Gwen Fest

A fic event centered around Gwen from BBC Merlin. Mobile navigation.

[elyan-fest]

Interest Check!

ft Elyan’s awkward polite smile which is how I imagine all of you looking at me.

I decided to come up with a lil interest check to see what the interest is like for the Elyan Appreciation event this year!

Please take a moment to fill out the form, I would greatly appreciate it! The form does have a spot for you to put your name, but that’s totally optional! You’re welcome to stay anonymous if you would like.

The plan is to run the event in June, but if a fest that needs more time gets chosen, we may start some parts of it (like sign ups) in May.

Thank you again for your patience and interest!

Fill out the interest check here!

[gwenfest]

Hello everyone!

While the date(s) are still up in the air, the mods have been talking about what Gwen Fest will look like this year. We’re pretty excited about possible changes, like including different types of fan media and doing multiple shorter events.

Would you folks be interested in filling out a poll to help us figure out what the community would like? Please let us know in the replies to this post. If there’s interest, we’ll whip up something in Google Forms so we can get your feedback/ideas.

[gwenfest]

last year gwenfest was in january, i assume this year will be later in the year? (i just dont want to miss it!!!)

Hi! Yes, we'll be doing the event later this year, though we haven't chosen a specific date yet (the mods are going through Life Stuff™ at the moment). For now, we're looking at late spring/early summer.

[gwenfest]

will there be anotjer gwenfest in 2022?? 🥺

Yes, there will! We’ll release more info in 2022. Thanks for asking. ☺️

[rainbowwriterus-deactivated2021]

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Merlin (TV), Shadowhunters (TV) Rating: General Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Gwen/Morgana (Merlin) Characters: Gwen (Merlin), Morgana (Merlin), Elyan (Merlin) Additional Tags: Shadowhunters Fusion, shadowhunters au, Shadowhunter Gwen, Shadowhunter Morgana, Fluff, Uther Pendragon’s A+ Parenting (Merlin), it’s only mentioned, But ya know the impact of it is far reaching, Parabatai Bond, Bad French, potentially Series: Part 2 of Merlin Shadowhunters Fusion Summary:

Gwen Smith and her parabatai spar and exchange a bit of banter, before their moment is broken up by an ill-timed bit of news.

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[rainbowwriterus-deactivated2021]

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

Chapters: 1/? Fandom: Merlin (TV) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Gwen/Merlin (Merlin), Freya/Morgana (Merlin), Elyan/Percival (Merlin), Balinor/Hunith (Merlin), Tom (Merlin)/Original Female Character(s), Lancelot du Lac/Arthur Pendragon Characters: Gwen (Merlin), Gwen’s Mother (Merlin), Elyan (Merlin), Tom (Merlin), Merlin (Merlin), Freya (Merlin), Balinor (Merlin), Hunith (Merlin), Gaius (Merlin) Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Different First Meeting, Alternate Universe, Alternate Universe - Role Reversal, Gwen-centric, POV Gwen (Merlin), Eventual Relationships, Eventual Fluff, Eventual Romance, Alternate Universe - Royalty, Eventual Happy Ending, Fluff Summary:

Princess Guinevere, known to most as Gwen, begins this tale waiting for the arrival of a well known Dragonlord named Balinor, and his family. Once they arrive, nothing turns out as she had thought, and perhaps, that was for the best, after all.

@gwenfest

[unmarkedinlife]

Impossible Dreams Pairing: Merlin/Arthur/Gwen sfw | 2,432 words | complete A oneshot written with triple the bang for the buck for @gwenfest, the @merlin-fic-server Melee Challenge Prompt: Rain + Medium Aquamarine (#60D394), and my @merlinbingo prompt “Holding Hands (A3)”

Arthur’s interest in Gwen had sparked years of rumors that had somewhat accustomed her to a higher level of attention and scrutiny. But nothing could have prepared her for the experience of taking measured steps through a sea of onlookers with unwavering stares. Her heart fluttered in her throat. She snuck a peak at Merlin, wondering if he felt the same. If he did, she couldn’t read it in his face or posture. Like Arthur, his stance was open and his stride confident.

In an attempt to stave off rising panic, she focused on small details. They were walking hand-in-hand in the positions they would assume before the court for the rest of their lives: Merlin on Arthur’s right and Gwen to his left, the dauntless hands of the king. Gwen tightened her grip on Arthur’s palm. He squeezed back once in firm reassurance. There had been scattered puddles remaining in a few dips in the stones of the courtyard, but as they crossed onto the earthen paths of the lower town, the only evidence of the morning’s rain was a slight darkness to the soil. There wasn’t even enough moisture for the dirt to cling to their shoes.

The susurrus of voices increased as they neared the market and crescendoed to a roar when Camelot’s common folk caught sight of the procession. A shower of flower petals fell upon them as the sound of the crowd clarified into claps and shouts.

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[gwenfest]

Its February, so we’re officially marking the end of Gwen Fest. We want to give a big thanks to everyone who participated and made it a success! Its been wonderful seeing this fandom celebrate Gwen together.

We know that life happens, so we’ll be accepting late submissions until the end of February.

If you weren’t able to join us this time, keep an eye on this space! We’re hoping to do more Gwen-centric events like this in the feature. Stay tuned. 👀

[gwenfest]

Hi! I meant to send this sooner, but I haven't been able to until now 1. Thank you for hosting this fest! 2. During week 2, while I was drafting weeks 2-4 of my Gwen Fest entries, I took a spill down a flight of stairs, and therefore have not managed much writing, etc. lately. Is there any chance I can late post in February? With life, etc. it might take me a few weeks to finish the entries, but I'd love to still post if I can. If not, thank you for the fest, either way!

Yes, we’re accepting late fics! No worries. (And we hope you have a good recovery from that fall!)

[gremlinbehaviour]

Family Picnic

@gwenfest week four! I didn’t think I was going to get it done, but here it is! Read below, or there will be a link to the ao3 page in the notes

Keep reading

[gremlinbehaviour]

https://archiveofourown.org/works/29124639

[little-ligi]

Gwenfest Week 4 - Found Family

Hey look, here I am really straddling the deadline again! Yes, it is past midnight here so technically I’m late. But I haven’t gone to bed yet so it doesn’t count as tomorrow. I am on time.

Here is my week four entry to Gwenfest!

Gwen and her Men A look at Gwen’s friendships with each of the men in her life.

Leon’s shoulders sagged, his head resting back against the wall again. He stifled another yawn. “Sorry.”

“Don’t worry about it,” Gwen said. “Have a rest, it will take me a little while to get all of the measurements I need.”

“Thank you for doing this, Gwen.”

“I’m happy to help. After everything you’ve done for Arthur, it’s the least I can do to make sure his knights are properly outfitted.”

“They should be here soon, I told them to wash up after training. I didn’t think you’d want smelly, sweaty men in here,” he said with a laugh, giving her a wry smile.

She giggled. “No, I definitely wouldn’t.”

Link in the reblog/notes because apparently tumblr is being stupid and not showing posts with links.

[little-ligi]

Gwen and her Men - Ao3

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[gwenfest]

Thank you so much for hosting Gwenfest!! 👏 I had a wonderful time writing about our gorgeous leading lady and reading everyone's brilliant fics! 💕

Thank you for joining us! We’re happy this fest inspired so much wonderful content and appreciation for Gwen. ❤️

[admiralsushishin]

Guard, Lunge, Parry

I wrote a fic for Week 4 of @gwenfest: Family (Sibling time)!

Elyan teaches Gwen how to swordfight (and maybe a couple of other things, too). Gen, pre-canon, starring people dropping their swords. One of those people is Leon.

“You won’t be fighting,” Elyan says imperiously. “That’s way too dangerous.”

“I’m not a baby!” Gwen is thirteen, now, she’s almost full grown, and Elyan had promised…

“Ma would kill me if you got hurt.”

“I won’t get hurt if you teach me properly,” she says. “And it’s my birthday. I get to do what I want. Please?”

Read on AO3 

[simoneleona]

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

Summary:

When Elyan heard of the frog catching adventures of his friend, he immediately wanted to do so himself. It is nothing new that Gwen is busy when Elyan wants to do something.

It is also nothing new that Gwen worries excessively about her brother, because Elyan wouldn’t be Elyan if he’d just listen to her, instead of deciding to go anyway.

In the end, Gwen hates to be right.

Me and @blueclaw7 just filled in our first entry for the Merlin bingo!! It would mean a lot if you'd check it out!

It's the first fic I've ever posted, so I hope you'll like it😄

Tagging some friends who I think might want to read it (no pressure though): @gremlinbehaviour @trackdownthatsnitch @weirdbusywonder

@merlinbingo @gwenfest

[gwenfest]

Really sorry, I'm not sure if I'll be able to get my fic finished for the end of week 4, could i submit it late?

Yes! Late fic is welcomed. Just tag us whenever its posted and we’ll be happy to share.

[twosidesofthesameidiot]

You Had Me At Cupcake

Characters : Gwen; Lancelot

Warnings: none 

Word count : 1325

Summary : Gwen has a paper due in two days, and the really distracting new barista is the only one on duty today. Gwencelot Coffee Shop AU

A/N: Well, there is my first attempt at a coffee shop AU. Ngl, it was difficult at times. The biggest thank you to @rangerofthesouth for helping me through this, and for the name! ILY, bro. 

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[twosidesofthesameidiot]

AO3 Link https://archiveofourown.org/works/28965411

this is very late, and I’m sorry 

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[scionofguineverependragon]

I Would Give Up My Own Kingdom (To Love You So)

For Week 3 of @gwenfest: Meet-Cute (Femslash & Rarepair)

Snippet:

Gwen’s shoulders slumped as she sighed. “Mithian…”

“Can’t we simply enjoy each other’s company?” The short clipped tone laced with impudence told Gwen everything she needed to know about the state in which the other woman was right now. Over the weeks of getting to know each other, she had found out that the brunette princess had a knack for getting easily frustrated. It reminded her of a certain someone. Which was exactly the problem.

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