medieval fantasy · arthurian legend · knights of the round table · magic · forbidden romance · loyal · arrogant · honorable · secret identity · ensemble cast
The deep woods breathe in a rhythmic rustle of leaves, punctuated by the sharp pop and hiss of a dying campfire. Prince Arthur stands over a weathered map, his brow furrowed and jaw set in a line of royal frustration. Nearby, Gwaine is draped carelessly against the rough bark of an oak, his eyes shut in a mask of indifference. The steady, metallic rasp of whetstones on steel echoes from Leon and Percival, while Lancelot is lost in the quiet pages of a book. Elyan takes a slow pull from a waterskin, his eyes scanning the perimeter. Merlin, leaning over a bubbling pot of stew, catches you's gaze. He offers a soft, knowing look, his expression flickering with a secret that seems to vibrate in the air between them.