EDITION #2508 - DECEMBER 21, 2021
ANNOUNCEMENT:
MxA news is still looking for two new moderators! If you've been trying to get in touch via email, apologies, as we listed the wrong address. The correct email is mxanews@gmail.com You can also contact one of the current mods, matchboximpala, malu_3, or lawgoddess, via LiveJournal or message the mxa-news account on tumblr via the "ask" feature (non-anon). The primary responsibility is preparing a newsletter once a week, which involves copying and pasting information into a template. It generally takes two to three hours a week. Training is provided, but familiarity with the LiveJournal, tumblr, and/or AO3 platforms, as well as HTML, would be especially helpful.
Before commenting to the newsletter, please read the FAQ first.
Fanart
digthewriter: [ART] CANON AU - 12 days of tropemas
Sunfall_of_Ennien: Kingdom Cum [nsfw]
pendragonlord-at-camelot: Merthur - Symbiotogram (similar to Ambigram)
Fanfic: In Progress
[M/A] archaeologist_d: If Wishes were... part 2 (G) 788
Magic was still barely there, a low ebb, much as the winter solstice blanketed the earth with darkness. Or the beginning of light.
[M/A] Noel803: The Essetir King (1/?) (R) 1787
Arthur and Merlin are convinced they have found their happy ending. Little do they know that the greatest threat they have faced yet is closing in. Their ignorant bliss may spell the loss of all they hold dear as deceit and betrayal line the walls of Essetir’s centennial celebration. Ghosts of the past and long-lost enemies resurface as Merlin and Arthur fight for their love in this epic sequel to the Essetir Knight!
Fanfic: Complete
[M/A] gilli_ann: Belonging (G) 300
At winter solstice, Merlin greets the sun and reaffirms his purpose.
[M/A] merlin_holidays: Molluscs for Breakfast (R) 18800
An uptight, out of work, disinherited clotpole and an overworked, stressed junior doctor are two things that should never be put together. Just like chocolate wafers and mayonnaise, or blackcurrant and egg, or molluscs with breakfast, or marmite and… anything. But sometimes things that shouldn’t work just sort of... do. Or,How does Santa like his pizza? The answer, of course, is deep and crisp and even. It is absolutely not with banana and pickled onions, no matter what Merlin thinks.
[M/A] Aminte: The Warlock and The Prat (G) 4381
This is a story about a warlock, a prat and how they realized that they were two sides of a coin.
[M/A] Mamadragon20: Recognition (NR) 3978
Merlin takes care of Arthur, and Arthur learns the value of thank you.
[M/A] heartsocold: (another day of) waking up alone (G) 3140
The one where Merlin overworks himself and Arthur's a good boyfriend.
[M/A] SerialProcrastinator99: Arthur's Secret Santa (PG-13) 2392
Five times Arthur receives anonymous gifts, and the one time he is vigilant enough to notice who they are from.
[M/A] QueenKristaW: The Ultimate Sacrifice(s) (G) 11675
At S04E06, what if Merlin's injuries were much more serious?
Alternate universe where Merlin is a good fighter, she gets possessed by Morgana's most powerful demon and is trying to kill Arthur.
[M/A] MerthurAllure (Kirbymatsu): Intoxicating (PG-13) 619
Arthur sends some drunk texts to his favorite manservant. It eventually works out well for both of them.
[M/A] Majiska: The coin of destiny (PG-13) 8354
Arthur is planning the next heist with his men. Unfortunately he needs a hacker for getting this job done. And not just some hacker but a really good one. Unfortunately, the best hacker around is Merlin Emrys.
[M/A] Noel803: The Essetir Knight (20/20) (R) 47065
When Merlin left for Camelot, he had been escaping more than just the fear of being discovered. For he had already been discovered by someone who would use his power against him. But after ten years of living at Arthur's side, he had nearly forgotten his tormenter. Until he appears in Camelot for a tournament.
Suddenly everything Merlin had built begins to fall apart and he is unable to save himself. Will Arthur notice what is wrong with his servant and will he be able to help.
[M/A] remaymber: long story short, it was a bad time (G) 4680
Merlin, I hope you don’t mind that I came into your house unannounced but it feels only fair to leave you a letter as well....
[M/A] rageynerd: Tipping Point (PG-13) 3456
When Merlin, Arthur, and the knights get captured by the Highway Hitman, a criminal they were meant to apprehend and bring back to Camelot, it becomes very clear that he wants something nobody is willing to give. In the struggle that follows, Merlin's secret is revealed.
or, Arthur nearly gets tortured, and Merlin loses his shit.
MxA news is still looking for two new moderators! If you've been trying to get in touch via email, apologies, as we listed the wrong address. The correct email is mxanews@gmail.com You can also contact one of the current mods, matchboximpala, malu_3, or lawgoddess, via LiveJournal or message the mxa-news account on tumblr via the "ask" feature (non-anon). The primary responsibility is preparing a newsletter once a week, which involves copying and pasting information into a template. It generally takes two to three hours a week. Training is provided, but familiarity with the LiveJournal, tumblr, and/or AO3 platforms, as well as HTML, would be especially helpful.
Before commenting to the newsletter, please read the FAQ first.
Fanart
digthewriter: [ART] CANON AU - 12 days of tropemas
Sunfall_of_Ennien: Kingdom Cum [nsfw]
pendragonlord-at-camelot: Merthur - Symbiotogram (similar to Ambigram)
Fanfic: In Progress
[M/A] archaeologist_d: If Wishes were... part 2 (G) 788
Magic was still barely there, a low ebb, much as the winter solstice blanketed the earth with darkness. Or the beginning of light.
[M/A] Noel803: The Essetir King (1/?) (R) 1787
Arthur and Merlin are convinced they have found their happy ending. Little do they know that the greatest threat they have faced yet is closing in. Their ignorant bliss may spell the loss of all they hold dear as deceit and betrayal line the walls of Essetir’s centennial celebration. Ghosts of the past and long-lost enemies resurface as Merlin and Arthur fight for their love in this epic sequel to the Essetir Knight!
Fanfic: Complete
[M/A] gilli_ann: Belonging (G) 300
At winter solstice, Merlin greets the sun and reaffirms his purpose.
[M/A] merlin_holidays: Molluscs for Breakfast (R) 18800
An uptight, out of work, disinherited clotpole and an overworked, stressed junior doctor are two things that should never be put together. Just like chocolate wafers and mayonnaise, or blackcurrant and egg, or molluscs with breakfast, or marmite and… anything. But sometimes things that shouldn’t work just sort of... do. Or,How does Santa like his pizza? The answer, of course, is deep and crisp and even. It is absolutely not with banana and pickled onions, no matter what Merlin thinks.
[M/A] Aminte: The Warlock and The Prat (G) 4381
This is a story about a warlock, a prat and how they realized that they were two sides of a coin.
[M/A] Mamadragon20: Recognition (NR) 3978
Merlin takes care of Arthur, and Arthur learns the value of thank you.
[M/A] heartsocold: (another day of) waking up alone (G) 3140
The one where Merlin overworks himself and Arthur's a good boyfriend.
[M/A] SerialProcrastinator99: Arthur's Secret Santa (PG-13) 2392
Five times Arthur receives anonymous gifts, and the one time he is vigilant enough to notice who they are from.
[M/A] QueenKristaW: The Ultimate Sacrifice(s) (G) 11675
At S04E06, what if Merlin's injuries were much more serious?
Alternate universe where Merlin is a good fighter, she gets possessed by Morgana's most powerful demon and is trying to kill Arthur.
[M/A] MerthurAllure (Kirbymatsu): Intoxicating (PG-13) 619
Arthur sends some drunk texts to his favorite manservant. It eventually works out well for both of them.
[M/A] Majiska: The coin of destiny (PG-13) 8354
Arthur is planning the next heist with his men. Unfortunately he needs a hacker for getting this job done. And not just some hacker but a really good one. Unfortunately, the best hacker around is Merlin Emrys.
[M/A] Noel803: The Essetir Knight (20/20) (R) 47065
When Merlin left for Camelot, he had been escaping more than just the fear of being discovered. For he had already been discovered by someone who would use his power against him. But after ten years of living at Arthur's side, he had nearly forgotten his tormenter. Until he appears in Camelot for a tournament.
Suddenly everything Merlin had built begins to fall apart and he is unable to save himself. Will Arthur notice what is wrong with his servant and will he be able to help.
[M/A] remaymber: long story short, it was a bad time (G) 4680
Merlin, I hope you don’t mind that I came into your house unannounced but it feels only fair to leave you a letter as well....
[M/A] rageynerd: Tipping Point (PG-13) 3456
When Merlin, Arthur, and the knights get captured by the Highway Hitman, a criminal they were meant to apprehend and bring back to Camelot, it becomes very clear that he wants something nobody is willing to give. In the struggle that follows, Merlin's secret is revealed.
or, Arthur nearly gets tortured, and Merlin loses his shit.