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.

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!)

A love story, told at first through a series of letters, and concluding with a ball. (A Merthian slow-burn romance, set at an undisclosed and fictional point in the canon timeline - think Regency era romance with a dash of magic)

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]

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.

In the Black Years, a time of bloodshed and chaos, the Isle of 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 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.

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.

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!

Merlin had expected the Dorocha to kill him; he never considered that the voices of the dead might demand something far worse. As a dead foe lies through Merlin's teeth, compounding Merlin's own lies, Merlin's friendships crack and crumble around him. Perhaps the only way to battle the vengeful, icy darkness within is to shed his lies and step into the light. (See Ch1 notes for TW)

Merlin clamped his eyes shut as the immense heat washed overhead. He could practically feel the flames licking his skin. As Arthur's chainmail clad arm pressed against his side, it registered somewhere in the back of his mind that, unlike the knights, he was only protected by a thin layer of cloth. (Set in s02e13. Merlin almost comes out of Kilgharrah's attack unscathed.)

Merlin is struggling on Arthur and Gwen's wedding day. I do not own Merlin ect.

Lancelot got transformed into a rabbit. Merlin would like to maintain that this was entirely, one hundred percent not his fault. (Alright, maybe it was a little bit his fault.)

"Merlin, you do realise that there are more comfortable places to hide from your chores, right?", Arthur asked. "Yes." "Good", he replied, trying and failing to shift into a position that would stop his back from hurting quite so much, "just checking." Merlin was a very strange person indeed.

Arthur and Merlin have freed magic in Camelot. It has taken years—many, many years. But destiny has been completed. Freedom for sorcerers in Camelot. This is bound to be the longest bout of peace since the age of King Bruta of Camelot. And yet, despite the peace and freedom, one thing remains unchanging... Merlin.