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* ''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5680456/chapters/13085983 The Stuff Of Legend]]'' by Xanthiae

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''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/298354/chapters/477725 Harry Potter and the Return of Merlin]]'' by luminare91

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''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/298354/chapters/477725 ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/36812623/chapters/91838251 Harry Potter and the Return of Merlin]]'' by luminare91



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''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/398103/chapters/655042 Only a Boy]]'' and ''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/1114953/chapters/2245292 The Legacy of Salazar]]'' by Riddell Lee

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''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/398103/chapters/655042 Only a Boy]]'' and Boy]]'', ''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/1114953/chapters/2245292 The Legacy of Salazar]]'' Salazar]]'', and ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/18388130/chapters/43545932 The Depths of Hell]]'' by Riddell Lee



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''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/20451308/chapters/48522671#workskin Welcome Back, Assholes]]'' by CaffeinatedFlumadiddle
* Recommended by [=ThisIsRidiculous=]
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': In which the time has arrived for all who have fallen to rise again. Unfortunately, they are rising in the worst ways possible (Now updated with a second chapter with what Arthur was doing during all of this BS because Merry Christmas).




''[[https://archiveofourown.org/series/2472880 We Can Always Run 'verse]]'' by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/Personaje/pseuds/kairennart kairennart (Personaje)]], [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/queerofthedagger/pseuds/queerofthedagger queerofthedagger]]
* Recommended by [=ThisIsRidiculous=]
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Pairings'': Arthur Pendragon/Merlin
* ''Synopsis'': Arthur has always had distant dreams of leaving Camelot. They were never more than a wistful fantasy, at least once he grew up. Finding out about Merlin’s magic changes everything though, and not only because Arthur would do more to keep Merlin safe than he cares to admit. What follows are secrets upon secrets, allowing the dreams to slip back in as all his father’s lies unravel around him. Slowly but surely, Camelot feels less like a home and more like a gilded cage, and Arthur isn’t so certain anymore whether he’s the right person to carry this legacy. If he even wants to. One final secret, one opportunity, and suddenly the dreams aren’t mere dreams anymore. Merlin wouldn’t be Merlin if he didn’t follow wherever Arthur goes, and as they try to outrun Uther’s manhunt for them, they have to learn to live a life that’s about more than duty, other’s expectations, and a destiny that has never once cared for them. Or: Arthur long since expected that one day, he might have to flee Camelot with Merlin. He just never thought that he would be the reason.

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/series/2662921 Zero to Hero]]'' by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/be_brave13/pseuds/be_brave13 be_brave13]], [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/TevinterPariah/pseuds/TevinterPariah TevinterPariah]]
* Recommended by [=ThisIsRidiculous=]
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Pairings'': Arthur Pendragon/Merlin
* ''Synopsis'': A joint project between TevinterPariah and be_brave13 to rewrite Merlin gayer, cooler, and with more consistent character development, plus a bonus sexy glacial slow burn



''[[https://archiveofourown.org/series/2472880 We Can Always Run 'verse]]'' by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/Personaje/pseuds/kairennart kairennart (Personaje)]], [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/queerofthedagger/pseuds/queerofthedagger queerofthedagger]]
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* ''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5680456/chapters/13085983 The Stuff Of Legend]]''
by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/Personaje/pseuds/kairennart kairennart (Personaje)]], [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/queerofthedagger/pseuds/queerofthedagger queerofthedagger]]
Xanthiae
* Recommended by [=ThisIsRidiculous=]TheEnmityOfAges1994



* ''Pairings'': Arthur Pendragon/Merlin
* ''Synopsis'': Arthur has always had distant dreams of leaving Camelot. They were never more than a wistful fantasy, at least once he grew up. Finding out about Merlin’s magic changes everything though, and not only because Arthur would do more to keep Merlin safe than he cares to admit. What follows are secrets upon secrets, allowing the dreams to slip back in as all his father’s lies unravel around him. Slowly but surely, Camelot feels less like a home and more like a gilded cage, and Arthur isn’t so certain anymore whether he’s the right person to carry this legacy. If he even wants to. One final secret, one opportunity, and suddenly the dreams aren’t mere dreams anymore. Merlin wouldn’t be Merlin if he didn’t follow wherever Arthur goes, and as they try to outrun Uther’s manhunt for them, they have to learn to live a life that’s about more than duty, other’s expectations, and a destiny that has never once cared for them. Or: Arthur long since expected that one day, he might have to flee Camelot with Merlin. He just never thought that he would be the reason.

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/6414745/chapters/14685442 A Warlock's Wish]]'' by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/vividpast/pseuds/vividpast vividpast]]
* Recommended by [=ThisIsRidiculous=]
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Pairings'': Arthur Pendragon/Merlin
* ''Synopsis'': In the midst of capturing a magical creature, Merlin is transported to a world where Camelot is home to thousands of magic-users. King Uther is nowhere to be found, Arthur is a prince again, and Queen Ygraine sits on the throne. Merlin plans to get back to his own reality, to his own Camelot. To do that, however, he must have access to information that is inside a shielded castle protected by powerful sorcerers. The only way in is to participate in the Apprentice Exam and be an apprentice to a magic-user included in Camelot's court. Should be easy . . . right? Conspiracies are afoot and Merlin just knows that, somehow, he is or will be involved. Just his luck.

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/series/2662921 Zero to Hero]]'' by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/be_brave13/pseuds/be_brave13 be_brave13]], [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/TevinterPariah/pseuds/TevinterPariah TevinterPariah]]
* Recommended by [=ThisIsRidiculous=]
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Pairings'': Arthur Pendragon/Merlin
* ''Synopsis'': A joint project between TevinterPariah and be_brave13 to rewrite Merlin gayer, cooler, and with more consistent character development, plus a bonus sexy glacial slow burn

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* ''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5680456/chapters/13085983 The Stuff Of Legend]]'' by Xanthiae
* Recommended by TheEnmityOfAges1994
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[[https://archiveofourown.org/users/Personaje/pseuds/kairennart kairennart (Personaje)]], [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/queerofthedagger/pseuds/queerofthedagger queerofthedagger]]
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* ''Pairings'': Arthur Pendragon/Merlin
* ''Synopsis'': Arthur has always had distant dreams of leaving Camelot. They were never more than a wistful fantasy, at least once he grew up. Finding out about Merlin’s magic changes everything though, and not only because Arthur would do more to keep Merlin safe than he cares to admit. What follows are secrets upon secrets, allowing the dreams to slip back in as all his father’s lies unravel around him. Slowly but surely, Camelot feels less like a home and more like a gilded cage, and Arthur isn’t so certain anymore whether he’s the right person to carry this legacy. If he even wants to. One final secret, one opportunity, and suddenly the dreams aren’t mere dreams anymore. Merlin wouldn’t be Merlin if he didn’t follow wherever Arthur goes, and as they try to outrun Uther’s manhunt for them, they have to learn to live a life that’s about more than duty, other’s expectations, and a destiny that has never once cared for them. Or: Arthur long since expected that one day, he might have to flee Camelot with Merlin. He just never thought that he would be the reason.

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/6414745/chapters/14685442 A Warlock's Wish]]'' by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/vividpast/pseuds/vividpast vividpast]]
* Recommended by [=ThisIsRidiculous=]
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Pairings'': Arthur Pendragon/Merlin
* ''Synopsis'': In the midst of capturing a magical creature, Merlin is transported to a world where Camelot is home to thousands of magic-users. King Uther is nowhere to be found, Arthur is a prince again, and Queen Ygraine sits on the throne. Merlin plans to get back to his own reality, to his own Camelot. To do that, however, he must have access to information that is inside a shielded castle protected by powerful sorcerers. The only way in is to participate in the Apprentice Exam and be an apprentice to a magic-user included in Camelot's court. Should be easy . . . right? Conspiracies are afoot and Merlin just knows that, somehow, he is or will be involved. Just his luck.

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/series/2662921 Zero to Hero]]'' by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/be_brave13/pseuds/be_brave13 be_brave13]], [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/TevinterPariah/pseuds/TevinterPariah TevinterPariah]]
* Recommended by [=ThisIsRidiculous=]
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Pairings'': Arthur Pendragon/Merlin
* ''Synopsis'': A joint project between TevinterPariah and be_brave13 to rewrite Merlin gayer, cooler, and with more consistent character development, plus a bonus sexy glacial slow burn

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* ''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/5680456/chapters/13085983 The Stuff Of Legend]]'' by Xanthiae
* Recommended by TheEnmityOfAges1994
* ''Status'': Ongoing

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* ''Synopsis'': Was it possible, to correct the wrongs of the world? To go back and see if choices really mattered. To see if people could change, or if they are always the same at their core. Were events always destined to happen? Fixed?
Well, a disgruntled Merlin was about to find out. For waiting a hundred years was enough. Going back in time and making alterations, surely that would be the answer. Because if he was kind, perhaps things could be new, could be different. Maybe Arthur could live.

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* ''Synopsis'': Was it possible, to correct the wrongs of the world? To go back and see if choices really mattered. To see if people could change, or if they are always the same at their core. Were events always destined to happen? Fixed?
Fixed? Well, a disgruntled Merlin was about to find out. For waiting a hundred years was enough. Going back in time and making alterations, surely that would be the answer. Because if he was kind, perhaps things could be new, could be different. Maybe Arthur could live.



''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/4927207/chapters/11305915 Born of Magic]] by [=KingPrat=]

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''https://archiveofourown.org/works/15919503/chapters/37112211 To Start Anew'' by Kateis_Cakeis

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''https://archiveofourown.''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/15919503/chapters/37112211 To Start Anew'' Anew]]'' by Kateis_Cakeis



* ''Comments'': An interesting take on the typical PeggySue FixIt fic, as Merlin wipes his memory before each attempt instead of living with the future memories, leaving himself a note. In addition, his first attempts to rehabilitate Morgana and Mordred [[spoiler: outright ''fail'']], so he has to change course and be honest with Arthur instead. It gets a little silly and fluffy near the end, but all in all a fun romp. [[spoiler: PS - Arthur turns out to have magic.]]

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* ''Comments'': An interesting take on the typical PeggySue FixIt Fix It fic, as Merlin wipes his memory before each attempt instead of living with the future memories, leaving himself a note. In addition, his first attempts to rehabilitate Morgana and Mordred [[spoiler: outright ''fail'']], so he has to change course and be honest with Arthur instead. It gets a little silly and fluffy near the end, but all in all a fun romp. ride. Also includes some very nice digital art! [[spoiler: PS - Arthur turns out to have magic.]]
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''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/4927207/chapters/11305915 Born of Magic]] by [=KingPrat=]
* Recommended by: [=Astraea802=]
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Pairing'': Arthur/Merlin
* ''Synopsis'': Set after 1x13. When Arthur learns he is of magic, he decides it's time to grow out of Uther's shadows. Secrets are revealed, and Arthur comes to learn just how far his father is willing to go in his war against magic. With Merlin on his side, can Arthur build the kingdom he was destined to create?
* ''Comments'': Arthur is given some great in-depth characterization in this fic, showing his cognitive dissonance with Uther's belief and his development as a leader. I love that his magic is not that of a sorcerer, like many magic!Arthur fics, but something completely unique to him as the Once and Future King. He develops a really sweet bond with the unicorn from "The Labyrinth of Gedref". Merlin gets to be badass, and he and Arthur have a great dialogue throughout the story.
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''https://archiveofourown.org/works/15919503/chapters/37112211 To Start Anew'' by Kateis_Cakeis
* Recommended by: [=Astraea802=]
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Pairing'': Arthur/Merlin, Gwaine/Percival, Gwen/Lancelot
* ''Synopsis'': Was it possible, to correct the wrongs of the world? To go back and see if choices really mattered. To see if people could change, or if they are always the same at their core. Were events always destined to happen? Fixed?
Well, a disgruntled Merlin was about to find out. For waiting a hundred years was enough. Going back in time and making alterations, surely that would be the answer. Because if he was kind, perhaps things could be new, could be different. Maybe Arthur could live.
* ''Comments'': An interesting take on the typical PeggySue FixIt fic, as Merlin wipes his memory before each attempt instead of living with the future memories, leaving himself a note. In addition, his first attempts to rehabilitate Morgana and Mordred [[spoiler: outright ''fail'']], so he has to change course and be honest with Arthur instead. It gets a little silly and fluffy near the end, but all in all a fun romp. [[spoiler: PS - Arthur turns out to have magic.]]
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Fanfic/TheAlbionCycle by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/Antares8/pseuds/Antares8 Antares8]]
* Recommended by @/{{Somariel}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Pairings'': Arthur Pendragon/Gwen, Merlin/Morgana
* ''Synopsis'': A series of four fics with the premise of Merlin being proactive instead of reactive with regards to bringing magic back. The series starts off slowly, but by the time the second fic starts, the changes have started to snowball.
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[[https://archiveofourown.org/users/CaffeinatedFlumadiddle/pseuds/CaffeinatedFlumadiddle Caffeinated Flumadiddle]]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{dinonugget}}
* Has written many humourous and funny Merlin fics. Their series "Me @ Merlin Writers: What If You Didn't Murder My Favorite characters." is a must-read for all Merlin fans. Some fics include slash, but even then it can easily be read as general.

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''[[Fanfic/AWarlocksWish A Warlock's Wish]]'' by vividpast

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''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/6414745/chapters/14685442 A Warlock's Wish]]'' by vividpast

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* ''Synopsis'': Merlin is transported into another universe where magic is home to thousand of magic users, King Uther isn't king, and Queen Ygraine sits on the throne of Camelot. In order to find his way home, he needs to apply to
* ''Comments'': There is ''tons'' of WorldBuilding to be found and it really shows how much knowledge Be warned though Arthur/Merlin is a ''really'' slow burn.

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* ''Synopsis'': Merlin is transported into another universe where magic is home to thousand of magic users, King Uther isn't king, and Queen Ygraine sits on the throne of Camelot. In order to find his way home, he needs to apply to
become an apprentice to a magic-user in Camelot's court so he can find the information he needs. Of course, with Merlin being Merlin, things don't go according to plan and he ends up being involved in conspiracies and the enemies of Camelot before he knows it.
* ''Comments'': There is ''tons'' of WorldBuilding to be found and it really shows how much knowledge was destroyed in Uther's magic purge. Merlin experiences a lot of ValuesDissonance in this 'verse. Be warned though Arthur/Merlin is a ''really'' slow burn.burn. Overall this story is a fascinating read.
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''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/6414745/chapters/14685442]]'' by
* Recommended by: [=Gintama200=]
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Pairing'': Arthur/Merlin
* ''Synopsis'': Merlin is transported into another universe where magic is home to thousand of magic users, King Uther isn't king, and Queen Ygraine sits on the throne of Camelot. In order to find his way home, he needs to apply to
* ''Comments'': There is ''tons'' of WorldBuilding to be found and it really shows how much knowledge Be warned though Arthur/Merlin is a ''really'' slow burn.
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* ''Crossover with'': [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Series/OnceUponATime Once Upon A Time]]

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