#papysanzo89

[aftercamlann]

The Remarkable Season

words by s0mmerspr0ssen, art by PapySanzo89   Summary:  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…

Click HERE for the story and HERE for the art!

[theroundbartable]

This is a comic by Papysanzo89 on ao3.

And as they say, it's the perfect way to wish you all a wonderful christmas!!!! Make sure to check it out, it immediately brightened my day ^^

[merlinbingo]

Ghosts by s0mmerspr0ssen, PapySanzo89 Ship: Merlin/Arthur, Merlin/Freya Main Characters: Rating: Mature Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Alternate Universe - BDSM, Dom Merlin (Merlin), Sub Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Past Character Death, Grief Summary: Merlin’s past comes back to haunt him—right in the middle of a scene.

[merlincinema]

Author/s: Excited_Insomniac, Papysanzo89 Title: The Hawk and the Bear Rating: T Pairing/s: Merlin/Arthur Character/s: Mordred, Merlin, Arthur, Gaius Warnings: None Word Count: 15.7k Ao3 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/53598016/chapters/135675019

Summary: When the Druid boy Mordred escapes from the witch Queen Morgana, he goes seeking Emrys and the Once and Future King in the hopes that they might free the land from her tyranny. Instead, he finds the exiled Prince Arthur, who travels with a hawk. A merlin…Written for the Merlin Cinema Fest and based on the film Ladyhawke! Art and dividers by the AMAZING SANZO!

Author's Notes: Let me tell you, I was shocked when I realized there weren’t any AUs of this movie! It’s got so many good things?? Curses? Pining? Adventure? Happy Ever After?? Hello??? So I jumped at the chance to write this fic for the Merlin Cinema Fest!

Some notes on the AU-ness: we’re diverging in a few ways, mainly that Morgana went evil much sooner and faster, so this is set early season 2, but she has killed Uther and assumed the throne already. Valiant is around because I wanted him there. Mordred and Cerdan never came to Camelot, so Morgana never met Mordred. Hopefully the rest will make sense as you go :)

All gratitude to my betas, Maya and thesongistheriver, and to Sanzo for the beautiful, beautiful art!!

[merlin-bdsm-fest]

Merlin BDSM Fest 2024 Masterpost

And that's a wrap! Thank you to all of you who created, re blogged, encouraged our creators during this fest!

Here is a list of works that were created during the fest.

Week 1: Bondage

Created by mossmx - untitled Gwaine/Others, implied Percival/Gwaine, fanart - rope bondage, gag, comeplay

(during week 3) - Created by Laevateinn - Party Hard (chapter 5) Morgana/Mithian, 300 and moodboard - modern AU, dom!Morgana, shibari (more on AO3)

Week 2: Punishment

Created by insane_falcon - let the punishment fit the crime Merthur, 1.4k - Creator choose not to use archive warnings

Created by mossmx - untitled Percival/Gwaine/Elyan, fanart - hair shaving, blow job, size kink

Created by Anonymous - In Practice - Gwaine/Merlin, 9.6k - Modern AU, PWP, Light BDSM, Spanking (more on AO3)

Week 3 : Your own prompt

Created by Papysanzo89, s0mmerspr0ssen - Urges Merthur, 12.3k and fanart - modern AU, BDSM AU, dom!Merlin, sub!Arthur, consent issues (more on AO3)

Created by Papysanzo89, s0mmerspr0ssen - Limits Merthur, 8.2k and fanart - modern AU, BDSM AU, dom!Merlin, sub!Arthur, consent issues (more on AO3)

Created by Papysanzo89, s0mmerspr0ssen - Tie Merthur, comic - modern AU, BDSM AU, dom!Merlin, sub!Arthur, consent issues (more on AO3)

Created by Papysanzo89, s0mmerspr0ssen - Ghosts Merthur, past Freya/Merlin, 4.7 k and fanart - modern AU, BDSM AU, dom!Merlin, sub!Arthur, consent issues (more on AO3)

Created by Papysanzo89, s0mmerspr0ssen - Reassessment Merthur, 4k and fanart - modern AU, BDSM AU, dom!Merlin, sub!Arthur, consent issues (more on AO3)

Created by ravenwilds - The Deprivation of the Viscount Merthur, 3.1k - Victorian AU, historical AU, dom!Merlin, sub!Arthur, orgasm denial

Created by Papysanzo89, s0mmerspr0ssen - Working Hard Merthur, comic - modern AU, BDSM AU, dom!Merlin, sub!Arthur, consent issues (more on AO3)

Created by Papysanzo89, s0mmerspr0ssen - Home Merthur, 10.5k and fanart - modern AU, BDSM AU, dom!Merlin, sub!Arthur, consent issues (more on AO3)

Created by Excited_Insomniac - The Boy from Wales Merthur, 5.5k - modern AU, School AU, Blow job (more on AO3)

[bbcmerlin-reversebang]

BBC Merlin Reverse Bang Masterlist

Thank you to all the fantastic artists and writers who participated in this round of the fest! Without further ado, here is the masterlist for the 2023-2024 BBC Merlin Reverse Bang!

So Familiar A Gleam

Artist: MerlinLikeThe Bird

Writer: Excited_Insomniac

Summary: They say the druid in the forest who guards the sword in the stone has never woken. Unchanging, no matter the season, no matter how many years go by; lost in a dream that will only be broken by the Once and Future King.

Fic & Art: https://archiveofourown.org/collections/bbcmerlinreversebang/works/54501022

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Agate

Artist: Papysanzo89

Writer: ironfamjam

Summary: “I’ll give you whatever you want,” the king says, shoulders drawn back, “just help me save my people.”

The sun strikes his face and for a moment, Arthur looks made of gold. Pretty, Emrys can’t help but think. But still just a man. 

“Whatever I want?” Emrys’ smirk widens, “I want your pride. Now bow down to me and beg.”

-

When long-time immortal and full-time hater of humanity, the great Emrys himself, finds the newly crowned King Arthur at his doorstep asking for his help, he gets way more than he bargained for on their journey to revive Camelot’s old wards and save the kingdom from war. Unfortunately for him, he's going to make friends, fall in love, and become a hero whether he wants to or not.

Or, Merlin's been waiting centuries for something to believe in.

Fic & Art: https://archiveofourown.org/collections/bbcmerlinreversebang/works/54417334

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Dragon of the Dawn

Artist: LikeAPaperPlane

Writer: SlantedKnitting

Summary: To avoid war with the Druids, Arthur lifts the ban on magic in Camelot. As a sign of peace, the Druids gift him a dragon egg. Now Arthur must decide if it would be wise to bring a dragon into the world, or if his interest in the egg is only due to the handsome Dragonlord who wields the power to hatch it.

Fic & Art: https://archiveofourown.org/collections/bbcmerlinreversebang/works/54702940

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World Within a World

Artist: MerlinLikeTheBird

Writer: Sage_Owl

Summary: "Stories never really end. They can go on and on and on. It's just that sometimes, at a certain point, one stops telling them." ― Mary Norton, The Borrowers

Fic & Art: https://archiveofourown.org/collections/bbcmerlinreversebang/works/54609637

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Touched by Magic / in time of daffodils

Artist: willoswmarika

Writer: archaeologist_d

Summary: “When you’re touched by magic, nothing’s ever quite the same again.” Charles de Lint.

Five people discover Merlin’s magic. Their reactions might vary, but sometimes, acknowledging it is the hardest thing of all.

Fic: https://archiveofourown.org/collections/bbcmerlinreversebang/works/54803929

Art: https://archiveofourown.org/collections/bbcmerlinreversebang/works/54802045

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All That Lies Between Us

Artist: MerlinLikeTheBird

Writer: thetreeofwillow

Summary: With a gasp, Arthur wakes.

He wakes to the warmth of the blankets around him, the sight of the stars above and Merlin’s hand grasping his. He wakes surrounded; by softness, by love, by light. Gasping in breaths, he wakes holding tightly onto Merlin’s hand, tethering himself to the word through that strong, sure grip.

He wakes and he’s not alone and everything's better.

He settles back down, his breath not quite steady yet, but getting there. He holds on tight to Merlin’s hand, looks up at the stars and lets himself drift back off to sleep, safe in the knowledge that he’s free.

- 

Merlin and Arthur are held captive together for a month in the dark.

Back in Camelot now, the two face all they went through with the help of one another, their friends, and the night sky.

Fic & Art: https://archiveofourown.org/collections/bbcmerlinreversebang/works/54826897

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Till Death Do Us Part

Artist: Sunfall_of_Ennien

Writer: Pearl09

Summary: The battle of Camlann is now, and Arthur just manages to survive the battle thanks to the sacrifice of a sorcerer who had strangely taken Camelot's side. When he later learns out that sorcerer was a disguised Merlin, however, he's left to try and patch his broken world back together. Meanwhile, Merlin thought he was dead but instead wakes up in Cenred's prison, the man in question having rescued Merlin to try and force him to join his army.

Fic & Art: https://archiveofourown.org/collections/bbcmerlinreversebang/works/54895198

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Malediction Amplexus

Artist: griffonskies

Writer: Camelittle

Summary: Arthur is only trying to protect his idiot flat mate from a deranged person who claims to be a witch. But then she goes and blasts him with a "hug or die" curse. Not only does this force Arthur to swallow his pride and seek hugs from those who care from him, but also it turns his rationalist world view on its head. Despite all his best efforts to deny the fact, he's forced to confront the idea that maybe, just maybe, Merlin wasn't kidding about having magic after all.

Fic & Art: https://archiveofourown.org/collections/bbcmerlinreversebang/works/54400465

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Overhead Of The Aqua Blue

Artist: Dollopbrain

Writer: lavenderspice

Summary: Merlin is not in love with Arthur. Arthur is not in love with Merlin. It's as simple as that.

But then, an impulsive decision made in the heat of the moment changes everything between them. The casual, friendly touches turn into fleeting kisses and meetings in hidden alcoves.

It's not anything serious though. Merlin and Arthur are still definitely not in love.

Or are they?

Fic & Art: https://archiveofourown.org/collections/bbcmerlinreversebang/works/54988165

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Light and Shadow

Artist: griffonskies

Writer: sacredraisincakes

Summary: "If love is light, then fear is its shadow." - LJ Vanier

Basking in the dawn of the golden age of Camelot, Arthur doesn't question anything when he is given the small token from Gwen and Lancelot's daughter. Why would he? He doesn't see anything wrong with the way his life is heading... Merlin, of course, questions everything, but the arrival of his mother with life changing news puts his questions aside for now.

Fic: https://archiveofourown.org/collections/bbcmerlinreversebang/works/55041709

Art: https://www.tumblr.com/griffcreations/747145662845616128/merlin-bbc-reverse-bang-202324-light-and-shadow

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Guardian Angel

Artist: Mirayla

Writer: ClotpolePoet

Summary: Set in a world where magical abilities manifest wings proportions to their power, Merlin, Arthur and the knights are sent on a months-long mission by the king.

Merlin struggles to find time to preen and care for his large wings during the journey, but when Arthur finds himself in danger, Merlin is forced to reveal them in order to save the prince and in doing so gets himself kidnapped and tortured.

Arthur and the knights are faced with saving Merlin from a deadly man whilst dealing with Merlin’s magic reveal revelation.

Fic & Art: https://archiveofourown.org/collections/bbcmerlinreversebang/works/55075855

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The Totality of Partial Impressions

Artist: OnePepperCorn

Writer: s0mmerspr0ssen

Summary: Arthur starts his first year at Camelot University hoping to elude his father’s influence. But Uther’s control persists and Arthur soon faces the same pressures he had hoped to escape. To make matters worse, his roommate proves to be a complete pain in the arse, though Merlin thinks the same about Arthur. Unfortunately, Arthur is not only infuriating but infuriatingly attractive, and Merlin cannot help but wonder if Arthur’s guarded looks convey a deeper meaning – one he’s too afraid to admit to.

Fic & Art: https://archiveofourown.org/collections/bbcmerlinreversebang/works/54425791

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The Other Side Of The Door

Artist: monoisbored

Writer: SaltedKiss

Summary: Arthur Pendragon chose to take on a fake name and major in History of Magic at Camelot University after finding out about the atrocities his father did to the magical community. He looked forward to learning more about magic users, but never expected to be attacked by an actual dragon the first time he met a sorcerer in person.

Starring: Cannonball Aithusa, Arthur "American Football Cosplayer " Pendragon & Merlin "Any excuse to take Arthur's shirt off" Emrys.

Fic & Art: https://archiveofourown.org/collections/bbcmerlinreversebang/works/55103026

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a single thread of fate (tied me to you)

Artist: azimuthal

Writer: remaymber

Summary: Merlin paused, took a deep breath, and a delicate, red band appeared in front of him, softly flowing in the breeze. It was wrapped around his wrist and then disappeared into the distance.

Merlin took it between his fingers, held it as he focused on the gentle pull he felt. With his eyes, he followed the faint thread into the distance and couldn’t help but wonder who might be awaiting him on the other side.

Fic: https://archiveofourown.org/collections/bbcmerlinreversebang/works/55104175

Art: https://www.tumblr.com/azi-muthal/747649862663864320/my-contribution-to-the-bbcmerlin-reversebang-this

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Devouring Glory

Artist: Mirayla

Writer: gil-galadhwen

Summary: When a person with magic dies, where does their magic go?

Merlin has been feeling peculiar lately. The sun seems too bright and his skin feels unusually sensitive beneath his clothing. His magic seems to be growing too, in a way he’s unsure he can control. Like an unruly garden. Like he’s overflowing with it.

Fic & Art: https://archiveofourown.org/collections/bbcmerlinreversebang/works/54716203

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Live for the hope of it all

Artist: Papysanzo89

Writer: MyKingdomComeUndone

Summary: At sixteen, during a hunt gone wrong, Arthur meets a strange boy in the woods—a boy who uses magic to save him, and goes by the name of Merlin. This is the story of an unlikely friendship, a friendship that ends up changing not only Arthur's life, but the future of all of Camelot.

Fic & Art: https://archiveofourown.org/collections/bbcmerlinreversebang/works/53840449

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Up Pendragon Creek Without an Oar

Artist: eachpeachpearplum

Writer: Laurieonalark

Summary: When Agravaine betrays the Pendragons, they lose everything- their money, their property, their status, it's all gone. With nothing to their name, they are forced to relocate to the sleepy town of Ealdor, living in the rundown Camelot Bed and Breakfast. It's nothing like any of them were prepared for, but it may just be exactly what Arthur and Morgana need.

Fic & Art: https://archiveofourown.org/collections/bbcmerlinreversebang/works/55276900

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Towards the Stars

Artist: treasureguardingdragon

​​Writer: just_snakess

Summary: The year is 2372. When King Arthur finally returns, Merlin is on the other side of the solar system, and is helpless to prevent him being swept up by the government. Thus begins a journey across the solar system, crossing paths with crimelords, rebel leaders, and very, very old friends. Will it be enough to free Arthur? Or will the Once and Future King fall victim to a mysterious plot that threatens the very border between life and death?

Fic & Art: https://archiveofourown.org/collections/bbcmerlinreversebang/works/55300255

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Learning to defy expectations

Artist: treasureguardingdragon

Writer: Ace_Teagirl

Summary: When Arthur gets sent away by Uther to secure a treaty between Camelot and Tir-Mor, what should have been a normal diplomatic trip turns into more than Arthur could have expected. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about trust, friendship and the weight of duty.

Fic & Art: https://archiveofourown.org/collections/bbcmerlinreversebang/works/55365187

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Hide Yourself

Artist: ClotpolePoet

Writer: bang-the-smoke

Summary: When Merlin finds out about an assassination plot against Arthur that is set to happen sometime during the annual three-day masquerade ball that Camelot hosts, he is forced to enter the ball, disguised. How will he be able to save Arthur's life when the prince attempts to court him during the ball?

Fic & Art: https://archiveofourown.org/collections/bbcmerlinreversebang/works/55301731

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All My Scars Are For Him

Artist: Dollopbrain

Writer: ApproachRoach

Summary: “I was here a week ago,” Arthur blurted out. “Before, it was a desert—it almost killed me. Now it’s a rainforest.” Arthur stated. “I’ve only ever heard about rainforests in tales about magic, and in those stories, the magic was dormant. Its only purpose was to keep the forest alive. Here, I can even feel the magic in the air. And if I’m honest, it feels a little like coming home. It feels safe.” He stated it so simply Merlin almost didn’t realise the magnitude of what he was admitting.

His admission, if he was anyone else, would have him hanged.

-

Arthur Pendreagon is a lot of things; he is his fathers son. Camelot’s Prince. The Captain of the Knights. Himself, is rarely one of them.

What if, for once, he was not the things he was supposed to be and was simply, himself? He confesses something he had never really thought much of and somehow everything else does not matter anymore. He is himself and that is all that is important, he is finally, who he is meant to be; the Golden Prince

Fic & Art: https://archiveofourown.org/collections/bbcmerlinreversebang/works/55073416

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Four reasons to kill

Artist: wortvermis

Writer: Brechtjeeatscheese

Summary: George Brass has been killed.

Merlin is an undercover agent, it seems an afwull lot like the attack was meant for Uther Pendragon, CEO of Pendragon Inc. After some inspecting, Merlin can only come to one conclussion, his son, Athur Pendragon, has motive and oppurtunity, unfortunatly he has an alibi.

Merlin needs to go undercover in order to prove Arthur did it. What he didn't account for was that he would fall head over heels in love with Arthur. There is only one problem that rests, if Arthur didn't do it, then who did?

A tale about falling in love, hiding who you are, sacrificing everything for your job, and trying to catch a murderer while doing it all. No wonder Merlin is stressed and depressed.

Fic & Art: https://archiveofourown.org/collections/bbcmerlinreversebang/works/55362367

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Le Démoniste et Le Dragon

Artist: Pearl09

Writer: Salamandair

Summary: Merlin moves to Camelot after the death of his mother to help his Uncle Gaius in his Apothecary and to get a fresh start away from his small village where no one liked his magic.

In Camelot, however, most people hate magic too. But why? What happened here that made everyone hate magic so quickly? What is Gaius keeping from him?

When Merlin is forced to seek refuge in an abandoned mansion a month after his arrival due to being chased by magic hating men, he is thrust into a world that will turn his request for a ‘new start’ on its head.

Fic & Art: https://archiveofourown.org/collections/bbcmerlinreversebang/works/55453966

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Echoes of Magic and Nature

Writer: HadrianPeverellBlack

Summary: After the lands of Camelot lose their life, it seems that hope for the kingdom is lost for good.

That is until Prince Arthur decides that he would save his people.

But he will not make this journey alone. He will have allies, even in the most unthinkable places.

After all, to heal the wounds made by an impure heart, it is needed the purest of them all.

Fic: https://archiveofourown.org/collections/bbcmerlinreversebang/works/55790572

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The Blue Butterflies Follow You (so do the moths)

Artist: zazrichor

Writer: Crimson_Fanfic_Writer_7

Summary: Arthur is fed up. He trusts Merlin with his life but he doesn’t think the same goes for Merlin. Merlin is hiding something, has been hiding something the entire time he has known him. It’s eating at him, it’s tainting their relationship in a subtle way he can’t even name.

Fortunately for him, there is a young druid who – even if not for the same reason – is fed up with Merlin’s lies as well. The young druid has grown up on stories of how the great Emrys will help the Once and Future King to unite the- blablabla yeah well WHEN is that going to happen though?! It’s been ten years, the oh so great master of magic could finally get a move on! Maybe he needs some incentive. Maybe he’s grown too accustomed to lying. Well, no more.

Fic & Art: https://archiveofourown.org/collections/bbcmerlinreversebang/works/55807864

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You are Someone Else (I am still right here)

Artist: Stelle_Loves_Reading

Summary: “After Lancelot is gravely injured by a group of druid hunters, he’s found by the most unlikely of rescuers: the fearsome Monster of the Darkling Woods and her companion, Merlin, who really wishes she’d stop bringing him broken creatures to fix.”

Art: https://artstelle.tumblr.com/post/750041304120033280/you-are-someone-else-i-am-still-right-here-art

[nuttersinc]

Chapters: 8/8 Fandom: Merlin (TV) Rating: Explicit Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Merlin/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin) Characters: Merlin (Merlin), Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Morgana (Merlin), Gwen (Merlin), Gwaine (Merlin), Lancelot (Merlin), Leon (Merlin), Will (Merlin), Edwin Muirden, Gaius (Merlin), Hunith (Merlin) Additional Tags: Drama & Romance, Modern Era, Alternate Universe - Modern Setting, Alternate Universe - College/University, Food as a Metaphor for Love, Food Kink, Food Porn, Food Sex, Neurodiversity, Neurodivergent Arthur Pendragon, Vlogger Merlin Emrys, Food Vlogging, Vegan Merlin, Past Drug Addiction, Recovery, Fluff and Angst, Fluff and Smut, Filmmaker Arthur Pendragon, Bottom Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Merlin is a Little Shit (Merlin), Mutual Pining, Enemies to Friends to Lovers, Tattoos, Tattooed Merlin (Merlin) Series: Part 1 of Contact High Summary:

After a toxic relationship, Arthur is afraid of getting hurt again, but then he meets Gwen, a scriptwriter he collaborates with in one of his film classes. To win her heart, he plans to cook her the best vegan food she has ever had. The idea would be brilliant, but Arthur is neither vegan, nor can he cook. In a desperate move, he enlists the help of Merlin, the obnoxious barista who works at his favourite coffee shop by day, and is a vegan food vlogger by night.

With his past as a young offender, and a history of addiction, Merlin can’t find a job as a chef, and his dream of opening his own restaurant someday seems unreachable. He pours all his passion into his food videos, but while his recipes and personality have what it takes, his video making skills are subpar at best.

Arthur and Merlin put their animosity aside and strike a deal: Merlin will cook for Gwen, and Arthur will claim he made the food, while in exchange, Arthur will help Merlin make better food videos.

It seems the perfect way to meet everyone's needs …

*-* Can’t believe this is now posted...  here’s mine and Papysanzo’s ACBB 2023!!

Art by @papysanzo​, written by Leandra

[marya-blackbone]

merthur fic recs i swear by

Good Fortune - Chapter 1 - platonic_boner - Merlin (TV) [Archive of Our Own] - G - the one where Arthur makes Merlin a lord

Visiting Hunith - RurouniHime - Merlin (TV) [Archive of Our Own] - T - the one from Hunith’s perspective

 Of Faith and Hope and Love - Chapter 1 - versaphile - Merlin (TV) [Archive of Our Own] - T - the one where Merlin gets lost

Despoiled - astolat - Merlin (TV) [Archive of Our Own]  - E - the one where they try to start a rumour

Agate - ironfamjam, Papysanzo89 - Merlin (TV) [Archive of Our Own] - T - the one where merlin's been around awhile

The Weight of Words - waldorph - Merlin (TV) [Archive of Our Own] - E - the one where arthur plays dumb

Codas: What was and what could be (Season 1) - aramblingjay - Merlin (TV) [Archive of Our Own] - T - the really good what ifs

Let Us Dare - kianspo - Merlin (TV) [Archive of Our Own] - E - the one where uther dies instead

(i updated the list, so no author appears twice, but i add a strong encouragement to check out their other works as they're all fantastic!)

[caughtinthera1n]

I’M SO EXCITED TO SHARE THIS! After months of waiting and prep, I can finally share my entry for @bbcmerlin-reversebang! @papysanzo and I created a lovely Merthur fic + art!

Check out Papy’s art here!

And my fic here!

And both fic + art (combined!) are also right here:

Title: It's [Not] So Enchanting to Meet You

Creators: @caughtinthera1n, @papysanzo

Summary: King Arthur has spent countless weeks convincing his council to invite Emrys, the King of the Druids, to Camelot for a peace treaty. It's time for them to bury the hatchet...except things aren't as simple as they sound. Emrys is rude and beautiful and smug. Arthur is unwilling to let go of his past. When the two find themselves relying on each other for survival, how will they ever see eye to eye?

A hurt/comfort fic with some dungeon-shaped trouble and (hopefully) requited romance. See notes for warnings.

[onceandfuturelesbian]

soft merthur getting together fics

- the fear of losing him by boggywitchin

- getting to hope you like me by papysanzo89, sage_owl

- guard and keep you by youfeelallthat

- feeling that pride by tabbytabbytabby

- prince charming and his idiot by kimmy

- oh heart, steady on by orphan_account

- the tenderness of your kiss, the sweet innocence of your lips by thecourtsorcerer

- it’s possible (for a plain country bumpkin and a prince to join in marriage) by aeonthedimensionalgirl

- of first times and marvel boxers by dragonknuckles

- alred by theprinceandthewarlock

- all aboard the smooch train (chu chu) by seapotato

- mission: arthur by supercalvin

- knights of the faceoff circle by kirani

- tender loving care by beautifulfiction

- spilling over by slantedknitting

- we’re like two halves of one heart by gaystcr

- summer is late, my heart by polomonkey

- figuring out the cost of being true to ourselves by isolationqueen (bisousniall)

- samhain by geekcharming270

- this is my husband, arlin by miraculousmultifan

- the kings wish by whoareyouoooo

- battles come in different forms by coffee_and_riddles

- wait patiently (series) by rinharuismyotp

- nonesuch by arthur_pendragon

- the decisions we’ve made in the dark by bitchimawriteritsalldrama

- butterfly confessions by hisa_ai

- do you see fire by goldenn

- you’re there with open arms by merlinemrys (divineauthor)

- dress to impress by every1isgay

- truth be told by ohnomysanity

- slow hands by myfirstandlastvow09

- wrong-footed by kenisle

- so far yet so close by ana_jacobs

- lavender by excaliburstark

- the gift of freedom by caffinatedwarlock

- under the dawn sky by caffinatedwarlock

- love is all you need by ligi

- treat me like a lover by caledonia

- you hear him howling around your kitchen door by thenerdyindividual

- living like lovers by ghostythewriter

- a social experiment by bravenclawesome

[themerlinlibrary]

Favourites Friday (Jan 2024) – Academia AU

TML Favourites Friday round-up! January 2024 round 3

What is Favourites Friday? – The Basics

a different theme is announced on Friday each week; FF recs must match the theme of the week

only one FF rec per person per week/theme

FF recs must be unique within that week/theme; no double-posting the same fic for one theme!

no self-recs during regular rounds

only self-recs during self-rec rounds (last Friday of each month)

Theme for week 3: Academia AU!

Mapping the Distance by Emjayelle E, 4.5k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU, Age Difference

For All the Things I Couldn't Tell You by fictionalheart M, 30k, Merlin/Morgana Modern AU, getting back together

The Inherent Limitations of Words by Imagined T, 10k, Merlin/Arthur Modern Era, Royalty

Contact High by Leandra, Papysanzo89 E, 84k, Merlin Arthur Modern AU, Food Vlogger Merlin

A man after midnight by oddishly E, 27k, Merlin Arthur Modern AU, First time

The Lonely King by Cori Lannam (corilannam) E, 58k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU, Royalty

Dear Merlin, My life is a mess. Sincerely, Arthur by Caledonia M, 6k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU, diary/journal

Caesura by StormDancer M, 52k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU, prodigy!Merlin

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[aftercamlann]

Contact High

words by Leandra, art by Papysanzo Summary: 

After a toxic relationship, Arthur is afraid of getting hurt again, but then he meets Gwen, a scriptwriter he collaborates with in one of his film classes. To win her heart, he plans to cook her the best vegan food she has ever had. The idea would be brilliant, but Arthur is neither vegan, nor can he cook. In a desperate move, he enlists the help of Merlin, the obnoxious barista who works at his favourite coffee shop by day, and is a vegan food vlogger by night.

With his past as a young offender, and a history of addiction, Merlin can’t find a job as a chef, and his dream of opening his own restaurant someday seems unreachable. He pours all his passion into his food videos, but while his recipes and personality have what it takes, his video making skills are subpar at best.

Arthur and Merlin put their animosity aside and strike a deal: Merlin will cook for Gwen, and Arthur will claim he made the food, while in exchange, Arthur will help Merlin make better food videos. It seems the perfect way to meet everyone's needs …

Click HERE for the story and HERE for the art!

[earlgreyinpajamas]

Do you happen to have any flustered Merlin fic Recs? Just arthur being a huge flirt or using pet names and Merlin not being able to handle it Fghjkfghjk

1. dancing on the edge [of something new] by TheCourtSorcerer (@thecourtsorcerer)

“Don’t you just love this?” Merlin called out, laughing still, as he finally stopped spinning to look at the King. “It’s so—” “Beautiful?” Arthur offered up, walking over to his Court Sorcerer. He knew he wasn’t talking about the snow, but Merlin didn’t need to know that. Though, maybe he already knew that—if the blush that rose to his face was any sign, he did. Or Merlin drags Arthur out in the middle of the night to experience the first snowfall of winter.

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they're both blushing messes here tbh

2. Your Firstborn by Papysanzo89

From a post on tumblr. Merlin is a fae, Arthur's mother is ill but Merlin can help, his only demand? Arthur's firstborn. (Ugh, this sound serious, but I assure you it is not)

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a comic, but an excellent one

3. Say that again by TyalanganD (@tyalangand)

Prompted by Merlin's inventiveness, Arthur is very imaginative when it comes to insults he calls Merlin. It's only right that when it comes to endearments, he should be equally creative. And then, he goes too far.

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ahhh they are so cute

[merlinbingo]

Home by s0mmerspr0ssen, PapySanzo89 Ship: Merlin/Arthur, Gwen/Morgana Main Characters: Rating: Explicit Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Alternate Universe - BDSM, Dom Merlin (Merlin), Sub Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Uther Pendragon's A+ Parenting (Merlin) Summary: When Uther finds out Arthur has been dating a dom for months without his approval, things come to a head—and fall into place, too.

[merlincinema]

Merlin Cinema Round 1 Masterpost

This year, we've had some fantastic fanworks in the form of fic, artwork, and manips. These authors and artists not only blew our minds but forced us to think out of the box and made us so grateful to have such an amazing, hardworking group of people involved in this year's fest. We congratulate all the participants of this year's fest for their successful posting. Without you all, this fest would not have been a success. So, without further ado, we proudly present to you this year's masterlist:

[Art+Fic] Mise En Place by s0mmerspr0ssen, papysanzo based on Bella Martha Pairing: Merlin/Arthur Rating: E Word Count: 30k Medium: Digital Art

[Fic] The Mistaken Bride and the Dragon by Chaosgenes based on I Am Dragon Pairing: Merlin/Arthur Rating: T Word Count: 2,130

[Art+Fic] The Hawk and the Bear by Excited_Insomniac, Papysanzo89 based on Ladyhawk Pairing: Merlin/Arthur Rating: T Word Count: 15.7k Medium: Digital Art

[Art] Merlin Stardust AU by dollopbrain based on Star Dust Pairing: Merlin/Arthur Rating: G Medium: Digital Art

[Fic] The screams of the innocents by HadrianPeverellBlack based on Silence of the Lambs Pairing: Merlin/Arthur Rating: T Word Count: 3048

[Fic] For Merlin by HadrianPeverellBlack based on The Departed Pairing: Merlin & Arthur Rating: T Word Count: 622

[Fic] Return to Oz by Sage_Owl based on Return to Oz Pairing: Ygraine/Uther, Gen Rating: T Word Count: 10,035

[Fic] An Adventure Involving Dragons by thenerdyindividual based on Barbie Island Princess Pairing: Gwaine/Merlin/Arthur Rating: M Word Count: 70 118

[Fic] That Loving Feeling by ravenwilds based on Top Gun Pairing: Merlin/Arthur, Gwen/Gwaine Rating: T Word Count: 32,500

[Art] Sweet Home Ealdor by Esseff based on Sweet Home Alabama Pairing: Merlin/Arthur Rating: T Medium: Edits/Manips

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[camelotremix]

Camelot Remix 2023 - Week 2

FIC: Counting Castles (the Naming Chickens Remix) for Malu_3 (Gwen/Merlin/Arthur - Mature - 5,794w) Summary: Inspired by her conversation with Hunith, Gwen whisks her husband and their lover away to a castle on the coast so they can spend some time together free of their royal duties and expectations, but despite the fresh air and seaside spray, they find that starting a family isn't always easy.

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ART: Yet, here you are, still (The Still I Surface in Morning Light Remix) for queerofthedagger (Merlin/Arthur - Teen) Summary: “I’m not going to make it that easy,” Arthur presses out, his entire body shaking as he cages Merlin against the nearest wall. “You killed for me? Well, so do my knights. I never wanted you to; you were never supposed to take that kind of burden on for me. But who am I to condemn you, after the atrocities I have committed in my father’s name? You know of them, and yet, here you are, still.”

And yet, here Merlin is, still.

-Still I Surface in Morning Light - queerofthedagger

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FIC: it's our time now (if you want it to be)[the Irresistible remix] for seadeepy (Gwaine/Merlin/Arthur - General Audiences - 853w) Summary: Arthur is up late with a restless mind after the events of the last few hours. Gwaine won’t let Arthur’s mind keep the other awake, not if he can help it.

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FIC: Save Our Souls (a "No thanks to you, God!" remix) for Papysanzo89 (Merlin/Arthur - Explicit - 4,779w) Summary: Emrys, the demon of Prophecy and Magical Arts, has long attempted to drag his prey, Arthur Pendragon, into the depths of Hell. Perhaps, this time, the human priest will finally succumb to his seduction.

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FIC: Five times Percival was surprised by Gwaine, and one time Gwaine was the one surprised for Aeris444 (Gwaine/Percival - Teen - 4,259w) Summary: People knew Gwaine as the fun knight. But like everyone, he was much more complex. Five occurrences where Gwaine wasn't what people expected him to be... and one where he was not the only surprising person.

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FIC: this love, it transcends (the I Know Now remix) for Moonflower999 (Merlin/Arthur - Teen - 1,027w) Summary: At the moment of Arthur's death, Merlin discovers his magic is capable of far more than he ever imagined.