"the droll sweet love story" -official Merlin ad.

MERLIN & ARTHUR ARE OTP 💕 In Merlin fandom since November 1, 2013. Finished series on April 18, 2016 because I didn't want the series to be over so I tried spacing out the episodes as much as possible. Check me out on AO3! Username: Splashstar01 Married 6 yrs💕 Vegan 6 yrs🐾 Age: 31. Reclusive right-brained Leo. Year of the Dog. Life path: 8. Love psychedelics. 💙 Spiritual, free spirit, dreamer, still living for thrills despite being physically disabled from double suicide attempt. Feminist & ethically childfree. Motto: if it doesn't hurt anyone else, it's okay. 💕 Morals should be based on harm, not cultural opinions-- which are always changing.

[splashstar01]

in Merlin 4x02, Lancelot says he's willing to die for Gwen (because he romantically loves her).

Then Merlin says he is willing to die for Arthur, who's "more important than anything."

The romantic parallels are wild.

[merlinoutofcontext]

[snakeplantz]

Merlin BBC Merlin they could never make me form a solid opinion about you !!! World’s bravest coward. The most loyal traitor. The most honest liar. The gentlest murderer. Destroys everything trying to avoid destruction. What a guy !!!!!!!

[starofcalliope]

Merlin fic idea:

Merlin finally meets reincarnated Gwen, who introduces herself as Gwen Pendragon. Merlin's then like, "ok, so Gwen and Arthur have already met and gotten married. Cool cool cool. Definitely not heartbroken at all" but then reincarnated Arthur keeps flirting with him, and Merlin keeps rejecting him because he refuses to betray Gwen. BUT THEN Merlin gets invited to a party and Gwen says she wants to introduce him to someone then goes "This is Morgana, my wife" and Merlin's brain gets an error message.

[urfaverubyy]

We can’t be friends

[imagine-dragonlords]

Yes I thought this song was perfect too, here’s my video from two years ago ❤️

[starchaser45]

Regular writers: The two main characters can't be both idiots one of them has to be smart

Merlin:

[candlewinds]

lips as red as blood.

[imagine-dragonlords]

you're welcome.

[imagine-dragonlords]

yooo this is almost 2 years old now folks 🥳😱🥰

[saladscream]

"The Dragonlords' Special Envoy"

...is not at all how Arthur imagined him. 😏

No AI used - because I don't need that shit.

[count-pudding]

[is-merthur-real-yet]

Year 4 Day 49

Is Merthur Canon Yet?

[splashstar01]

I thought we established that they were over a decade ago 🫩

The continued erasure is just offensive at this point.

[faircastle]

Gwen & Lancelot MERLIN (2008—2012)

[splashstar01]

Arthur: If I tell you, I'll have to kill you 

Arthur: *tells Merlin*

Merlin: *still alive*

Merlin: *tells Gwaine*

Arthur:

Arthur:

Merlin: *still alive*

Arthur:

Arthur:

Arthur's inner gayness: *🤯🏳️‍🌈😵*

[splashstar01]

What if Arthur was taken back to the past and he got to relive everything with an oblivious Merlin? It hurts imagining how nice he’d be to Merlin right away and how sweet and kind he’d be. The gay would skyrocket because if they’re already that gay while pretending to hate each other, imagine if they actually admitted to liking each other.

[bubert]

and I was carrying the weight of the universe...

[splashstar01]

When arthur says "because i am not fa--" and cuts himself off, it's because he realizes merlins just trying to goad him and he gives merlin a knuckle sandwich because he's like "oh gosh i love this guy" im dying

[saladscream]

The Golden Age King Arthur we all deserved... but never got.

No AI used - because I don't need that shit.

Please do not repost, but REBLOG all you want.

Extra thanks if you reblog with Older!Arthur merthur fic recs!! 😏

Edit: Aaaand I've only just realised that this actually fills one of my @merlinbingo card squares!!! "Aged up characters" 😅