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Arthur caught his sorcerer’s eye again. “If Emrys did have a simple, human identity, you wouldn’t have any suspicion who it could be, at all?”
“I wouldn't, I’m afraid.” Merlin shrugged one shoulder, seeming somewhat defeated. “I’ll look into it.”
Once, years ago, Arthur had been sure he could tell when Merlin was lying through his teeth. How frustrating it was to know that couldn’t be further from the truth.Or: In a fixed-it post-canon, word begins to get out about the godlike sorcerer Emrys who will aid the Once and Future King to unite all of Albion. This, of course, results in all the leaders of Albion beginning their attempts to win the elusive Emrys’ favor, in order to be chosen as his prophesied King.
Even as his Court Sorcerer, Merlin lives to antagonize Arthur and decides to inform the world -as Emrys- that he has already chosen his King, in a... less-than-conventional way. -
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The knights of the round table go out on a hunt, and surprise, surprise they encounter bandits. Captured and placed inside an old derelict castle's oubliette the king, knights and Merlin are chained in cold iron and left until the ransom arrives back. Going off how Merlin looks, they won't have that long.
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- Part 22 of Meowmix's Merlin Stories
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Leora had little magical ability, except for one skill that she was born with. Everyone is assigned a number 1-10 at birth that floats over their heads, gleaming in the light. At first, she was not sure what this represented but as she grew, she realized that the number was their value as a person. It was a mixture of their power, intelligence, compassion, and their destiny.
The Once and Future King was destined to be a perfect 10, a number completely unheard of. What number would Emrys have?
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After the encounter with the Disir, Merlin finds himself forced to take destiny into his own hands to prevent Arthur's fate and must come to accept his role as Emrys.
Arthur, too, is afraid he has sealed the fate of Camelot in refusing to allow magic to return to the land. When he hears tell of the fated Emrys, a God who is meant to help him usher in a golden age of peace, he cannot imagine turning down his kingdom's last chance at salvation.
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The wind whispers to those who listen, as do the rain and the worms. They whisper of a foolish king and a merciless deity. They whisper about the slow decay of the world and the rebirth of all things.
They whisper that, during the Great Purge, Uther trapped a being no mortal was ever meant to trap. He bound it in the deepest cave of his kingdom and atop the highest peak of his land.
And the rain whispers: fear not, for only mortals remain bound forever. The seasons will come and go, the world will freeze and the snow will melt. And one day, Emrys will be free once more. Magic will walk the Earth anew.
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Arthur is in love. Merlin is confused. And Mordred will free Emrys, no matter the cost.
[Emrys revealed - Good!Mordred]
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- Part 2 of Orpheeeeus’ God!Merlin AUs
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there are many, many things shining in this world (but among them, you're the only one that's precious to me) by bellamyblakru for lightasthesun, pantsbuttfancy
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
24 Dec 2025
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inspired by ann’s tumblr post:
“Due to the amount of scars littering his body, his skin somewhat resembles a mosaic whenever he's accessing his true power as Emrys. His scars shine golden as if he were glowing from within.” (https://www.tumblr.com/lightasthesun/676749665738293248/new-incoming-godmerlin-hc-due-to-the-amount-of)
where i just added more angst for merthurweek lolol
day seven: magic reveal + canon era💖
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When Arthur decides a truce between Camelot and the Druids is long overdue, he must meet druid king Emrys.
Merlin, frantically trying to keep his alter ego hidden, must disguise himself and get the treaty over and done with before Arthur puts two and two together.
Except.. He never expected Arthur to be so heavily drawn to Emrys. Merlin almost doesn't mind it.
In fact, Merlin almost wants to play along...But how long can he keep it up for?OR:
Three days of flirting with the king. In the name of magic, that doesn't sound quite so bad. What could go wrong? -
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Merlin and Gwen are cuddling in their bed on the eve of the Winter Solstice, when their husband Arthur arrives home from a long journey at last, to their surprise and delight.
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When a sparring accident nearly kills Arthur, Merlin reacts without thinking - and exposes his magic before the entire training yard. But the fallout is interrupted by a sorcerer’s attack that rips Merlin’s soul from his body, leaving behind only Emrys: magic incarnate, stripped of warmth and memory. As Camelot reels, Arthur must face not just the politics of magic and the prophecy surrounding him, but his own feelings for the servant who has always stood by his side. Magic has always come at a cost - but Arthur never imagined the price would be Merlin himself.
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A Ball held in Essetir is to announce the legendary King Emrys has risen from the shadows. The four remaining Kings of Albion meet on Christmas to secure the prophecies alliance that will unite Albion under one crown.
Out of all those Kings, the Anti-Magic King Arthur Pendragon is the last person people would have expected to come. Let alone to be invited.Series
- Part 102 of Merlin's magic
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Season 5 AU. Merlin gives Mordred a chance. Mordred wants to please Lord Emrys. A slow and very rocky road to friendship or at least understanding. Merlin is a God! What happens when Arthur finds out exactly who his manservant is?
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Merlin and Mordred set off on a mission to retrieve Morgana after the battle of Camlann. Secrets are revealed and stories are told as the two men embark on an impossible journey. Part 6 in my Magic Reigns Free series
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- Part 6 of Magic Reigns Free
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Time For Me To Return - [iybisdm] by Starlight_Shaped_Hope for Haley - Haeli
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
13 Jun 2025
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"Mordred knows the answer, feels it, before Merlin has even had time to articulate a thought. He answers for him. 'He lives his worst fear every day.'
He's sure the others would react if they could. He dares not look.
Merlin turns his head towards Mordred. 'Just as you do.' He says, not unkindly.
'You do?' the voice asks, curious now.
'Yes.' They both reply in unison.
'Why did his fears not manifest?' the voice asks Mordred. Why it chose Mordred to respond, he does not know, but he answers despite it.
'They did not need to. They are already here.' He says.
Merlin nods, slowly, agreeing."-
Look, I still haven't learned to do summaries. I'm sorry. Eventually, I'll get there. Probably. Maybe.
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When a man claiming to be Emrys arrives at court Arthur is mostly annoyed, after all, he knows who Emrys is and it's not the random man standing in his throne room.
But in the end that's not the really important thing anyway.
----------------------------------------This is just Arthur pining honestly
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When a visiting noble informs Arthur that Emrys has prophetic abilities, the king wants to journey at once to meet with the man himself and seek his counsel on how to legalise magic in Camelot. And he wants Merlin to join him, because of course he does.
Merlin can't seem to get a break, and now he has to figure out how he's going to be in two different places at once with Arthur watching his every move.
That is, until, they arrive at the castle where Emrys resides, and a weathered old man sits on the throne, asking for something in return for the great knowledge and wisdom he possesses.
His life is a joke.
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There is another meaning to the name ‘Emrys’. It is one often forgotten in favor of prophecies and destiny and fate. Forgotten in favor of titles and lords and loyalty. But Merlin still remembers it, even as he does his best to forget. It was in the shiver that went down his spine at the translation, the sense of familiarity and knowing.
He tried to forget like all the rest, but there is no denying what he is.
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Arthur dies, but it isn’t over: the Sidhe offer him an opportunity to make it right again. Since he’s in the lake of Avalon, he cannot be fully declared dead, it’s like he’s floating between the gates of life and death. But Death has touched him, it’s not in their power to send him back to life. They can, though, send him back in time, to the other time he has been touched by Death. From the bite of the Questing beast. Arthur accepts the offer, and he wakes up in his bed, seeing his father sleeping by his sickbed.
So I’ve seen fanfics where Merlin goes back, or when they both go back to the startline, but I just had the idea, what if it was Arthur burdened with the knowledge of the future, more than Merlin, because the poor boy deserves some break. And it was fun thinking about what decisions would Arthur make, if he had to do it all over again. For Arthur the Questing Beast was like five years ago or more, so he doesn’t fully remember everything, just main events. For example he remembers that the Lady Catrina was a troll, but he doesn’t remember that it was Cedric, who was possessed by Cornelius Sigan.
Also, English is not my first language, so sorry if I make mistakes! I hope you enjoy. -
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Uther offers Merlin, Emrys, a deal that he can't turn down.
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- Part 12 of Meowmix's Merlin Stories
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Day 15: “Every Time I Faced Off A Bandit Or Dealt With A Murderous Sorcerer, I Just Fainted And Emrys Did The Actual Work, Did He?” by cactuscandle
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
15 Feb 2025
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“Sir Leon, are you hearing yourself?” Arthur tried his hardest not to groan and patiently listened as his First Knight explained eagerly that…
“Mordred is a god, Sire!” nodded Leon. Behind him, Merlin snorted.
“Anything to add, Merlin?” asked Arthur, knowing full well he did indeed have things to say. Arthur just wanted to sleep. He had had one hell of a day filled with back-to-back meetings with nobles and townspeople complaining alike. Being king meant he could never catch a break, it seemed.
“Merlin, you would know who Emrys is, right?” asked Leon, shifting his focus to him. The knights also leaned in, waiting for Merlin’s answer. He took his time folding Arthur’s clothes before finally looking up.
“Yes.”
“It’s Mordred, isn’t it?”
Another long pause and Arthur had half a mind to send his useless servant to the dungeons for the very valid reason of annoying him. “It is,” agreed Merlin and instantly, Leon’s head snapped back to Arthur.
Or Merlin will go to any length to make sure he's not revealed as Emrys. Any length.
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“What about Merlin?” Arthur interrupted. It was suddenly very important that he knew exactly where Merlin fell on the magical spectrum.
Merlin and Mordred looked at each other, and then Mordred said, “Merlin’s the most powerful sorcerer to walk the face of the earth.”
One of those fics where Arthur learns that Merlin has magic but doesn't realize how powerful he is. Feat. a competition for the position of court sorcerer.