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Merlin/Arthur recs by A. I try to rec fics which are less well-known. Please leave the author a kudos/comment if you enjoyed the fics. :) It encourages fandom to grow.

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hi! i'm trying to find a fic. all i can remember is that merlin uses blood magic. as in when the knights and them were in trouble (i think from a group of Saxons?), he cuts himself and uses blood magic. i think in the process of the spell, the horses got obliterated. that's all I can recall. and i totally rec it too; i remember it being epic and all. i hope you or your followers could help me! (: thank youu

Very sorry for the late reply! I’m no longer reading recent fic. As per the previous request, can anyone help?

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I'm looking for a fanfic where there is a tournament and Gwen (I'm not sure if she's queen or not) makes a joke or comment on how Merlin should give his favor/token to a knight. People start teasing Merlin about being like a girl. I remember a particular scene where they sing a song in the tavern that pokes fun at him. Someone even puts Merlin on the knight's lap. I can't find this fic for nothing, and I hope someone else can find it. Before you suggest it, it's not "Token" by stardate64783.

I am not answering requests at the moment and have not been reading any Merlin fic from recent years other than fests. Can anyone help? PM me!

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by Anonymous

Author: Gilli_ann Pairings: Morgana-centric, Arthur/Morgana, Merlin/Arthur Rating: R Warnings: Dubious Consent, Half-Sibling Incest Word Count: 18,643 Summary: When King Uther dies, his foster-daughter, the shield-maiden and sorceress Morgana, returns to Camelot. Nothing seems to stand in the way of her marriage to King Arthur and a happy, fulfilling life for the both of them. But the arrival of the mysterious Merlin changes the course of fate, which takes unexpected turns involving a dragon, a falcon, and the goddess Freyja herself. Passion, magic, and revenge become the driving forces when love and the rule of the kingdom are at stake.

A. SAYS: I loved this epic tale. It’s a story about magic and intrigue, of secrets and dragons, with a heavy dose of Arthurian and Norse mythology. It’s a rare Morgana-centric story, which builds her up into the character she should have been. And the ending is a wonderful treat for Merlin/Arthur fans.

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by Anonymous

Author: fuzzytomato Rating: NC-17 Warnings: None Word Count: 8938 Summary: Merlin admits he made a mistake and he’s miserable. But he can’t confide in anyone because it was all a secret anyway. And the one person he wants to talk to is not talking to him. Merry Christmas.

A. SAYS: This is just a wonderful, heartwarming fic perfect for the season, and reminds me why and how much I love Arthur and Merlin together in any and every way. It’s because they make each other better people.

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Happy Merlin Holidays!

SURPRISE! I will be trying to do a couple of recs specially for Merlin Holidays 2015. :) Please do check the fest out HERE -- lots of wonderful fic and art to enjoy! Remember to let our fan creators know how much you loved their work by leaving comments and kudos  ♥♥♥

I hope everyone is having a very happy holiday season!

P.S.: If you’ve read some really, really good Merlin fic outside of the fest recently, please feel free to message me with those :D

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elizasclarke replied to your post: “Cabbagehead Recs is now closed.”:

Good for you and lots of thanks for this blog!! :D

You're very welcome. Thanks for all your support bb! ❤️

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Cabbagehead Recs is now closed.

I’m really sorry for the long absence -- real life has taken up most of my time and energies (as it should!)

Thanks for all your support over these two and a half years. I’ve enjoyed looking for new fic to read and rec to you all.

This blog will remain as it is, and all resources which link to my personal blog will remain as well. It’ll still be useful for any Merlin fans new to fandom, I hope, hence I’m including it in the tags. :D

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TAVERN TALES JUNE THEME: Travels, Holidays, Destinations.

Any and all interpretations of the theme are fair game.

Any type of fanwork, all pairings, lengths and ratings are welcome.

Please put your fill, or the link to your fill, in a comment to this post.

Continuing from a previous month? Continue your fill there, and we’ll link to it here.

Questions? See our FAQ or Page-a-mod.

A round-up post with links to all the fills will go up at the end of the month. Happy filling!

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Tavern Tales: Theme of the Month

Any and all interpretations of the theme are fair game.

Any type of fanwork, all pairings, lengths and ratings are welcome.

Please put your fill, or the link to your fill, in a comment to this post.

Questions? See our FAQ or Page-a-mod.

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Tavern Tales This month’s theme: Childhood Friends, Siblings, and Besties!

Any and all interpretations of the theme are fair game.

Any type of fanwork, all pairings, lengths and ratings are welcome.

Please put your fill, or the link to your fill, in a comment to this post.

Questions? See our FAQ or Page-a-mod.

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emjayelle said: let me know if you need help figuring it out. I’ve done it before on another blog and know how :D

Thank you! I'll def ask you sometime in 2015 XD when I get around to tinkering :D

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Hi! I love your blog, but when I'm on my computer on your blog I can't find anyway to advance to the next page, there's no arrows or anything. I'm I just missing it or is it you theme? Is it hidden somewhere?

It’s right at the bottom! Click END on your keyboard to get to it instantly. I should probably put one on the sidebar. Will figure that out when I have the time.

Glad you’re enjoying the blog! :D

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hey ;) can you help me ? I'm looking for a merthur ff where they are married and Merlin thinks everything goes perfectly and then overheard Arthur telling his friends thats its just okay and not perfect at all, but he didn't mean it, he just wanted to look not love stoked in front of their friends ? and like hurt!merlin and kind of angsty ? I already looked everywhere and just can't find it :(

I distinctly remember reading it a couple of years ago, but I can't remember the title. Could have been a KMM fic prompt. Can anyone help??

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hi there is a Holiday Exchange fest in Camelot_drabble. You might want to know about it is all :)

Oh yes! I forgot about that! Thank you. :)

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Um! I have a question. What actually is bedwarming? Is it an actual thing that existed in Medieval times? (I feel so foolish having to ask this omg)

I actually... have no idea! I googled people as bedwarmers briefly and came up with nothing. Here! Have an article about sleep in the middle ages. And one about bimodal sleep pattern. Isn't it such a great trope for the Merlin fandom though?

You might also like these other bedwarmer fics :P

(wires/fingers) crossed by robot_sky

all I wanted was a white knight (I got a prince instead) by anon

The Great Winter by onelittesleep / halfhardtorock

Your Breath to Mine by SnarkGoddess

(and if I may, I wrote one myself XD) But Face Him Boldly by claudine

And this one is the one about the two sleeps:

These Private Hours by misswinterhill

MAYBE SOMEONE WITH BETTER GOOGLEFU CAN HELP US??? ;P

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Happy holidays to all you wonderful people who are still keeping the fandom alive! This blog is not dead... Sort of. I'm very sorry that I've been busy.

There are a couple of Merlin fests that are currently taking place.

Merlin Holidays - an anonymous annual holiday fic exchange. Follow on Tumblr | AO3 | LJ

Merlin Art Fest - currently holding their Advent Calendar. Follow on Tumblr | LJ

Tavern Tales - Winter, Warmth, Traditions - a monthly prompt community. Follow on AO3 | LJ

Camelot Drabble Holiday Exchange - a yearly ficlet/drawble exchange. Follow on LJ | (2012) (2013)

(please let me know if there are any more!)

Let's spread the love this holiday season by sharing our kudos and comments to our wonderful fanwork creators ♥♥♥

Thank you Merlin fandom. I'm happy to be here with you all.

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Author: Magnolia822 Rating: NC-17 Warnings: None Word Count: 14,457 Summary: Arthur does not want a bedwarmer, especially not this strange, gangly boy, but when his father insists, Arthur is forced to take Merlin into his bed for the winter

EXCERPT: 

“You must have a bedwarmer, Arthur, and that is all there is to it.” Uther Pendragon glared from over his cup of mead, which he then drained with a quick nod of his head. “We will send for one of the village boys, someone from the country. That sort is warmer, you see—they’re bred to be.”

A. SAYS: Hello, and sorry for the long hiatus. This is a heart-warming piece with one of my favourite tropes--bedwarming. Just perfect for the season, and a wonderful pick-up if you're having a cold ♥ Read it with a cup of tea to end a tiring day!