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Merlin and Mordred set off on a mission to retrieve Morgana after the battle of Camlann. Secrets are revealed and stories are told as the two men embark on an impossible journey. Part 6 in my Magic Reigns Free series
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- Part 6 of Magic Reigns Free
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The wind whispers to those who listen, as do the rain and the worms. They whisper of a foolish king and a merciless deity. They whisper about the slow decay of the world and the rebirth of all things.
They whisper that, during the Great Purge, Uther trapped a being no mortal was ever meant to trap. He bound it in the deepest cave of his kingdom and atop the highest peak of his land.
And the rain whispers: fear not, for only mortals remain bound forever. The seasons will come and go, the world will freeze and the snow will melt. And one day, Emrys will be free once more. Magic will walk the Earth anew.
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Arthur is in love. Merlin is tired. And Mordred will free Emrys, no matter the cost.
[Emrys revealed - Good!Mordred]
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- Part 2 of Orpheeeeus’ God!Merlin AUs
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In the Throne Room there is Nothing but a Dance of Death and Banquet of Bloody Murder. by fallen_stxr
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
10 Apr 2025
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"Maybe Merlin was a lost child. Never been able to get to 18 without… this burden."
"Merlin. I’ll help you.”
“Kill me. I don’t want to feel anything anymore. Burn my corpse in the courtyard - serve it for dinner, for all I care.” He laughs, swaying towards Arthur’s chest a little. Arthur doesn’t move. His throat feels scratchy. What’s he supposed to do or say?
“I know you want me to die.” Merlin states. Arthur’s brows pinch and he shakes his head with a wince.
He wanted to retire to his chambers forever. He wanted to throw up his guts.
“You’d enjoy it, right - killing me?” Merlin asked as if he was already certain of the answer. Pale and frail fingers twisted the sword so the sharp edge scraped against the King’s armor. Arthur gulped but made no intention to move.
Merlin slid his fingers up the side of the blade, leaning in closer until his lips were centimeters from Arthur’s ear. “You don’t have to hide how you truly feel. I accept all of you - even the part that wishes people like me dead.”
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After a long period of self isolation, Merlin tells Arthur about his magic and begs for his life
To be taken.
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- Part 11 of Mentally-Ill Merlin (Merthur)
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All Mordred wants - all he's ever wanted - is to be close to Emrys. Although they see each other every day, he feels that his goal has never been further from his reach. Emrys is coolly polite, but it is clear he does not trust Mordred. His smiles and jokes, so readily given to the other knights, are not for Mordred.
He doesn't understand why; until he does.
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Or: a conversation with Emrys sets Mordred down a path to earn his idol's trust, change his destiny, and return magical freedom to the lands of Albion. He's determined to do all three, or die trying. -
The Tearing of the Veil by Merlinfirstlastalways
Fandoms: Merlin (TV), Arthurian Mythology, Arthurian Mythology & Related Fandoms
08 Mar 2025
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After Merlin loses a patient, he finds that he can't stop himself from blaming Arthur for not doing enough to protect the druids. Unfortunately, the situation only worstens as Arthur's inaction and an innocent death starts off a chain of events that threatens not only Camelot, but all of Albion.
Canon up until "With All My Heart;" story begins approximately a week after they return to Camelot at the end of the episode.
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“Guinevere, I’m sorry, but this is important. If someone’s killing people in Camelot, I have to know who’s to blame—”
“Then look in the bloody mirror!” For a moment, Merlin didn’t realize that he’d spoken aloud; he barely recognized his own voice, vicious in a way that Merlin had never allowed himself to sound in Arthur’s presence.
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At a grand ceremony in Camelot, Sir Mordred is set to receive an honor from King Arthur, but instead, he declares that another person is more deserving of it.
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“Arthur froze.
He was still recognisable, just by his clothes, just by his walk, just by his hands, white, brittle nails, covered in dirt. He was the only one to realise, it seemed, but how could Arthur not know him? He knew him like the sun rising in the East, knew him like the colour of the sky, or the shape of his own teeth. Arthur had learned him like a secret, kept him as a promise, known him as a fact. He knew this man, even before he was shoved to his knees in front of the dais.
It was Merlin.
Merlin, who was supposedly dead. Yet there he was.”
OR: During a bandit attack, Merlin dies risking his life for his now-heartbroken prince. But when Merlin returns to Camelot, alive and unharmed, more than one secret is revealed, and more than one betrayal is made…
OR: Merlin dies. A LOT. Until Arthur finally gets his royal head out of his royal ass.
WARNING: Since I am lazy, and since there is graphic death in this, I will be putting the trigger warnings for each chapter in the end chapter notes when necessary to save spoilers.
UPDTATE TIMES may vary, but am aiming for once every fortnight minimum.
Enjoy :)
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"No-angst-allowed" Merlin drabbles and short oneshots (all unconnected) ♡
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- Part 6 of One Word at a Time!
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But Mordred's hopes, despite being strong against its own malnutrition, were fading little by little.
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Mordred is taking Merlin’s job to himself and the knights are not having it.
Also* I didn't mean to post it*
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"Ah, Merlin," Arthur said, looking up from his desk. "I expect you have my speech ready for tomorrow?"
Merlin nodded and approached the desk. He bowed his head as he put the scroll down then kept it bowed before moving back and standing in front of him.
Arthur, immediately, was suspicious.
"Merlin? Is something the matter?"
Merlin didn't answer, just keeping his head down.
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- Part 1 of Empire For Two
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Kilgharrah’s suffering from magic loss, so he is asking for help from the only man he believes can return him to what he once was.
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Merlin has gotten on Arthur's last nerve. Why is that boy always at the tavern when Arthur needs him? So, this time, Arthur decides to go to the tavern to reprimand his useless servant. Only, Merlin isn't at the tavern. And for some reason, the bartender has never heard of him and Gwaine thinks Arthur is crazy for suggesting that Merlin drinks all the time. Arthur is so confused and pissed that no one can tell him where his servant is. Arthur runs to Gaius' chambers to yell at him for lying and sees Merlin on the brink of death. This changes his whole perspective and chaos ensues from there, leading to some realizations.
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After a tender night between Arthur, Mordred, and Merlin, the druid notices Merlin's sleep deprivation.
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Okay Mordred, just play stupid.
“Merlin who ?”
Okay, maybe not that stupid…or
Emrys seeks Mordred's help
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- Part 1 of Two Mages in Camelot
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Children of Fate and Ruin by tangledupingreen for lady_quimbledon
Fandoms: Merlin (TV), Merlin (BBC)
19 May 2024
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Escaping Morgana's most recent attempt to end Arthur has the unfortunate result of everyone forgetting that Merlin ever existed. Now alone, Merlin continues to work towards the goal of peaceful magical integration, but he also has to work to find his place again amongst the knights and Arthur. If he's not just Arthur's bumbling servant, is there a chance they could be something more than friends? Or has Fate already written them as a tragedy that can't be avoided? And why won't this stupid fumorroh in his neck die already?
It's not an easy life to be a child of Fate's control. Will Merlin be able to save them or will he bring them all to ruin?
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An extremely alternative take on A Servant of Two Masters s4e6.
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Merlin and Mordred are two sorcerers who have lost their magic because of a certain witch. In order to get it back, they must journey to the Crystal Caves. AU 5x12-13. Part 5 in my Magic Reigns Free Series. Story cannot stand on its own.
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- Part 5 of Magic Reigns Free
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Merlin is tired of waiting for Arthur’s to unite Albion and decides to take the crown for himself instead. With a little help from Morgana and the knights.
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Between a brainwashed queen roaming the castle and a boy pretending to be a Druid begging for help, Merlin is ready for a much-needed break. But first, he has to stop whoever is threatening Arthur's life and the Rise of Albion. Can he and his friends eliminate the threat or will they be made to suffer?
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- Part 3 of Magic Reigns Free
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The knights of Camelot are on a mission to find a rare and expensive item named 'The Signoria Pearl' in the luxurious city of Aldritch, seeking out the famous but unknown merchant named 'Kai The Collector'. But the unknown merchant and price for the item are shocking and not what they had anticipated. How will this go?