Top!Arthur/Bottom!Merlin

We currently have seven (7) prompts in need of emergency pinch-hitting.

What is a pinch-hitter?

A pinch-hitter is a wonderful, kindhearted soul who volunteers to fill a prompt at the last minute after another participant has dropped out of a fest.

Who can be a pinch-hitter?

You can! And you can! And—basically anyone who wants to can, as long as you’re able to submit your work before the deadline below.

What are the minimum requirements for a pinch hit?

FANFIC: 500 words minimum (no max). Must be beta’d. FANART: One (1) completed piece. OTHER: Please contact the mods for info.

When do I need to have it done by?

The deadline for your completed work is 10 April. We know it’s a lot to ask on short notice, so we’re happy for you to create something based on a specific scene or idea from the prompt if necessary (provided it works as a stand-alone).

We will also check in with you on 1 April to see where you’re at with your fill. If you need an extension or have to drop out for any reason, you’ll need to let us know ASAP so that we can find another pinch-hitter if needed.

Sounds good! How do I get my hands on a prompt?

You can find the prompt details here.  If you’d like to put your name down as a pinch-hitter, please fill out this form ASAP to claim a prompt.

Sign-Ups are now OPEN!

What is Camelot Remix?

Camelot Remix is a exchange remix challenge for Merlin fanworks (FPF or RPF) where you are assigned another fest participant to create a brand new fanwork based on one of their existing fanworks, therefore "remixing" it. Another participant will be assigned to "remix" one of your fanworks.

Sound interesting?

Sign-Ups are now OPEN!

What is Camelot Remix?

Camelot Remix is a exchange remix challenge for Merlin fanworks (FPF or RPF) where you are assigned another fest participant to create a brand new fanwork based on one of their existing fanworks, therefore "remixing" it. Another participant will be assigned to "remix" one of your fanworks.

Sound interesting?

Hello, Merthur fans!

Round 2 of Merthur Glompfest claiming is NOW OPEN!

🚨 CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE PROMPT CLAIMING FORM. 🚨 

You have until 2pm PST / 5pm EST / 10pm GMT on 2 Feb 2026 to send us your top three (3) prompt selections. Remember, prompts will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, so the sooner you get your form in to us the better your chances of getting your top pick.

You can find a list of the unclaimed prompts here and the claiming FAQ here.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Google Forms will automatically send you a copy of your responses once your claiming form has been submitted. If you don’t receive this email, please check your junk/spam folder and get in touch with us ASAP so we can confirm your submission has been received.

Otherwise, please allow at least 24 hours before contacting us with queries about your claim. We will be working as quickly as we can to strike off claimed prompts and confirm selections with each Glomper, but we expect there will be some delay as we check time stamps and respond to those whose selections have already been claimed etc. The fewer messages we have to get through, the quicker things will be for everyone, so assuming you’ve received a copy of your responses, please sit tight until we get back to you! 

Are you a commenter, kudoser or lurker who loves Merthur and the Merlin fandom? Got some ideas for art, fic or other Merthur fanworks that you’d love to see created but either can't or don’t want to create yourself? Do you like receiving gift works made just for you? We’ve got you covered! Merthur Glompfest is back for 2026 and we want YOU to send in some Merthur prompts! It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3 to get started:

Check out the FAQ to determine whether you qualify as a Glompee.

Sign up HERE and submit your Merthur prompt(s)—all ratings/tropes/kinks welcome!

Sit back and wait for one of our wonderful Glompers to create your gift!

Are you a commenter, kudoser or lurker who loves Merthur and the Merlin fandom? Got some ideas for art, fic or other Merthur fanworks that you’d love to see created but either can't or don’t want to create yourself? Do you like receiving gift works made just for you? We’ve got you covered! Merthur Glompfest is back for 2026 and we want YOU to send in some Merthur prompts! It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3 to get started:

Check out the FAQ to determine whether you qualify as a Glompee.

Sign up HERE and submit your Merthur prompt(s)—all ratings/tropes/kinks welcome!

Sit back and wait for one of our wonderful Glompers to create your gift!

Are you a commenter, kudoser or lurker who loves Merthur and the Merlin fandom? Got some ideas for art, fic or other Merthur fanworks that you'd love to see created but don't want to create yourself? Do you like receiving gift works made just for you? We've got you covered! Merthur Glompfest is back for 2025 and we want YOU to send in some Merthur prompts! It's super easy to get started:

Check out the FAQ to determine whether you qualify as a Glompee.

Sign up HERE and submit your Merthur prompt(s)—all ratings/tropes/kinks welcome!

Sit back and wait for one of our wonderful Glompers to create your gift!

winterknights is a prompt based holiday fest for the Merlin fandom! Use any winter or holiday themed idea to create fic, traditional art (pencil, painting, digital etc.), photo manipulations/other graphics, handmade crafts, podfic, fanmixes, and more!

2024 Timeline

Prompting Opens: Sunday, September 29 Signups: Saturday, October 12 Check-in/Drafts Due: Monday, November 25 - Saturday, November 30 Posting Starts: Monday, December 2

QUALIFYING ROUND: 73rd Tilt

Sir Leon, BBC’s Merlin (2008-2012) VS. Merlin, BBC’s Merlin (2008-2012)

Propaganda

Sir Leon, BBC’s Merlin (2008-2012) Portrayed by: Rupert Young

“Camelot's loyalist and hottest knight. He was with Arthur from the beginning and stood by him throughout (even when Merlin started teaching him poetry). Leon the long-suffering deserves to be recognized in his own right for the tall, wavy-locked master of the sword that he is.”

Merlin, BBC’s Merlin (2008-2012) Portrayed by: Colin Morgan

“He looks like a fae for four out of five seasons of Merlin. You look at him and he's the definition of PRETTY. Full lips and long eyelashes and killer cheekbones and the bluest of blue eyes and dark hair and a profile that makes you want to take up painting and delicate wrists and he is SO!!!!!!!!!!! Pretty as a picture I swear. And he is so cute!!!!! But he can also be deadly!!! He smiles and he looks like a ray of sunshine!!! And he has dimples!!!!! But then he gets angry and he's suddenly so hot!!!! And he also has that Victorian Maiden Effect in that he's always, always covered up, and as soon as he takes his neckerchief off you go GASP!!!!! Neck!!!!! Collarbones!!!!! Oh!!!!!!!!! And THEN!!!!!! You watch season five and he is still pretty but he's also suddenly got SHOULDERS and ARMS and a BROAD CHEST and you go uh???????? When did this happen????? And yeah, suddenly he's a bit of a hunk and your brain short circuits a bit. A tiny bit. A tiny big bit. You'll never recover.”

Additional Propaganda Under the Cut

🧙‍♂️🤴✨ Happy New Year, Merthur fans! ✨🤴🧙‍♂️

It’s finally here! I think we can all agree it’s best to start the new year off with some Merthur goodness. So why not sign up for this year’s Merthur Glompfest?

Sign ups are now open >>HERE<< for Glompees and Glompers alike!

In addition, if you’d like to sign up as an art or writing Beta to help out that way, our Beta sign ups are >>HERE<< and will remain open throughout the fest. For more information on how the fest works (and whether you qualify as a Glomper or a Glompee), check out the FAQ on our website.

SIGN-UPS OPEN: 1 Jan 2024 SIGN-UPS CLOSE: 15 Jan 2024

SIGN UPS FOR WINTERKNIGHTS 2023 are NOW OPEN

What is WinterKnights?

WinterKnights is a Merlin Fandom prompt-based fest for the winter holidays - Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Traditional Yule, Winter Solstice, or New Years celebrations are all welcome!

What are the requirements?

❄  All submissions must have a theme of any holiday held during December

❄  Submissions can be any rating, any pairing/moresome, and any genre

❄  All content is allowed, providing it is properly warned for.

❄  Fic submissions must be at least 500 words long with no maximum word limit. We do not accept AI generated fics.

❄  Art can be any of the following: Traditional art (pencil, painting, digital etc.), photo manipulations, graphics or handmade crafts e.g Christmas tree ornaments. AI generated art is not accepted for this fest. We also welcome podfic, fanmixes, and more. If you have a question about what is allowed, please just ask!

What’s the schedule?

❄ Signups: OPEN NOW - SIGN UP HERE

❄ Check-in/Drafts Due: Between November 27th - December 2rd

Leave your winter & holiday prompts on LJ here: https://winterknights.livejournal.com/96788.html or 

via Airtable here: https://airtable.com/shrYQck1siVQ7ClkO

There is a limit of 10 prompts per person. Other than that, please go wild! Leave your winter, holiday, or New Year’s prompts on the LJ post linked above! You do NOT need an LJ account to leave prompts!

Please take a moment to check our Fest Guidelines before submitting your prompts. There are many different ways to prompt. Feel free to leave any full prompts/scenarios, random words/keywords, picture prompts, song lyrics, etc. We will compile them and have the prompts available for your inspiration at the time of claiming and signups!