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This was supposed to be simple. A baby in exchange for his freedom. Merlin should’ve known a deal like that could never be anything but complicated.
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22 Jul 2026
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A map of the Kingdoms of Albion, based on show data, canon maps, historical maps, and a bit of fudging to get it all to fit together nicely. Canon-compliant and based circa season 2. Includes chapters on: demographics, travel on foot/by horse, and known locations.
Now contains a detailed map of the Kingdom of Camelot!
Please feel free to use this as a fannish resource!
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21 Jul 2026
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He’d wait in this filthy cell until he was dragged to his death if it meant Arthur might choose to come speak to him one last time.
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20 Jul 2026
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“Will it—” Merlin stops. A devastating crease appears between his eyes. “Will it make it feel better?” he asks softly, shyly.
The determined feeling inside Arthur cracks, letting light pour through the fissures. He lowers himself to cover Merlin like a blanket, crawling up over his drenched trousers, his clammy chest, until they’re face to face, legs wound together.
“Yes love,” he whispers, “yes.”
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18 Jul 2026
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Coda to ep 5x2. On the way to Ismere, Merlin falls prey to the harsh winter.
It’s what Arthur should’ve done in the first place, when Merlin was dying of the cold: pried open this searing place in him to reach his heat; let it save them both.
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18 Jul 2026
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Arthur needs to tell Merlin some really bad news. He needs liquid courage to do it.
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18 Jul 2026
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The first time Merlin kisses him, completely out of the blue, Arthur is not at all concerned. He just doesn't know what he's in for.
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18 Jul 2026
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Arthur Pendragon, the youngest Detective Inspector in Camelot, whose job is rumoured to be cursed, stumbles over a series of crimes no one can explain. Merlin Emrys, a constantly broke student working at a shady nightclub to pay the bills, comes in as a sketch artist - one with an unusual gift. The shadow of magic, supposedly eradicated centuries ago, makes things so much more dangerous for everyone. It's hardly a good time to fall in love.
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17 Jul 2026
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There's a storm outside, and Merlin wakes up in a bed that is not his own.
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16 Jul 2026
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He’d fallen, boneless, from his horse. Arthur hadn’t been able to catch him. There was another bandit between them and he had to finish the fight.
Merlin had lain on the ground, still and serene, but with bones twisted where they shouldn’t be. But his face... It looked like he was sleeping.
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When Merlin is hurt beyond what anyone expects him to survive, Arthur finds himself making a dangerous choice for himself and the kingdom.- Language:
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15 Jul 2026
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Merlin swallowed. “No, I mean…”
Arthur understood what Merlin was getting at immediately, because at that moment water began pouring out of the spout. Within seconds, it was up to their ankles.
The grate above them made a terrifying amount of sense, suddenly.
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15 Jul 2026
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The Sound a Life Makes Leaving by camelots-worst-kept-secret (andromaex)
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
20 May 2026
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Merlin always followed Arthur into danger. Arthur never considered what it would cost until it nearly costs him Merlin.
Prompt: Pain
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12 Jul 2026
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if tomorrow asks where he's gone by camelots-worst-kept-secret (andromaex)
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03 Jul 2026
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"Arthur lifted Merlin's hand a fraction above the blanket. It fell straight back down."
Prompt: Sickness
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12 Jul 2026
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He saw Arthur burst from the forest, wide-eyed and pale-faced. Sweat plastered his hair to his forehead, and fear locked his expression in its clutches. One hand stretched out as if to grab him. So near and yet so far.
The moment fled. Gravity won, and there wasn't even time for Merlin to cry out as the bandit's weight dragged him over the cliff and into the stormy waters below.
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When Merlin is hurt during a bandit attack, Arthur finds himself torn between the longings of his heart and his duties to the crown.
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11 Jul 2026
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When Merlin gets hurt, instead of telling Arthur, he decides to hide in the kitchens with the other servants. When Arthur hears about it….
…may the goddess have mercy on Merlin’s soul.
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07 Jul 2026
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Don't Hide Your Flaws (I'll Cause Them All Again) by livinginthetheater
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
17 Aug 2025
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No servant should have so many scars. When a visiting knight sees Merlin's, he can only come to one conclusion: King Arthur is a violent abuser, and Merlin must be protected at all costs.
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- Part 7 of Living's Standalone Merthur Fics
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27 May 2026
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"You're not seriously thinking of buying that?"
Merlin whirls around to look at the man who spoke. Tall, fit, blond hair, blue eyes. Immaculately pressed suit, leather shoes, an expensive-looking gold watch on his wrist.
And a smirk on his face that marks him as an absolute prat.
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07 Apr 2026
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This had only happened because Merlin wasn’t paying attention.
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07 Apr 2026
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07 Apr 2026