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Title: 00 - The Fool

Rating: G

Summary: My little Tarot-based Merlin project. A one shot for each card.

Warnings: none

Episode warnings: None

Beta: None

Notes: Card and Fic both under the cut. One card every week.

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~The Card On My DeviantArt~


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"A new beginning, a fresh start, infinite paths, and taking a risk. Both the beginning and end, life and death, he is the symbol of endless possibilities, and the ability to go in any direction."

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Shouldering the pack on his shoulders, Merlin smiled as he crested the hill, and stopped for a moment to just watch.

He’d heard of how beautiful Camelot was, but until now, he hadn’t believed it could be this beautiful. He took in a deep, sharp breath as he saw how big it was. Much bigger than any town he’d ever been to on the rare occasion of his mother’s travels.

Much, much, much bigger.

The white stone of the castle gleamed in the sunlight, tall spires spearing into the sky atop large towers, and while Merlin knew castles were forts of war, he had trouble believing it of this one.

His mother’s words to be careful, as magic was illegal in Camelot, floated through his head, but really, a city this beautiful, beheading innocent people for magic? That was impossible, Merlin was sure of it.

“Camelot Palace, here I come,” he muttered, setting off down the hill. He wasn’t just headed for the city – he was headed for the palace. He didn’t really know his uncle, but he was eager to meet the man – he’s heard great things about Gaius.

Yes. Seeing the city, he could truly believe his mother when she said great things would happen here, and that Merlin was destined for them. Even that stray dog following him was agreeing with him, if that incessant barking was anything to go by.

Feeling a spring in his step and light in his heart, Merlin set off for the city, towards what he could swear rang of destiny, even if he was never sure if he should believe-

“AH!” Merlin yelped out as he slipped and found himself hanging off a small cliff. Apparently, the hill cut off rather abruptly, leading to a half-cliff-half-ravine that went down about a hundred feet.

Sighing, Merlin looked up to see the dog whining down at him.

Thanks,” he muttered, before using his hands and feet and hoisting himself back up, immediately starting back on a much safer route towards the gleaming city.

Well, no one ever said great people didn’t have their moments.

Date: 2009-12-26 09:59 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] lady-drace.livejournal.com
LOL! This is just so perfectly Merlin!!

I can't wait to see the rest of these cards! (Now I totally want a Merlin themed Tarot Deck for my birthday. *nods*)

Date: 2009-12-26 10:08 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] nyxelestia.livejournal.com
Eh - so long as your birthday is about...six months away. I'm posting one card a week. :) I'm glad you like it!

Date: 2009-12-27 09:13 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] lady-drace.livejournal.com
Perfect! My birthday is in July! *goes to look for a decent color printer*

Date: 2009-12-26 11:37 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] pianeko.livejournal.com
This is perfect! I don't know if you've heard about the Merlin Tarot Project in [livejournal.com profile] drawmelot? Some of us already submit the art. It will be interesting to compare the interpretation between your tarot and the drawmelot tarot (i mean which card represent which character). I can't wait to see them all!!

Date: 2009-12-27 01:00 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] nyxelestia.livejournal.com
I've heard - and in fact, my card template was inspired by theirs. :D I think many of the characters will likely match up, but hopefully some of them will be different. ;)

Date: 2009-12-27 12:34 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] frames-in-aria.livejournal.com
Aw, that's great. I'm intrigued by tarot, and by default, is intrigued with this fic too. Will keep an eye for update :D

Date: 2009-12-28 04:59 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] nyxelestia.livejournal.com
I'm intrigued by Tarot, too. Not for fortune telling purposes, though, ironically enough - I tend to use them for more psychological reasons. ^+^ But I'm glad you like it! :D

Date: 2009-12-28 06:23 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] frames-in-aria.livejournal.com
I'm actually intrigued with it's psychological purposes too--I'm on the way for being a psychologist, and I'm very interested when I heard that Tarot can be used for counseling purposes. Still learning about it in my spare time, though.

Date: 2009-12-27 12:35 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] archaeologist-d.livejournal.com
Very cute. I could really see Merlin doing this. Well done.

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