's interest outside of the city.
Accompanied by Gwaine, Percival, and two new knights, Merlin must endeavor to reassure the Kingdom and its allies that magic can be a force for good even as he navigates the pressures that come from being a newly-elevated noble and Arthur's recognized personal sorcerer.
His quest begins with King Olaf and Lady Vivian.
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- Part 1 of A Comfortable Exile
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The houses of Ambrosius and Pendragon have been rivals for generations. But when a chance meeting leads to the heirs of both families falling in love, will they be able to overcome their families' hatred for one another and live happily ever after, or will they go down in history as an ancient tragedy, doomed from the start?
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Romeo and Juliet, but make it Merthur.
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Merlin and Arthur are the heir of the two rival families.
Will they find love? Or will they follow their parents' steps?
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- Part 5 of KCWS's 2024 event
- Part 35 of Merlin Bingo 2024
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Hurt by a confrontation with a drunk Arthur, Merlin decides he's had enough and leaves Camelot. As he's leaving, Agravaine follows him, determined to kill him so he'll no longer cause him further issues. So Merlin reveals his magic and kills him instead before taking the man's horse and leaving. He travels for a while, playing music at taverns to earn food and shelter before he ends up helping an injured patrol of Caerleon Knights. Queen Annis takes him in and assigns him to train her physicians before discovering his heritage and naming him a knight and reinstating his father's name.
Along the way, Merlin becomes embroiled in courts and councils, three stubborn and playful princesses, and attends King Arthur's wedding at his Queen's side.
Before long, Merlin is lord of his own township, conducting magic lessons, and locating Morgana to try and bring her to his estate as a peace offering to the court of Camelot.
He really wishes he'd found a cave to hide in instead of joining Queen Annis some days....
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- Part 4 of Leaving Camelot
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When Balinor found out that Uther was going to send Knight's to Ealdor, looking for him. He asked an old friend to look after Hudith until the coast was clear. Galahad did so without hesitation. But then he found out Hudith was pregnant and then some druids told them vaguely of some destiny that the child had.
All Galahad knew was that Merlyn needed more protection from Uther and so he claimed her as his flesh and blood. Balinor was still of nobleblood and it was the least he could do. He just didn't expect to get so attached.
Now follow Merlyn's story where she had a little more training and a little more of a moral guidance from an early age and moving to camelot at a slightly earlier age.
It turned out to be at just the right time for Arthur, who didn't know he needed a guiding hand, until it was right in front of him. -
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Arthur Pendragon, Crown Prince of Camelot, must marry. King Uther expects him to choose a high-ranking noble, preferably a lady, from amongst the Camelot ton. But as fate would have it, the Prince finds himself drawn to Mr Merlin Emrys, an obscure gentleman from the countryside. Merlin, impoverished and desperate to save his family from complete ruin, must marry, too. Feelings are secondary, for the match must be an advantageous one. Soon, both Arthur and Merlin are caught between the pressure of expectations and what their hearts truly desire…
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- Part 1 of This Remarkable Season (ACBB 2023)
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Art post for ACBB 2023 This Remarkable Season
Arthur Pendragon, Crown Prince of Camelot, must marry. King Uther expects him to choose a high-ranking noble, preferably a lady, from amongst the Camelot ton. But as fate would have it, the Prince finds himself drawn to Mr Merlin Emrys, an obscure gentleman from the countryside. Merlin, impoverished and desperate to save his family from complete ruin, must marry, too. Feelings are secondary, for the match must be an advantageous one. Soon, both Arthur and Merlin are caught between the pressure of expectations and what their hearts truly desire…
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- Part 2 of This Remarkable Season (ACBB 2023)
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Merlyn's mother dies the day she's born. She's raised in a castle by her noble father. She strives to prove herself to him, show that she's capable of doing anything. But nothing ever works. So she runs away to Camelot in the hopes of becoming a knight. If she can succeed, her father will surely love her then. She'll make him proud.
So, basically Merlin goes to Camelot, disguised as a dude to try and become a knight.
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- Part 1 of Merlyn The Knight
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Time, Curious Time [Gave me no compasses, gave me no signs] by midnight_dew
Fandoms: Merlin (TV), I Medici | Medici: Masters of Florence (TV)
12 Jan 2023
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Arthur and Merlin pass away peacefully in their sleep after ruling Camelot together for 75 long years and having many children. However, the end of their lives in Camelot was the beginning of their lives in 14th-century Florence, Italy.
(WARNING: Updates WILL be sporadic)
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- Part 1 of Invisible String
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Twenty-one years of war between King Uther and the dragonlord Balinor have brought nothing but bloodshed to Camelot. But there is hope: A prophecy speaks of The Great Dragon, a mighty warrior destined to bring peace to the lands.
Merlin isn’t so sure he is up to fulfilling such a great destiny, though he wants nothing more than to see this conflict end. When Merlin manages to capture Arthur Pendragon, heir of the enemy, he sees a chance to seek reconciliation between the two sides. But between protecting a prejudiced Arthur, standing up to Balinor and struggling with his own identity as prophesied saviour, Merlin soon fears he might have taken on an insurmountable task. Meanwhile, prisoner of war Arthur simply can’t seem to fathom the young dragonlord out and remains skeptical about his good intentions.
The divide between the two sides runs deep, but destiny might yet find a way to make friends out of enemies…
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When Prince Arthur turns 21, his father Uther thinks it's a great idea to marry him off. Only issue is: he's a tactless, sheltered bisexual who has absolutely zero ideas on how to woo one of his two princess suitresses... Lord help this man.
Merlin definitely isn't jealous that one of the two princesses of Carenid, his foster sisters Helen and Celeste, get to marry a rich pretty boy from Camelot. And he'd totally not rather be back at home in the comfort of the castle with his mother while they're away. He's definitely pleased that he has to wait and watch on the sidelines for months... All of these statements are lies.