6Advent Calender: 'Tis the Season at Camelot » by s0mmerspr0ssen Yuletide has come to Camelot, dear reader! Settle down at the hearth with a cup of mulled wine and enjoy twenty-four enchanting tales about friendship, love, magic and the holiday spirit. (An advent calender of canon-era drabbles and one-shots. All gen with background Arwen. One story a day until Christmas!)

1The Passions of Pendragons » by Doberler As Arthur and Merlin amend the laws easing the use of magic, opposition erupts from both nobles and commoners. While the king, queen, and knights prepare for the Golden Age, Dodd-Killian and Mordred plot revenge against them all even as a new threat rises from Escetir. Can Merlin and Arthur avoid a civil conflict and war with Lot before Dodd-Killian and Mordred strike against them?

The Beard Off » by agent curly Or the origins of the phrase 'Merlin's Beard' Arthur and Merlin have a beard contest to determine who can grow the best beard. There are only two categories short and long, along with four contestants. The vote all comes down to the citizens of Camelot and of course the Once and Future Queen.

53 The Summit and the Sorcerer » by Hades Lord of the Dead After years of working in secret, Arthur has finally granted Merlin the recognition he deserves and appointed him Court Sorcerer. But with Morgana still on the loose, and an upcoming Summit between the Five Kingdoms, will the King and his Warlock achieve their destiny and return magic to Albion? (A sequel to my AU of 'A Servant of Two Masters' in which Merlin's magic is revealed.)

7The Usurper Queen and the Old Magician » by PepperVix Morgana seizes control of Camelot by force. Arthur and his knights are forced to flee. And then Emrys—the man said to bring her downfall—walks into the throne room and offers himself as prisoner. How could she refuse? Only, it's not so easy being queen when you're feared, despised, and utterly alone. Sometimes the old man rotting in the dungeons is the only one willing to listen.

Was your smile a lie? » by Sephenia Merlin is having a rough time coping with the consequences of his destiny and takes the worst possible step to avoid it. Lucky for him, Arthur cares a lot more than he realised.

2 dragon's breath by AGirlByAnyOtherName Merlin clamped his eyes shut as the immense heat washed overhead. He could practically feel the flames licking his skin. As Arthur's chainmail clad arm pressed against his side, it registered somewhere in the back of his mind that, unlike the knights, he was only protected by a thin layer of cloth. (Set in s02e13. Merlin almost comes out of Kilgharrah's attack unscathed.)

50 Ways to Not Die » by PopcornFairy28 Basically it will be 50 various scenarios where the show's finale could have gone slightly differently resulting in Arthur surviving explored in drabbles. Some are funny while others are sadder. You have been warned. Currently at Chapter 4: Directions. Cross-posted on AO3.

3 The Adventures of Sir Fluffles by hellomynameisv Lancelot got transformed into a rabbit. Merlin would like to maintain that this was entirely, one hundred percent not his fault. (Alright, maybe it was a little bit his fault.)

3 Familiarly strange by Buttermellow010380 "Merlin, you do realise that there are more comfortable places to hide from your chores, right?", Arthur asked. "Yes." "Good", he replied, trying and failing to shift into a position that would stop his back from hurting quite so much, "just checking." Merlin was a very strange person indeed.

1 The Incomplete Freedom by Fatvbirhd Arthur and Merlin have freed magic in Camelot. It has taken years—many, many years. But destiny has been completed. Freedom for sorcerers in Camelot. This is bound to be the longest bout of peace since the age of King Bruta of Camelot. And yet, despite the peace and freedom, one thing remains unchanging... Merlin.

191 Revelations » by wryter501 A series of short, unconnected, in-canon-reveal stories. Tale 2: Alvarr's attempt to recruit Merlin backfires. Tale 3: Alator investigates why Emrys is failing his destiny, and plans to teach the king a lesson in loyalty. Tale 5: Merlin trades destinies, rather than lives. Mordred becomes Emrys, and Merlin flees Camelot to keep Arthur safe...

2 Never Alone by tallshadow72 What if Morgana had been in her chambers when Merlin came looking for a dress for Freya? AU of The Lady of the Lake.