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merthur everything - and some other stuff - books - bbc Sherlock

[knightswaypoint]

⚜⚔︎ And they're done!!! ⚔︎⚜

With a final push I managed to finish all the book dustjackets + instructions for the 17th Anniversary of BBC Merlin first airing!!

You can find all the digital files and instructions for free download on my Ko-fi!

If you take the time to make either the bookcloth or paper version and post about it, please do tag me! I'd love to see it 💜

(left - paper dustjacket, right - bookcloth + HTV) - More info & pics below cut!

I have each book as its own listing as there is a good amount of files (I did not zip the files because I feel weird offering them as .zips since you can't see all of the files contained in it. But if people prefer then I can certainly go through and add the zips for easier download 👍)

Each book listing includes:

► Base PSD file

► Three faux bookcloth PNG files, each with a different spine design

► One SVG file, that contains all three different spine designs

► PDF instruction / information file

Here's the PDF for easy access:

I technically already have a post with the first four books, but I'll put them here as a sort of masterpost.

Book 1 and 2!

The Dragon's Call - features the Pendragon crest, the symbols at the top and bottom of Excalibur's runes, and unbroken chains.

Valiant - features Valiant's shield, crossed swords, and the dog statue Merlin brought to life.

Book 3 and 4!

The Mark of Nimueh - features the Afanc's egg, the poultice used to save Tom, flowing water, and air and fire.

The Poisoned Chalice - features the Mortaeus flower, the Kings' two chalices, and the magic sphere that guided Arthur.

Book 5 and 6!

The Labyrinth of Gedref - features the unicorn, the arrow that killed the unicorn, water turning into sand with dying crops, and Anhora's "poisoned" goblet.

The Death of Arthur - features the Questing Beast, the cup of life, Merlin's lightning, and Nimueh's fireball.

Book 7 and 8!

The Nightmare Begins - features the Druids' symbol, magic freely flowing, the candle Morgana lit, and the vase she broke.

Lancelot and Guinevere - features the griffin, the ransom note for Gwen, and the wilddeoren.

And finally, Book 9 and 10!

The Last Dragonlord - features Kilgharrah and his flames, Balinor's wooden dragon, Balinor's cave, and broken chains.

The Traitor Within - features Cenred's crest, the dripping mandrake root, the sekret's sting, and the Rowan Staff.

And as a thanks for scrolling all the way down here, enjoy a backing peel video as well.

[theroundbartable]

I kinda want to scream

[starrysunglasses]

What do you even do when you’ve got a baby dragon in your castle? Take it out for a walk? A fly??

[katherynefromphilly]

That’s it. That’s the show. ;)

[timelessdragonlord]

LOST FIC PLS HELP

Ok so this was a longggg time ago and I don’t remember anything from this fic except for this:

Merlin reveals his magic to Arthur and tells him the truth of his birth. Arthur realizes he can sense Merlin’s magic and has a tiny ability to use/feel magic in deeper ways than others since he is born of magic. I think there was a scene where Arthur was able to summon a small light with Merlin’s help (or something similar). The main idea of this fic was highlighting the fact that Arthur was born of magic.

I might be making this up cause I cannot find anything like this😭 any authors who are writing anything similar?

[regulusrules]

Fic rec time: Hurt Merlin / Protective Arthur edition

As a fandom, I think the only thing we collectively agree on is that, despite the show's incapability in showing us the full extent, Arthur would have readily laid down his life for Merlin just as much as Merlin did and even to worse measures.

Because Arthur is not just bound by obligation when it comes to Merlin; he does it out of faithful love to the man who stood by his side unfailingly all his years as prince and king. The status quo isn't the only thing that Arthur honours; it is their sole dynamic, too.

And that's why fics of Hurt!Merlin/Protective!Arthur hit core the most. Because we finally feel the balance in their equation; the mutuality and reciprocation of their immeasurable love.

So, in honour of just that, here are 5 fics that did justice to Protective Arthur Pendragon:

1. half sleeping, numb with frost by schweet_heart. This fic is the ideal definition of short but ninja. It lives in my mind rent-free. Not only does Arthur have to watch Merlin turn into ice, but he has to go through it knowing that it was a spell meant for him. The Arthur warming Merlin, the hug, the beauty that comes out of this, is just wonderful.

2. Dower the Stars by RurouniHime. The significance about this fic isn't just the hurt/comfort,, no, no. It is PINING Arthur Pendragon, to extremes we cannot explain. Our boy was GONNNE in this fic. It is the perfect combination of majestic king and smitten Arthur. So beautifully written.

3. My heart is readily yours by yours truly. Listen I couldn't, ok? I couldn't live with the idea that we were constantly robbed of seeing Arthur in all his protective glory. So I said what if I make Uther kill Merlin in front of his eyes and just let him deal with the saving thing? Classic.

4. Peace At Last by Mississippi_moon. A Merlin-takes-a-stab-instead-of-Arthur fic? SIGN ME INNNN. These are always my favourite in Arthur's reaction, because of how raw and vivid Arthur is about Merlin.

5. and with my opened mouth i join the singing light by intothefirewego. Reading this after having written MHIRY was the best possible thing that could have ever happened to me. The overindulgence of blood and descriptions of agonised Arthur just resounded in my heart magnanimously. This fic is a literal masterpiece in how developed it was even if its ending fucked me up.

Drop your favourite Protective Arthur fics!

[timelessdragonlord]

- from a tiktok comment section.

[chaotic-fluff3]

I want a BBC Merlin fanfic where Hunith visits Camelot as a surprise. Merlin doesn't know she's coming, only Gaius knows that she plans to visit. This is set in a time period where all the knights are alive (I'm looking at you Lancelot.) and Arthur is Prince, but running the Kingdom as Uther is unwell.

Hunith pulls up to Camelot and is walking towards the Castle through the citadel, burdened by her bags, when a cheerful voice rings out. "Do you need any help, miss?" It's one of the many Castle servants.

Hunith explains that she is heading to the Castle to visit her son who works there, the servant then offers to carry her bags.

"Oh I don't want to be a bother." Hunith replies

"It's no bother at all! Really, I was heading that way already." The servant insists and they both make their way to the castle, "What's your son's name by the way, I might know him if he works here."

"His name is Merlin." Hunith responds with a smile. The servant stops walking and looks at her. It's not only him that stops at this announcement.

"Y-you're Merlin's Mother?!?" A nearby servant who had been close enough to hear the conversation says in awe.

The courtyard that they're walking through gradually fills with hushed whispers as the news spreads. Everyone knows of Merlin. The Prince's manservant who had managed to not quit in the first week of serving him. Merlin, who changed the Prince from a spoiled brat into a good man whom the Kingdom was proud of and eagerly awaited the day he would be crowned King. Merlin, who had followed the Prince into battle time and time again to save Camelot.

I want a fanfiction where The Entire Of Camelot loves Merlin and is thankful for his role in making Arthur a good person. Where not only the Knights, but the Castle staff meet his mother and collectively decide that she is That Woman and treat her with Respect. Where they treat her like Royalty.

Ofc Gwaine loves her. That's his best friend's mom. Hunith looks at all the knights and adopts them on the Spot.

And Merlin is either really confused by this behavior or knows and just lets it happen.

Arthur has no idea what's going on or why but he treats her with reverence and love because that's his future Mother in Law and he's very much starved for parental affection which she gives him (and the knights) in spades.

But yes, I just want a fic of people meeting Hunith and being like "Thank you for giving birth to your son. I'd die for you both" and her being like "...please don't."

(Bonus if Leon meets her and is just like. "How did you survive being around that little shit (Merlin) for so long?" And she just laughs and gives him advice, which makes him cry because he's just so tired. #LetLeonRest2024 I will push this agenda till I die)

[poug1y]

[kairennart]

pirate gwen x mermaid morgana part 3. she got her little gifts <3

[runboybeneaththemoon]

[timelessdragonlord]

AO3 summer stats are out. MERLIN STANS RISE😤 write more fics, one shots and series. Have multiple pairings tagged, make more pairings to tag (ex: George & Brass). It’s time for Merlin to take over AO3 and rise above all the Harry Potter fics.

WE

CAN

DO

THIS

(Merlin is circled in red in the first pic and blue in the second pic)

[brolinskeep]

Week #01 - Favourite Canon Moment

This belonged to my mother.

[moonmoonthecrabking]

arthur pendragon, much like his sword, swings both ways

[sword-wielding-sapphic]

[lavenderinoz]

Merlin, Kilgharrah The Great Dragon, and Arthur Pendragon - Art by Alice Blake

[onceandfuturelesbian]

merlin: arthur is such an idiot! i can’t believe im going to marry him someday.

lancelot: you don’t have to (?!)

merlin: no, i’m gonna.

[katherynefromphilly]

Me: ...

Me: ...

Me: ...

Me: “THEY LITERALLY COULD HAVE HAD ARTHUR IN VOICEOVER IN THE LAST TWO SECONDS OF THE SHOW SAY ‘MERLIN’ AND THEN WE COULD HAVE SEEN MERLIN SMILING AND THEN THE SHOW COULD HAVE ENDED LIKE THAT!!!!”