#ramvles

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I’m gonna cry their so cuteeee!!

I need these babies -sniffle-

In most of the Merlin fics they make the kingdoms surrounding Camelot anti-magic for maintaining diplomatic relations with Camelot Except for one of the most problematic kingdoms, that of Cenred, where sorcerers are enslaved for warlike purposes.

BUT

Let's be honest, we're talking about royalty, the rich stay rich by preventing others to become rich.

In this case let's not talk about money, let's talk about power

What differentiates the "blue blood" from the common man/woman?

If you were a peasant in medieval times you probably wouldn't even have the time to ask yourself these questions because you would be busy cooking a meal that takes all day to make; Taking care of the few cattle from which you get sustenance, or working as a donkey. But if magic were free, popular knowledge and free of stigma, you would not only have a lot of time.

YOU WOULD START TO ASK YOURSELF QUESTIONS

Historically in fact, "magic" has been hated precisely for distancing the citizen from social/religious norms.

In a world where magic granted you the unimaginable, absolute power that made dreams achievable; anyone would begin to wonder what makes these self-appointed "chosen by God" really so special?

That's the point. Power is power because it's centralized, because it stands out, because it offers you something you can't get on your own.

Royalty is supposed to provide a certain sense of security to the people (in medieval times). Would this be enough for a people who feel they can stand on their own two feet? A dissatisfied people?

Starting from the most obvious thing, which is that Merlin is almost a god of magic.

But more importantly, this god of magic does not seek to be worshipped, but on the contrary, he has dedicated his life to a mortal, Arthur, so full of flaws and insecurities. To such an extent that he has placed his existence and Identity at the foot of the altar that he himself built for Arthur.

This altar was literally built on lies and was very consciously and voluntarily prepared so that when everything was revealed (when Merlin will reveal his magic, his identity and all the other lies) Arthur could give a verdict of absolution or death (I'll tell you my sins. So you can sharpen your knife)

The chorus is literally them. But there are also other verses where one can make the comparison of the Merlin of the last seasons (the worn-out and morally defeated) who has to tell himself that everything is for a greater purpose to appease his guilt, and his over-enlarged vision of Arthur makes it worthwhile (If I'm a pagan of the good times. My lover is the sunlight)

BUT BUT BUT STOP THERE IS MORE

You can also talk about the part where it says:

No masters or kings

When the ritual begins

There is no sweeter innocence

Than our gentle sin