#emrys

[imtunahex]

Emrys

[mmmwafflesart]

drawing ocs again :)

[sarascamander]

I find it so unfair for magic the universe or any one to put such a heavy burden of getting rid of entire system of prejudice on the shoulder of a literal boy when the said boy himself is literally clueless about everything.

One moment I was angry at Merlin because of the way he prioritized Arthur more than his own people and magic but after thinking for a while it really got you wondering, why shouldn't he? Everyone was depending on Merlin to fix everything Uther broke but he's literally one man who was isolated from his own "people"/root.

Merlin didn't grow up with other magic users, he didn't grow up with the Druids and the only time he ever interact with these people is either when they were trying to kill Arthur or they die immediately after or when they needed his help or try to help him by ambigously give him more prophecy he honestly could live better without. Conversely, he spent most of his adolescent and adulthood in Camelot. His family was there, and Arthur, Gaius, Gwen, Lancelot, Gwaine, etc these are his family, the one he's trying to protect bevause he knew them, because they loved him as much as he loved them.

The magic users barely know Merlin. The Druids idolize him more than they care about him and in return Merlin barely knew them. Hell, even Morgana have more connection to the Druids and the magical world than Merlin do. She knew more about history of magic, the nuanced and how things were back then because someone actually took initiative to teach her. I think Morgana deserve her high priestess status because she truly embraced the old religion and her magic and it's culture, etc. Although Merlin have Gaius, I don't think Gaius would be the one to randomly teach Merlin about magic unless the situation call for it.

Sure Merlin felt a sense of obligation to the magic users and sure he know that legalizing magic is the right thing to do. He relate to them in that way and he wanted to help if only to allow himself to be free. But I don't think Arthur's live is the price he ever willing to pay. I don't think he would ever put anything else above Arthur and maybe that's his fatal flaw, his selfishness and he certainly pay for it but at the same time if you look at it i think Merlin is so disconnected from the magical community that he didn't feel the consequences beyond himself.

So yeah it's frustrating but it make sense either. One of the thing I like about Merlin is that he have his flaws and he was never perfect. Maybe he was a bit Gary Stu with his power but it balanced with his personality, his choices and you don't feel like he's overpowered because what is even the point of having all that power if he can't even be free, if all his friends die, if he have to be alone for eternity?

I just really would love it if someone jsut educated Merlin and try to draw him in more into the magical folds. I want to see him trying to connect with the Druids and learn more about magic as a culture, history, etc. I want him to connect with his magic and nature more because obviously through the show we see how much the nature connected with him. "You are son of the earth, the sea, the sky. Magic is the fabric of this world, and you were born of that magic." Come on! This quote is everything.

Maybe instead of every episode being Merlin saving Arthur from a villian, it could be Merlin discovering more about his people and who he is (which I also think, he BARELY know or understand even until season 5). I think if someone really teach about all these then his focus wouldn't be so fixed on Arthur (and I know technically Arthur is the one who is going to bring magic back, etc but you can't deny Merlin chose Arthur over magic any time any day).

Imagine instead of killing Nimueh, she become like his teacher or something or magical advisor who teaches him more magic and try to figure out what the hell is he (like a specimen she's experimenting on lol) . I would love to see her and Kilgharar fighting to see which opinion Merlin would follow lol (of course, she would have her own motive but Merlin would remind her of the prophecy and she reluctantly help while suggesting twenty ways to kill Uther and Arthur and Merlin would be like no—).

Okay that's the rambling. I realize I've repeated many points lol but bear with me. Also it's been years since I watched Merlin so I might get some detail wrong but my points stand.

[iridescent-thistle]

EMRYS (#10338954)

[selenophile-ib]

merlin (2008)

[shieldkeeper]

Lalapril Day 28: Paradise

What better way to spend one's time than on vacation with all of your partners in tow? A nice getaway and the perfect paradise for fun and much needed relaxation!

—> masterlist

[dance-in-moonlight]

Was looking for something on Pinterest and went "WAIT I know that sleeve!"

In conclusion, we love a good recognisable character design.

I miss Merlin so much, I spend one week back on tumblr and boom obsession

[emryqs]

the sun and her moon

@coffincqke i wove u