#merlin fandom

[amirmeavid]

Merthur is an otp for real, but I have such tremendous respect for Merwaine and Mercelot shippers because they really went 'Merlin deserves better' and STUCK TO IT unlike an unfortunately large amount of the merthur fandom that just decided merlin should be ok with being abused as long as he has the occasional sassy oneliner.

And this is not me dragging on merthur as a ship, its my favourite too, especially when written well. Its just me remarking on the fact that love is just not enough for a healthy relationship, and too many merthur fanfics ignore that.

Arthur HAS to change.

[read-write-thrive]

Imagine Arthur going to Gaius about it and Gaius starts doing like ye olde neurologist exam every time Merlin so much as leaves his sight for a few hours. They don’t catch the little things, of course, but Gaius ends up boiling it all down over time—do you know who you are? Where are we rn? What are your parents names? What is your job? Etc etc

Maybe during the time when Uther just kills him over and over and over Merlin just starts writing everything down every time he wakes up. Gaius can’t see to him, of course, so he has to test himself now. But the words on the page don’t mean anything anymore—apparently his mother is named Hunith, but he can’t remember her face or her voice or where she was now. All the shortcuts they made over the years were coming back to bite him. He writes everything he can down, starting every paper with: REMEMBER:

And that’s how Arthur finds him, surrounded by crumpled, dirty, probably half thrown out or burnt papers detailing Merlin’s very core. Arthur didn’t know the information that’s on these pages, and now it’s too late to ask Merlin about them.

(And when they figure out a way to get those memories back, Arthur’s the one to hold his hand. Or, even if they don’t, Arthur becomes the new check-in person every time Merlin is even scratched—they’re making up for lost time every time they’re together, and he’d much rather his husband remember all that he can)

So here is a strange idea I had,

So Merlin is Immortal, he can't stay dead, but he does get killed throughout the show in his bid to protect Arthur.

Here's my AU idea:

Every time Merlin dies, a piece of his memories dies with him.

This doesn't affect him much, as he doesn't die often in the beginning, but as time goes on and he gets more desperate to protect Arthur, he becomes more reckless, not realising his lucky escapes after being knocked out was due to him being dead and the perpetrators leaving his corpse.

After all, dead men tell no tales, usually.

With each death, he loses a memory and he wouldn't have noticed, but Arthur does.

Arthur would mention at one point or another about this or that and Merlin wouldn't be able to recall it.

It at first annoys him and makes him point out about Merlin's low intelligence. But as time goes on, he gets concerned when Merlin can't remember certain people or events.

He brings up the time Merlin cried for the Dragonlord.

Merlin: Who?

Arthur: The last Dragonlord? Balinor? You cried over him when he died protecting you?

Merlin: Huh... I don't remember him, but if he did save my life, then I'm grateful, but why did I cry? Did I know him well?

Arthur: ... No, but you helped to convince him to help Camelot. He was a good man in the end.

Merlin: I see. Well, it's strange how I don't remember that.

Arthur: *Concerned*

It happens occasionally as time goes on and Arthur starts to consult Gaius about Merlin's memories.

Then I can see Merlin being outed as a sorcerer to Uther when Arthur is gone on some diplomatic mission. Uther wouldn't think twice before sentencing Merlin to death. Only he won't die.

He dies and dies in many different ways. Uther desperate to get rid of Merlin who he sees as the embodiment of his fears (if only he knew 😅).

Merlins deaths happen so many times, that by the time Arthur returns 2 weeks later, and storms the dungeons angry and confused, he was met with a sight he'll never forget.

Arthur: Merlin! *Rushes to the jail bars and demands answers to his questions*

Merlin: *Stares blankly*

Arthur: 😠 Merlin! Answer me!

Merlin: Do I know you?

It hits him harder than any fist or magic ever could.

And that's all I've got. Tell me what you think, what happens next?

Till next time fellow dreamers~! ✨

[wanderertwinkle]

💛 Just a quick sketch inspired by Valentine's Day 💛

Timeline of the fifth season

[m0ssxz0mbie]

I've had the realisation that Jayvik and Merthur are Literally The Same Ship. Just in different fonts.

THE PARALLELS!! THE SIMILARITIES!! I KNEW when i was reading Jayvik fanfics that something was familiar. i'm like a crazy conspiracy theorist.

Minor disclaimer, tho Merlin is one of my favourite shows, I have not watched it in a while. I also binged Arcane a month ago, but those who know me irl (if ur reading this, hello bbygurl), know that the way I watch shows and movies is cursed. SO-- if things do not seem to be the most accurate to canon, fanfic is MY canon. also,, SPOILERS AHEAD FOR MERLIN BBC AND ARCANE.

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ARTHUR // JAYCE

- Both come from the upper class of the society within said media. Arthur is the literal prince (later king), and Jayce is sponsored by a well-standing family (and later becomes the founder of Hextech + a councillor)

- Wants to improve the lives of all people regardless of status, class, or ability. Arthur, tho wary of magic, wanted to protect druids, which he acknowledged were peaceful and not corrupt. Everyone portrays him to also care for peasants and people with lesser status when he is king. You really see this in canon with Merlin, Gwen, Knights of The Round Table, etc. Jayce wants to use Hextech to improve the lives of those in Piltover and Zaun via the use of magic.

- Experiences expectations of others within society which make them do bad things. When Arthur is the prince, you see many instances where he wants to do the reasonable, morally correct thing (for the situation in this POV), and he cannot because of Uther's demands and expectations for him. Jayce has expectations placed upon him by the council to use Hextech for their own gain rather than what he and Viktor wanted to use it for.

- HIMBO. What more needs to be said? NONE. BUT I DON'T CARE, I'll say it anyway. Arthur is literally a himbo knight who swings big sword. Jayce is a himbo engineer who swings big hammer. Both rush into danger and never listen when their sassy twink says something has bad vibes (literally any cursed magical place for Merlin, and the Hexcore for Viktor).

- Both are absolutely OBSESSED, WHIPPED and SMITTEN for their twink. Again, this doesn't need explaining, but I will. Arthur, which is established well into the first episodes of Merlin, has scared off every manservant before Merlin. All the servants were probably good at their job. Yet mans keeps Merlin for 10 YEARS. Merlin calls him thick all the time (both in the physical and mental sense) and sasses him ALL the time. Merlin gets away with so much, not only from Arthur but Uther too??? Uther for sure knows Arthur is ATTACHED. In the first year of knowing Merlin, Arthur literally tries to sacrifice his life for Merlin (Merlin does the same). Jayce did originally wanna help improve the lives of people with magic, but I don't think he even thought about the people of Zaun until Viktor mentioned it. Mans instantly agreed and INSTANTLY called it "their Hextech dream" VIKTORS has BEEN HERE FOR FIVE MINUTES. Jayce moves FAST.

- Both date an independent woman while desperately longing for their twink. We love Gwen here, she is the best. Best Queen, the best person, just The Best. Mel is a complicated character, who is badass in the ending, no denying that, just very stinky she manipulated Jayce for her own gain. Both were badass women who I think needed more screen time cause, at times, they were very much pushed to the side. Both Arthur and Jayce are such pathetic simps, longing for their men, and tbh, both Gwen and Mel knew, there was no hiding it. Especially cause in Merlin BBC, most characters have a crush on Merlin at some point in their life while knowing him.

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MERLIN // VIKTOR

- Both come from the lower class of society, which faces the brutality of those in power. Merlin is a peasant, and does get mistreated because of it, usually from other knights or nobles coming from out of Camelot. HOWEVER, mans main worry is the fact he has magic, literally is magic itself, and lives in a place where it is ILLEGAL. But he also experiences brutality by being Arthur's servant, and someone doing the Knights job better and stopping anyone from killing Arthur. Viktor comes from Zaun, which is the lower class of the society in Arcane, most of its problems are directly caused by the fact they are oppressed. Viktor not only receives discrimination because he is from Zaun but also because he is disabled.

- Both have an older mentor who provides them a home and sanctuary. Merlin has Gaius, his Uncle, the court physician, who lets him become an apprentice, teaches him more magic, and provides a home when he becomes more unsafe. Thinking about it, being in a kingdom where they kill you for having magic is probably better than being enslaved to be in an army and to use your magic as a weapon. Viktor has Heimerdinger, who is his mentor, to which Viktor is his assistant. Viktor gets provided accommodations in Piltover, presumably at the academy they are at, and is able to use his talents, especially when Jayce enters the picture.

- Both are sassy as FUCK. Merlin is the sassiest with Arthur, always teasing him, calling him a cabbagehead or a clotpole, the banter is STRONG with Merthur (i LOVE banter). Viktor is also super sassy as well, especially to those who don't appreciate him, or his and Jayce's work.

- They both would do ANYTHING for the future they have envisioned (with their bfs). Merlin would literally do anything to keep Arthur alive, even listening to THAT BASTARD KILGHARRAH, FUCK THAT DRAGON. Mans contemplated killing a child, you could even say he has betrayed his own kind in many ways. Merlin loses himself to make sure Arthur is safe, he is SO ready to die for him, to be nothing more than a servant forever, just so he could be by his side. Viktor removes free will from people so that he can create the most peaceful world, mans really just wanted a world where he could have Jayce, as it was the conflict between Piltover and Zaun that made they split apart.

- They both are Gods. This kinda ties into the last point. But Merlin IS MAGIC. He is the physical embodiment of magic. His druid name means immortal. The druids treat him as a leader, a god. Viktor becomes Jesus and performs miracles for people to better their lives, he becomes the physical host for the Hexcore.

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BOTH

- Both ships are doomed yaoi. again, what more do I need to say? Merlin has waited 1,500 years for his man to come back to him, and Jayvik is,, in the astral plane??? dead??? Hence why fanfics exists, both ships need their happy ending, fix-it fanfics.

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The parallels not only between the characters themselves and how certain people portray their character in fanfics are insane. Especially the way Arthur and Jayce simp for Merlin and Viktor.

NOW, after reading all that, you may have noticed the colour of the names, and yes, BOTH JAYVIK AND MERTHUR ARE A RED/BLUE SHIP. Which solidifies my points even more.

(I have seen Jayvik x Be More Chill fanart, I've seen Jayvik x Star Trek fanart,, has anyone considered jayvik x merlin bbc fanart???? 👀👀👀👀)

[musichooman]

i've always loved fics where people believe in Merlin more than they do the King. because every time it happens, he becomes the voice for the voiceless and not just someone with a destiny to fufill.

I read a merlin prompt that was like what if merlin worked more actively towards bringing magic back and now its stuck in my head.

Like imagine merlin is still Arthur's servant still protects him and all but the committing treason bit is more focused. He still cares for Arthur ofc he does because its Arthur and Merlin but those are his people being killed being harmed in Camelot, his people being burnt on the pyre and so starts him actively trying to bring magic back and some things that go directly against the good of the Camelot. (especially especially against Uther) Something something along the lines of the system not needing fixing rather needing to be completely shattered and merlin working on doing just that. caring about Arthur but not the monarchy not the pendragon rule

Merlin still cares for Arthur still loves him but his people deserve to be free but it's Arthur but it's a whole community of magic users and magic creatures there was never really a choice.

Both of them are head over heels for each other and the reveal gets much more angsty for Arthur because the betrayal is deeper this time the treason isn't merlin doing magic to protect him but the treason is merlin actively trying to bring Uther's (and Camelot's) downfall

Basically it goes like

"I trusted you with my life and you went behind my back"

"They are MY people Arthur. My kin my family that your family has been burning on the pyre."

And Arthur gets real quite and goes "I would have helped merlin all you had to do was ask"

Like merlin choosing his people over Arthur and it breaking both their hearts

if there is a fic like this pls pls i need it and if someone decides to write pls

[penneinwonderland]

Headcanon- Merlin tells Arthur he loves him in acts of service, constant and reassuring service to him yet Arthur overlooks it because of how he’s been raised. Arthur tells Merlin he loves him in touch, Arthur has never acknowledged how touch starved he is but he’s constantly running his hand over Merlin’s arm or shoulder, just a fond ruffle of his head or a clap on the back. Merlin doesn’t acknowledge it because he’s always being touched. He grew up with affection.

[cherrybombb8]

I actually just LOVE reading fics from a fandom I'm not in, like I'm only vaguely aware who these people are but damn I'm hooked I'm booked and I'm along for the ride of my life

I've now read like 7 merthur fics despite never having watched an episode of bbc merlin, are you guys putting like, crack in those fics because I am OBSSESSED

[merlinandarthursittinginatree]

I’m looking for some fic recs that are bottom!arthur????? Preferably canon era?????????? Help??? Pls and ty

[regretn0-thing]

If Arthur had lived long enough for Merlin to show him all the good that magic could do then he would have legalised it. You could tell at parts that he was coming around to the idea until Morgan turned and maybe a little after but he sadly did not live long enough, but I also think of it as poetic that the person he viewed as pure good was also a sorcerer and that he got a glimpse of it in his last days.

[keratin-moth]

I’m might be a bit late to the trend however these two have me in a death-grip. And for some reason they give me similar vibes… waiting eternally for their other half to return…

[merlin6kccomic]

Episode 1: Rise and Shine | Page 10 & 11 “No More Patience” & “He Isn’t Dead” |  Art by Auburnfair, story by @merlin6kingdomcome, based on the BBC tv show Merlin

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[keitorin3]

Short: Love Yourself Merlin

Merlin: *Confesses his self-hate* ��

Lancelot: You just need to Love yourself mate.

Merlin: I'm not even my type.

Lancelot: Not Blond enough?

Merlin: ... 😳

Lancelot: Not rich enough?

Merlin: Hey now...

Lancelot: What was it again...? Ah, yes. Not enough of a royal prat?

Merlin: *punches the knights shoulder* Shove off, Lancelot!😆 *Laughs*

Lancelot: 😁

Merlin: Your the worst. 😄

Arthur: *Listening from behind corner*

Arthur: I'm those things... 😳

Arthur: I could love Merlin. 😍

Arthur: Wait, Merlin hates himself?! 😨

Arthur: Not on my watch! 😤

[karistiltskin]

make it valentine’s day but merlin has to run morning errands around town. somehow every person he runs into gives him a singular flower and by the time he gets back to the castle and into arthur’s chambers, his hands are full with an entire bouquet.

[neptunesyellowsands]

BROOOOOOO OMG I canNOT COPE 😭😭😭😭 This is absolutely gorgeous!!!! I love them in the smaller format too, that’s such a fun idea. The transition from the dark blue water to the light blue sky helLLOO?? Wow wow wow 🤩 I’m so glad you shared this ❤️

Watercolor, watercolor pencil, and gellyroll on watercolor paper. Coloring page by @neptunesyellowsands

I printed out some ~4 x 5 inch versions of some of the coloring pages intending to use them as color tests for painting a larger page but found I actually really enjoyed working at the smaller scale, lol

So I ended up finishing the small version as the final version instead. Very fun, definitely recommended!

[ispaintingcalmly]

Camelot sketches (I’ll probably add more in the future)