Top!Arthur/Bottom!Merlin

Greetings! We are a Discord group for top/dom!Arthur and bottom/sub!Merlin fans in the BBC Merlin fandom. Our goal is to create a comfortable space to talk about headcanons, exchange recs, etc. If you'd like to join, please send a message to this tumblr (you must be at least 18 years old).

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🚨 Emergency pinch-hitters wanted! 🚨

We currently have seven (7) prompts in need of emergency pinch-hitting.

What is a pinch-hitter?

A pinch-hitter is a wonderful, kindhearted soul who volunteers to fill a prompt at the last minute after another participant has dropped out of a fest.

Who can be a pinch-hitter?

You can! And you can! And—basically anyone who wants to can, as long as you’re able to submit your work before the deadline below.

What are the minimum requirements for a pinch hit?

FANFIC: 500 words minimum (no max). Must be beta’d. FANART: One (1) completed piece. OTHER: Please contact the mods for info.

When do I need to have it done by?

The deadline for your completed work is 10 April. We know it’s a lot to ask on short notice, so we’re happy for you to create something based on a specific scene or idea from the prompt if necessary (provided it works as a stand-alone).

We will also check in with you on 1 April to see where you’re at with your fill. If you need an extension or have to drop out for any reason, you’ll need to let us know ASAP so that we can find another pinch-hitter if needed.

Sounds good! How do I get my hands on a prompt?

You can find the prompt details here.  If you’d like to put your name down as a pinch-hitter, please fill out this form ASAP to claim a prompt.

Otherwise, please hit the reblog button and help us spread the word to make sure all of our wonderful Glompees get a gift this year! 💝

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we still have six (6) prompts in need of pinch-hitters, if anyone is interested!

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there are now five (5) unclaimed prompts remaining!

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Sign-Ups are now OPEN!

What is Camelot Remix?

Camelot Remix is a exchange remix challenge for Merlin fanworks (FPF or RPF) where you are assigned another fest participant to create a brand new fanwork based on one of their existing fanworks, therefore "remixing" it. Another participant will be assigned to "remix" one of your fanworks.

Sound interesting?

For more information, please check out: - our carrd website - read our What’s a Remix? primer - peruse our FAQs to find out the requirements - check out the Schedule Once you have read through the FAQs, you can sign up HERE. Sign ups will close on 29 February 2025. We look forward to seeing your remixes!

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Only a few more days left to sign up, Merlin fans!

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Sign-Ups are now OPEN!

What is Camelot Remix?

Camelot Remix is a exchange remix challenge for Merlin fanworks (FPF or RPF) where you are assigned another fest participant to create a brand new fanwork based on one of their existing fanworks, therefore "remixing" it. Another participant will be assigned to "remix" one of your fanworks.

Sound interesting?

For more information, please check out: - our carrd website - read our What’s a Remix? primer - peruse our FAQs to find out the requirements - check out the Schedule Once you have read through the FAQs, you can sign up HERE. Sign ups will close on 29 February 2025. We look forward to seeing your remixes!

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Only a few more days left to sign up, Merlin fans!

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⏰Attention Merthur fans⏰

Hello, Merthur fans!

Round 2 of Merthur Glompfest claiming is NOW OPEN!

🚨 CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE PROMPT CLAIMING FORM. 🚨 

You have until 2pm PST / 5pm EST / 10pm GMT on 2 Feb 2026 to send us your top three (3) prompt selections. Remember, prompts will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, so the sooner you get your form in to us the better your chances of getting your top pick.

You can find a list of the unclaimed prompts here and the claiming FAQ here.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Google Forms will automatically send you a copy of your responses once your claiming form has been submitted. If you don’t receive this email, please check your junk/spam folder and get in touch with us ASAP so we can confirm your submission has been received.

Otherwise, please allow at least 24 hours before contacting us with queries about your claim. We will be working as quickly as we can to strike off claimed prompts and confirm selections with each Glomper, but we expect there will be some delay as we check time stamps and respond to those whose selections have already been claimed etc. The fewer messages we have to get through, the quicker things will be for everyone, so assuming you’ve received a copy of your responses, please sit tight until we get back to you! 

Cheers, — Glompfest Mods 💕

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HAPPY NEW YEAR, MERTHUR FANS!

Are you a commenter, kudoser or lurker who loves Merthur and the Merlin fandom? Got some ideas for art, fic or other Merthur fanworks that you’d love to see created but either can't or don’t want to create yourself? Do you like receiving gift works made just for you? We’ve got you covered! Merthur Glompfest is back for 2026 and we want YOU to send in some Merthur prompts! It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3 to get started:

Check out the FAQ to determine whether you qualify as a Glompee.

Sign up HERE and submit your Merthur prompt(s)—all ratings/tropes/kinks welcome!

Sit back and wait for one of our wonderful Glompers to create your gift!

SIGN-UPS CLOSE: 15 Jan 2026 We hope you’ll join us for another fun-filled Merthur fest-and don’t forget to help spread the word! 💕

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5 days left to sign up! So Glompee's don't forget to leave some prompts and Glompers, if you'd like to glomp someone, make sure you sign up! Not sure if you qualify as a Glompee or a Glomper? Check out our handy guide (Question#3 on our FAQs) to help you decide! So why not sign up here and if you're a Glompee leave us your amazing Merthur ideas you'd like to see, and if you're a Glomper, get ready to roll up your sleeves claim a fantastic prompt!

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Only 3 days left lurkers, readers, beta readers and cheerleaders of all stripes. If you qualify, please leave us your prompts!

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2 days left Merlin fans! Don't be shy!

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Last day to sign up folks! Check out if you qualify as a Glompee or a Glomper here. And sign up as a Glomper or to leave prompts as a Glompee HERE!

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HAPPY NEW YEAR, MERTHUR FANS!

Are you a commenter, kudoser or lurker who loves Merthur and the Merlin fandom? Got some ideas for art, fic or other Merthur fanworks that you’d love to see created but either can't or don’t want to create yourself? Do you like receiving gift works made just for you? We’ve got you covered! Merthur Glompfest is back for 2026 and we want YOU to send in some Merthur prompts! It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3 to get started:

Check out the FAQ to determine whether you qualify as a Glompee.

Sign up HERE and submit your Merthur prompt(s)—all ratings/tropes/kinks welcome!

Sit back and wait for one of our wonderful Glompers to create your gift!

SIGN-UPS CLOSE: 15 Jan 2026 We hope you’ll join us for another fun-filled Merthur fest-and don’t forget to help spread the word! 💕

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WINTERKNIGHTS 2025 - NOW ACCEPTING PROMPTS!

❄️ ️It's beginning to look a lot like WinterKnights! ❄️ Yes, that's right Merlin fans, it's that time of year again! This year, we are celebrating ✨10 years of WinterKnights✨! Prompting for this year's fest is now open. If there's something Merlin and festive or wintery you'd like to see, why not drop your prompts here? ❄️ Please take a moment to check our Fest Guidelines before submitting your prompts. ❄️ Have more than one prompt that you want to leave? No problem! You can leave up to 10 prompts per person, so prompt to your hearts content! ❄️ Nervous about getting it 'right'? Don't worry, there are many different ways to prompt! So feel free to leave any prompts/scenarios, random words/keywords, picture prompts, song lyrics, etc. Anything wintery goes! Just pop your prompts into our Airtable form! ❄️ Once prompting closes, we will compile all the new prompts with the ones from previous years and have the prompts available for people's inspiration at the time of claiming and signups! ❄️ Prompting closes on the evening of October 10th. ❄️ So go get yourself in the holiday mood and go wild, have fun! And who knows, maybe someone will pick your prompt and create some fanwork based on it!

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We know that everyone is in Spooky Season mode, but there's only ONE WEEK LEFT to leave your wintery, festive Merlin prompts! Go, go, go!

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WINTERKNIGHTS 2025 - NOW ACCEPTING PROMPTS!

❄️ ️It's beginning to look a lot like WinterKnights! ❄️ Yes, that's right Merlin fans, it's that time of year again! This year, we are celebrating ✨10 years of WinterKnights✨! Prompting for this year's fest is now open. If there's something Merlin and festive or wintery you'd like to see, why not drop your prompts here? ❄️ Please take a moment to check our Fest Guidelines before submitting your prompts. ❄️ Have more than one prompt that you want to leave? No problem! You can leave up to 10 prompts per person, so prompt to your hearts content! ❄️ Nervous about getting it 'right'? Don't worry, there are many different ways to prompt! So feel free to leave any prompts/scenarios, random words/keywords, picture prompts, song lyrics, etc. Anything wintery goes! Just pop your prompts into our Airtable form! ❄️ Once prompting closes, we will compile all the new prompts with the ones from previous years and have the prompts available for people's inspiration at the time of claiming and signups! ❄️ Prompting closes on the evening of October 10th. ❄️ So go get yourself in the holiday mood and go wild, have fun! And who knows, maybe someone will pick your prompt and create some fanwork based on it!

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HAPPY NEW YEAR, MERTHUR FANS!

Are you a commenter, kudoser or lurker who loves Merthur and the Merlin fandom? Got some ideas for art, fic or other Merthur fanworks that you'd love to see created but don't want to create yourself? Do you like receiving gift works made just for you? We've got you covered! Merthur Glompfest is back for 2025 and we want YOU to send in some Merthur prompts! It's super easy to get started:

Check out the FAQ to determine whether you qualify as a Glompee.

Sign up HERE and submit your Merthur prompt(s)—all ratings/tropes/kinks welcome!

Sit back and wait for one of our wonderful Glompers to create your gift!

SIGN-UPS CLOSE: 15 Jan 2025 We hope you'll join us for another fun-filled Merthur fest-and don't forget to spread the word! 💕

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WINTERKNIGHTS 2024 - SAVE THE DATES

winterknights is a prompt based holiday fest for the Merlin fandom! Use any winter or holiday themed idea to create fic, traditional art (pencil, painting, digital etc.), photo manipulations/other graphics, handmade crafts, podfic, fanmixes, and more!

2024 Timeline

Prompting Opens: Sunday, September 29 Signups: Saturday, October 12 Check-in/Drafts Due: Monday, November 25 - Saturday, November 30 Posting Starts: Monday, December 2

❄ Fest Info ❄ ❄ Prompting Post ❄ ❄ Sign-Ups: OPENS Sunday 12 October❄ ❄ Fest Prompts ( airtable | spreadsheet ) ❄ ❄ Submission Info for 2024 - To be added ❄ ❄ Promo Banners ❄

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THE HOT MEDIEVAL & FANTASY MEN MELEE

QUALIFYING ROUND: 73rd Tilt

Sir Leon, BBC’s Merlin (2008-2012) VS. Merlin, BBC’s Merlin (2008-2012)

Propaganda

Sir Leon, BBC’s Merlin (2008-2012) Portrayed by: Rupert Young

“Camelot's loyalist and hottest knight. He was with Arthur from the beginning and stood by him throughout (even when Merlin started teaching him poetry). Leon the long-suffering deserves to be recognized in his own right for the tall, wavy-locked master of the sword that he is.”

Merlin, BBC’s Merlin (2008-2012) Portrayed by: Colin Morgan

“He looks like a fae for four out of five seasons of Merlin. You look at him and he's the definition of PRETTY. Full lips and long eyelashes and killer cheekbones and the bluest of blue eyes and dark hair and a profile that makes you want to take up painting and delicate wrists and he is SO!!!!!!!!!!! Pretty as a picture I swear. And he is so cute!!!!! But he can also be deadly!!! He smiles and he looks like a ray of sunshine!!! And he has dimples!!!!! But then he gets angry and he's suddenly so hot!!!! And he also has that Victorian Maiden Effect in that he's always, always covered up, and as soon as he takes his neckerchief off you go GASP!!!!! Neck!!!!! Collarbones!!!!! Oh!!!!!!!!! And THEN!!!!!! You watch season five and he is still pretty but he's also suddenly got SHOULDERS and ARMS and a BROAD CHEST and you go uh???????? When did this happen????? And yeah, suddenly he's a bit of a hunk and your brain short circuits a bit. A tiny bit. A tiny big bit. You'll never recover.”

Additional Propaganda Under the Cut

Who is the Hottest Medieval Man?

Sir Leon [Rupert Young]

Merlin [Colin Morgan]

Voting ended onAug 14, 2024

Additional Propaganda

For Sir Leon:

“This man. Cannot die. He was originally supposed to be toasted in his first appearance like every other redshirt knight in Merlin, but he was so hot and cool, and fans loved him so much they kept bringing him back and even made him a supporting lead.”

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For Merlin:

“asjgljgsakldghajskldghajkslhgaksjghalskjdh cheekbones”

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“look at the dimples - and the cheekbones - even if he weren't the world's most powerful warlock he'd deserve to win for looking so beautiful through all the tragedy”

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Merthur Glompfest Sign-Ups 2024

🧙‍♂️🤴✨ Happy New Year, Merthur fans! ✨🤴🧙‍♂️

It’s finally here! I think we can all agree it’s best to start the new year off with some Merthur goodness. So why not sign up for this year’s Merthur Glompfest?

Sign ups are now open >>HERE<< for Glompees and Glompers alike!

In addition, if you’d like to sign up as an art or writing Beta to help out that way, our Beta sign ups are >>HERE<< and will remain open throughout the fest. For more information on how the fest works (and whether you qualify as a Glomper or a Glompee), check out the FAQ on our website.

SIGN-UPS OPEN: 1 Jan 2024 SIGN-UPS CLOSE: 15 Jan 2024

We hope you’ll join us for another fun-filled Merthur fest!

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Hey lurkers, readers, supporters! Come along and get glomped by your fellow Merthur fanwork creators! 💕

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SIGN UPS FOR WINTERKNIGHTS 2023 are NOW OPEN

What is WinterKnights?

WinterKnights is a Merlin Fandom prompt-based fest for the winter holidays - Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Traditional Yule, Winter Solstice, or New Years celebrations are all welcome!

What are the requirements?

❄  All submissions must have a theme of any holiday held during December

❄  Submissions can be any rating, any pairing/moresome, and any genre

❄  All content is allowed, providing it is properly warned for.

❄  Fic submissions must be at least 500 words long with no maximum word limit. We do not accept AI generated fics.

❄  Art can be any of the following: Traditional art (pencil, painting, digital etc.), photo manipulations, graphics or handmade crafts e.g Christmas tree ornaments. AI generated art is not accepted for this fest. We also welcome podfic, fanmixes, and more. If you have a question about what is allowed, please just ask!

What’s the schedule?

❄ Signups: OPEN NOW - SIGN UP HERE

❄ Check-in/Drafts Due: Between November 27th - December 2rd

❄ Posting Starts: December 4th

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WINTERKNIGHTS 2023 IS NOW ACCEPTING PROMPTS

Leave your winter & holiday prompts on LJ here: https://winterknights.livejournal.com/96788.html or 

via Airtable here: https://airtable.com/shrYQck1siVQ7ClkO

There is a limit of 10 prompts per person. Other than that, please go wild! Leave your winter, holiday, or New Year’s prompts on the LJ post linked above! You do NOT need an LJ account to leave prompts!

Please take a moment to check our Fest Guidelines before submitting your prompts. There are many different ways to prompt. Feel free to leave any full prompts/scenarios, random words/keywords, picture prompts, song lyrics, etc. We will compile them and have the prompts available for your inspiration at the time of claiming and signups!

Prompting starts NOW and will close on the evening of October 15th. Have fun!

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The King’s Chambers - March 2023 Recs

Hello,

With spring almost upon us, it’s time for another of our monthly rec lists of fanworks recommended by some of our members!

All of the recs are top/dom!Arthur with bottom/sub!Merlin unless stated otherwise.

Fic

Promise of a New Day | sffan | Explicit | 5,986w

Summary: It starts off like any other day, but in a twenty-four hour period, everything changes.

Hey little sister, what have you done? | MyKingdomComeUndone | Explicit | 1,495w

Summary: “There is no other option,” Uther Pendragon, Duke of Camelot, told his children, his face giving away none of his feelings. “Morgana will marry the Earl of Orkney.”

Love Me Not | ificouldwrite | Gen | 3,235w

Summary: Sometimes, Merlin wonders if he’s somehow harder to love than Gwen was.

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Where, after the magic reveal, Merlin and Arthur are in a relationship, but Arthur is repressed as always. He treats Merlin very differently than he had treated Gwen, and Merlin begins to wonder whether or not he's worth being loved in the same way. Whether Arthur even loves him at all.

(A 5+1 of Arthur being a prat and giving mixed signals, and then Arthur being a prat but giving Merlin a signal he can't miss) (no sex, kissing, established relationship)

The border of painful | Tossukka | Explicit | 3,690w

Summary: Arthur pulled the glove on, and Merlin felt his mouth go dry. (Warnings for background Arwen and therefore infidelity)

It’s quite a list | Fletcher | Mature | 13,129w

Summary: Merlin has a list of reasons why it’s a bad idea to have a crush on Arthur Pendragon. It’s a long list with very valid reasons.

Sadly, his heart doesn’t listen to reason.

Be My Mistake | justiceformerthur | Explicit | 10,185w

Summary: Arthur sees something he shouldn’t and begins to question just how well he knows his manservant.

Witchy Business | death_of_a_phangirl | Gen | 12,084w

Summary: Arthur is constantly getting bruises and muscle pain from his job as a knight at a medieval show. He's tried normal painkillers and other treatments, but they don't help. His sister suggests seeking out a magical remedy, which leads him to a little magic shop. He's not sure what to expect, but an adorable warlock with a smile that made his heart swell was certainly not it. (Kissing, falling in love)

Diamonds and Gems | Val_Creative | Explicit | 240w

Summary: Arthur's crown suits Merlin.

Art

Thunder | funkiemoon | Teen and Up | Digital Art

Summary: Simply fixed the lineart :) 

(Also replaced the image on the actual fic on ao3 with this one) (Hugging, no sex)

“So there's no chance that we could have a hug?” | east-winddd | Mature | Digital Art

Summary: “So there's no chance that we could have a hug?” (Arthur pressing Merlin into a wall)

If you enjoyed these recs and want to see more, or talk about top Arthur/bottom Merlin, we would love to welcome you in our discord server. If you’re interested and of age 18 or older, please message us and we will send you an invitation.

Also, feel free to send us a message to let us know your fave top Arthur/bottom Merlin fanworks! 💕  

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Hello! Sorry I can't seem to find the message button? So I opted to ask thru here instead.

Anyway, I was wondering if I could join the discord server? I'm over 18 :)

Hi Anon,

Yes, we'd love to have you join. If you could send us an Ask from your tumblr account, we'd be happy to send you a link!

Thanks!

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The King’s Chambers - February 2023 Recs

Hello, Happy Valentine’s Day, Merthur fans! We are back again with our february rec list of some of our favourite fanworks recommended by some of our members! All of the recs are top/dom!Arthur with bottom/sub!Merlin unless stated otherwise. Fic Friday I'm in Love | orphan_account | Explicit | 2,781w Summary: Arthur expects to spend Valentine's Day alone, but then his sister's hot piano teacher shows up. Wafels and Destiny  | asilentherald | Explicit | 12,406w Summary: In which Merlin works a waffle truck in Manhattan and accidentally seduces Arthur by eating whipped cream straight out of the spray can.

Or, stupid, awkward boys are graduate students at NYU and take a little time, several instances of poor communication, and a blind date to get their heads out of their asses. Our Drunken Misunderstanding  | InkThroughHerVeins | Mature | 1,900w Summary: Arthur and Merlin awake after a night of heavy drinking, jealousy and fun, but they don’t remember a thing including why Merlin’s wearing Arthur’s ring. Our Shared Wardrobe | InkThroughHerVeins | Teen and Up | 2,336w Summary: Arthur and Merlin develop a habit of sharing of clothes… eventually Merlin ends up in Arthur’s old armor. (no sex, no kissing, fluff) Wrapping His Arms Around Me and Holding on Tight  | Whoareyou0000 | Teen and Up | 5,078w Summary: Everyone knew that there was no stopping an Alpha from wooing his willing Omega. (Kissing, no sex.) So, when Merlin’s entire bedchamber filled with flowers, he sneezed, wiped his nose, and followed Arthur into the woods to show him that all an Omega truly needs to be happy are the arms of his Alpha. (Kissing, no sex.) Best Loved  | Waanderlust | Explicit | 17,578w Summary: Pastry chef Merlin is damned if he’ll let that snobbish Arthur Pendragon win the “Best Loved Shop Award” from Merlin’s own little bakery. He’ll fight that prat tooth and nail for it… or with cake and tarts for it, as the case may be. Lip Paint | lizlybear | Explicit | 3,179w Summary: Merlin gets a gift. Arthur thinks he's clever but it backfires and he gets a bit possessive. Art Tender Kiss | sen-art-acc | Teen and Up | Digital Art Summary: tender kiss (No sex) A flower garden version of the king's treasure | kyo-99 | Teen and Up | Digital Art Summary: A flower garden version of the king's treasure. It's a little too fancy and embarrassing, but I wonder if tumblr will accept it... (??) (Merlin straddling Arthur)

王様のたからものお花畑バージョン。ちょっとファンシーすぎて恥ずかしいんだけどtumblrなら受け止めてくれるかなって…（？？） Golden Mornings ಠ‿↼ | 16th-of-a-twigg | Mature | Digital Art Summary: #okay but this has been sitting in my drafts for several years now #i guess with the 10th anniversary yall deserve some new Morning series Merthur content (Implied sex)