Welcome to the Merlin Round Table Round Robin master post!
Every post in this collection is a different chapter of a single fic, each one contributed by a different creator to produce a fun and unpredictable story. This fest runs from September 2020 through January 2021, so check back each week for updates.
Chapter 1 - Keeping Secrets by @fervidasaflame
Summary: Arthur’s keeping a secret and Merlin is determined to find out what it is.
Chapter 2 - Wayward Magic by @undercardboardstars
Summary: Merlin enters the room, knowing full well there could be consequences… like accidentally revealing his magic to the king. Would Arthur remain oblivious enough?
Chapter 3 - Temptation by @highlynerdy
Summary: Merlin struggles with his magic acting out and with the powerful temptation to return to the mysterious artifact he discovered.
Chapter 4 - Euraidd ac Arian by @aeonthedimensionalgirl
Summary: Merlin is blessed with two gifts to help Arthur.
Chapter Five - Spilling Secrets by @queerofthedagger
Summary: Merlin learns that divine intervention is a double-edged sword. Or, as the goddess would say–the finalization of the first step.
Chapter 6 - Complications by @schweetheart
Summary: Merlin’s decision to reveal his final (biggest?) secret takes an unexpected turn when Arthur reveals a secret of his own.
Chapter 7 - Cold by @admiralsushishin
Summary: Arthur knows his greatest secret. But this is Merlin: he has secrets within secrets, and he’s not ready yet.
Chapter 8 - Dawning of a New Day by @loanmeadragon
Summary: Merlin rushes to Arthur, afraid something terrible is about to happen…
Chapter 9 - A Light in the Dark by @jayswing101
Summary: Arthur is safe (for now) but the druids are in danger. Will the king and his warlock make it to them in time?
Chapter 10 - Together or Not at All by @magicalmischel
Summary: Merlin and Arthur help Iseldir and finally get some answers. (This, of course, doesn’t go without awkward blushing, clearing throats and thank yous.)
Chapter 11 - Magic and Might by @fuckyeahsnackables
Summary: Arthur and Merlin prepare for a fight like they’ve never fought before: back to back, as equals.
Chapter 12 - Endings as Beginnings by @boonkii
Summary: The fight continues, and Arthur must make a difficult choice. When Merlin decides for him, all seems to be lost.
Chapter 13 - A Jewel From Darkness by @achrilock-atmospheric
Summary: While Arthur fights for Merlin, Merlin goes on a journey and learns the origin of the jewel given to Arthur by the visiting delegation of druids.
Chapter 14 - Warmth by @unmarkedinlife
Summary: The battle is finally won. The aftermath involves recovery, revelations, and hope for romance.
Chapter 15 - New Beginnings by @leaootori
Summary: Merlin sighed, hands stilling on Arthur’s face. “Arthur,” he began, breath barely above a whisper as he drew closer. “My love for you has never been conditional, even when it should have been.”
Chapter 16 - Let Me Take Care of You by @tehfanglyfish
Summary: Arthur finally gets around to making a proposal.
Chapter 17 - A Happy End by @futuralien
Summary: Merlin and Arthur’s wedding