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Hey folks!! This coloring page set is complete! I’m calling it the Destiny Set. Apologies for formatting in the links, I can’t seem to work it out but the pages are available to download in pdf here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iQAcP9M78vUcmoVwWvYnGHE4y4RyQIpC/view?usp=drivesdk OR the images are on Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/neptunesyellowsands/tagged/merlin%20coloring%20pages. You can also vote for the next pages there! Hope you all enjoy!
…And would be willing to share photos of the pages?! I'm still collecting for the Royal Library of Camelot, an online library project where you can download scans of all the official Merlin books and things, and I've got digital copies of all the magazines save THIS ONE. All I would need is just flat pictures from your phone, nothing fancy required. I'm not trying to get perfect, professional quality scans (unless you wanted to make some), my goal is to at least just get a record of the interiors and the ability to read it if people wanted to. ANYWAY, please hmu if you have this or have any potential leads! You would of course be credited! Thank you folks so much!
Is there a game or discord or something where you can live out the life of a citizen in Camelot or be a king or court physician maybe not even Camelot but the whole of Albion. Just think it would be cool
Idk if this is allowed - remove if not but I just got recommended ’La Brea’ which Eoin Macken is in on Netflix, watching the first episode now but has anyone here watched? Opinions? Non-spoilery spoilers??? 🤔😏😅
ETA: UPDATE: IM IN LOVE, Colin Morgan now has competition for raining star crush 🤣 it’s cheesy in bits but I love it, plus the WHUMP 😶 been giggling like a school girl when I see Eoin 🤭
From fancyfade on Tumblr.
I've taken a long hiatus from a Merlin rewatch and reading this sub. Lately watching Colin's TV shows and sighing for Season 6. Colin as usual, good acting, good looking....it's the stories aren't my cup of tea. "The Boy that Never Was" has a compelling story. I'm trying to watch "Dead and Buried" and might give it up after 2 episodes. Every character is unlikable :( Any rumors of Season 6 or is it just a dream?
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I’m not sure if this is allowed here since it’s technically possibly about another fandom, but does anyone know of/is anyone interested in/curious about some sort of Lancelot/Aramis character crossover, since Santiago Cabrera was, frankly, iconic in both roles?
They seem quite different characters in some respects (Aramis: flouncy shirts, absolutely wanton eg) but similar in others (I think they probably both have a very strong faith and sense of honour, and whilst good at fighting are also incredibly caring and, kind of born to be lovers).
What do you think?
Can I post a sneaky Aramis doodle I made here? Is that allowed? We can pretend that it’s Lancelot, in the 17th century France if you like? winces
I’m re-watching Merlin again and I’m a bit confused about something. I know that Arthur was born of Magic and Luther went to Neway asking for an air but what I don’t get is surely Nimue would have told us that to give him a son. A life has to be taken. Surely Luther knew this and surely he did it anyway and would’ve known his wife died. Why does he act like he didn’t know that his wife was gonna die? And also Nimue says when we first find out about the truth she says if I knew what would’ve happened and what you would’ve done I would’ve never granted your wish but surely she would’ve had some idea that killing his wife would make him pretty upset so basically when I want to know is did you know that his wife was gonna die when Arthur was born?
hey everyone, you’ve probably seen my post where i finally finished the show. i think i am in second stage of grief: denial. i know it’s a river in egypt but i’m pretending like the last two episodes didn’t happen. i’m also barely acknowledging that the show is done. it was such a lovely few months for me, that i feel empty and sad. that’s how i’m doing so far.
how long did it take y’all to… reach acceptance.
I’m sobbing my eyes out writing this and I need to show it to SOMEONE:
Merlyn stares unseeingly, or perhaps seeing too much, at the flames of her best friend’s funeral pyre and Asthore tries to determine if magic is an old friend or more akin to drowning. Merlyn certainly looks like she’s drowning.
Merlyn is drowning for a sorcerer, not because of one, and Asthore doesn’t know how to do anything good for Merlyn. She does not have the soothing nature of a mother, nor does she know the right thing to say like someone who’s known Merlyn all her life.
Probably the only person who could truly be there for Merlyn is the one now burning.
Merlyn stands closest to the flames, staring emptily, almost angry, as though she can will her friend back to life with enough grief.
Asthore walks away when she finds the funeral pyre has become as unbearable as those erected in Camelot’s courtyard to burn witches.
Hello all, I am currently watching Merlin and while it shows it age, I am currently enjoying what I am watching so far. However, I have a question. Is the show trying to push Merlin and Guinevere together? If I'm not mistaken, isn't she Arthur's wife and sometimes Lancelot's lover? I am only on season 1 and Lancelot just appeared
I could do more with this but it’s been hours and this was originally just meant to just be a sketch, I need to STOP ✋🏼 So take this episode 1 screenshot redraw for the genderbend AU
I joke that white people are harder for me to draw but JESUS FUCK- ahem, anyways, I jumped like five art levels drawing this Elyan
Women of colour, the people I’m most comfortable drawing, and the people I find most beautiful — fem Elyan was destined for greatness
Hi :)
There is that series of books, Legendborn, it’s a fantasy book where a teen girl in our era discovers that the Round Table is nowadays a secret order that hunt demons. They are helped by magicians named “Merlins” after our beloved warlock.
One of the main characters, Selwyn Kane, who is a Merlin, reminds me of Colin’s role in Doctor Who Jethro, and knowing how nerdy the author of the books is I wouldn’t be surprised that she took inspiration from both Colin’s roles as Merlin and Jethro. Also Selwyn is lowkey in love with Arthur and Lancelot in those books which reminds me of popular ships in the Merlin fandom.
Anyways, I was wondering if any of you knew good fanfictions mixing both the Legendborn Universe and Merlin :)
I’ll post the same message in the Legendborn Reddit
a few months ago, i wrote many essays on merlin covering stuff from the music, to the ending and just other things regarding the show in genral. Would any one be intrested in me uploading them?
I'm just curious how other people got into the fandom.
I started watching because when I was 11, like 4 years after the show ended the first episode happened to turn on YTV while I was just sitting there and it was love at first sight.
Ever since that day its been my absolute favourite show of all time.
I'm looking for fanfics where everyone thinks Merlin & Arthur (maybe also Gwen) are together with...
So I'm rewatching Merlin and imagine how much EASIER life would be if Merlin could turn himself invisible. I'm pretty sure he's never done it and if he had the power to do so( which I'm sure he does), he would NEVER get caught. I mean, for someone with such a big secret he sure is terrible at lying. He is ALWAYS getting caught and accused for stuff, some stuff he didn't even do! (Let's be real though, usually he did do it and it's really dumb). Being invisible would make him even more OP than he already is!