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Merlin attempts to take his own life, but instead sets in motion a series of events the gods did not plan for. The gods are now scrambling to force a new prophecy. Faces from the past and present blur together as Merlin tries to save the world he wanted to leave.
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- Part 2 of Life Changes
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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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don’t blame me (love made me crazy) by Isthisusernameavailableornot
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
27 Jun 2026
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Once upon a time, long, long ago—well, more like 20 years ago—Ygraine married Uther in front of all the people of Camelot. Instead of a honeymoon, Uther purged all the kingdoms of magic and brought decades of stability to the land.
He rounded up all the sorcerers and their sidekicks—basically, all the really interesting people—and he booted them off to the Isle of the Lost with a magical barrier to keep them there.
That’s where Merlin grew up: no magic and no way out. Or so he thought.
Prince Arthur grew up in a peaceful land, surrounded by his people, who were devoted to him, and parents who loved him. Still, there was always a shadow cast onto Camelot by the Isle that loomed just on the horizon.
His first proclamation as Crown Prince sends shockwaves through the kingdom: four misfits from the Isle are to be brought into Camelot.
Chaos ensues.
Or, a Descendants-inspired fic.
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It had been a year or so now, since the magic ban had been reversed, months since Merlin became Court Sorcerer. And a few more weeks since Merlin's injury.
Arthur had finally given Merlin the Court-Sorcerer chambers he was promised, that just happened to be down the hall from the kings own .
Arthur would insist this was not on purpose, but everyone had seen them around the castle, holding and kissing each others hands, teasing each other as usual but with the addition of grinning at each other.
There had been a shift in their relationship, and it meant they were more protective of each other than usual. If it wasn't terrifying, it would probably be sweet.
But of course this is Camelot, not everything can stay perfect for too long. Destiny would never allow it.
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A continuation from the previous fic in this series. (read if you want context for Merlin's injury or their realtionship, but not needed)Merlin and Arthur begin courting, Merlin knows nothing about noble courting rules, Arthur will do anything to protect Merlin.
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- Part 2 of Merlin has Chronic Pain
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A collection of little silly goofy stories about how Merlin and Arthur are in love and everyone but them can see it
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Arthur stood frozen in the corridor of cells. He refused to turn around back to that room of death. He wouldn’t look or even go near the poor forgotten bodies until one man was in his presence alive and well. Because he had to be, he couldn’t be in that mess of burnt flesh and blood. Merlin couldn’t have been captured or held here. It wasn’t true, he didn’t, none of those bodies could be him. But he knew that scrap of fabric. He had given that neckerchief to him himself, it was a birthday present.
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6 months after banishing Merlin for magic Arthur believes his former manservant has been tortured and murdered. Now 3 years later they finally succeed in repealing the magic ban and are ready to welcome the druids back to Camalot, but when the Druid Lord Emrys has been targeted by Morgana the King sees it as his duty to send aid.
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Mordred attends his first hunting trip with the knights. While around the fire one evening the topics of sex and love get brought up. When proven wrong about their assumptions of Mordred’s innocences they are shocked to find out that not only has Mordred had sex before, but that he might know much more about love than any of them do.
Features a bonus overly sappy happy ending chapter.
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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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As winter hit in earnest, Merlin started to fade away before Arthur's eyes. Arthur took advice from Gwen to figure out why his manservant regularly seemed to lose himself to something they couldn't see. Leaving the episode to play out resulted in Merlin admitting to a fear that Arthur hadn't realized he had, as if Arthur would ever let anything hurt his best friend. He would kill anyone who tried — he just needed to make sure Merlin knew that too.
Based on the prompt:
"Please... I'm so tired."
"Then sleep. I'll stand guard."
"I thought you said it was safe here?"
"It is. But you don't feel safe, do you?"
"...not yet."
"Then I'll stand guard until you do."Series
- Part 5 of Merlin One-Shots
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The knights and Dragonlord by MoonlightXinyi
Fandoms: The Last Dragonlord - Joanne Bertin
16 Jun 2026
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Join Merlyn and the Knights of the round table in their journey of court ships for the dragonlord's hand. Will Arthur left the ban and win? We shall see...
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- Part 1 of Merlin dragonlord
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- English
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- 300
- Chapters:
- 1/20
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~He scrubs sleep from his eyes as he finally opens the door. “What do you want, Mordred?”
The annoyance in his tone startles the young knight. He hesitates for a moment before asking, “Why do you hate me? What did I do to upset you?”
It takes a moment for Merlin to process the questions. Is this really what he was woken for? Then he takes note of Mordred’s appearance. He looks like he’s been crying. Puffy, red eyes a stark contrast to the dark circles beneath them. Has he been losing sleep over this? As he leads Mordred to sit on the bench, he takes note of how much thinner and paler the boy is than he had been a month ago. Is he eating properly? Has he been training in this state?~The prophecy may be wrong about Mordred. Merlin regrets that it took the boy's declining health for him to realize as much.
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- Part 1 of Restrained Magic
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Sequel to “Trillium”.
So, they did it. Arthur and Merlin defeated the rebel barons on Camlann and ascended to the throne of Camelot. Morgana and Mordred suffered the druid massacre, but managed to regain faith in the Once and Future King. But as what was called the Golden Age unfolds, they begin to wonder: was it all worth it? As they seek their place in the new Albion, amid its forest roads and grand castles, they wonder who they are in the story of Arthur and Merlin: heroes or villains?Series
- Part 2 of Druidic Flowers
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If we had a magic child, (I wouldn't watch and not save them) by KeeperOfDragons
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
05 Jun 2026
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Merlin knew the risks of being an omega. He worked hard to keep his designation a secret with the help of medicine and a little bit of his magic, he was able to work in the palace unbeknownst to anyone of his true identity.
But everything changes when the man he loves finds out Merlin's secret and ends up revealing one of his own, leading to a shared heat, and a small life growing in Merlin's body.
Merlin fought hard for the future of Albion, for the future where magic was free and revered as the dragon said, but this changed everything, and suddenly he isn't so sure of any future anymore.
Follow them as we find out if love is enough, if people can change, and respect can grow.
Will Merlin find safety, and peace or will he be doomed to a life of fear?
This story is inspired by mandragon's Omegaverse AU on tiktok.
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When the past comes knocking Merlin has to decide whether this time he will answer.
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Merthur microfic prompt: Exile + Merlin Bingo: Merlin & Mordred
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- Part 10 of Merlin Microfics
- Part 8 of Merlin Bingo Fills ~ 2026
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Arthur has always taken Merlin on every mission — unarmoured, untrained, endlessly reckless.
It never used to matter.
But lately, every danger feels sharper. Every close call lasts too long.
And Merlin is starting to notice the way Arthur hovers… and how the prince’s worry is beginning to look a lot like something else.
A slow-burn story about devotion disguised as duty, love revealed through quiet choices, and the people who become home when the world turns dangerous.
Love wins — even when it has to fight for it.
Written with a companion playlist (linked in the notes) :)
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In all Merlin’s long years of waiting, he never thought he’d re-meet Arthur in North America taming the Wild West. Let alone with everyone else from his past along for the ride.
And he’s stuck as a horse.
This is going be problematic isn’t it.Or
Merlin in a Wild West AU because I can.
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- Part 4 of The Ark of Merlin
- Part 1 of The Drafty Crypt
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If you want some, take some (get it together baby!) by historicalblackberry
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
14 May 2026
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Arthur is away. Merlin deals with some petitions, runs some errands, and misses him terribly. Sure, Arthur is due back this evening, but isn't that too far away?
(“I’m just peeved,” Merlin admits.
“Because Arthur’s gone?”
“Not at all! I’m the Court Sorcerer of Camelot! I have a very important position completely independent of the King. I don’t track his comings and goings like a maiden. I stand on my own,” Merlin insists. Gwen crosses her arms and gives him a look that says, clearly, I don’t believe a word you’re saying.
“Fine,” Merlin huffs. “Yes, I miss His Royal Prattiness.”)
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Mordred never meant to be knighted while being a teenager. It just sort of, happened. Yes, it was against the law to be a knight and be under 18 summers old, but that wasn't Mordred's fault. On top of that, Mordred was much more than a simple 15 year old.
With Morgana back in Camelot and everyone happier, Mordred can't help but think something will happen. And, something does in fact happen. After an incident in training, everyone finds out about Mordred's true age. After that, the people around Mordred find out more and more about how much Mordred has truly been hiding from them.
Things that all of them wished they could fix.
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The knights of Camelot (+merlin) find out that Mordred is not even 16 years old. They are not amused.
Now, Mordred is being treated like a child by everyone around him. But after he's been through... maybe it's for the best?
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The first thing he ever saw in Camelot was an execution.
There has never been a man as loyal as Merlin. That, actually, is the problem.
(A Merlin rewrite; Merlin’s POV.)
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Merlin doesn't like fire.
Arthur eventually figures out why.