#elyan appreciation fest

[elyan-fest]

The 2022 Elyan Appreciation Fest Prompts✨

Remember, the only rule for this event is that your work must be Elyan-centric! The provided prompts are not required. If you don’t vibe with any of them or you’ve already started something, you do not have to use these.

If you do decide to use the prompts, the challenge aspect of it is to use at least two prompts. You can create anything you want - gifs, fics, filks, art, tiktoks, podfics - anything!

This is a low-threshold event, meaning there are no required word counts, no rating caps or content bans. I just ask that you tag your work appropriately.

On the given day, add your work to the Elyan Appreciation Fest 2022 Collection, post your work here on tumblr, tag the blog, and use the tag #elyan appreciation fest.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask!

Again, here are the important dates:

May 1: Prompts announced June 6: Posting begins June 7: Day 2 of Posting June 8: Day 3 of Posting June 9: Day 4 of Posting June 10: Day 5 of Posting June 11: Catch Up Day June 12: Catch Up Day June 13: Day 6 of Posting June 14: Day 7 of Posting June 15: Day 8 of Posting June 16: Day 9 of Posting June 17: Day 10 of Posting June 20: Masterlist Posted

As promised, the prompts!

Day One:

Setting: Childhood Friends Trope: Secret Agents/Spies & Assassins Dialogue: “There was no one else I could call” Single Word: Photo Kink: Blindfolds Bonus: One of the characters is a musician

Day Two:

Setting: Bartender Trope: Age Difference Dialogue: “What... is this?” Single Word: Karaoke Kink: Biting Bonus: Set your story in canon

Day Three:

Setting: Ballroom Trope: 5 + 1 Dialogue: “That’s very interesting, but I’m busy, so...” Single Word: Collide Kink: Fingering Bonus: One of the characters is a pilot

Day Four:

Setting: Bodyguard Trope: Pining Dialogue: “I can fix [pronoun].” “Cool, I can make [pronoun] worse.” Single Word: Arrest Kink: Lingerie Bonus: Use a song to inspire your story

Day Five:

Setting: Canon Divergence Trope: Loss of Hearing Dialogue: “For once I wish you would just tell me the truth” Single Word: Dragon Kink: Competency Bonus: Rewrite a scene or episode

Day Six:

Setting: Actor/Idol Trope: Courting Dialogue: “Well, actually...” Single Word: Anxiety Kink: Exhibitionism Bonus: One of the characters is an optometrist

Day Seven:

Setting: Other Media Fusion Trope: Marriage of Convenience Dialogue: “We were always a good team. We could still be one.” Single Word: Fever Kink: Heat/Rut Bonus: Use your first fandom as the fusion

Day Eight:

Setting: Space Trope: Enemies to Lovers Dialogue: “We have difference definitions of the word fun” Single Word: Mate Kink: Pegging Bonus: Use something from your real life to inspire the story

Day Nine:

Setting: Elevator Trope: Quest Dialogue: “I wish we had more time” Single Word: Scream Kink: Oral Bonus: One of the characters is royalty

Day Ten:

Setting: Neighbors Trope: Sharing a Bed Dialogue: “How long have you been here?” Single Word: Unruly Kink: Roleplay Bonus: One of the characters is lying

#bbc merlin #Merlin fest #merlin fests #elyan appreciation fest #merlinedit #bbc elyan #elyan #sir elyan #adetomiwa edun #tomiwa edun

[gwen-cheers-me-up]

Fandom: Merlin (TV)

If You’re Into It (4.5k)

Rating: M, Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Relationships: Elyan/Lancelot, Elyan/Merlin, Gwaine/Merlin, Gwaine & Merlin, Elyan & Gwen

Characters: Elyan, Merlin, Lancelot, Gwaine, Gwen, Arthur Pendragon

Additional Tags: Canon Era, Trans Elyan (Merlin), Nonbinary Merlin (Merlin), Trans Gwaine, Aromantic Merlin (Merlin), Asexual Gwaine, Chaotic Lancelot, Some Humor, Light Angst, Mentions Of Gender Dysphoria, Hormones, Casual Sex, Romance, Polyamory, oh the joys of a-spec adjacent trans experiences, and the horrors of percival the sleeved, Slutty Merlin, i can't believe that's not a recognized tag yet, Conversations, Transitioning, Mild Sexual Content, let! gwen! do! pranks!, POV Elyan (Merlin)

Summary:

While Merlin and Gwaine attempt to win a bet against Arthur by trying monogamy for a week, Elyan looks to someone new to take the edge off. Elyan finds Lancelot’s unending nobility rather off-putting, but he’s pretty sure he can corrupt him.

The fact that Lancelot is secretly a chaotic dumpster-fire of a human being with a penchant for well-intentioned treason is a source of dramatic irony that’s fun for all--erm, most--ages.

Featuring casual sex, some fun-poking at monogamy, and two storage closets used for two (different) illicit purposes.

Written for @elyan-fest

#elyan appreciation fest #bbc merlin #trans elyan #sir elyan #merelyan #elyan/lancelot #elyan #my writing

[merlinrarepairfest]

Round Up 2

The second week of posting has brought us another bunch of amazing rare pairs! A huge thanks to everyone, and you can find them beneath the cut! <3

Title: Sweet violet and cherry blossom Writer: Skydragon05 | @skydragon05 Rating: General Audiences  Warnings: None Medium/Word Count: 1528 Pairing/main characters: Arthur/Gwen/Elena Up to 10 tags: Fluff, Wedding, Polyamory, Established Relationship, Flowers, Canon Era, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, POV Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Episode: s03e06 The Changeling (Merlin), Oneshot

Summary: 

There could hardly be more contrast between now and the last time Arthur had stood in this spot anticipating his imminent marriage. This time, not only was he the king, but he was also happy. Today he was here entirely by choice, and for love, and he knew the warmth he felt today was shared equally amongst both of his brides. Wedding oneshot for Merlin Rare-pair Fest 2023: Elena/Arthur/Guinevere

AO3 link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/51389851

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Title: The Wild Goose Writer: littlegreyfish Rating: E Warnings: Choose Not To Use Archive Warnings Medium/Word Count: Fic/30,000 | Chapters: 1/6 Pairing/main characters: Balinor/Hunith Up to 10 tags: Hurt/comfort, Angst, Strangers to lovers, Injury recovery, Physical disability, Age difference, Character study, Canon era, Pre-canon, Canon compliant

Summary:

Fleeing the slaughter of his people, the last dragonlord finds home with a peasant girl.

AO3 link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/51400252

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Title: [ART] Two of Us Artist: Mischel | @magicalmischel Rating: G Warnings: none Medium/Word Count: Art Pairing/main characters: Gwen/Merlin Up to 10 tags: Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Gwen Knows About Merlin's Magic (Merlin), Gwen Has Magic (Merlin), BAMF Gwen (Merlin), BAMF Merlin (Merlin), Digital Art 

Summary: 

Gwen/Merlin or Gwen & Merlin fanart for Rare Pair Fest 2023. Prompt: AU where Gwen has magic

AO3 link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/51388438

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Title: left unattended Writer: Sage_Owl Rating: Mature Warnings: None Medium/word count: Fic/4,078 Pairing/main characters: Leon/Lancelot Up to 10 tags: Canon Divergence, Time Skips, Character Study, Wings, Mild Smut, Magic, Loneliness, Mythical Creatures, King Arthur Pendragon

Summary:

It started as a way to escape. No, that wasn’t right. It started because he was drunk.

AO3 link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/51328009

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Title: Something for the pain Writer: Ace_Teagirl | @aroaceteagirl Rating: Gen Warnings: None  Medium/Word Count: fic 11,960 words Pairing/main characters: Merlin & Mordred Up to 10 tags: Canon era; Canon divergence; Child Mordred; Past child abuse

Summary:

“Who is this?” Gaius finally asked. Merlin yelped in surprise as he turned fast enough to almost lose his balance and stumble. The purse of Gaius’ lips and the raised eyebrows told Merlin his mentor was struggling not to laugh at the display. Merlin wouldn’t admit it, but he appreciated it. “I found him on the street, I think he’s a druid. He can use mindspeech, but he can’t or won’t speak to me. I don’t really know who he is or where he’s from, but he needs help, Gaius. I couldn’t just let him freeze and starve out there. It’s just for a few days, I promise –” Or Merlin finds Mordred on the street on a cold and rainy night and decides to take him in. He starts teaching the boy how to control his magic and Mordred soon becomes Merlin's ward.

AO3 link: https://archiveofourown.org/collections/bbcm_rare_pair_fest_2023/works/51374515

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Title: distance your emotions Writer: Ceewelsh | @mayonnaisetoffees Rating: M Warnings: Major Character Death Medium/Word Count: Fic/1779 Pairing/main characters: Gwen/Merlin/Arthur also involved Leon, Morgana and Elyan Up to 10 tags: Alternate Universe - Star Wars Setting, Order 66, Angst

Summary:

The world seemed to be heading for a tipping point, and Arthur could only hope it would be for the better. Perhaps soon the war would be over. Once the galaxy was safe… Maybe then he would be free to leave the Jedi Order and live out his days with Gwen and Merlin. Meeting them, training with them, their bond was unmistakable. It was not the Jedi way, but not every life is built for the Order. Arthur knew that, now. His duty came first, protecting those who needed it was more important than his feelings. But maybe once there was peace, it wouldn’t feel like such a betrayal to leave.

AO3 link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/51385720

#bbc merlin #merlin rare pair fest #round up post

[thebookluvrr1816]

For @elyan-fest

Week 04 - Modern Man

Elyan + Hoodie

#elyan appreciation fest #sir elyan #merlinedit #bbc merlin #tvedit #perioddramaedit #merlin bbc

[the-mother-of-lions]

ELYAN + Low-Cut Shirts

#bbc merlin #elyan appreciation fest #merlingifs #elyan #adetomiwa edun #elyan x slutty shirts #elyan my beloved #it was hard to choose just a few #maybe i'll do more #my gifs #lion gifs #gifset #lowkey for donttouchtheneednoggle

[donttouchtheneednoggle]

Elyan + text posts part 3

@elyan-fest​

#bbc merlin #sir elyan #most beloved #funky lil gay #mine #*merlin text posts #elyan appreciation fest #fun fact making the first one of these #was how i became an elyan stan #i rewatched all his scenes and was like wait this guy is so cool #i love himmmmm #i have a pre canon wip #but it ain't gonna be finshied for this week #hopefully before the fest is over 🤣 #so plz accept this instead <3

[bellamyblakru]

merlin cast appreciation challenge & week five of @elyan-fest​: family

Adetomiwa Edun & Angel Coulby as Elyan and Gwen in BBC Merlin (2008-2012)

#ashley creates #elyan and gwen #elyan appreciation fest #merlincastappreciation #merlinappreciation #sir elyan #gwen pendragon #guinevere pendragon #merlingifs #bbc merlin #merlin bbc #angel coulby #adetomiwa edun

[kandi-pendragon]

Trans Elyan my beloved 🥰

@elyan-fest

#my art ;-; #trans elyan #sir elyan #elyan appreciation fest #im not sure it turned out good cause I don't often use colored pencils and this is my first time drawing elyan but I like it :)) #hopefully I did him justice #hhhhh you can see the white out I used when i messed up on the linart fuck #oh well #merlin #bbc merlin #bbcm #bbc #merlin bbc #knights of the round table #elyan #elyan and gwen #smith siblings #we love our hoodie king

[loanmeadragon]

Excerpted from Merlin Wyllt’s interview with Elyan Silvers in Rolling Stone:

RS: What was it like rising to international stardom, what feels like almost overnight? ES: It definitely wasn’t overnight, you know? There was a lot of work that went into my success, from a lot of people. My family put up with me when I was young and wanted to learn every instrument I could get my hands on. My sister Gwen nearly strangled me once with the strings of this Japanese koto a friend of mine gave me when I was 16. I practiced that thing for hours, but could never get it to make any sound other than a horrible screeching noise, so I don’t blame her (laugh). RS: It must have been fun growing up with you. ES: She would definitely disagree! And my dad put a lot of money into music lessons for me when I was a kid. I’ll always be grateful to him, he sacrificed a lot to let me chase my dream. I really couldn’t have asked for a better family, really. RS: You know I have to ask you about the elephant in the room. ES: Oh god let me run away (laugh). RS: You’ve never been shy about being gay. How has that impacted your life, and your career? ES: It’s been hard at times. I was raised to believe that I should always be my most authentic self, and if anyone has a problem with it then that’s on them. So even though it might have cost me some opportunities in the beginning, and might still even now, I have to believe that I’m better off without them. I never had to come out to my family growing up, because they made me feel like there was never a need to be in the closet to begin with. And honestly it’s all been worth it I think. RS: So are you single? ES: Now we’re getting too personal I think! But I wouldn’t say no to your number.

For @elyan-fest week 4: Modern Man

#merlin #bbc merlin #elyan appreciation fest #merelyan #isabella i love u #please enjoy this manip i worked really hard on it #you can really tell i'm not a real graphic designer lol #i am also stupidly proud of the he said/sidhe said pun please laugh #my manip

[elyan-fest]

ELYAN FEST 2024 PROMPTS

Just to reiterate: There are NO content bans or minimum/maximum requirements. All dynamics/ratings/whatever are welcome but your creation MUST be Elyan-centric.

When you are ready to post your work, feel free to add it to the collection on Ao3! If you don't have an Ao3 account that's totally fine! Please post your work here on Tumblr and tag the blog directly or with the tag #ELYANFEST2024 within the first 5 tags.

You can submit more than text/audio works to the collection! Ao3 is an archive meaning it is capable of holding all types of media including art and gifs if you would still like to submit your work there.

Additionally, I would appreciate it if you could include which prompts you're filling in your post/on ao3 so I can make sure to put your work in the correct group on the masterpost.

Please remember that these prompts are merely a suggestion and not a requirement. Please use these as you see fit and if you have an idea that doesn't apply to any of them, go for it!

Prompts follow this pattern: Single Word ✯ Dialogue ✯ Setting or Trope

Day 1: Collide ✯ "Stop coming back" ✯ Historical Day 2: Embody ✯ "We were always a good team. And we could still be one." ✯ Illness/Injury Day 3: Bar ✯ "Hungry dogs are never loyal" ✯ Arranged Marriage Day 4: Peach ✯ "Alright, here's the plan" ✯ Educational Institution Day 5: Photograph ✯ "What was I supposed to do" ✯ Restaurant/Cafe Day 6: Eclipse ✯ "You here to finish me off, sweetheart?" ✯ Trapped Together Day 7: Free Day

If you have any questions please reach out! I want this event to be as fun and welcoming as possible and would hate for anyone to miss out due to a misunderstanding.

#bbc merlin #merlin fests #signal boost #bbc elyan #adetomiwa edun #knight elyan #sir elyan #elyan #merlinfic #merlinedit #merlinart #mod post #knights of the round table

[admiralsushishin]

Elyan doing some blacksmithing for the @elyan-fest!

#merlin #bbc merlin #fanart #elyan appreciation fest #elyan #mine #shhh i can't draw mouths alright #my art #camelot remix eligible

[thebookluvrr1816]

I don't know what I'd be if it wasn't for her. I can't explain.

Week 05 - Family | Gwen & Elyan

For @elyan-fest​

#elyan appreciation fest #bbc merlin #merlinedit #tvedit #perioddramaedit #elyan #sir elyan #guinevere pendragon #merlin bbc

[gwen-cheers-me-up]

That We May Live Free

Chapters: 1/?

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences; Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Relationships: Elyan/Merlin (Merlin), Elyan & Gwen & Merlin (Merlin)

Characters: Elyan (Merlin), Merlin (Merlin), Gwen (Merlin), Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Leon (Merlin), Gwaine (Merlin), Percival (Merlin), Kara (Merlin), Gilli (Merlin), Gaius (Merlin), Agravaine (Merlin), Kilgharrah (Merlin)

Additional Tags: Canon Era, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Episode: s04e11 The Hunter's Heart, Fix-It, Angst, Destiny, Friendship, Trans Elyan, Trans Kara, Trans Character, Trans Male Character, Trans Female Character, POV Alternating, Merlin's Magic Revealed (Merlin), aka the one where Merlin leaves after Arthur says he can join Gwen in exile, and Elyan comes with him, No Character Bashing, Work In Progress, Other Additional Tags to Be Added

Summary:

After Gwen is banished from Camelot, both Merlin and Elyan struggle to remember what’s keeping them there. The longer they strain under split loyalties--Merlin between his people and his destiny, Elyan between his duty and his debts, and both between Guinevere and their king--the more tempting it becomes to join her in exile. A warning from Kilgharrah, a gag order from Arthur, and the discovery of an enchantment on Gwen’s bracelet lead to their departure from Camelot, a re-interpretation of Merlin’s destiny, and what could be the beginning of a brighter future for all of Albion. After all, there’s more than one way to make someone queen.

Written for the @elyan-fest!

#elyan appreciation fest #sir elyan #elyan #bbc merlin #merelyan #merlin #merlin emrys #my writing #trans!elyan #trans elyan

[the-mother-of-lions]

We fight in your name, sire.

For the @elyan-fest​: Week Two: Knights

#bbc merlin #elyan appreciation fest #elyan #sir elyan #merlingifs #adetomiwa edun #elyan my beloved #my gifs #lion gifs #i'm so tired i'll make better ones later

[donttouchtheneednoggle]

And the day is clear...

@elyan-fest

#they r the light of each other's lives i don't make the rules #oh wait #bbc merlin #perelyan #sir elyan #sir percival #merlinedit #mine #their height difference is the best thign ever #but also REALLY annoying when tryna make edits #elyan appreciation fest

[merlinoutofcontext]

Title: holdin' out for a hero Chapters: 1/1 Rating: M Warnings: there is a little bit of a nsfw scene, but it's super skippable for those who aren't interested in reading smut. Relationships: Elyan/Merlin, Elyan & Gwen Characters: Elyan (Merlin), Gwen (Merlin), Leon (Merlin), Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Merlin (Merlin) Additional Tags: Pre-Canon, Character Study, Hand Jobs Summary: What did Elyan do while he was away from Camelot? The answer: Merlin. Written for the @elyan-fest!

#bbc merlin #bbc merlin fic #bbc elyan #elyan appreciation fest #my fic #*