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“You’re speaking of it like it is that simple.” Arthur said, drawing Merlin’s eyes to meet his king’s finally. “You either have it or you don’t. That’s what you are implying.”
“When did Morgana’s dreams begin?” Merlin asked rather than answer.
“She’s had them for as long as I’ve known her.” Arthur frowned deeper.
“Her mother was an initiate to the priesthood of the Old Religion, as you call it, before Uther banned such practices. She unfortunately died before she could teach her daughter control. Morgana is a Seer. Her dreams are visions of what has been, what could be, and what will be, with no discernable differences to the undisciplined mind.” Merlin said gently. “She was born with that ability. She did not ask for it, she did not study to gain it, and she certainly did not explore it when she was forced to live here in Camelot when Gorlois died.”
“Magic drove her mad.” Arthur argued, his face angry.
“Fear drove her mad.” Merlin countered firmly, not backing down.
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- Part 53 of Merlin One-Shots / Writing prompts
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Arthur discovers Merlin's magic but he doesn't know how to approach the subject to Merlin until they get to face a chance to change things. Would they take it?
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When the Disir give Arthur their ultimatum—lift Camelot's ban on magic or allow Mordred to die—Merlin counsels him to make the better choice.
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"No," Arthur finally says. "You're not a sorcerer. I don't believe you." But the words sound more like a plea than a statement.
Frustration momentarily overrides Merlin's fear, and he mutters, "That's because you're a stubborn lump of sod."
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When they met the Disir, Merlin knew Arthur's fate rested on his decision to advise Arthur to bring magic back. But the right decision could be even more scary to make.
Or: The Disir episode, but Merlin is stuck in a time loop until he does the right thing. -
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Once there was nothing left for them to do, they made their way to the Disir’s cave once more. As they arrived, Merlin started fidgeting nervously. Arthur noticed but he needed to stay focused on how to say the right thing. He planted his sword into the ground and made his way inside, Merlin following suit.
“-Arthur Pendragon. You have returned with your decision?
-I have.
-Will you embrace the ways of the Old Religion, or will you seal your fate and follow the path of your father?”
The King took a deep breath, and shifted his feet. He could feel Merlin’s eyes practically burning a hole in his neck.
“I need to do what my heart tells me is right. I have decided to heed your warning and to learn to accept magic into Camelot."
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After Merlin accidentally reveals his magic to Arthur, the King of Camelot decides to reinstate magic back into the land. His relationship with Merlin is forever changed, and they grow even closer than they used to be. Will their love for each other be enough to beat the fates awaiting them?
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Elyan’s face was shiny with tears, and Percival thought that maybe his own would be too, had he a mirror to gaze at.
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Series Summary: When Merlin tries to kill himself, his friends must finally realize what he has gone through and come to terms with Merlin's magic, the person he's become, and the ways they contributed to his plight.
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- Part 9 of A Fated Failure
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After repeatedly demanding that he only be judged by his peers, the Disir agreed to it on one condition.
Edit: crossposted on FanFiction.Net
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A watching the show fanfic set in the episode 5 season 5. After Merlin and Arthur went back to the Disir, Arthur made a bargain. He, his queen, knights and the court physician were teleported to the isle of the blessed, meeting new faces and unexpected friends and foes to watch the past. A disclosure of truth. At the end he has a limited time to undergo trials and make decisions with the knowledge he gained, were he to fail, the curse of the Disir would take over the Camelot.
Currently on hiatus~
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术士的魔法将变成卡美洛的雨，雨将汇入她的河，河水将灌溉她的土壤，土壤将养育她的庄家。
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- Part 2 of AMA合集（原创/翻译）
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A warlock's magic will turn into Camelot's rain, the rain will flow into her river, the river will irrigate her soil, and the soil will nurture her crops.
The king's refusal to accept the old religion caused the goddess to curse Camelot. To save Camelot, the warlock needs to sacrifice himself. His body fluids will become rain for the kingdom and his seed will become food for the kingdom.
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- Part 5 of Merthur fic
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And one day, you will forget what it is to hurt like this. by LoreWren
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
21 Sep 2023
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The Disir spoke to him, their voices slithering between mouths as if they were one being, rather than three.
"We give you a gift," one said, though it was becoming difficult to keep track of which one.
"And a curse," added another.
"It is for both you and your King." Merlin struggled against their hold but it held him fast, and his vision began to fade in and out.
"Arthur has chosen to lift the ban to save your life, to bow to the old religion and become its follower."
Merlin felt his breath catch, it was too good to be true, everything he wanted, not to be trusted.
"So that perhaps one day you and all our people may forget what it is to hide in the shadows and fear death."
The eyes that met his were soft, even compassionate.
"It is our gift"
"and our curse"
"that for you, Child of Magic, that day has already come to pass."
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The trip to the Disir ends differently. Instead of Merlin suffering in his silence when Arthur makes his decision, the goddess and the Disir take magic from Camelot. They take the heart of Camelot and give the King a chance to learn what magic has done for him and his kingdom. A year to learn or Merlin will remain as he is.
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- Part 34 of Merlin One-Shots / Writing prompts
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Arthur was surrounded by his friends, but he never felt more alone.
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- Part 7 of TML - August Writing Challenge 2023
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Arthur accepts the Disir’s deal to allow the return of magic in Camelot, expecting that doing so will save Mordred’s life. Upon their return to Camelot they learn of Mordred’s demise, they must now contend with his vengeful spirit. Will Mordred succeed in his revenge? That depends on the choices you, the reader, make.
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Arthur repeals the magic ban after the encounter with the Disir and organizes a tournament to find a Court Sorcerer. Things don't go as planned.
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- Part 7 of The sensible merlinverse
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My soul is a maze
Where the fate was guiding me.
by: Scarlet Leaves
Merlin finally decides to prevent Arthur's death, but no one can escape destiny.Series
- Part 11 of United in Darkness
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He sees it all as if in slow motion: Mordred's aborted lunge forward, the flare of his crimson cloak unravelling out behind him; the slash of his hands, gloved and gauntleted, out in front of him to sweep up above his head; the explosion of energy that seems snap out from his skin, flattening his hair to his forehead dragging back his curls and cloak as if Mordred stands in the centre of a raging storm; and finally, those steady grey eyes flashing a lurid, ephemeral gold, like coins gleaming in the middle of his familiar face.
The spear clatters to the ground, wood on stone. But Arthur isn't looking at it- Arthur's looking at Mordred. Mordred, who is the best of his knights; Mordred, who he knighted and trained himself; Mordred, who has just used magic to save his life.
In the Disir's cave, Mordred saves Arthur's life another way, and Arthur is forced to decide between choosing to love or repeating Uther's mistakes.
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- Part 1 of A Better Legacy
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Merlin was dying. He was bleeding out.
Knowing his chances weren't great, he goes to the Crystal Cave in hopes of getting healed.Instead he dies, wakes up and awakes into Godhood.
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- Part 2 of king of misery
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Merlin is mortally wounded in the Disir's cave. Now Arthur is presented with one of the most difficult choices of his life: save his friend or let his father's legacy die.
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An analysis of the ending of Merlin in the context of Shakespearean tragedy, with the goal of understanding what makes the final season compelling, and how the tragic nature of the ending has aided the Merlin fandom in staying alive and well in the decade since the show concluded.