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“Are you sure you can’t do a bit of magic?” Arthur asks. “I promise I won’t behead you for it.”
“Very reassuring,” Merlin says. “Truly, that’s an extreme act of mercy on your part, my Lord. It’s almost enough to convince me you aren’t a dollophead.”
“What use are you,” Arthur mutters.
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The druids call Merlin Emrys. Arthur isn't sure why they think his hapless manservant is some sort of powerful sorcerer, but it's certainly a good way to improve Camelot's relationship with the druids. It's only a little bit of a lie, surely.
Except it turns out that it's not a lie at all.
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26 Mar 2026
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'What was in that potion?' he rasped, swallowing the pasty flavour in his mouth. His lungs felt unpleasantly raw, and a dull ache stirred to swift life in his temples.
Gaius scurried about, opening windows and retrieving some water, pressing a cup into Merlin's hands. 'In small doses, it's an excellent tonic for numerous fevers and ailments. However, it has some rather unfortunate interactions with those who use magic.'
Merlin closed his eyes in disbelief. 'Unfortunate how?'
'It varies. The more powerful the mage, the more... extreme the reaction.'
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An accident in the healing rooms leaves Merlin confined to his chambers, ailing and miserable. There's a unicorn in the kitchens and a nymph in the marketplace well. The only silver lining is that Arthur is there to tend him. Will the distance that has grown between Camelot's king and his court sorcerer widen, or will they finally heal the breach for the better?
(Based on the word "Curative" for Benji)
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22 Mar 2026
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When attacked by bandits and a sorcerer out on a hunt, Arthur finds salvation from an unexpected source. Now, trapped underground with Merlin, he must try and marry the brutality of his father's teachings with the cries of his heart.
Can he forgive Merlin for his magic, or will hatred win out, trapped in the dark?
(For Kim)
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20 Mar 2026
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Arthur Pendragon, Prince Regent of the Albion Empire, always feared he would face an arranged marriage. Now, as he desperately struggles to restore magic in the hopes of saving his sister, the answer is obvious.
He must marry Lord Emrys, the scion of a noble, magical line.
Both men know their duty. Their union would bring all Albion back into balance, but the world is not a simple place, and neither of them make a good first impression.
Will they be able to overcome their doubts, or is their match doomed to fail?
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18 Mar 2026
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The creatures stepped forward, long, narrow muzzles agape. The sun did not deter them, merely setting their subtle scales agleam. Thick saliva dripped from their jaws, smattering on the ground, yet they did not lunge forward to strike. Instead, they waited, their gaze unblinking as they stared.
At first, Arthur thought they watched the knights, but when he shifted his stance, their eyes did not follow him, Instead, it was someone behind him who held them captivated.
Merlin.
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A chance encounter with a monster in the woods makes Arthur realise just how powerful Merlin's magic is, and the lengths he would go to in order to keep him safe.
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16 Mar 2026