The Merlin Library

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The Merlin Library Discord

The Merlin Library (TML) is a Merlin fandom server created by fans, namely @lyskari and @zaharya.

The Merlin fandom is large, with thousands of works, ranging from artwork, to video edits, to fan fiction, and more. We wanted to create a place where all these things can be shared, while providing an open, fun, neurodiversity friendly environment. There's channels to chat, share recs, write, create art, and much more – or you can just lurk, whatever you're comfortable with.

If that sounds like an enjoyable place for you, we’d be very happy to have you join our little community. <3

Join us at TheMerlinLibrary (or if the vanity-URL doesn't work, join us here).

Hope to see you there!

[If you have found us over our Favourites Friday posts, a masterlist of all round-ups can be found here.

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Update regarding FF Round-up Lists

As you might have seen already, the round-up masterlist has been updated with the remaining round-ups that were still pending in 2024. You might also have seen, that the masterlist is now marked as complete.

There will be no further round-up posts for any Favourites Friday rounds beyond 2024!

While FF will continue to run weekly on the TML Discord server itself, the time commitment for creating these round-ups is no longer within a feasible scope for us to keep up with it.

You can find plenty of recs on the existing lists—or visit the server for continued weekly recs for various themes.

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TML Favourites Friday – Round-up Masterlist 2022/2023

A masterlist for the TML Favourites Friday round-up posts! [Sorted oldest to newest; 2022–2023]

[THIS LIST IS COMPLETE. NO FURTHER ROUND-UPS WILL BE POSTED.]

TML Favourites Friday — Round-ups 2022

July 2022

Theme 1: All Time Favourite Merlin Fic Theme 2: Druids Theme 3: Court Sorcerer Merlin Theme 4: Noble Merlin Self-Rec Round: Canon AU

August 2022

Theme 1: BAMF Merlin and/or Arthur Theme 2: BAMF Gwen and/or Morgana Theme 3: BAMF Knights of the Round Table Self-Rec Round: Action Scenes

September 2022

Theme 1: Taverns and Feasts Theme 2: Quests and Missions Theme 3: Dragons Theme 4: Outsider POV Self-Rec Round: Original Character(s) | Favourite OC

October 2022

Theme 1: Rated G Theme 2: Rated T Theme 3: Rated M Self-Rec Round: Fics that deserved more love/attention

November 2022

Theme 1: Rated E Theme 2: Arranged Marriage Theme 3: First Date Self-Rec Round: Getting Together

December 2022

Theme 1: Angst Theme 2: Humour Theme 3: Hurt/Comfort Theme 4: Fluff Self-Rec Round: Favourite Ending

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TML Favourites Friday — Round-ups 2023

January 2023

Theme 1: up to 10k Theme 2: 10 to 25k Theme 3: 25 to 50k Self-Rec Round: Shortest Fave

February 2023

Theme 1: 50 to 100k Theme 2: over 100k Theme 3: Valentine's Day Self-Rec Round: Merlin Bingo Fills

March 2023

Theme 1: Spymaster Merlin Theme 2: Pre-Camelot / Pre-Merlin's Arrival Theme 3: Memories Theme 4: Arthur Returns Self-Rec Round: Oldest Favourite

April 2023

Theme 1: High School / College AU Theme 2: Roommate AU Theme 3: Sports / Olympics AU Self-Rec Round: Favourite Modern AU

May 2023

Theme 1: Gen Fics Theme 2: Roundtable BFFs Theme 3: Magic BFFs Self-Rec Round: Favourite Friendship(s)

June 2023

Theme 1: Enemies to Lovers Theme 2: Friends to Lovers Theme 3: Slow Burn Theme 4: Fake Dating Self-Rec Round: Pride

July 2023

Theme 1: All-Time Favourite Theme 2: Soulmates Theme 3: Established Relationship Self-Rec Round: Favourite WIP

August 2023

Theme 1: Love Spells/Potions Theme 2: Curses / Enchantments Theme 3: Creature Fics Self-Rec Round: Drama Scenes

September 2023

Theme 1: Omegaverse Theme 2: Fairytale AU Theme 3: Sci-Fi AU Theme 4: Modern with Magic AU Self-Rec Round: World Building

October 2023

Theme 1: Ghosts Theme 2: Fae Theme 3: Horror Self-Rec Round: Whump

November 2023

Theme 1: Queer Themes Theme 2: Disability/Neurodiversity Theme 3: Mental Health Self-Rec Round: "We're Projecting, Babes"

December 2023

Theme 1: Kid Fic Theme 2: Sibling Relationships Theme 3: Reunions Theme 4: Holiday Fic Self-Rec Round: Family Dynamics Bonus Round: Favourite of 2023

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TML Favourites Friday — Round-ups 2024

January 2024

Theme 1: Favourite Merlin Bingo Fill 2023 Theme 2: Hero/Villain AU Theme 3: Academia AU Self-Rec Round: Longest Favourite Fic

February 2024

Theme 1: Different First Meeting Theme 2: First Date Theme 3: Valentine's Day Self-Rec Round: Pining

March 2024

Theme 1: Mythology Theme 2: God Merlin Theme 3: Golden Age Theme 4: Druids Self-Rec Round: Magic Reveal

April 2024

Theme 1: Protective Merlin and/or Gwen Theme 2: Protective Arthur and/or Morgana Theme 3: Protective Knights of the Round Table Self-Rec Round: Comfort

May 2024

Theme 1: Music / Art AU Theme 2: Historical AU Theme 3: Dystopian AU Theme 4: Fusions and Crossovers Self-Rec Round: Favourite Non-Modern AU

June 2024

Theme 1: Secret Relationship Theme 2: Courting Rituals & Traditions Theme 3: Weddings Theme 4: Birthday Self-Rec Round: Birthday

July 2024

Theme 1: All-Time Favourite (3rd Round) Theme 2: Time Travel Theme 3: Fix-It Self-Rec Round Canon AU

August 2024

Theme 1: Accidental Bonding Theme 2: Arranged Marriage Theme 3: Modern Royalty Theme 4: Age Difference Self-Rec Round: Getting Together

September 2024

Theme 1: Noble Merlin Theme 2: Dragons Theme 3: Quests Self-Rec Round: Action Scenes

October 2024

Theme 1: Round Table BFFs Theme 2: Magic BFFs Theme 3: Outsider POV Self-Rec Round: Original Characters

November 2024

Theme 1: up to 10k Theme 2: 10-25k Theme 3: 25-50k Theme 4: 50-100k Self-Rec Round: Fics that deserve more love

December 2024

Theme 1: 100-200k Theme 2: over 200k Theme 3: Series Self-Rec Round: Favourite Beginning

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What is Favourites Friday? – The Basics

a different theme is announced on Friday each week; FF recs must match the theme of the week

only one FF rec per person per week/theme; actually pick a favourite!

FF recs must be unique within that week/theme; no double-posting the same fic for one theme!

no self-recs during regular rounds

only self-recs during self-rec rounds (last Friday of each month)

If you want to never miss a FF rec, or would like to participate and share your own favourites; join us on the Discord TheMerlinLibrary!

About the FF round-up lists:

Recs are listed in the order they were posted on the Discord; the order does not imply any sort of ranking.

The pairing given in this list is the main pairing of each respective fic – please read the tags for any possible minor or side-pairings, as well as any potential warnings or triggers.

Pairings and Eras are given as tagged in each respective fic. (?) signifies that the tags were unclear and I do not know enough about the fic to fill the gaps.

Round-ups are compiled on the weekend of the week after the respective theme of the post (when the new theme has already been anounced), to avoid omitting potentially belated FF recs.

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Favourites Friday (Dec 2024) – Self-Rec Round: Favourite Beginning

TML Favourites Friday round-up! December 2024 round 4 (SRR)

What is Favourites Friday? – The Basics

a different theme is announced on Friday each week; FF recs must match the theme of the week

only one FF rec per person per week/theme

FF recs must be unique within that week/theme; no double-posting the same fic for one theme!

no self-recs during regular rounds

only self-recs during self-rec rounds (last Friday of each month)

Theme for this self-rec round: Favourite Beginning!

Raise My Hands, Paint My Spirit Gold by thesongistheriver E, 92k, Merlin/Arthur Canon Divergence

Don't Panic by Excited_Insomniac T, 3.7k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU

you should've said by ravenwilds E, 19k, Merlin Arthur Modern with Magic

Caged Prince by cynthia1314 E, 12k, Gwaine/Arthur Canon Era

no greater love by liviapeleia G, 500 words, Gen ?

The Totality of Partial Impressions by s0mmerspr0ssen E, 44k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU, University AU

Outfoxed by huniths-muse T, 1k, Gen Pre-Canon

A masterlist of all round-ups can be found here.

If you want to make sure you never miss a FF rec, or would like to participate and share your own favourites; join us on the Discord TheMerlinLibrary! Happy reading!

About the FF round-up lists:

Recs are listed in the order they were posted on the Discord; the order does not imply any sort of ranking.

The pairing given in this list is the main pairing of each respective fic – please read the tags for any possible minor or side-pairings, as well as any potential warnings or triggers.

Pairings and Eras are given as tagged in each respective fic. (?) signifies that the tags were unclear and I do not know enough about the fic to fill the gaps.

Round-ups are compiled on the weekend of the week after the respective theme of the post (when the new theme has already been anounced), to avoid omitting potentially belated FF recs.

The weekly round-up is not a guarantee! I'm running this alone, so it can only be posted for weeks when I have enough time on my hands to compile a list. If you'd like to help out, feel free to contact me on Tumblr ( @zaharya ) or Discord. Thank you to @ravenwilds for helping me out with this round-up, and to Chel for writing a whole-ass bot to make it easier!

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Favourites Friday (Dec 2024) – Series

TML Favourites Friday round-up! December 2024 round 3

What is Favourites Friday? – The Basics

a different theme is announced on Friday each week; FF recs must match the theme of the week

only one FF rec per person per week/theme

FF recs must be unique within that week/theme; no double-posting the same fic for one theme!

no self-recs during regular rounds

only self-recs during self-rec rounds (last Friday of each month)

Theme for week 3: Series!

Loaded March by Footloose E, 1261k, Merlin/Arthur Modern with Magic, Military AU

Merlin BDSM Week 2023  by NotInPublic E, 17.5k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU

The conspiracy of Sir Leon to commit treason (by trying to keep Merlin's head on his shoulders) by Nelarun E, 110k, Gen Canon Divergence

The Albion Cycle by Antares8 T, 484k Canon Divergence

Merlin Ambrosius, King of Carthis by clotpolesonly T, 190k Canon AU, Royal Merlin

We Are Not Monsters by CupCakezys T, 56k, Merlin/Arthur Werewolf AU

Got To Get You (Into My Life) - Kinkalot Series 2021 by Leandra E, 100k, Merlin/Arthur 1960s/70s AU

The Life and Times of Merlin Emrys by CastleScribe T, 7k Canon Era

Archivist by SlantedKnitting E, 96k, Merlin Arthur Modern AU, Football

The Executive and the Sandwich Man by anarchycox  M, 42k, Arthur/Gwaine Modern AU

A masterlist of all round-ups can be found here.

If you want to make sure you never miss a FF rec, or would like to participate and share your own favourites; join us on the Discord TheMerlinLibrary! Happy reading!

About the FF round-up lists:

Recs are listed in the order they were posted on the Discord; the order does not imply any sort of ranking.

The pairing given in this list is the main pairing of each respective fic – please read the tags for any possible minor or side-pairings, as well as any potential warnings or triggers.

Pairings and Eras are given as tagged in each respective fic. (?) signifies that the tags were unclear and I do not know enough about the fic to fill the gaps.

Round-ups are compiled on the weekend of the week after the respective theme of the post (when the new theme has already been anounced), to avoid omitting potentially belated FF recs.

The weekly round-up is not a guarantee! I'm running this alone, so it can only be posted for weeks when I have enough time on my hands to compile a list. If you'd like to help out, feel free to contact me on Tumblr ( @zaharya ) or Discord. Thanks to @ravenwilds for helping me out with these round-ups, and to Chel for making a whole-ass bot to make it easier!

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Favourites Friday (Dec 2024) – over 200k

TML Favourites Friday round-up! December 2024 round 2

What is Favourites Friday? – The Basics

a different theme is announced on Friday each week; FF recs must match the theme of the week

only one FF rec per person per week/theme

FF recs must be unique within that week/theme; no double-posting the same fic for one theme!

no self-recs during regular rounds

only self-recs during self-rec rounds (last Friday of each month)

Theme for week 2: over 200k!

And like the cycle of the year, we begin again by katherynefromphilly M, 208k, Merlin/Arthur ?

For Want of a Nail by 0hHeyThereBigBadWolf T, 234k, Merlin/Arthur Canon Divergence, Found Family

You Only Live Twice by storyforsomeone M, 383k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU, MI6

From the Shadows to the Light by PeaceHeather T, 579k, Gen Post-Canon, Canon Era

Out of Yourself Into a Delirious Place by thesongistheriver E, 294k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU, Musician/Actor AU

The Impersonated Self by fourleggedfish M, 235k, Merlin/Arthur Pendragon, Gwen/Arthur Pendragon Canon Divergence AU

Ironing Out The Kinks by Lex18 E, 225k, Merlin/Arthur Pendragon, Merlin/Arthur Pendragon ?

There Are No Gays in Football by Malu_3 E, 213k, Merlin/Arthur Pendragon Modern Setting AU (We Can Burn) Brighter Than the Sun by Batsutousai M, 239k, Merlin/Arthur Time-Travel Fix-it

A masterlist of all round-ups can be found here.

If you want to make sure you never miss a FF rec, or would like to participate and share your own favourites; join us on the Discord TheMerlinLibrary! Happy reading!

About the FF round-up lists:

Recs are listed in the order they were posted on the Discord; the order does not imply any sort of ranking.

The pairing given in this list is the main pairing of each respective fic – please read the tags for any possible minor or side-pairings, as well as any potential warnings or triggers.

Pairings and Eras are given as tagged in each respective fic. (?) signifies that the tags were unclear and I do not know enough about the fic to fill the gaps.

Round-ups are compiled on the weekend of the week after the respective theme of the post (when the new theme has already been anounced), to avoid omitting potentially belated FF recs.

The weekly round-up is not a guarantee! I'm running this alone, so it can only be posted for weeks when I have enough time on my hands to compile a list. If you'd like to help out, feel free to contact me on Tumblr ( @zaharya ) or Discord. Thanks to @ravenwilds for helping me out with these round-ups, and to Chel for making a whole-ass bot to make it easier!

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Favourites Friday (Dec 2024) – 100-200k

TML Favourites Friday round-up! December 2024 round 1

What is Favourites Friday? – The Basics

a different theme is announced on Friday each week; FF recs must match the theme of the week

only one FF rec per person per week/theme

FF recs must be unique within that week/theme; no double-posting the same fic for one theme!

no self-recs during regular rounds

only self-recs during self-rec rounds (last Friday of each month)

Theme for week 1: 100-200k!

My Way Home Is Through You by evaelisaa E, 119k, Merlin/Arthur Pendragon Canon AU

A Man's Measure (series) by sharehenstar T, 138k, Merlin;Arthur Canon Era

All lives are (love)stories by amithia E, 192k, Merlin/Arthur Canon Era

Seeds of Darkness by N16 T, 115k, Gen Canon Divergence, S5

a prince most powerless by s0mmerspr0ssen M, 100k, Gen Dark AU

The Weight of Dreams Forgotten by N16 T; 136k, Gen Modern Era/Reincarnation

London Skyline by Caledonia M, 160k, Merlin/Arthur Pendragon, Merlin/Arthur Pendragon Modern Setting AU, Modern with Magic AU

Modern Legend by OneLineInTheSand T, 168k, Gen Modern Setting AU, College/University AU

A masterlist of all round-ups can be found here.

If you want to make sure you never miss a FF rec, or would like to participate and share your own favourites; join us on the Discord TheMerlinLibrary! Happy reading!

About the FF round-up lists:

Recs are listed in the order they were posted on the Discord; the order does not imply any sort of ranking.

The pairing given in this list is the main pairing of each respective fic – please read the tags for any possible minor or side-pairings, as well as any potential warnings or triggers.

Pairings and Eras are given as tagged in each respective fic. (?) signifies that the tags were unclear and I do not know enough about the fic to fill the gaps.

Round-ups are compiled on the weekend of the week after the respective theme of the post (when the new theme has already been anounced), to avoid omitting potentially belated FF recs.

The weekly round-up is not a guarantee! I'm running this alone, so it can only be posted for weeks when I have enough time on my hands to compile a list. If you'd like to help out, feel free to contact me on Tumblr ( @zaharya ) or Discord. Thanks to @ravenwilds for helping me out with these round-ups, and to Chel for making a whole-ass bot to make it easier!

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Favourites Friday (Nov 2024) – Self-Rec Round: Fics that deserve more Love

TML Favourites Friday round-up! November 2024 round 5 (SRR)

What is Favourites Friday? – The Basics

a different theme is announced on Friday each week; FF recs must match the theme of the week

only one FF rec per person per week/theme

FF recs must be unique within that week/theme; no double-posting the same fic for one theme!

no self-recs during regular rounds

only self-recs during self-rec rounds (last Friday of each month)

Theme for this self-rec round: Fics that deserve more Love!

mirage by liviapeleia T, 0.2k, Gen ?

Bought and Sold by PeaceHeather T, 103k, Gen Canon AU

I'm not afraid to die by GabsTriesSomethingNew G, 1.1k, Lancelot/Merlin ?

The Last Night (You'll Have To Be Alone) by Glon_Morski T, 127k, Gen ?

Make It Flow (Everything In the Afterglow) by thesongistheriver E, 67k, Merlin/Arthur Bookstore AU, Modern Setting AU

Love, Differently by lavender_spice T, 5.6k, Gwen/Merlin, Merlin/Arthur Pendragon, Gwen/Arthur Pendragon, Gwen/Merlin/Arthur Pendragon ?

And Down the River's Dim Expanse by horsecrazy M, 14k, Merlin/Arthur Pendragon ?

For Us To Review by RangerJedi67 G, 2.6k, Leon & Arthur Pendragon, Gen ?

Disillusion (a remix of Light Pollution) by Linorien General Audience, 1041 words, Gen Epistolary

this fic is restricted. url: https://archiveofourown.org/works/56609266

Kiss me on the mouth and set me free by GuiltyScarl3t M, 1.4k, Lancelot/Arthur Pendragon, Lancelot & Arthur Pendragon Canon Divergence AU

Storm House by cynthia1314 G, 2.6k, Merlin & Arthur Pendragon, Gen Modern Setting AU

Less than Discreet and More than Delightful by Excited_Insomniac E, 15k, Merlin/Arthur Pendragon Modern Setting AU

The Totality of Partial Impressions by s0mmerspr0ssen E, 44k, Merlin/Arthur Pendragon College/University AU, Roommates/Housemates AU, 1990s AU

Please, just one more try by griffonskies M, 9.0k, Merlin & Arthur Pendragon ?

Wait For Me by thetreeofwillow M, 10k, Leon/Merlin Canon Divergence AU

The King and The Butterfly by fabledfrog T, 7.6k, Merlin/Arthur Pendragon, Gen Detectives AU everybody needs a hobby by ravenwilds G, 1.2k, Gen Modern Setting AU

A masterlist of all round-ups can be found here.

If you want to make sure you never miss a FF rec, or would like to participate and share your own favourites; join us on the Discord TheMerlinLibrary! Happy reading!

About the FF round-up lists:

Recs are listed in the order they were posted on the Discord; the order does not imply any sort of ranking.

The pairing given in this list is the main pairing of each respective fic – please read the tags for any possible minor or side-pairings, as well as any potential warnings or triggers.

Pairings and Eras are given as tagged in each respective fic. (?) signifies that the tags were unclear and I do not know enough about the fic to fill the gaps.

Round-ups are compiled on the weekend of the week after the respective theme of the post (when the new theme has already been anounced), to avoid omitting potentially belated FF recs.

The weekly round-up is not a guarantee! I'm running this alone, so it can only be posted for weeks when I have enough time on my hands to compile a list. If you'd like to help out, feel free to contact me on Tumblr ( @zaharya ) or Discord. Thank you to @ravenwilds for helping me out with this round-up, and to Chel for writing a whole-ass bot to make it easier!

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Favourites Friday (Nov 2024) – 50-100k

TML Favourites Friday round-up! November 2024 round 4

What is Favourites Friday? – The Basics

a different theme is announced on Friday each week; FF recs must match the theme of the week

only one FF rec per person per week/theme

FF recs must be unique within that week/theme; no double-posting the same fic for one theme!

no self-recs during regular rounds

only self-recs during self-rec rounds (last Friday of each month)

Theme for week 4: 50-100k!

Shackled by Obsessionist E, 77k, Merlin/Arthur Pendragon ?

Gadarene by unpossible E, 77k, Merlin/Arthur Pendragon Canon Divergence AU

The Fools Will Be Still Fools by horsecrazy E, 60k, Merlin/Arthur Pendragon ?

The Arduous Taming of A Difficult Prat by Saladscream E, 51k, Merlin/Arthur Pendragon ?

Contact High by Leandra E, 84k, Merlin/Arthur Pendragon Modern Setting AU, College/University AU

Find Me In The Future by Malus_sieversii T, 97k, Merlin/Arthur Canon Era

The best-laid plans by DisaLanglois G, 57k, Gen ?

A song from far away by Polomonkey, mushroomtale M, 72k, Merlin/Arthur Canon AU

Faith of the Fallen by N16 T, 57k, Gen Canon Era AU

The Kingcraft of Arthur Pendragon by SauraUnderscore E, 79k, Merlin/Arthur Pendragon Canon AU

A masterlist of all round-ups can be found here.

If you want to make sure you never miss a FF rec, or would like to participate and share your own favourites; join us on the Discord TheMerlinLibrary! Happy reading!

About the FF round-up lists:

Recs are listed in the order they were posted on the Discord; the order does not imply any sort of ranking.

The pairing given in this list is the main pairing of each respective fic – please read the tags for any possible minor or side-pairings, as well as any potential warnings or triggers.

Pairings and Eras are given as tagged in each respective fic. (?) signifies that the tags were unclear and I do not know enough about the fic to fill the gaps.

Round-ups are compiled on the weekend of the week after the respective theme of the post (when the new theme has already been anounced), to avoid omitting potentially belated FF recs.

The weekly round-up is not a guarantee! I'm running this alone, so it can only be posted for weeks when I have enough time on my hands to compile a list. If you'd like to help out, feel free to contact me on Tumblr ( @zaharya ) or Discord. Thanks to @ravenwilds for helping me out with these round-ups, and to Chel for making a whole-ass bot to make it easier!

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Favourites Friday (Nov 2024) – 25-50k

TML Favourites Friday round-up! November 2024 round 3

What is Favourites Friday? – The Basics

a different theme is announced on Friday each week; FF recs must match the theme of the week

only one FF rec per person per week/theme

FF recs must be unique within that week/theme; no double-posting the same fic for one theme!

no self-recs during regular rounds

only self-recs during self-rec rounds (last Friday of each month)

Theme for week 3: 25-50k!

these hearts adore (too cold for you here and now) by arthur_pendragon E, 32k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU, Boarding School AU

Behind The Dam by ironfamjam T, 27k, Merlin/Arthur Pendragon Canon Divergence AU

To Begin Anew by 0hHeyThereBigBadWolf E, 27k, Merlin/Arthur Canon AU

Seasons by Wangler ?, 27k, Merlin/Arthur Modern with Magic

When I Didn't Know The Answer, I Found It In Your Eyes by ironfamjam T, 37k, Merlin/Arthur ?

To Whatever End by SneakyBoyMerlin Not Rated, 37k, Gwaine/Merlin ?

Let Us Dare by kianspo E, 30k, Merlin/Arthur Pendragon, Balinor/Hunith Canon AU, Canon Divergence AU

Do You Have Need of Me? by TheActualAuthor G, 34k, Gen ?

A masterlist of all round-ups can be found here.

If you want to make sure you never miss a FF rec, or would like to participate and share your own favourites; join us on the Discord TheMerlinLibrary! Happy reading!

About the FF round-up lists:

Recs are listed in the order they were posted on the Discord; the order does not imply any sort of ranking.

The pairing given in this list is the main pairing of each respective fic – please read the tags for any possible minor or side-pairings, as well as any potential warnings or triggers.

Pairings and Eras are given as tagged in each respective fic. (?) signifies that the tags were unclear and I do not know enough about the fic to fill the gaps.

Round-ups are compiled on the weekend of the week after the respective theme of the post (when the new theme has already been anounced), to avoid omitting potentially belated FF recs.

The weekly round-up is not a guarantee! I'm running this alone, so it can only be posted for weeks when I have enough time on my hands to compile a list. If you'd like to help out, feel free to contact me on Tumblr ( @zaharya ) or Discord. Thanks to @ravenwilds for helping me out with these round-ups, and to Chel for making a whole-ass bot to make it easier!

[themerlinlibrary]

Favourites Friday (Nov 2024) – 10-25k

TML Favourites Friday round-up! November 2024 round 2

What is Favourites Friday? – The Basics

a different theme is announced on Friday each week; FF recs must match the theme of the week

only one FF rec per person per week/theme

FF recs must be unique within that week/theme; no double-posting the same fic for one theme!

no self-recs during regular rounds

only self-recs during self-rec rounds (last Friday of each month)

Theme for week 2: 10-25k!

what is this feeling by redkay G, 13k, Merlin/Arthur Canon Era

The deaf tyranny of fate by andonandon M, 19k, Merlin/Arthur Canon Era

We were in the gold room by icallyoumoonchild T, 13k, Merlin/Arthur Canon Era

Echoes by Minted_Midas T, 18k, Freya/Merlin, Gen Canon Era

DMs Open by Jockles T, 16k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU, Discord

I suppose that I look different (without the robes and crown) by WingedWolf121 NR, 19k, Merlin/Arthur Canon AU

Favorite by astolat E, 13k, Merlin/Arthur Canon Era

Onfindan by astolat M, 16k, Arthur/Merlin Canon Era

The Fragile Road by N16 G, 17k, Gen, Merlin & Arthur Golden Age

Dark; Dark and Deep by bad_peppermint T, 10k, Gen Canon Era

Dirty Epic (or the most inappropriate title for a love story ever) by PlaneJane E, 18k, Arthur/Merlin (?)

A masterlist of all round-ups can be found here.

If you want to make sure you never miss a FF rec, or would like to participate and share your own favourites; join us on the Discord TheMerlinLibrary! Happy reading!

About the FF round-up lists:

Recs are listed in the order they were posted on the Discord; the order does not imply any sort of ranking.

The pairing given in this list is the main pairing of each respective fic – please read the tags for any possible minor or side-pairings, as well as any potential warnings or triggers.

Pairings and Eras are given as tagged in each respective fic. (?) signifies that the tags were unclear and I do not know enough about the fic to fill the gaps.

Round-ups are compiled on the weekend of the week after the respective theme of the post (when the new theme has already been anounced), to avoid omitting potentially belated FF recs.

The weekly round-up is not a guarantee! I'm running this alone, so it can only be posted for weeks when I have enough time on my hands to compile a list. If you'd like to help out, feel free to contact me on Tumblr ( @zaharya ) or Discord. Thanks to @ravenwilds for helping me out with these round-ups, and to Chel for making a whole-ass bot to make it easier!

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Favourites Friday (Nov 2024) – up to 10k

TML Favourites Friday round-up! November 2024 round 1

What is Favourites Friday? – The Basics

a different theme is announced on Friday each week; FF recs must match the theme of the week

only one FF rec per person per week/theme

FF recs must be unique within that week/theme; no double-posting the same fic for one theme!

no self-recs during regular rounds

only self-recs during self-rec rounds (last Friday of each month)

Theme for week 1: up to 10k!

Tell, Don't Show by Cithara G, 5.2k, Merlin/Arthur Canon Era

Strike of Lightning by helloearthlings T, 4.8k, Merlin/Arthur Soulmate AU

Blemish on a mirror (23rd) by AgapantoBlu Mature, 5.5k, mostly Gen with some Gwen/Arthur Canon Era AU

Strangled by the Red String of Fate by idlestories E, 9.9k, Merlin/Arthur Soulmate AU

burgundy, ivory, gold by stanzas T, 4.2k, Gwaine/Merlin Canon Era

Find Me by Sadistic_Greenbean T, 9.7k, Merlin/Arthur Canon Divergence AU

Everyone Has A Heart That Loves To Lie by TheSchubita T, 4.7k, Gen Canon Era

No Business Like Show Business by lady_ragnell T, 8.5k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU

Trust Funds by M1ssUnd3rst4nd1ng G, 8.7k, Gen Canon Era (?)

The Watcher of the Wall by Pendragons Dragonlord (PseudoAuthor) T, 6k, Merlin/Arthur Pre-Canon, Canon Era

A masterlist of all round-ups can be found here.

If you want to make sure you never miss a FF rec, or would like to participate and share your own favourites; join us on the Discord TheMerlinLibrary! Happy reading!

About the FF round-up lists:

Recs are listed in the order they were posted on the Discord; the order does not imply any sort of ranking.

The pairing given in this list is the main pairing of each respective fic – please read the tags for any possible minor or side-pairings, as well as any potential warnings or triggers.

Pairings and Eras are given as tagged in each respective fic. (?) signifies that the tags were unclear and I do not know enough about the fic to fill the gaps.

Round-ups are compiled on the weekend of the week after the respective theme of the post (when the new theme has already been anounced), to avoid omitting potentially belated FF recs.

The weekly round-up is not a guarantee! I'm running this alone, so it can only be posted for weeks when I have enough time on my hands to compile a list. If you'd like to help out, feel free to contact me on Tumblr ( @zaharya ) or Discord. Thanks to @ravenwilds for helping me out with these round-ups, and to Chel for making a whole-ass bot to make it easier!

[themerlinlibrary]

Favourites Friday (Oct 2024) – Self-Rec Round: Original Characters

TML Favourites Friday round-up! October 2024 round 4 (SRR)

What is Favourites Friday? – The Basics

a different theme is announced on Friday each week; FF recs must match the theme of the week

only one FF rec per person per week/theme

FF recs must be unique within that week/theme; no double-posting the same fic for one theme!

no self-recs during regular rounds

only self-recs during self-rec rounds (last Friday of each month)

Theme for this self-rec round: Original Characters!

The Druid Camp by huniths-muse G, 1k, Gen Almost Everyone Lives AU, post-canon era

every side of me by fabledfrog G, 3.9k , Gen Sanders Sides Fusion

if there were such a thing as home by Imagined G, 2.6k, Merlin/Arthur Post-Canon

The Coup by s0mmerspr0ssen T, 9k, Gwen/Arthur, Gen Post-Season 4, Canon Era

fill my little world by ravenwilds G, 4.8k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU

More Melodies Than Can Ever Be Heard by thesongistheriver E, 56k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU

A masterlist of all round-ups can be found here.

If you want to make sure you never miss a FF rec, or would like to participate and share your own favourites; join us on the Discord TheMerlinLibrary! Happy reading!

About the FF round-up lists:

Recs are listed in the order they were posted on the Discord; the order does not imply any sort of ranking.

The pairing given in this list is the main pairing of each respective fic – please read the tags for any possible minor or side-pairings, as well as any potential warnings or triggers.

Pairings and Eras are given as tagged in each respective fic. (?) signifies that the tags were unclear and I do not know enough about the fic to fill the gaps.

Round-ups are compiled on the weekend of the week after the respective theme of the post (when the new theme has already been anounced), to avoid omitting potentially belated FF recs.

The weekly round-up is not a guarantee! I'm running this alone, so it can only be posted for weeks when I have enough time on my hands to compile a list. If you'd like to help out, feel free to contact me on Tumblr ( @zaharya ) or Discord. Thank you to @ravenwilds for helping me out with this round-up, and to Chel for writing a whole-ass bot to make it easier!

[themerlinlibrary]

Favourites Friday (Oct 2024) – Outsider POV

TML Favourites Friday round-up! October 2024 round 3

What is Favourites Friday? – The Basics

a different theme is announced on Friday each week; FF recs must match the theme of the week

only one FF rec per person per week/theme

FF recs must be unique within that week/theme; no double-posting the same fic for one theme!

no self-recs during regular rounds

only self-recs during self-rec rounds (last Friday of each month)

Theme for week 3: Outsider POV!

The Great Feast and the Missing Manservant by OberonBronze G, 9.1k, Merlin/Arthur  RomCom

All Bets On The Table by AnonDude Not Rated, 2.6k, Merlin/Arthur  Secret relationship

Other Duties as Assigned by N16  G, 4k, Gen Golden Age  

The Hawk and the Bear by Excited_Insomniac, PapySanzo T, 16k, Merlin/Arthur  Canon Divergence AU

The best-laid plans by DisaLanglois G, 57k, Gen Canon era

r/camelot by Aaron_Royal, annesbonny, CSHfic, egeria, JustGettingBy, Rionaa, VSfic G, 4.8k, Gen Social media AU, Crack

things kept underground by alittleacatalepsy G, 8.3k, Merlin & Arthur  Canon era AU

A Royal Portrait by mobycotton G, 4.8k, Merlin/Arthur Pendragon Canon Divergence AU

A masterlist of all round-ups can be found here.

If you want to make sure you never miss a FF rec, or would like to participate and share your own favourites; join us on the Discord TheMerlinLibrary! Happy reading!

About the FF round-up lists:

Recs are listed in the order they were posted on the Discord; the order does not imply any sort of ranking.

The pairing given in this list is the main pairing of each respective fic – please read the tags for any possible minor or side-pairings, as well as any potential warnings or triggers.

Pairings and Eras are given as tagged in each respective fic. (?) signifies that the tags were unclear and I do not know enough about the fic to fill the gaps.

Round-ups are compiled on the weekend of the week after the respective theme of the post (when the new theme has already been anounced), to avoid omitting potentially belated FF recs.

The weekly round-up is not a guarantee! I'm running this alone, so it can only be posted for weeks when I have enough time on my hands to compile a list. If you'd like to help out, feel free to contact me on Tumblr ( @zaharya ) or Discord. Thanks to @ravenwilds for helping me out with these round-ups, and to Chel for making a whole-ass bot to make it easier!

[themerlinlibrary]

Favourites Friday (Oct 2024) – Magic BFFs

TML Favourites Friday round-up! October 2024 round 2

What is Favourites Friday? – The Basics

a different theme is announced on Friday each week; FF recs must match the theme of the week

only one FF rec per person per week/theme

FF recs must be unique within that week/theme; no double-posting the same fic for one theme!

no self-recs during regular rounds

only self-recs during self-rec rounds (last Friday of each month)

Theme for week 2: Magic BFFs!

Study Date by impravidus G, 3.8k, Merlin & Morgana Canon

A masterlist of all round-ups can be found here.

If you want to make sure you never miss a FF rec, or would like to participate and share your own favourites; join us on the Discord TheMerlinLibrary! Happy reading!

About the FF round-up lists:

Recs are listed in the order they were posted on the Discord; the order does not imply any sort of ranking.

The pairing given in this list is the main pairing of each respective fic – please read the tags for any possible minor or side-pairings, as well as any potential warnings or triggers.

Pairings and Eras are given as tagged in each respective fic. (?) signifies that the tags were unclear and I do not know enough about the fic to fill the gaps.

Round-ups are compiled on the weekend of the week after the respective theme of the post (when the new theme has already been anounced), to avoid omitting potentially belated FF recs.

The weekly round-up is not a guarantee! I'm running this alone, so it can only be posted for weeks when I have enough time on my hands to compile a list. If you'd like to help out, feel free to contact me on Tumblr ( @zaharya ) or Discord. Thanks to @ravenwilds for helping me out with these round-ups, and to Chel for making a whole-ass bot to make it easier!

[themerlinlibrary]

Favourites Friday (Oct 2024) – Round Table BFFs

TML Favourites Friday round-up! October 2024 round 1

What is Favourites Friday? – The Basics

a different theme is announced on Friday each week; FF recs must match the theme of the week

only one FF rec per person per week/theme

FF recs must be unique within that week/theme; no double-posting the same fic for one theme!

no self-recs during regular rounds

only self-recs during self-rec rounds (last Friday of each month)

Theme for week 1: Round Table BFFs!

Merlin Duty by injeong G, 3.8k, Merlin/Arthur Pendragon Canon era

Tell, Don't Show by Cithara G, 5.3k, Merlin/Arthur Pendragon Canon era

The Time Merlin and Lancelot Almost Destroyed Camelot (as told by the Knights of the Rountable) by CaffeinatedFlumadiddle G, 16k, Lancelot & Merlin Canon era

A masterlist of all round-ups can be found here.

If you want to make sure you never miss a FF rec, or would like to participate and share your own favourites; join us on the Discord TheMerlinLibrary! Happy reading!

About the FF round-up lists:

Recs are listed in the order they were posted on the Discord; the order does not imply any sort of ranking.

The pairing given in this list is the main pairing of each respective fic – please read the tags for any possible minor or side-pairings, as well as any potential warnings or triggers.

Pairings and Eras are given as tagged in each respective fic. (?) signifies that the tags were unclear and I do not know enough about the fic to fill the gaps.

Round-ups are compiled on the weekend of the week after the respective theme of the post (when the new theme has already been anounced), to avoid omitting potentially belated FF recs.

The weekly round-up is not a guarantee! I'm running this alone, so it can only be posted for weeks when I have enough time on my hands to compile a list. If you'd like to help out, feel free to contact me on Tumblr ( @zaharya ) or Discord. Thanks to @ravenwilds for helping me out with these round-ups, and to Chel for making a whole-ass bot to make it easier!

[themerlinlibrary]

Favourites Friday (Sep 2024) – Self-Rec Round: Action Scenes

TML Favourites Friday round-up! September 2024 round 4 (SRR)

What is Favourites Friday? – The Basics

a different theme is announced on Friday each week; FF recs must match the theme of the week

only one FF rec per person per week/theme

FF recs must be unique within that week/theme; no double-posting the same fic for one theme!

no self-recs during regular rounds

only self-recs during self-rec rounds (last Friday of each month)

Theme for this self-rec round: Action Scenes!

In Darkness, In Silence by elirwen T, 2.5k, Merlin/Arthur  Alternate Universe - Modern with Magic

My Heart Beats the Tempo of You by thesongistheriver E, 75k, Merlin/Arthur Pendragon Modern Setting AU

So help my lifeless frame to breathe by GuiltyScarl3t T, 1.8k, Merlin & Arthur  Canon Divergence AU

Fight or Die by Glon_Morski T, 0.5k, Gen Canon era

A Faire Fight by Zaharya T, 6.7k, Merlin/Arthur Pendragon Modern era

Sons of our Fathers by s0mmerspr0ssen, The_Pen_and_the_Sword T, 42k, Merlin & Arthur Canon Divergence AU, Different First Meeting AU

A masterlist of all round-ups can be found here.

If you want to make sure you never miss a FF rec, or would like to participate and share your own favourites; join us on the Discord TheMerlinLibrary! Happy reading!

About the FF round-up lists:

Recs are listed in the order they were posted on the Discord; the order does not imply any sort of ranking.

The pairing given in this list is the main pairing of each respective fic – please read the tags for any possible minor or side-pairings, as well as any potential warnings or triggers.

Pairings and Eras are given as tagged in each respective fic. (?) signifies that the tags were unclear and I do not know enough about the fic to fill the gaps.

Round-ups are compiled on the weekend of the week after the respective theme of the post (when the new theme has already been anounced), to avoid omitting potentially belated FF recs.

The weekly round-up is not a guarantee! I'm running this alone, so it can only be posted for weeks when I have enough time on my hands to compile a list. If you'd like to help out, feel free to contact me on Tumblr ( @zaharya ) or Discord. Thank you to @ravenwilds for helping me out with this round-up, and to Chel for writing a whole-ass bot to make it easi