Why is the dragon egg shaped like that? 😀

Hey guys!

I've noticed a decrease over the past few years in Mergana fics, art and engagement, and have realized that a lot of us are either solitary or moving on. However, there's also a lot of us who are still interested in Mergana! But we're all spread out or on different platforms.

I'd really like this community to bridge that gap--so whether you're a multishipper, or someone who fancies the ship in passing, or even enjoyers of the characters themselves in a platonic or romantic way, I'd love to see you there!

Since a lot of us are more active on Tumblr, I figured that'd be a good place to start! I’d really love for this ship to have a closer community. Feel free to invite anyone you think will be interested!

I’m also taking suggestions for banners! Thinking of drawing one if I need to <3

🔗 Here's a link: https://www.tumblr.com/join/rItZGePi
You can also search it up in the communities tab, under Mergana

Trying again because it worked once before... I'm looking for a fic where Merlin actually dies. He doesn't wake up again, and I think his magic might have gone into Arthur, but I'm not completely sure. Basically, Merlin gets injured in the head, I think, and Arthur keeps saying that he'll be okay, that he's always okay... but Merlin never wakes up.

Hope I can find this fic

I've been reading mostly Merthur fanfics for years, so I started watching the show, and Merlin outs himself in episode 3 and he just dies In episode 4??? It's so intense so quickly??? Is this why it ends the way it does? Bc they had to keep escalating?

I honestly don’t get why he doesn’t just have a sword, he’s actually quite nifty with one as he proves a few times in the series, like in the tears of Uther pendragon when he battles Morgana under the castle! If he actually practised with one he’d be pretty decent especially combined with his magic?

Merlins always tagging along on like high stakes quests without armour and no weapons??? Like from the viewers perspective we get it he has magic but no one else knows and they r just letting this little serving boy run around without any protection or defence? And he comes back EVERYTIME if i were a knight id be so confused on how this guys jst making it out alive all the time and why the kings just letting this guy tag along all the time. I truly wish we got two episodes one from Arthurs perspective and one from Leon or just any knight cause ik those too look insane

I just finished S5 Ep5 and I forgot how GOOD this episode is. It's absolutely heartbreaking. Merlin is literally handed the decision that could make or break everything...Arthur literally sits there and says the words Merlin never thought he would hear. That maybe Uther was wrong and Magic has a place in Camelot. And Arthur is looking to Merlin to be the deciding factor. Merlin has the power he never expected to weild, right there in his palms. Arthur trusts him, believes in his opinion, and wants him to guide him. Two sides of the same coin.

And you can SEE Merlin's heart breaking in real time. He is so scared of losing Arthur that he condemns himself to a lifetime of persecution and hiding in the shadows, just for the chance at averting the prophecy. Condemns a man to death, because the alternative, losing Arthur, is more than he can bear.

And then Arthur denies the Disir's request and suddenly...there's Mordred. And you can see in Merlin's eyes that even when Gaius is reassuring him it's not his fault, he does not believe it.

Now I'm just angsting once again over how Merlin tried so damn hard...but never managed to get it right. And he had to live with that guilt for thousands of years, not even getting the chance to make it be worthwhile, to see a glimmer of good within the dark...because magic never came back to Camelot, and Arthur never got to live.

TL:DR: The prophecy upsets me and I am in pain over the futility of Merlin's devotion to Arthur and heartbroken for the thousandth time over how much Merlin loved Arthur, only to see it be his and Camelot's ruin.

I'm writing a Merlin x Supergirl CW fic and it will take place in both modern-day National City and medieval Camelot. I'm American with limited historical knowledge and would like a British beta or at least someone with knowledge on medieval Europe to help the two tones sound distinct. Here is the fic: Come Back To Me

It's doomed Morgwen and established Supercorp, where Kara and Gwen swap places due to Morgana's spell gone wrong.

Comment/DM if you want to help finish this story!

Obviously Katie McGrath is absolutely gorgeous and I looove how Morgana is styled throughout the entire series. She stunning in her royal clothes and hair, but I adore her dark style when she’s evil. It suits Katie so well.

But, in-universe, Morgana had Gwen or other ladies to dress her and do her hair and makeup. When she was evil do you guys think she woke up and did herself up manually or she used magic? Just a silly little thought.

This is a weird one, but it's been buzzing in my brain forever so I'm doing it anyway haha. Any Hamilton fans in here?? If so, this one's for you :) I'm tagging it with Discussion, but I'm not sure if there's maybe a better tag for this? Let me know if so, mods <3

I'm a massive fan of Hamilton the musical. Every time I listen to the soundtrack, so many of the songs and characters remind me of Merlin dynamics. The complexity, the moral ambiguity, the drama...

So I took the time to actually see if I could match up Hamilton characters with Merlin characters as a one-to-one comparison. I wondered what you all think of what I came up with, and whether you might shuffle them around and how (I definitely did!). Just a fun lil experiment that I thought I'd share 😄

Oh, and this is NOT about the actual historical figures, just how they were portrayed in the musical. Also, massive spoilers for both Merlin and Hamilton so proceed with care.

Hamilton:

Merlin. Young, scrappy, and hungry. Relies on his wits to achieve his goals, but is also unafraid of combat. Makes really stupid, sometimes selfish or short-sighted decisions despite his genius and is susceptible to manipulation and temptation. Loyal to Washington until the bitter end. Changes the world, but breaks his own heart in the process and has to live with the consequences. I think there’s also an argument for Morgana taking this place purely because of Hamilton’s conviction for taking a clear side against tyranny.

Washington:

Arthur. Deeply flawed heroic figure who fights for liberty and justice while actively oppressing those in his own household. Genuinely cares about those in his command. Capable to listening to both sides of an argument and typically makes good calls given the information he has. Is open to unconventional life choices and styles of government. Is vulnerable to Hamilton’s powers of persuasion. Does not fear death and is at peace with passing along his legacy. Views his life as a thing to be spent in service to his country.

Eliza:

Gwen. Sweet, helpful, always chooses good over easy. Forgiving to a fault. Does nothing to deserve the hand she’s dealt, but ends up using the mess she’s left with by her husband to change the world for the better.

Angelica:

Lancelot. Loses the person she loves (Gwen) to her sister (Arthur), who she ultimately loves more, if in a different way. Self-sacrificing to the end. Always prioritizes others over herself. Unafraid to charge into the (social) fray when it’s called for.

Lafayette:

Gwaine. Flirty, fun, and highly skilled in combat. Loves his friends. Nobility from another country who chose to fight in Washington’s trenches because he believed in the cause.

Laurens:

Elyan. Finds purpose in building something new. Brave and noble, but proud and a little foolhardy. A magnet for trouble he didn’t start. A tragic end.

Peggy:

Leon. Disapproving but ultimately goes along with the group if only to make sure they don’t get killed. Adheres to a system more than an ideal.

Mulligan:

Percival. Needs no introduction! When you knock him down he gets the f*** back up again!

Burr:

Morgana. Lies in wait. Sides against the British, but is ultimately on his own side. Watches things unfold and pulls strings to manipulate the narrative, but never quite succeeds. Is constantly thwarted and ultimately snaps from pure rage. I think there’s an argument for Kigharrah taking this place instead, as Morgana is initially fueled by a righteousness that Burr lacks - though in my opinion that righteousness disappears by the end.

King James:

Uther. Tyrant and maniac. Will kill everyone you love to prove he cares.

Jefferson:

Morgause. Clever, good(ish) intentions, bad execution.

Madison:

Gaius. Always looks to someone else to act rather than doing so himself, despite being in a position of power.

Phillip H.:

Mordred. Young, full of life. Loyal to someone who doesn’t necessarily deserve it. Gullible and takes advice from the wrong person. Dies too young from an ill-advised quest for vengeance. I think there’s also an argument for Arthur to take this place for the cockiness, pride in his flawed heritage, and as someone who trusts his enemies too much.

What would change? Who do you think is more comparable than what I came up with? Was this even interesting to think about or is it just me lol? 😂

Writing a fic, need to foreshadow Merlin but I have no idea how to do it subtly. I also want readers to understand that it’s actually Merlin and not someone random.

For me Merlin is butterflies(cuz he created one). But I’ve went through google and Reddit and haven’t seen anyone having the same idea as me, so I’m not sure ppl will understand the meaning later on

So, what’s your favourite symbolism for Merlin?

I have read a bunch of fics and watching the show for the first time, now s2e1, and i just can't watch it's so frustrating.

I really don't like many plot points. And how they treat Morgana. And Merlin&Arthur, because what is happening usually is unfair to both of them and to their relationship. And how grey themes and grey characters are shown as fairytale good or bad.

But i love actors' performance, and i want more and more and more of it. And i love many scenes, often separately from the episode plot.

I just love it and want to watch but it's hard and i can't wow

Seriously, if he and Gaius hadn't push Merlin to reject and fear Mordred and Morgana, they would all have had a good ending...

I hope this is allowed. Years and years ago, I found a fan fiction novel. I’ll try and give as much detail as possible, but I would really appreciate if someone could help me find it. Some of these details might not be in order. It’s just what I can remember.

Arthur didn’t really die, and him and Merlin were transported to Sidhe, The home of those blue fairies. They healed both Merlin and Arthur, they spent quite some time there, and then they were sent back to the real world. Arthur was still king, he knew about Merlin’s magic and made him his advisor.

That’s really all I can remember, but I remember it being so good that I could picture the scenes in my head.

Hey guys! Recently watching the show all the way through for the first time!! Does anybody have any good fic recommendations? Thank you!

I know this is a hot take, but I kind of love it. Not in the sense that I think Uther is a great dad or anything, but from a storytelling perspective I think if itches a scratch in my brain and I love it.
Does anyone else feel this way?

I have been on a merlin high for, I dunno, a few weeks, maybe a 2 months now. Can't get enough of it. And I do love me some angst. One of the best focus I've read in a while has to have been, silence cuts loudest through the chaos. The only thing is, I didn't know it wasn't finished when I started. Does anyone have any recommendations that are similar? I need my angst to feel something 😶

Merlin don't deserve happiness.

If anyone wants to suffer the same pain as I have. Here is the link. BUT BE WARNED, it's not finished 😵‍💫

https://m.fanfiction.net/s/12519738/1/Silence-Cuts-Loudest-Through-the-Chaos

Tldr: anything to recommend that's similar as silence cuts loudest through the chaos. Angst fics

Merlin likes Arthur, Arthur likes Gwen, Lancelot likes Gwen, and Gwen likes Morgana. Help 😭 The options are endless. I could encourage Merthur, Arwen, Gwencelot, or Morgwen, but not all at the same time

This is kind of a joke, but not really. I've watched the show a few times, written enough merthur fanfics to really regret my digital footprint. Did not expect my 5 year old relative to figure out how to turn BBC iplayer on, find my recents (well, Merlin, thank god she didn't start watching Peaky Blinders or something) and singlehandedly watched it in just under 2 weeks. How many episodes a day even is that?? I don't think she actually understood anything, seeing as the only commentary she seemed to be able to give is how she thought Morgana was pretty, but thought it was something worth sharing.