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xgermankittycatx · 2 days
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merlin and arthur co-parenting human aithusa (even though they would NEVER talk about it) my beloved
(...yes, I've been reading too many fanfics again, NOW TELL ME WHAT YOUR FAV MERTHUR FANFICS ARE >:])
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crystaiskiess · 2 days
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eyes like starlight ✨
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silverameco · 2 days
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what i love about merlin's character is that it's not like he's pretending to be a clumsy fool with an endearing personality, a wicked sense of humor and a problem with authority figures, when he's actually a powerful sorcerer
it's that he is a clumsy fool with an endearing personality, a wicked sense of humor and a problem with authority figures, who is also an immortal magical being, a wise man, a loyal friend and a powerful sorcerer who has killed people and will do it again if necessary
he has allies who kneel before him and friends who make fun of him
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gramnel · 2 days
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mysticwolfshadows · 2 days
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I see a lot of Arthur making Merlin Court Sorcerer after learning about his magic (and forgiving him for the lies). But I want to see more of... Arthur just not realizing how powerful Merlin is. Like, Arthur finds out, and then realizes that Merlin uses it for chores and dropping tree branches on bandits. He doesn't know about him being a dragonlord, or about Nimueh, or about the prophecy. So Arthur thinks Merlin is just another sorcerer.
So then, when the laws are changed and they're talking about getting a Court Sorcerer, Merlin isn't brought up at all. Merlin doesn't care, either, since he doesn't want a title. So they try one person, and they turn out to be shit, Gaius refuses because god damn he just wants to retire, and there may have been a few assassination attempts during interviews.
So Camelot doesn't have a Court Sorcerer forever, but they have sorcerers everywhere, and Arthur needs advice on magic, so he asks Gaius and Merlin, the only sorcers that he knows. So they teach him about what they know. Like warlocks being rare people with inate magic power. And how being able to cast spells without incantations is extremely difficult and only done by the most powerful of warlocks.
And then, almost a year into not hqving an offical Court Sorcerer, they're preparing for the 1 year celebration feast of the ban lifting, when an assassin shows up out of nowhere. And Merlin, tired and working overtime to get this feast ready, just shoots the assassin a look, and the man crumbles to the ground.
The knights and Arthur are just... so confused. And poke the motionless on the floor. And then look at Merlin, who is still smoothing out fancy linen tablecloths. Andd Arthur just kinda points and asks, "did you...?"
And Merlin just glances over and nods. And Arthur looses it.
"You used magic. Without an incantation. And you never told me you could?!"
Merlin just blinks. "Didn't think I had to?"
That night, at the feast, Arthur anounces Merlin as Court Sorcerer, much to Merlin's horror.
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poisonedfate · 1 day
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bbc merlin - 04x08 Lamia
and he said that completely UNPROVOKED
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aceofwhump · 2 days
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BBC Merlin 1x04 "The Poisoned Chalice"
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wavesechoes · 2 days
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hello merlin fandom, today im here to humbly offer you this, tomorrow who knows
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presented without comment
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atdawn · 3 days
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MERLIN | 4.13 The Sword in the Stone Pt. 2
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maxie-fallon · 3 days
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Can't help but think about how Merlin literally can not exist without Arthur. Not in a "he loves him so much he can't live without him" way or even a "their destinies are entwined" way. In a "Merlin literally would not have been born if Arthur hadn't been" way. Because the ripple effects of Arthur's birth are what lead to Merlin's. If Arthur hadn't been born then Ygraine wouldn't have died, the magic purge wouldn't have started, Balinor wouldn't have been run out of Camelot, and would never have met Hunith while he was hiding in exile. They never would have fallen in love and conceived Merlin if Arthur had never been born. Merlin can not exist unless Arthur does
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theroundbartable · 3 days
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Now I want more awkward crush Arthur.
Merlin *about to retire*: is that all, Sire?
Arthur *suddenly captivated by the fire dancing in Merlin's eyes*: uh... Of course. Yes. Always, as you said.
Merlin: what?
Arthur: what?
...
After a long, awkward dream, during a game of never have I ever:
Gwaine: have you ever had gay dreams?
Arthur: *chokes on drink from last round*
Gwaine: you okay, mate?
Arthur *coughing* who'd ever have dreams about THAT? With Merlin? Don't be ridiculous, Gwaine.
Gwaine: I never mentioned Merlin?
Arthur: *blanks* but it was implied
Gwaine: noo... I'm pretty sure I would not imply such a thing if I knew it made you so flustered.
Arthur: well, anyways. I'm not going to drink on it because this never happened. *Chucks a whole glass of wine*
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Lancelot suggesting at an inn that Merlin and Arthur share a room.
Arthur: what? No, we - this is inappropriate!
Lancelot: *jesting* Merlin is not a fair maiden. You don't have to protect his virtue
Arthur: that- but he's - i didn't mean - he couldn't have-
Merlin: Arthur, are you alright?
Arthur: did you? Lose your virtue?
Merlin: when I was 16. Jeez, Arthur, what the hell are you on about? We can share a bloody room, don't be a prat! Unless you have any virtue we need to protect?
Arthur: *sputtering nonsensically* maybe a little?
Lancelot: what do you mean, a little?
...
*Merlin dressing as a noble to fool some bandits. He and Arthur exchanged clothes and now Arthur is wearing Merlin's tight jacket that smells like him, while Merlin looks like a regal King. He even walks like one*
Gwaine: Oi, princess, you good?
Arthur: *in a daze* uhu
Gwaine: *waves hand in front of Arthur's unmoving eyes* I think we broke him
...
Princess: *trying to flirt with Arthur* maybe we should go somewhere else? to talk?
Arthur: *watching Merlin from afar* hmm? No, I'm good
Princess: you, eh - *follows gaze* oh my. That servant of yours is quite attractive, isn't he?
Arthur: yeah. *Realizes what he said* eh - what? Sorry, I wasn't listening. What were you saying?
Princess: I believe I've lost this battle, my Lord. *Leaves*
Arthur: uh - what?
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Arthur: *undressing for bed*
Merlin: *stares*
Arthur: what is it, Merlin? Would you like to request a painting, it'll last longer.
Merlin: hmm... Would you do a nude for me?
Arthur: *voice breaking* now?
Merlin: i was - joking
Arthur: oh *chuckles awkwardly* yes, of course. Sure. ...
Merlin: go on - get ready for bed
Arthur: yes, sure, sure, of course *sweats*
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Gay people can never just say “I love you” it's always gotta be some shit like “I don’t want you to change, I want you to always be you.”
And then one of them dies in the other’s arms and the other spends eternity unchanging and waiting for him to return.
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cabbageheadss · 15 hours
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BBC MERLIN | 4x12: The Sword in the Stone Part One
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alechorn20 · 20 hours
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I'm sorry to impose this impossible dilemma upon you all
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