After Camlann - Merlin BigBang Community

Thank you to all our wonderful writers, artists, beta readers and hype readers who participated in this years After Camlann Big Bang! We hope you will consider participating again this year!

Below is the final masterlist for After Camlann 2020:

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Title: Afterlife
Author: clea2011
Artist: merlocked18
Word Count: 124k
Pairings: Arthur/Merlin, past Gwaine/Merlin,
Characters: Arthur, Merlin, Gwaine, Leon, Hunith, Uther, Mordred
Rating: M (due to subject matter)
Warnings: Temporary major character death, death by drowning
Summary:
It was the photo that first caught Arthur’s attention. And then he read the accompanying advertisement:
“Meet Jacob.
He’s everything you could possibly want him to be, and more. The help you always wanted. Living, breathing, he can do anything a real human being can do. He’ll cook, clean, take care of your every whim, without complaint. He is the perfect companion. And he could be yours.Ever wanted to replicate a loved one who has sadly passed? Need help in the home? Or do you simply just want companionship? Look no further, with our bespoke range of Unique Clones ™, all your problems are solved. You can consign your tired, old-fashioned robot to the recycling.
Our clones won’t answer back, they will never complain, they are almost too good to be true…”
Link to Art: TBA
Link to Fic: https://archiveofourown.org/works/26653408

If you missed your posting date, don't worry! You may still post your stories and art anytime from now until September 26!

Thank you again to everyone who has participated so far!

We'll be back later to wrap-up the fest and post our 2020 aftercamlann masterlist!

Title: The Problem With Good Intentions
Author: Sakarrie
Artist: finem (Tumblr)
Word Count: 28k
Pairings: Gen (Slight background Arwen, but not a focus)
Characters: Arthur and Merlin with most of the main s4 cast making appearances
Rating: T
Warnings: Graphic Depictions of Violence
Summary: After being ambushed by bandits on a hunting trip, Arthur catches Merlin using magic to save a severely-wounded Gwaine. Desperate to save his friend from magic's taint, Arthur goes behind Merlin's back in order to find something that could save him. His methods may do more harm than good, though, and soon all of Camelot is in danger.

Art Masterpost: Link
Fic Masterpost: Link

Title: The Crownless King
Author: Mythmaker
Artist: CeeSaltSanctuary
Pairings/Characters: Merlin & Arthur (and Merlin/Arthur)
Rating: Teen+
Word Count: 38,169
Warnings: Mentions of slavery/abuse, Canon-typical violence
Disclaimer: No ownership of Merlin claimed. I'm just here to explore character psychology. And I just think its neat.
Author's notes: I think I might have had the worst luck this year, but finishing this has made it entirely worth it. Thanks to the ACBB mods, CeeSaltSanctuary, and probably an eldritch god or two.
Summary:
A looming political crisis, a long-standing promise of the Perilous Lands, and emissaries from Broceliande forest call upon Prince (Regent) Arthur to respond with some kind of diplomacy while his father languishes and Morgana’s schemes cast long shadows. In order to learn about their new allies (and enemies), Merlin is tasked to impersonate a minor Lord in a foreign court.

Apparently other people don’t think this is an insane idea.

Story link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/26420275/chapters/64364914
Art link: https://archiveofourown.org/collections/After_Camlann_Big_Bang/works/26418487

Title: Wake Up Camelot
Author: Tari_Sue
Artist: LFB72
Pairings/Characters: Merlin/Arthur, Merlin, Arthur, Gwen, Elyan, Lance, Gwaine, Percy, George, Hunith, Will, Vivian, Elena, Mithian, Agravaine, Uther, Valiant, Edwin
Rating: PG13
Word Count: 84,689

Artist's notes:
I have had the pleasure of working with Tari_Sue previously and was delighted to have the opportunity to do so again! Not only is she a fabulous friend but a fantastic writer and it was a real privilege to see this story unfold and develop before my eyes. It's such a fun ride in such testing times and I've really enjoyed working on this and depicting our heroes in challenging circumstances. I had fun making up the images for Camelot's waking dragon but all credit should go to Tari_Sue for bringing her to life through animation. The story is packed with scenes that cry out to be illustrated and it would have been easy to go on. Many thanks to Mattie le Fay for being my art beta and for the mods who continue to run this glorious fest!

Summary:
To escape a toxic relationship, Merlin applies for a chance of a lifetime job in London working for Wake Up Camelot, the BBC’s flagship breakfast TV show. New city, new country, new job, new friends, new loves, new enemies – life is a rollercoaster…

Art link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/25955284
Story link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/26010598

Title: War of Hearts
Artist: matchboximpala
Pairings/Characters: Arthur/Merlin, Gwen/Morgana
Rating (if applicable): G
Warnings: None
Disclaimer: Not mine!
Artist's notes: I'm sorry the fic is not available to post with the art, because what I read of it was great. I hope it gets finished. Many thanks to dylan_mx for the quick beta turnaround. You gave me insightful comments that I hope to apply, as soon as I have a chance.
Summary: There were several long moments of tense silence as the gravity of the situation sunk in. Merlin had used magic, and Arthur had been awake. Arthur had seen.
When Arthur finds out Merlin has magic, at first he’s angry, then he feels betrayed, then torn—ultimately he doesn’t know what, exactly, to do with his manservant. Of course, he could never hurt Merlin, could he?

Art link:
https://archiveofourown.org/works/26334790

Title: Merlin’s Magical Maladies
Author: Subtlemagic
Artist: Ms Three
Pairings/Characters: Arthur/Merlin, Gwen/Lance, Other background pairings.
Rating: T
Word Count: 54k
Warnings: Off-screen violent attack, medical situations, allegories for bigotry, references to homophobia and other marginalisation.
Disclaimer: We do not own, nor are affiliated with Merlin (BBC). No profit is generated through this transformative work.
Author's notes: It’s been a long time since I’ve completed a challenge like this, and I’m so thrilled at the opportunity to get back into writing for the first time in a while, so thank you so much to everyone at ACBB. It was a bit of a challenge to complete as I’ve moved countries during the time I was writing this, but very worth it! Thank you so much to Ms Three, whose cover art almost made me cry. Thank you so, so much.
Summary: Dr Merlin Emrys is a consultant at one of the few dedicated Mageiaology departments in Camelot. He has dedicated his life to helping the magical community, through his work at St Caspian’s hospital, as well as through his weekly advice podcast Merlin’s Magical Maladies – Your magic problems, solved!

As tensions in the country between the magical and non-magical communities in Albion start to quietly build, Merlin feels drawn to help one of his listeners “Theo” with his sister and concerning homelife, but when he find out who Theo really is, will he still want to help?

Featuring Dr Merlin, Governance Officer Gwen, Nurse Lancelot and all the knights and paramedics and pilots in the Search and Rescue rugby team.

Story link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/26309593
Art link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/26287471

Title: Clear All The Cobwebs

Author: DLanaDHZ

Artist: PrincessPendragon

Pairings/Characters: Merlin/Arthur

Rating:  M for minor violence

Word Count: 36,264

Warnings: Someone does get stabbed but it's not graphically described

Author's notes: Thank you so much for letting me take part in this event again this year. The artists are always so talented, and I'm so happy with the art I received this year!

Summary: Arthur and Merlin used to be inseparable, best friends of the closest kind, but a blackout on the eve of Arthur’s thirteenth birthday changed everything. That was the day Arthur had to make a choice between keeping his best friend close or keeping him safe from his father. Ten years later, Arthur has mastered the art of pretending Merlin isn’t special, but then he and Merlin end up working on their college’s centennial celebration together. Now Arthur’s just trying to hold everything together without looking like a fool or an asshole. Or both. Arthur is about to find out that far more people need protecting than just his neighbor and maybe, just maybe, he doesn’t have to keep his distance from Merlin after all.

Story link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/26294695

Art link: Art in Story