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Ambrosius. Merlin, Ambrosius: The Tales of Merlin's Other (Other, Other) Job by schiwalker
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
02 Jun 2024
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Merlin didn't mean to become the Spymaster of Camelot, honest.
It just kinda…happened.
It's not Merlin's fault that when the Purge happened, the previous Spymaster was a known (but not very powerful) sorcerer, and was also young enough to have not yet taken on and trained a successor. In all the chaos, Uther had had to be much less discerning about choosing the man's replacement, and his focus was, and continues to be, locating ‘evil sorcerers’ rather than literally anything else.
In the end, Merlin was the perfect storm of charisma, power, knowledge, connections, and skill.
“And yet, Arthur’s socks are still ranked among my top three worst smells ever smelt.” Merlin scrunched his nose, thoughtfully...
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When the King is attacked in his tent on patrol and falls into an unending sleep everyone is worried. What they don't know is that Arthur is fine. In fact he is standing right here next to them, watching them all fret over his prone body. To stave off the boredom whilst a cure is found Arthur takes to wandering the castle and soon discovered a hidden side of Camelot he never knew about.
Or: Arthur's soul gets trapped outside his body and takes to following his servant around. He gets an interesting insight into Merlin, his servant's life and just how much Camelot needs the man.
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“You know the usual me. The one that always goes with you when there's a magical threat, just to ensure your safety.” He hoped that his attempt at lightening up the mood would break some of the tension. Unfortunately he saw Arthur's shoulders tense up a little.
"Merlin, you are not riding out with us" Arthur still didn't even look up at the younger man, keeping his failing attention on papers, his voice trying to take on a nonchalant tone but his piercing gaze only intensifying in its severity.
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A different take on the episode “The Last Dragonlord” where Arthur didn’t relent and actually forbade Merlin from riding out with him to fight the dragon. Of course Merlin ignores him and tries to face it alone, although this time he doesn’t know if he will even get a chance to succeed, all the while Arthur tries to ensure his servant’s… his friend’s safety.
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"This merits something quite special!", the king intoned. Merlin had a bad feeling about this.
"You shall be rewarded a position in the royal household."
"But I already have a position in the royal household!"
This is the story of how Merlin did not get 'rewarded' by becoming Arthur's dogsbody and became an actual physician instead. Will destiny still find a way to unite the two to usher in the Golden Age they always promised us?
Let's find out, shall we?- Language:
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"Having been near you all these years, I am not unaware of the goings on of court, or the way you nobles like to do things.” He gives a half smile at that but doesn’t convince himself of his own humor, “I also know… that when a new king comes to power, he inherits his predecessor’s information network. His spies.”
Arthur leans back, folding his arms and narrowing his eyes, “That’s true, Merlin. I’ve been expecting whomever my father’s last spymaster was to come to me for days now. Do you know who it is?”
Don’t fidget. Don’t shift your weight. Goddess take you, Merlin, stand still. He clears his throat, “It was Gaius for a long time.”
The young king relaxes an imperceptible amount, and nods, “He’d have access to everyone, from villager to noble, and friendly relationships with most. Who is it now?”
Merlin stares at him, then spreads his palms helplessly, “Me.”
Merlin is Camelot’s spymaster and must reveal himself as such to Arthur when he becomes king.
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He stared out at the bright blue sky, the townspeople that passed him by, the almost pearly white walls of the Citadel and took a breath in. He actually did it, he made his way back home! Now Merlin just needs to keep everyone he cares about alive.
Sounds easier than time travel.
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A fic where Immortal!Merlin waits for Arthur to come back until the world almost comes to an end and all magic has left the world (and entered Merlin). He decided since Arthur was so rude to not come back, he'd have to go back the prat himself. What could go wrong?
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Arthur overhears a conversation between Merlin and one of the visiting Lords in his castle.
Includes lost socks, sneaking through corridors and Merlin secretly running Arthur's kingdom from the laundry room.
Part of the Smart!Merlin series.
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- Part 2 of The Smart!Merlin Series
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A series of Merlin one-shots that each mostly began with either a random thought, or a dialogue prompt. None are related, so you can read them in any order. Some are funny, some are horrendously sad, and several are angsty with some hurt/comfort thrown in for good measure.
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Merlin Bingo 2025 by amACEinglyordinary, HadrianPeverellBlack
Fandom: Merlin (TV), Percy Jackson and the Olympians - Rick Riordan, Supernatural (TV 2005), The Hobbit (Jackson Movies), The Originals (TV), The Vampire Diaries & Related Fandoms, The Vampire Diaries (TV)
19 Sep 2025
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Part 18
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Merlin has been in Camelot almost two years and life here is never dull, sometimes she wishes it were.
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- Part 1 of Magic Herself
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Not canon- Arthur destroys a jewel that Morgana was using to wish upon for her evil plans. The fae trapped inside of it, feeling very grateful grants Arthur a wish. But what wish does he want to make?
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Merlin's magic by CitadelVeilt, Theroundbartable
Fandom: BBC Merlin, Good Omens (TV), Merlin (BBC), Merlin (TV), Merlin - Fandom, Merlin BBC, Merlin TV
04 Jul 2025
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This is a series based on BBC Merlin.
It's about Merlin's magic and his relationship with Arthur. In as many different ways as I can imagine.
The knights and servants and other characters will also have many appearances. But the main focus will be on Merlin and Arthur.There is no need to read the stories in any order or all of them at all. Each story is it's own idea. They can be read separately.
#Ilovemagic
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On a cold night Merlin can only be found in one place, his super secret book nook that no one knows about. Until, that is, Arthur forgets to give him something and follows him out into the library. He discovers that along with a dinner fit for royalty, he's also in possession of documents that Arthur himself can barely even understand.
Arthur sighs, reading his to do list out loud. "Fix the guard rotation schedules, research greeting customs for the nobles visiting next week, check the locks in the upper tower, talk the stable boys out of a boycott, rework budget in anticipation of price influx from outsourcing merchants, find a subtle way to tell Arthur I'm arranging a peace treaty on his behalf without making him think I'm plotting a coup. Really?"
Merlin nods. "I'm going to be busy tomorrow. But right now I'm more focused on getting this speech finished, accepting Queen Corvina's invitation, and finding a way to make sure the upcoming winter doesn't destroy our crops and completely wipe out our profit margins like it did last year." He tells them, sipping his water. "Because if we lose any more than 12% of what we normally sell we won't be able to afford the impending upcharge for our outsourced materials."
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Someone in the Camelot (Merlin) has rooted out a spy on the council. This anonymous person (who is obviously Merlin) put this accusation into a long letter, full of evidence from a thorough investigation and infiltration of the spy's circle within the staff. Arthur is remarkably impressed with this mystery detective (again, Merlin) and becomes set on uncovering their identity.
Merlin didn't think things would get out of hand. He only wanted to get rid of the spy publicly and legally, so he forewent the magic and decided to conduct a counterintelligence mission for months to gather evidence the old-fashioned way—like anyone would! But suddenly Arthur is searching for him, and magic or not, he learned a long time ago to stay in the shadows.
George is so tired. It is so obvious. King Arthur is disappointingly unobservant, and George cannot take this much longer.
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- Part 6 of Living's Standalone Merthur Fics
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merthur fantasy au ft. royal bamf merlin, prince arthur being a dollophead, idiots pining, merlin saving everyone in a badass way, arthur rethinking his life choices, the knights of the roundtable slowly coming together, and idiots falling in love (but in a way that is doomed bc kingdoms are basically opposites!!!)
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Arthur does not need love. A prince is above such things. He does not need to be held, he needs only the embrace of armor on his skin as he trains to protect Camelot. He does not need friends, only allies to ensure his kingdoms future. These are the marks of a good leader.
That is what he tells himself, anyway.
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Professor Emrys and the Order of the Phoenix by SnufflesThePig
Fandoms: Merlin (TV), Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
21 Aug 2023
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Merlin thought he could just let everyone else handle this Riddle upstart. Apparently he expects too much. Well, it’s gotten this far. He might as well jump in now and minimize the damage of this inevitable train wreck.
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MFL D 12/?
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When Arthur hears about a sorcerer community, he and Merlin disguise themselves as travelers to gather information.
Merlin turns out to be surprisingly competent.
(Arthur likes that in a man.)A.N.:// This is gen. Just pure wholesomeness.
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- Part 61 of Merlin's magic
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Another random feast, and another disrespectful noble trying to prove he's better than everyone. And he fails. Epically.
Arthur tries his hardest not to be amused at Merlin tearing a nobleman apart with his intellect, but it's just too funny.
Sir Leon the long suffering is not having the best time, but it all works out for him in the end.
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- Part 39 of Merlin One-Shots / Writing prompts
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Albion's First Annual Tournament of Court Sorcerers by sam_i_am_writes
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
17 Sep 2021
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The first half of the first tournament of magic in Camelot in 25 years was not nearly as interesting as Arthur had hoped.
Thus far, it hadn’t been all that different from the ones he had fought in with his knights, though with more supernatural throwing, shoving, and tripping. Arthur suppressed a pout.
He didn’t even get to participate in this tournament, and there were few things he loathed more than sitting by and watching a fight.
Things would probably get more interesting once Merlin entered the fray—the man brought trouble like carcasses attracted flies—and he would be competing with Albion’s other court sorcerers. Merlin made him feel a great many things, but he strongly doubted boredom would ever be one of them.
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