#merlin headcanons

[thenerdyalien]

My headcanon about Arthur's mortality (or how I think he was able to survive before Merlin came to Camelot)

"(The griffin is a creature of magic.) It is born of magic, sire, and it can only be killed by magic." - Gaius, S1E5

Alright, since Merlin is trending again for no reason I'll share one of my lastest headcanons I came up with during my last Merlin rewatch.

There was something about this line from Gaius and the way the camera then directly pans out to Arthur that made me think of an interesting headcanon that would explain how Arthur managed to survive so long without Merlin.

You see, according to this logic, because he was born of magic, Arthur can only be killed by magic (or weapons forged by magic *winkwink*). So he could never really die from simple illnesses or battle wounds unless those were directly inflicted by magic. And, since Uther started the purge against magic right after Arthur was born, he probably wouldn't have had much contact with it in his early years (at least until he became a knight and started going out on quests, raids, etc).

That would explain why (much like Merlin) he seems able to endure so many injuries (broken ribs, poisoned arrows, etc) that other knights can't. (I mean, just the fact that this man didn't sustain some severe brain damage from all the times he's been knocked out is impressive lol)

What I'm saying is that being born of magic must have given him some sort of endurance that other mortals don't have, because by Gaius' logic the circumstances of his birth in itself made him a sort of creature of magic (just like Merlin).

It would also make for a good Canon divergence fic in which this was the reason that made Uther start the purge in the first place (to protect his son from the only thing that could kill him)...and it can get even more angsty if you add in the fact that Merlin is literally magic itself, but I digress.

Anyway, I'm probably reading way too much into this. I doubt the writers would've thought so far ahead as to put foreshadowing so early on in the series. But I just thought it was an interesting headcanon and just another fun parallel between Merlin and Arthur.

#bbc merlin #merlin #merthur #arthur pendragon #merlin rewatch #merlin headcanons #merlin prompt #fic inspo

[that-nerd-who-writes-fanfiction]

Arthur in the future discovering Google:

Arthurian legends

History for the past 1500 years

Where is Camelot now?

What happened to King Arthur’s unsent letters to Merlin?

How can I get something from an archive?

Can I keep something from an archive?

How much does it cost to buy an archive?

What is sexuality?

Why are people arguing King Arthur’s sexuality?

King Arthur’s wife.

What was king Arthur’s sexuality?

Am I gay quiz

Can I like both?

How to tell my best friend I’m not only attracted to women?

How to tell my best friend he’s hot without complimenting him?

What is fragile masculinity?

How can I have strong masculinity?

How to confidently compliment my best friend without hitting on him?

What’s no homo?

Can best friends hug?

(Edit: part two)

#i had way too much fun with this #arthur pendragon #bbc merlin #reincarnation #merthur #merlin headcanons #incorrect merlin quotes

[themerlinrewrite]

kilgharrah: a half cannot truly hate that which makes it whole… you and arthur are two sides of the same coin… he is your destiny

merlin, who hasn’t slept in three days and is currently wanted dead by twelve different people: stop fucking calling me gay

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[quinnoliver]

Gwaine: Merls, what's your body count?

Merlin: .........I don't know?

Arthur: what do you mean you don't know? You just going around sleeping with people?

Merlin: oh, that body count

Arthur: you killed people!?

Merlin: no comment

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[nahasketches]

Jejejjeje I saw this in tiktok and wanted to draw this

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[frostedtoffeee]

Headcanon that merlin, as time goes by, starts to forget what arthur looks like. he has nothing of arthur's, not even one article of clothing, or a belonging of his. certainly not camelot, which is now widely seen as fiction. Physical proof of Arthur is lost.

he searched in books for a remedy, or memory enhancing herbs. he then remembers he has no one to assist him in such. gauis would scold him if he knew.

it's been 1500 years since he last laid eyes upon arthur. No rendition, or artist's vision of the great king comes close; his mind is tainted with these artworks.

did he really have curly hair like that? it was never that light blonde. he didn't have a beard, did he? maybe it was peach fuzz. merlin can't recall.

on the other hand merlin is a very powerful being, but even still, i wonder if not seeing someone, not talking with them for 1,000+ YEARS would affect his mind? i'd like to think he could never forget even the smallest blemish, or the way his eyes looked in candlelight, or the way his laugh sounded, because it hurts to much to think about if he did. kilgarrah said he was his other half, after all; no coin can forget what the other side is like. OR if he did forget some traits, i want to believe he would still remember everything else about him, physical things aside

#bbc merlin #merlin #arthur pendragon #angst #merlin x arthur #merthur #merlin headcanons

[georgies-ftts]

I love the CourtSorcerer!Merlin depictions where he’s wearing deep blue regal robes that fit him perfectly with dark trousers and leather boots that aren’t falling apart and his hair is longer and bushy and crowns his head perfectly

and Arthur believes he’s is a god sent to him by some omnipotent power and looks at him like he’s his entire world but still treats him as if he is the lanky manservant that he met all those years ago but the moment they are alone together he worships the ground that Merlin walks on and let’s his emotions fall from his face like a rain because he knows that Merlin, no matter what, can always tell what’s going through his mind

And Arthur gives Merlin a crown of silver that matches his robes perfectly, and the crown is a laurel that circles his hair and doesn’t meet in the front so his hair protrudes out and Arthur wants to play with the strands but he holds himself back and only stares because that’s all he can do without reaching his hand out to do something that the court would definitely shun him for later on

and Arthur watches as Merlin’s eyes glow molten gold and he declares it as his favourite colour and Arthur allows himself to see Merlin as he truly his, the other half of the same coin, half of his soul, his sorcerer. The man that waltz into camelot all those years ago and challenged him with gusto, the one that stood by his side through every challenge, every battle, that saved his life countless times without ever seeking any form of appraisal and Arthur stands in awe as Merlin’s power throttles onwards and Arthur let’s it happen with a smile ghosting his face because his Merlin, despite everything he was taught to believe, would never ever hurt him and now i’m just writing my own fanfiction from everything that i love but i devour it every. single. time.

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[ink-through-her-veins]

Arthur is 14 when he becomes a squire. He’s watched his fathers men for years and he’s excited to become a part of something. He’s watched the squires become like brothers, wrestling in the fields, slapping each other’s backs and heckling one another in a good natured way.

He’s 16, when he realizes that no matter what he does he’ll never be a part of the circle. He’s a Prince first and everything else second. It’s all anyone ever sees.

He’s 18 when it really makes him bitter. He’s no longer a naive boy hoping someone will take his olive branch and become his friend first and subject second. He taunts and bullies the servants because at least then the other noble boys will laugh with him instead of leaving him alone on the sidelines of their childish games.

He’s 20 when he meets Merlin, and in an instant he’s 14 all over again just wanting a friend who’ll horseplay with him and let him be a boy instead of an untouchable Prince. Once he has a friend, the thought of going back to a life without Merlin feels like he’d be living without his right hand.

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[hoarder-of-dragons]

Wedding vowes

Arthur: I would die for you

Merlin: I would kill for you

Arthur: I would wage wars for you

Merlin: I would kill millions to be with you

Arthur: I would challenge the gods to be with you

Merlin: I would over throw the Gods and become their new ruler just for you

Arthur: I would sacrifice-

The rest of Camelot, whispering: What the actual fuc-

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[roosterlasagne]

Arthur suspected Merlin had magic from the beginning. Possibly since he confessed to being a sorcerer to save Gwen, when she was accused. He didn't have any proof of the claim, but all the instances of a lucky escape or Merlin knowing the correct path have been piling up. And by the time Arthur became King, it was hard to ignore that his manservant, his best friend and closest confidante may have magic.

But then the Disir give him an ultimatum. Both Merlin and Arthur believe bringing magic back will save Mordred, and the keeping it banned will kill him. Arthur wants his knight alive, and maybe through asking Merlin for him opinion will finally prove he is a sorcerer. Maybe Merlin will come clean and Camelot will see a new era of magic.

Yet, Merlin tells him magic has no place in Camelot. Arthur, as kind-hearted as he is, doesn't for a second think that Merlin might want Mordred dead, that's why he's tearing up, right? Because Merlin hates magic, and is so scared of it, he cannot bear to imagine it being legal, even if it means sacrificing a friend. This means Merlin can't possibly be a sorcerer.

So it comes as a surprise to Arthur when Merlin confesses to being a sorcerer. He spent the last months convincing himself that Merlin is scared of magic. How could he use magic when he is scared of it? And then it hits Arthur, as he is lying in Merlin's arms, dying. He wanted Mordred dead because he knew he would kill Arthur. His tears when condemning magic were grief over his freedom.

And as Arthur said his last words, took his last breaths, he realised that Merlin would sacrifice anything for Arthur. A human life, his freedom. The words of the Disir suddenly rang true. He has indeed lost everything by condemning magic once again.

#bbc merlin #merlin #merthur #arthur pendragon #angst #merthur angst #merlin headcanons

[pyjamacryptid]

little girl, a patient: can I have a lollipop

doctor merlin in the 21st century: can you have— I have created butterflies from nothing and horses from smoke. I have seen empires rise, fall, crumble, and start from nothing but a fish in a poor man’s hand. I’ve fought witches and failed them too. I’ve laid waste to armies and blessed nations of people with health that will never make up for it. I have pantsed Kings and kissed Queens. I have stood upon the precipice of this world and called forth the ocean only for time to swallow me whole and spit me back out. And I would do it all again if I could grant you, dear Matilda, a lollipop.

little girl: strawberry?

merlin: say no more, Tilda, this should clear up the taste of that cold medicine right away

#bbc merlin #Merlin #merlin emrys #listen. #Merlin being a doctor on and off throughout the entire time he’s had to live meand a LOT to me #especially if he were a GP (general practitioner) in the 20th/21st centuries #like a local doctor of a small town or village #(it’s actually what he is in my farm au) #nebulously this is part of #the sun room #‘verse #I just think he’d have the best time being the eccentric fun doctor to kids #distracting them with wild tales that are very true (though only he knows this) #the parents - and other patients - think he’s a little crazy in an endearing way #that or he must have once wanted to perform theatre or musicals right??? #merlin like yeah ok that’s more believable than the lie I was going to fail at #works for me #merlin headcanons #merlin au

[inalandofsadclowns]

Arthur had always thought, Merlin most likely came from an impoverished landowner's family. It was clear as day: first of all, the audacity, the insolence towards nobles, towards the prince himself! Then the fact that he could read and write, and had decent rhetoric skills. Then there was his overall aversion towards working... Every sign pointed to only one sensible conclusion, which was that Merlin had come from a well-off family – if not from nobility, even.

Merlin never said so himself, not even to gain respect, but perhaps he was not exactly proud of his family's history and just wanted to start a new page in his life. If he was honest, Arthur could respect this: putting in the hard work after a life of comfort and privilege; most nobles would not be able to do this. Only Merlin had been doing a truly lousy job with it.

One day news arrived from Merlin's home, saying it was in desperate need of help. Arthur immediately jumped to help, it was never a question if he would, only he was surprized at what he found in Ealdor. He was expecting to meet the remnants of this bankrupt, landowner-family, but the reality was much simpler than that: Merlin and his mother were really just poor peasants, who had spent their lives doing hard manual labor, sleeping on cold, hard ground and most importantly – secluded from the institutions of education.

Arthur left Ealdor with more questions than he came with.

#then he met Gwaine and he though: oh. I guess there are just people like that #god I really need to spend more time with commoners... #bbc merlin #arthur pendragon #merlin #merthur #merlin headcanons #merlin ficlet #enough you're going in the queue

[that-nerd-who-writes-fanfiction]

Just thought I’d share a completely baseless headcanon I have for no other reason than I think it’s funny.

Arthur can’t wink, but he doesn’t know he can’t wink because everyone always applauded him for everything as a kid, even if it wasn’t necessarily true.

Like that time a knight shot a boar and Arthur shot a tree with his eyes closed in fear? “Excellent aim, your highness. You caught supper for us. Good job.”

Merlin finds out when Arthur blinks at him with a little proud-of-himself smirk after they start courting and thinks it’s both hilarious and adorable every time. He tells Arthur eventually when Arthur asks why Merlin is laughing at him.

Anyway, just thought I’d share :)

#bbc merlin #merlin #merlin emrys #arthur pendragon #merthur #merlin bbc #headcanon #merlin x arthur #merlin headcanons #i’m bad at tagging

[themerlinrewrite]

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[quinnoliver]

Merlin: I can't believe I got drunk last night. What did I do?

Gwaine: don't worry Merls, we had fun.

Merlin: what fun?

Gwaine: you tried to flirt with Leon

Merlin: I what

Leon: sire, there's nothing going on between us.

Arthur: oh you say so? Then why did Merlin choose you to flirt with?

Leon: He flirts with everyone when he's drunk, sire! If anything, Gwaine practically makes out with him sometimes! ....wait, why do you care who Merlin flirts with, my lord?

Arthur: I just don't like him behaving inappropriately as my servant! Now tell me more about Gwaine making out with Merlin.

Leon: ....

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[stevenslittleshop]

Listen, I love going “the people of Camelot must’ve been so oblivious” just as much as the next person

But think about it

You’re living in a time of constant crisis. People are getting accused of magic, most of those people barely even know what magic looks like. People are killed, every day, just because they were accused of something they couldn’t disprove.

And in comes this young lad. This awfully cheery little man who takes his punishments with a smile and is slowly turning the future king into an actual person instead of some little spoiled twat. And everyone loves him. It’s the most joyous Camelot has been since the queen died.

And yes, maybe his eyes glow a little sometimes, and maybe things move on their own when he’s around, but he’s a good person and hes not hurting anyone, quite the opposite in fact.

So at a time where Merlin could’ve been killed if you said the wrong thing to the wrong person, nobody was gonna say a damn word because they did not want to see this boy, practically the one who kept the place running, the light of Camelot, burned at the stake.

They weren’t oblivious. They knew. They just refused to believe it, because if they did, then the great purge would most likely restart and Camelot could fall.

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