#elyan my beloved

[fluffypotatey]

Elyan, I think

(in re the character vibes post)

omg anon! that's so sweet of you 🥰 he's literally so awesome and sweet and and fun whenever he's on screen. i' m so honored 🥺

(Anonymously or not) tell me what character I have the same energy as

[greghouse2-0]

Okay so we all know Merlin is queer-coded but how gay is it really.

So i made a polycule diagram

The solid lines are primary partners

The long dashes are dating but not primaries

The short dashes are exes

And the short and long one is "Theres feelings but we're friends"

[boo-moved]

Giving the side-eye to ppl who are Sorcerer Gale truthers

[arthurslesbian]

S4 e10 is my favorite arthur 😔

[xviruserrorx]

Day 17 of @whumpmasinjuly

-> Prompt: "What trope do you adore that you wish there was more love for?"

I love love the whole overprotective caretaker trope especially in a Platonic sense. But not on the sense of them being really frazzled and over bearing but more them sitting bed side vigil just watching the other person their taking care of.

But as far as actual whump I think it may be like kidnapping and torture? I saw unwillingly while not trying to expose myself too much 😅

[Masterlist]

~~~VirusError🌸

[birdman-6]

Searching for writing help

Hello everyone!

I’m writing a Merlin x Arthur Pendragon fanfiction on ao3 and have fallen behind in editing. I would like a second set of eyes on it if anyone is willing. In other words, I’m looking for an editor. Someone who’s not afraid to give constructive criticism. This is just for fun, not a paid gig. (Apologies). Even if you’re not an editor but looking to input ideas or collaborate, I’m willing to listen!

Here’s a link to my work that I’ll be updating:

Through the Mist (2099 words) by Banana_9 Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Merlin (TV) Rating: General Audiences Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence, Major Character Death Relationships: Merlin/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Elyan/Lancelot (Merlin), Gwen/Morgana (Merlin) Characters: Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Merlin (Merlin), Gwen (Merlin), Percival (Merlin), Gwaine (Merlin), Morgana (Merlin), Mordred (Merlin) Additional Tags: Implied/Referenced Torture, Friends to Lovers, I don’t know what other tags to put, unfinished work Summary: At Arthur’s long awaited arrival, which is prolonged due to the dangers in the forest, his servant struggles to contain his need to be by the blonde oaf’s side. Merlin, the servant to the king of Camelot, has found himself grappling with newfound love for the blonde, heart racing and cheeks blushing whenever Arthur enters the room, but it hasn’t happen in days. Not since the king left to aid another kingdom. Merlin sets out to find Arthur and bring him home. Unbeknownst he to him, there’s something far worse in the forest than creatures of the night. Will he be able to see his beloved king or die trying to?

~🗡️~

I appreciate you all taking time to reading this help wanted message and if you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me. Whatever work you do, I’ll 100% give you credit for all that you do to help me in this and all the credit you deserve!

Would love to get to know you all and make new friends/connections on here, and have a nice chat! Thanks again! Hope you guys all have a wonderful and fantastic day! <3

[its-hyperfixation]

"i'd lay down my life for you."

Merlin gets hurt when he knowingly walks into a trap. Arthur isn't happy with him.

Word count: 2k

for my beloved, @bellamyblakru. i love you forever and i would truly do anything for you. hope you like this :)

special thank you to my bestie @kandi-pendragon for proof reading it for me!!

Merlin knew he shouldn’t have gone alone. Gaius had tried to stop him but he hadn’t had a choice. Morgana had threatened Arthur’s life if he didn’t agree to meet with her. He couldn’t risk anything happening to Arthur. His Arthur. He had to go.

He thought he was prepared and ready to handle anything she threw at him. He was Merlin Emrys after all, the most powerful sorcerer to ever walk the Earth. He knew Morgana was going to try to kill him but he wasn’t afraid of her. He could handle her. 

Unfortunately, he was wrong. It was a miracle he had even managed to make it back to Camelot alive. He had truly thought he was going to die where Morgana had left him after inflicting the worst pain he had ever felt in his life. He could feel his blood dripping out of all the wounds she gave him, making his head woozy from the blood loss. He could feel his bones, broken in more places then he could count. But he couldn’t die out here. He couldn’t leave Arthur defenceless against her. He had to make it. For Arthur.

Making it to the lower town had been the easy part. Getting to Gaius’ chambers undetected was the real challenge. Merlin could barely walk without screaming in pain but he had to stay quiet. He didn’t want anyone to see him like this and tell Arthur. He had only made it to the cathedral when he fell to the ground with a shout of pain.

He tried to get up quickly, but he heard footsteps approaching.

“Merlin! Merlin, what’s happened?!”

Percival and Elyan came into Merlin’s view as he tried to gather himself. “Nothing, I- I’m fine,” he said.

“Are you mad?” Elyan shouted, “Merlin, you look half dead!! What happened to you?”

“Nothing, nothing. Please just- just get me to my chambers.” Merlin struggled to speak as he coughed and tasted the metallic tang of blood in his mouth.

“I’ll go and get Arthur-“ Percival started before Merlin shot up and grabbed his arm. “No! No, please don’t tell him!”

“Merlin, I have to!” he yelled before pulling his arm away and running towards the castle.

“Elyan, Elyan, ple- please stop him! Please just take me to my chambers,” Merlin cried.

“I’m sorry, Merlin. We must inform Arthur. Now come, put your arms around me.”

Merlin could do nothing but oblige as he cried out in pain when he stood up while leaning against Elyan. After the most excruciatingly painful walk to his chambers he had ever experienced, Merlin nearly collapsed as Elyan kicked the door open and shouted for Gaius.

“Oh! Merlin!” Gaius cried as he ran towards them, “What happened to you?!”

“Please help him, Gaius!” Elyan said as he helped Merlin further into the room.

Gaius quickly cleared his work table as Elyan brought Merlin over and they helped him on to it. Merlin cried out in pain as he laid down, hot tears rolling down his cheeks.

“Gaius, please,” he cried weakly, “please stop the pain.”

Gaius quickly moved to grab a pain relieving medicine when the door burst open once more.

“Merlin! Where’s Merlin?!” Arthur was shouting as he rushed in but then he stopped in his tracks when he saw him. His Merlin. Covered in blood, sweat, and tears, writhing in pain.

“Merlin,” he whispered, his breaths coming in short gasps, before he slowly came over to his side and fell to his knees. Tears gathered in his eyes as Arthur carefully grabbed Merlin’s hand, fully taking in all of his wounds.

“Sire, I need to treat him,” Gaius spoke gently, trying to get Arthur to move away from the table.

“Right, right, of course,” Arthur replied as he slowly stood to his feet. Just as he was about to step away, he felt Merlin’s hand tighten around his.

“Don- don’t go,” Merlin rasped out, trying to open his eyes to see Arthur standing before him.

Arthur moved closer again, now gripping Merlin’s hand in both of his. “I’m not. I’m not going anywhere. You’re safe now.”

Merlin nodded slightly before trying to smile when his eyes rolled into the back of his head and everything went black.

-

He could feel something heavy resting on his arm. He tried to open his eyes but they wouldn’t budge. His entire body felt like lead and he let out a groan as he tried to shift around a bit. Whatever was weighing on his arm was definitely not helping.

Merlin used all his energy to force his eyes open, only to cringe at the light coming in through the windows. Slowly, he tried to look around as he realized where he was. He was in Gaius’ chambers. Safe. He heaved a sigh of relief.

His body felt completely numb, but at least it was better than the nauseating pain Morgana had left him in. Suddenly, Merlin’s arm began to prickle but he couldn’t move it out from under whatever was on top of it. With great difficulty, he raised his head to try and see what was pressing down on his arm. When he saw what, or rather who, it was, Merlin gasped and quickly laid his head back down.

Arthur.

What was Arthur doing here?! And laying on his arm?!

Eventually, the tingling sensation in Merlin’s arm began to feel unbearable, forcing him to try and move it out from under Arthur’s head. As he wiggled it around and flexed his fingers, Arthur began shifting, murmuring something in his sleep.

“Not now Merlin… Mm, go away,” Arthur mumbled, nestling his head further into Merlin’s arm. A moment passed where neither of them moved. Then, Arthur’s eyes flew open.

“Merlin!” he shouted, shooting up into a sitting position, “Merlin, you’re awake!” he laughed, before leaning down and hugging Merlin, pressing his face into the crook of his neck.

Merlin’s body went stiff. What is going on?! 

He had never been more confused in his entire life. Arthur’s hair tickled against his cheek as he continued to hold Merlin. Suddenly, Arthur’s shoulders began to shake slightly. To say Merlin was shocked would be an understatement.

He tried to speak but nothing came out. After clearing his throat and swallowing a few times, Merlin finally spoke, “Si- Sire? What’s happened?”

Arthur froze. Slowly, he pulled away from Merlin, keeping his head down.

“Sire?”

When Arthur looked up, Merlin felt like the floor had been pulled out from beneath his feet. Arthur’s eyes were red, his cheeks stained with tears. Merlin’s heart pounded rapidly in his chest.

“Merlin,” Arthur whispered, sniffling, “You were gone, Merlin. Gaius said- Gaius said you might not ever wake up. I thought…”

Merlin couldn’t believe what he was hearing. Arthur gently grabbed Merlin’s hand before continuing, “I thought I’d lost you.”

The only thing Merlin could do was stare at his king in stunned silence.

Suddenly, Arthur’s demeanour shifted completely. His body stiffened as he let go of Merlin’s hand and stood, turning away and wiping the tears off his face. When he looked back at Merlin, his eyes were no longer soft. Instead, they were filled with something else. Rage.

“Merlin,” he spoke harshly, causing Merlin to gulp. “Who did this to you?”

Merlin had never seen Arthur look like this before. He shook his head slightly as he struggled to sit up before attempting to speak, “Arthur, it’s nothing-”

“Nothing?! You call this nothing? Merlin, you were dead!” Arthur shouted as Merlin flinched at the volume. But that didn’t stop him from continuing.

“You’ve been asleep for six days! Six days, Merlin! Do you have any idea what I’ve been through during that time?! I thought I’d lost you forever!” he was breathing heavily now, tears building in his eyes as he paced across the room.

He paused, gathering himself before turning to Merlin and speaking in a low, guttural voice, “Tell me the truth. Who did this to you?”

Merlin could do nothing but comply, “It was… it was Morgana.”

“Of course it was,” Arthur sighed, running a rough hand through his hair as he continued pacing, “How did she get to you? Did she have you kidnapped? I’ll have a word with the utterly useless guards who let that happen-”

“No, no, Sire,” Merlin interrupted and Arthur stopped to look at him, waiting to hear what he had to say.

“I- I went to her willingly…” Merlin looked up at Arthur to see his eyes wide and he tried to continue, “She sent me a message and I-”

“Are you insane?! Merlin, why on earth would you ever go see Morgana alone?!”

“She said to come alone, or else she would-”

“Or else what, Merlin?!” Arthur was fully yelling now. “What could possibly be more important than your life?! You could have at least told Gwaine or Lancelot! I cannot believe you would do something so stupid! I really expected better from you Mer-”

“You.”

“What?” Arthur asked, confusion replacing his anger for a moment.

Merlin looked down at his hands, picking at the edge of a bandage before quietly speaking, “You asked me what could possibly be more important than my life. The answer is you.”

Silence.

Merlin heard nothing but the sound of his own laboured breathing for a few moments. He risked a glance up at Arthur, his heart pounding in his throat, only to see Arthur staring back at him.

He cleared his throat as he looked down again before continuing, “She sent me a message saying that if I didn’t come meet her, alone, then she would spare no effort in ending your life. I knew it was a trap but I had no choice, my lord. She knows too much about the inner workings of Camelot, I just… I couldn’t risk your life like that. I’m sorry.”

“No, don’t-” Arthur sighed as he hesitated, “Don’t apologize.”

Merlin looked up at him to see that his eyes were soft again. Unsure of what to say next, Merlin gave his king a little smile.

Arthur chuckled at that, shaking his head before looking at Merlin again.

“You’re a dollophead, you know that?”

Merlin laughed before clutching his ribs in pain.

“Careful!” Arthur scolded, quickly rushing to Merlin’s side.

Merlin groaned before looking up at Arthur, only to see his face was just a few inches away. The breath left his lungs as his ears turned pink at the proximity. Arthur gazed into his eyes so lovingly that Merlin began to feel woozy.

“Don’t ever do that to me again, Merlin,” Arthur spoke softly, scanning every inch of Merlin’s face.

“No promises,” Merlin breathed out.

Arthur smirked, shaking his head again before glancing at Merlin’s lips.

Merlin gulped, unable to process what was happening. If this was what it took for Arthur to finally make a move then he would’ve gotten nearly killed a long time ago.

Arthur looked back into Merlin's eyes before saying, “I love you, you know?”

Merlin wasn’t breathing at this point.

“Y- you do?” he gasped out.

“Mhmm,” Arthur nodded, a little smile on his face. He stepped impossibly closer and placed his hands on the table on either side of Merlin before glancing back and forth between his eyes and lips.

“Uh, well…” Merlin struggled to speak, trying to build up the courage to reply, “I uh… I love you, too.”

“Is that so?” Arthur teased. Merlin’s face was actually on fire and he could do nothing but nod.

Arthur began leaning closer and just as Merlin closed his eyes, the door burst open and Gwaine came strolling in, munching on an apple loudly. 

“Merlin!” he shouted happily with his mouth full, as Arthur jumped away from the table, “You’re awake!”

Gwaine practically ran over and pulled Merlin into a hug, “We thought you were a goner!” he said, patting his back roughly.

“Ow, Gwaine- You’re hurting me,” Merlin squirmed in his grip.

“Sorry, sorry,” Gwaine giggled, softening his hold on Merlin, “I just missed you so much.”

Begrudgingly, Merlin wrapped his arms around Gwaine to return his hug, making eye contact with Arthur over his shoulder.

His king suppressed a smile as he scratched the back of his neck before shrugging.

The day he was fully recovered, Merlin was gonna kill Gwaine.

[the-mother-of-lions]

Anti-Whitewashing Tutorial ft OFMD

For anonymous, my beloved

When making edits of characters of color, its imperative that the original skin tones be left as they are. In characters with brown skin tones, it can be all too easy to unintentionally lighten the skin and whitewash them or over saturate the skin and make it look orange or red.

In this tutorial, I will show you how to keep the original skin tone. This is not a tutorial on how to make a gif, but I will link mine at the bottom. This tutorial primarily focuses on Taika Waititi and his skin, but I do have a tutorial that focuses on black skin with the BBC Merlin fandom that will also be linked at the bottom. However, the process is pretty much the same.

This tutorial will work for Photoshop and Photopea.

Step 1: Make your gif. Crop it, sharpen it, etc. This is my gif, which has only been sharpened.

Step 2: Basic recolor Here I’ve added Curves, Selective Color, Hue/Sat, and Vibrance. When setting your Curves layer, keep an eye on the character of color. Make sure you’re not overlightening the gif and washing the character out completely. It can be helpful to do your Curves layer last or edit it after you finish. In this one compared to the first, you can see how red and oversaturated he is and that’s not at all what we want. He can look better.

Step 3: Reduce redness To reduce the redness of his skin, we’re going to add another Hue/Saturation Layer. Set the Range to Red. Set the Saturation Bar to -30 and the Lightness to -5. This isn’t the hard and true way of reducing redness. There are other methods, but this is the one that I think looks best. Alternatively, you can play around with the amounts and duplicate as needed.

Step 4: Bring back warmth He no longer looks abrasively red, but he does look washed out and crusty. To fix this, we’re going to add a Vibrance Layer at 30. I oftentimes duplicate this layer once to make the colors richer, but use your best judgement.

This is what your gif should look like. Taika looks normal again, he doesn’t look washed out or red. From here you could add in whatever extra stuff you’d like to or post it as is.

Here’s another side by side of the original (left) and the edited version (right).

More tutorials: How To Make A Gif Anti-Whitewashing ft Elyan (BBC Merlin) Overlays

[shitakimooshrooms]

I HAVE FINISHED BBC MERLIN AND HOLY FUCK I AM SO SAD NOW WHAT THE HELL BBC!?!??!!

ok so my notes on season 4-5(I don’t think I did any for season 4 so yeah). Lancelot coming back made me upset. I did like the drama and we got to see that really nice dress Gwen wore at some point. Isolde and Tristan my beloveds. We got to see Hunith again! I don’t really have many notes on season 4. It was good. Definitely pushed my Arwen shipping to the max. Season 5; I loved evil Gwen but Elyan dying was really painful. I loved the use of Stockholm syndrome with Morgwen. Beautiful. Eira sucks and I hate that she played Gwaine. QUEEN GUINEVERE!!! More Leon screen time! KILGARRAH IS A BITCH!! I cried when Gwaine and Arthur died. The Dolma was an icon. Mordred and Morgana having a better sibling relationship that Morgana and Arthur. I honestly do feel bad for mordred. Like, if Arthur accepted magic into Camelot, would they come back to find him dead? Would he just no longer want to turn on Arthur because magic is free? Like what was the deal with that? BACK TO SEASON 4! HOW THE FUCK DID NO ONE WUESTION HOW MERLIN SURVIVED GHE DOROCHA!?!? ALSO WHAT THE FUCK WERE THEY THINKING WHEN THEY DESIGNED THE DEIMAR OR WHATEVER!?! ALSO IF UTHER KNEW THAT ARTHUR MARRIED GWEN, HOW THE HELL DID HE NOT KNOW THAT MERLIN HAD MAGIC??? CONTINUITY IS BULL!!! Also they did Kilgarrah and Aithusa dirty. Like, Killgarrah’s design had a lot of thought out into it but you never get to see any of that because he’s always in a dark dingy cave or in the dead of night. And I didn’t realize that dragons don’t have ears until aithusa showed up. Like they legit made aithusa look like a sick horse mixed with those white dogs with the red eyes. I’ll add more notes when I think of them.

[none-ofthisnonsense]

Merlin S5E10, “The Kindness of Strangers”

Magic?

MORGANA

Ah, yes! A romantic picnic! Arthur and Gwen. And Merlin (that lobster meme!)

I. Did Arthur need to make it sound like that.

biting my teeth those things would NOT look like that after a day in the forest

“Alator would never betray me.” I love BAMF Merlin and generally when he uses his position.

I love whispered conversations like these.

Yes! Beautiful Welsh forest! It looks great. And nice and happy.

Who is she?

So she is in league with Morgana…

The music!

SHITTTT

The music is incredible. This scene is incredible generally.

Leon my love <3

I wanted to hear a Merlin/Mordred conversation ;(

SO SHE’S GOOD

What’s the name of that theme? (In the scene with Gaius and Merlin where he apologises)

Alator why did you not eat the message??

So her name is Finna.

MY FAVOURITE TRACK

Mordred is growing on me.

MORDRED MY BELOVED LITTLE CREEPY CHILD I LOVE YOU

Mordred <3 Alex Vlahos plays him so well.

The smile!!

LEAVE THE ARROW IN

I feel like I know Finna’s actress.

Merlin could’ve learnt so much from her. I’m almost crying for the missed potential. I love Finna.

The music…

Merlin’s hoarse voice…

That shot of the moon and Kilgharrah…

I noticed it too.

I’m not crying I’m not crying I’m not crying

I miss Elyan.

And we’re getting the setup for next episode in this one…

You can tell the end is coming.

[fluffypotatey]

Yeah, the Knights of the Round Table are cool, but what about the Squires of the Round Table? I want to know about the pack of hapless adolescents that are supposed to be learning the finer points of knighthood from THEE most chaotic bastards to ever share a braincell.

(Merlin unknowingly becomes, like, the patron saint of squires bc if he can handle Arthur, they can handle their respective masters as well)

no ok i'm in love with this. the squires of the round table is the spin off i didn't know we needed, but by GOD am i glad you told me, anon.

(you are a GEM, anon, i'm in love with you)

the squires for knights are the round table's adopted children. oh, sorry, was that kid the son of such and such??? he's leon's boy now. they all have youngest sibling syndrome so sorry i don't make the rules and yes they do treat merlin like he's a mob wife.

anyway,

these squires would get up to so much shit omfg. if you're the squire to gwaine, have fun upsetting your noble father (because most squires come from the nobility and since arthur took down that rule when he became, then there became this influx of squires who were from the common people) and learning that doing illegal shit is the best thing and you've only tasted a sliver of what gwaine has been doing since he was 13 but you LOVE IT---

squires of sir leon are trained into how to become the mom friend. it's not much, but it's hard work. sometimes the little squires pity their knight because he is not paid enough for for the antics his other knights and king get into ("poetry??? seriously, is that what they told him???" "idk that's roland said" "maybe we should gift him some more moisturizer?"). yes they do treat sir leon with the respect they would give an older cousin.

sir elyan is very new to all this...squire business but he's not one to let his little men (little brothers tbh) be caught slacking. he has them run drills everyday and they complain about it all the time ,but then you'll find them in an empty room perfecting their forms, and making sure it's perfect because sir elyan deserves the best. and he called nathan's form "superb" but nathan's a bitch and you just think that if you get this form right---

elyan teaches his squires moves that were taught to him by tristan and isolde because they totally worked together while elyan was away and he respects them so much and misses them and wonders if they ever got the chance to settle down and breath like they had dreamed

sir percival is second on the list of knights who teaches his squires the more traditional way (first is leon obvi) but that does not mean he let's them fall behind with dirty tricks. listen, this man was friends with lancelot (honorable, noble, dreamed of being a knight since he was prob 15) so he knows the intricacies of knighthood; however, he is also besties with gwaine and elyan both of whom are a chaotic combination if put in the same room. the squires are granted the perfect balance of swishy swordplay and body slamming a bitch. sleeves??? don't know her. the squires beg percival for them to cover their arms and he is offended.

sir lancelot, the epitome of honor and loyalty, is a force to work with. the squires think that he'll be the one whose teaching will lead them far off adventures and gain cool ass scares. lancelot is actually the old coot who grants wisdom like an old man who's lived two lifetimes. his training is unusual but somehow it works. the chores he assigns aren't demeaning, nor are they used as punishment. you are lancelot's squire for a week and you immediately understand that this man is a man who has his heart on his sleeve and you watch as he gazes at the king, the queen, and the manservant. his eyes always fond and full of...something. you are too young to pick up on a deep and unconditional emotion like that. not yet.

[castelled-away]

I am in a constant state of flux when it comes to shipping in BBC Merlin

One day I’ll be praising Merthur on their sassy dynamic & their stupidity with each other

And then other days I’ll see a Freylin or Arwen edit/picture & I go like „Aw they’re so cute & still manage to have an interesting dynamic”

Or I’ll see Merwaine & be SO grateful that the BBC Merlin writers made them meet bc they’re SO ICONIC

Or Mercelot with their solid friendship on which you could totally build an actually healthy relationship

Or Morgwen with the super cool bad bitch x sunshine aesthetic

Or any combination with the knights (a few examples: Gwaine/Percival, Gwaine/Lancelot, Percival/Elyan or EVEN BETTER MAKE IT POLY OR QUEERPLATONIC)

Mergwenthur are just THE perfect trio. Like they have everything. Whatever shit was toxic with Merthur completely disappears when Gwen (my beloved) enters on stage

Gwencelot is the most iconic knight x servant stuff I’ve ever seen (also: hello bi panic)

I read a fanfic with Morgana/Gwen/Lancelot & I gotta admit I was intrigued: you have 2 good souls on the 1 hand & a crazy bad bitch on the other to balance her out

Merdred is also super interesting bc they only have the enemies from enemies to lovers BUT there’s a chance for them to work ok (thank you fanfic writers, you all are a god sent)

There was also some tension with Morgana/Morgause (I know they’re sisters but you can’t deny there were certain undertones)

Lancelot/Arthur (Arcelot?? Arthcelot? Arlot? Arlance?) would also be an exciting knight x prince dynamic (you know the one. Where he says „my lord“ but actually means „my love“ uggghhh I can’t handle it). You could also twist the whole fiasco with their conflict over Gwen into a love story between the 2 & just say that Arthur had been jealous of Gwen OVER Lancelot

And when we’re already here: Arwencelot would just fix all the drama. Not to mention that they would give me bi panic & Gwencelot‘s healthy/calm aura could really make a better man out of Arthur & help him to grow out of his father’s shadow

[queerofthedagger]

monaaaa 👁🫦👁

love your fandom ask #2 and 8? 👉🏻👈🏻

fyreee my beloved <3

2: a headcanon you weren't sure about at first but have come to like!

Post-canon Leon/Gwen 🥺 I feel it'd be soo difficult but so good in a like, somewhat always aching way. Yeah <3

8: you hope more people will come to appreciate ___ (a ship, a trope, an episode, etc)

As a ship, I'm pushing the Elyan/Gwaine agenda like!! Look at them!! Chaotic restless bisexual kings with hearts of gold why is this not more of a thing (affectionately but shaking my fists at the sky) <3

love your fandom asks

[awanderingmuse-ficrec]

You were the one to teach me how to use knives (Merlin re-write Series)

Fandom: Merlin BBC

Author: Obsessedwithfanfiction, @turnsoutnoonewasexaggerating​

Rating: Mature

Warnings: Violence, Major Character Death

Word Count:  318,538

Pairings: Arwen, Mergana, Merthur, Gwencelot, Freylin

Characters: Merlin, Morgana, Arthur Pendragon, Gwen, Gaius, Uther Pendragon, Lancelot, Leon, Catrina, Aredian, Morgause, Freya, Kilgharrah, Mithian, Mordred, Trickler, George, Hunith, Alvarr, Elyan, Balinor

Tags: Some of these feature more in this part than others, If you're in it for Merlin/Arthur be prepared for a slowburn, None of these pairings are necessarily their endgame, We're still in the early days, Pairings are only ordered by when they first appear in the story, Endgame potential is still v much in the air, And will be updated as we go- no one panic, Fix-It, Season 2 onwards rewrite, If Merlin had told Morgana about magic but not that he had it, Lol I promise it makes sense, What if the Merlin writers were actually capable of continuity and emotional catharsis, Morgana doesn't just suddenly become evil, But neither is everything magically fixed knowing she has a friend in the castle, And everyone is in love with Merlin fight me, Merlin finds out about Balinor slightly earlier than canon, Even I don't know who's going to end up with who, Every character in this show has romantic tension with every other character, I'm just taking the romantic tension where it leads me, One day the title will make sense I promise, This part covers Nightmare Begins-Lady of the Lake Vol 2 but we're still on S2 because I cannot control myself, You defo need to read the first part to read this part don't jump in here, My continuous crusade to bring emotional catharsis to Merlin, Everyone is still in love with Merlin and everyone can still fight me, I have slightly more of a plan about who ends up with who but I can still be persuaded, by myself, Don't try and persuade me yourself lol, Still just taking that romantic tension that is between everyone wherever it leads me, But probably not any time soon, This part covers Sweet Dreams- The Last Dragonlord, Whoo boy here we go again, Season 2 onwards re-write, WE'RE FINALLY ON SEASON 3 BBY, Pls read the other parts first or this will make little sense, What if BBC's Merlin had emotional catharsis?, And consistency?, Wouldn't that be... Beautiful, Everyone is still in love with Merlin, Except Merlin, He is in a bit of a guilt phase, We're still following that tensionnnnn, Probs not in this part, Maybe the Next One, who knows certainly not me, Posts every other Friday atm

You were the one who taught me how to use knives: Vol 1

Merlin chose to save Mordred against the dragon's advice. He should have made the same choice for Morgana. In which Merlin is more than a little fed up of old men and old dragons telling him what to do, and gives Morgana some hope. Maybe it won't change the dark path she's destined to walk down... Or perhaps in doing so, Merlin saves all of Albion from her wrath. Featuring the emotional catharsis and continuity we were denied in canon and a systematic re-writing of what could have been

You were the one who taught me how to use knives: Vol 2

Merlin's trained Morgana in magic against Gaius & the dragon's advice, hasn't killed Mordred, and honestly thought he was doing a pretty good job of moving his destiny along. Then, he lost Freya. Has his faith in Arthur been shaken enough to make the prophecised Albion further away than ever? Featuring Merlin actually reacting to Arthur killing his beloved, Morgana realising that Merlin's role in keeping Arthur alive is even harder than she thought, and Arthur still trying to come to terms with his own opinions on magic- and his father

You were the one who taught me how to use knives: Vol 3

Merlin's lost his first love and his father in the space of a few months, and he's not sure how much more he's willing to let destiny take from him. But with that loss has come the unburdening of some of his secrets, and now with fewer distractions, he can't deny his relationship with Arthur is changing...

Arthur's between a rock and a hard place; between his childhood and what he's learnt as an adult, between being loyal and being just, between his father and Mer- the magical community. With a heavier burden placed on him from the king's more frequent bouts of insanity, he's bound to break under the pressure, but perhaps that's the only way to heal straight...

Morgana's magic's been revealed to everyone, but somehow she's got to find a way back into her position in Camelot's court if she ever wants to make a change. The problem is, Morgana's only ally now is her sister, and she doesn't know how much she can trust her...

Gwen's going to get her answers. No matter what.