#queen annis

[1st-knight-of-camelot]

QUEEN ANNIS: "I think it's time for some entertainment." (BBC Merlin 5x01)

[x-birdsong-x]

Every time a guy writes a song, he’s a cowboy, a sailor Playing with the world in his palm like the first pioneer Every time he opens his mouth, it’s a loud movie trailer Clipping every image and sound he thinks proves he was here

- “The Hand” by Annabelle Dinda

[theroundbartable]

Love the headcanon that magic is legal in Queen Annis' kingdom.

One day, Arthur is invited, but he doesn't KNOW magic is legal there, so he obviously freaks out at first.

Arthur: aren't your crime rates skyrocketing when magic is legal?

Annis: *laughing* what? No. When magic is legal, it's not a crime that people commit, so it's much less, silly boy.

Arthur: but ... Doesn't it do harm?

Annis: more good than harm. Killing people is still illegal, so is theft. But you can't steal magic and when you have magic, it's unlikely for your crops to go bad, so people don't starve, which means less people get jealous or vengeful. The harm with magic is of course worse, but the protection is also more effective and crimes done BY magic get punished worse. So... We're regulating it kinda well.

Arthur is, needless to say... Amazed.

Not as amazed, however, as Merlin is. Merlin looks like he's absolutely thriving. Arthur has never seen Merlin smile as much or be as relaxed and he kind of looks like he belongs here. He seems to have a good sense for the quality of magical objects, seems to enjoy people using it for fun and entertainment.

And Arthur... Arthur's not sure what to do with that. He hates it, but...

Arthur: Merlin... I would understand if you wished to stay here. You seem... Happier than you do at home

Merlin: *laughs*, *realises Arthur is serious* i'm not going to leave you

Arthur: but you like it here! You... I've never seen you like this! You belong here! You just -

Merlin: I belong at your side. I just... Admire their lifestyle

Arthur: they are using magic.

Merlin: I know

Arthur: ... If... If magic were legal in camelot, would that make you happy?

Merlin: *freezes*

Arthur: I never thought it could be this peaceful. I feel like if it were legal... Things would change for the better. And you seem to have a good sense for these magic things, so maybe you could help me establish- holy shit, you're on fire

Merlin: *magic burst into literal flames*

[gehalge]

[ysabeausfrenchtwist]

Queen Annis | Merlin 4.05

[cynthia39100]

Merlin rewatch -- S4E5: His Father's Son

Queen Annis (and Lindsay Duncan) was a literal goddess ✨

Just look at her. Gorgeous shot. It was in a tent yet she still sat there like she was in her throne room.

She is mature and wise. She isn’t perfect. She can be ruthless and vengeful, but she is willing to listen and isn't afraid to change. She never loses her composure and authority.

Morgana fucking knelt for Annis!! Love how Annis overpowered Morgana so effortlessly (in the sense of authority), and how Morgana seemed to show more sincerity in the confrontation than she might have expected herself to.

She was angry, and didn't trust Arthur, but Arthur gave a reasonable propapal and she was willing to stop treating Arthur as an intruder and negotiate as equals. She cared for her people, so Arthur could persuade her to do single combat. Amazing queen. The kingdom of Caerleon will be better off with Annis as queen, honestly.

I kind of hope Annis isn’t the type to cheat, but it’s not unbelievable. On battlefield you do what you can to win. And she did wage a war at one of the most powerful kingdom for a dead king who spent his time with bandits and messed with other kingdom. Having a grey character who turns from enemy to ally is pretty nice.

"There is something about you, Arthur Pendragon. Something which gives me hope for us all."

Validated by Queen Annis was like a life achievement, honestly. So happy for Arthur 🥹 And Annis is good sport~ Accepting the battle result very easily. She did cheat a bit so she couldn’t argue much when Arthur conquered her champion in an equally dodgy way.

"Yes, I sought revenge. That doesn't mean it was the right thing to do."

"I fear you are more like Uther than you realise."

Adore Annis and Morgana scene. She might be the first person to render Morgana speechless, without getting killed! So nice to see Morgana got told off so thoroughly xd She needed more of that. It’s interesting how eager Morgana seemed to want to work with Annis though, before she was dumped. She also knew Annis was super cool.

[S4E5] [other episodes]

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KING ROUTE (Arthur)

A series of portraits styled after Pathologic 2 dialogue trees.

(Merlin’s Route)

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Merlin

Merlin juggling for Arthur and queen Annis