Or the origins of the phrase ‘Merlin’s Beard’ Arthur and Merlin have a beard contest to determine who can grow the best beard. There are only two categories short and long, along with four contestants. The vote all comes down to the citizens of Camelot and of course the Once and Future Queen.

There were some unspoken rules for her, when it came to their relationship: never let your guard down; shield your heart with pride. But sometimes, in moments like that, all her defences crumbled down and she forgot why she needed an armour in the first place. [ArMor, canon divergent set after 1x13 - also, they're not siblings]

Yuletide has come to Camelot, dear reader! Settle down at the hearth with a cup of mulled wine and enjoy twenty-four enchanting tales about friendship, love, magic and the holiday spirit. (An advent calendar of canon-era drabbles and one-shots. All gen with background Arwen. One story a day until Christmas!)

Arthur meant to reach out to him, check him for injuries, but halted in his tracks when, for the first time, he noticed that it was a small girl that was cradled in Merlin's arms. "Merlin, who is this?" Merlin's grip around the child tightened, as though he feared she'd be taken from him. "She's mine," he said hoarsely. "Her name is Aithusa."

As Arthur and Merlin amend the laws easing the use of magic, opposition erupts from both nobles and commoners. While the king, queen, and knights prepare for the Golden Age, Dodd-Killian and Mordred plot revenge against them all even as a new threat rises from Escetir. Can Merlin and Arthur avoid a civil conflict and war with Lot before Dodd-Killian and Mordred strike against them?

Camelot has faced its greatest threat to date and survived. Things are changing in Camelot for everyone, a new queen and new allies. Merlin and Morgana are called to Avalon. What could they learn there, should they even go.

The Prince takes a deep, steeling breath, preparing for what he expects will be a very rousing speech; Merlin has gotten good at those recently. He does not expect what Merlin says next. "I have magic." An AU where Merlin reveals his magic to Arthur at the end of 3X13.

Follows canon but with my own arranged marriage spin on it. What happens when Hunith makes a mistake and is forced on the run with her infant son? What happens when Camelot knights find her twenty years later? What happens when Arthur learns he's betrothed to a peasant boy? Will Merlin be able to stand among royalty? Will these two different boys survive each other? Review!

This was supposed to be a normal boring day filled with meetings, agravain complaining and training but after an ambush at the valley of the fallen kings and a rock fall that cuts off Merlin from Arthur. he is forced to head back to Camelot and send out a search party. the next morning Merlin shows up muddy and does something unexpected..

In the Black Years, a time of bloodshed and chaos, Prydain is despondent and divided. It yearns for a new hero to save the country, and bring the people out from the darkness and into a new age. Hitherto came Arthur, fostered by knights and destined for kingship. But for the perilous journey that awaits him he must first become 'Dux Bellorum'... Battlemaster... - Pendragon: Book I

Arthur and Merlin are captured on a hunting trip and taken to a kingdom where nobles are despised.

Arthur intends to propose to Guinevere. Unfortunately, things get in the way... Merlin being one of them. Part 3 of my 'Destiny Rising' series.

Morgana seizes control of Camelot by force. Arthur and his knights are forced to flee. And then Emrys—the man said to bring her downfall—walks into the throne room and offers himself as prisoner. How could she refuse? Only, it's not so easy being queen when you're feared, despised, and utterly alone. Sometimes the old man rotting in the dungeons is the only one willing to listen.

A collection of oneshots based on my favourite pair in Merlin. Honestly, who doesn't love these 2?

Basically it will be 50 various scenarios where the show's finale could have gone slightly differently resulting in Arthur surviving explored in drabbles. Some are funny while others are sadder. You have been warned. Currently at Chapter 5: Riddles. Cross-posted on AO3.

Dyllan Pennington is an 18-year-old girl who can see visions of the future and hears the voice of a long-dead king. With her mother hospitalized and unable to recognize her, and being a social outcast at school, she doesn't know how much more she can cope... It's in the midst of her troubles that she finds an unexpected friend: Lance. *AU*

For centuries Merlin thought himself the sole remaining wielder of magic but he'd forgotten the Great Dragon's words of long ago, that Merlin's future was joined forever with the powerful sorceress Morgana Pendragon. Merlin believed her death by his hand had brought that destiny to a close. He was wrong; it was only the beginning. Albion's fate would rest once more on his shoulders

Merlin never expected waiting for Arthur to return would be so hard, but he's watched everyone he has ever loved die and been alone for longer than anyone ever should. He's ready to give up, alone and desperate, when a fateful encounter changes everything. Only with it comes new dangers, old friends, and a renewal of an ancient destiny. The time to return magic to Camelot has come.

Merlin is having a rough time coping with the consequences of his destiny and takes the worst possible step to avoid it. Lucky for him, Arthur cares a lot more than he realised.

Pourquoi Aithusa sauve-t-elle Morgane à la fin de la saison 4 ? Merlin peut-il faire renaître une part d'humanité chez la jeune femme ? De son côté, Arthur est prêt à s'allier à ses pires ennemis pour protéger Camelot, et de nombreux secrets lui seront révélés.

In the aftermath of a horrible battle, Arthur searches desperately for his missing servant.

A collection of oneshots from the author's existing fanfiction, with a primary focus of WHUMP! according to predetermined prompts. Indulgent and gratuitous pain, agony, angst, etc.! Canon pairings, no slash.

After years of working in secret, Arthur has finally granted Merlin the recognition he deserves and appointed him Court Sorcerer. But with Morgana still on the loose, and an upcoming Summit between the Five Kingdoms, will the King and his Warlock achieve their destiny and return magic to Albion? Part 2 of the 'Destiny Rising' series.

The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance - it is the illusion of knowledge. - Daniel J. Boorstin. Choices make change. The real question is whether for good or for ill and if, in the end, it even matters at all. Sequel to MMM!

In a land of myth, and a time of magic, there never ceases to be adventures to be had and legends to be told! In these short spin offs from my story, Destiny's Revenge, Callum, adopted son of King Arthur, Tamsin, daughter of Merlin, and all their friends and family, explore the wonderful, mysterious, and sometimes dangerous, magical world of Albion!