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⭐"Yeah, now that you mention it, it would have been nice to find out I had another nephew before I died." (Paige 😦) 💙💜⭐ 1.14: "The Princess" icon (Ecnmatic); 1.14: Chris Halliwell gif (Futuristicson) 💙💜🌟

Announcing a new reading-based challenge for the BBC Merlin fandom! No writing involved, this challenge is all about reading the wonderful fanfics written by our talented and passionate community! Starting Jan 1st!

  • To participate in the challenge, make a copy of THIS SPREADSHEET and save it to your own Google Drive.

Check out the Info/Rules tab, familiarize yourself with the different categories and tasks on the Reading Challenge tab, and then track the fics you're reading/have read on the Fic Tracker tab. That's it!

This challenge runs for the entirety of 2026 :)

There are multiple challenge levels, ranging from completing a single task to completing every task on the entire spreadsheet! Those who complete any challenge mode (on the honor system, no proof needed) will earn bragging rights and a cute little sticker you can post on your tumblr blog to emphasize your achievements/bragging.

Questions? Shoot me an ask here on tumblr!

Want some fanfic community? Join the Tavern discord server (18+ only) to share recs, ask for fic recommendations, or get help with the spreadsheet! Link to the Tavern is on the first tab of the spreadsheet!

Want a fanfic reading challenge where you're encouraged to read in multiple fandoms? Check out the original Fanfic Reading Challenge! This Merlin version has been adapted & developed with permission.

Now get out there, grab a copy of the spreadsheet, & get reading!!

Wow. Talk about attention to detail.

I will probably reblog this every time I see it on my dash because it’s absolutely stunning

This is literally insane. How did you have the patience. Tell me your secrets o’ art god.

ok!!! :0

Part of me is like “neat. Reblog,” and part of me is like “I understand now why impressionism took off, because there’s a 0% chance the artist wasn’t like ‘fuck this shit’ by the halfway point.”

The Last Dragonlord pledging allegiance to the Once and Future King

(Watercolour and gold ink illustration in the style of a medieval illuminated manuscript)

Merlin fanart inspired by the 15th century devotional prayer book Les Très Riches Heures du duc de Berry with references to some of my favourite episodes in Season 1

Aside from the mortaeus flower and the intertwined red and blue leaves the background also features four symbolic floral illustrations:

Oak leaves for Arthur ~ symbolising royalty, strength, longevity, and stability
Forget-me-nots for Merlin ~ symbolising enduring love, loyalty, and remembrance
Rowan leaves for Morgana ~ symbolising magic, protection, and warding off evil
Violets for Guinevere ~ symbolising modesty, humility, and devotion

Currently investigating the process for having high quality prints made, let me know if you’d be interested and/or if I should do more medieval manuscripts inspired by Merlin :)

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