There are various 'lost prince Merlin fanfiction' concepts. One could be that Merlin is a lost prince of a magical kingdom that was destroyed long ago. His presence in Camelot is part of a prophecy to rebuild his homeland. As he uncovers his true identity, he has to face challenges like dealing with the dark magic that was the cause of his kingdom's downfall and also prove his worth to the people of Camelot who are initially skeptical of his new - found status.
One great 'Merlin Lost Prince' fanfiction is 'The Lost Heir of Camelot'. It really delves into the idea of Merlin having a hidden royal lineage. The story has some amazing plot twists and character developments. It shows how Merlin's newfound identity affects his relationships with Arthur and the other characters in Camelot.
One great 'Merlin lost fanfiction' could be those that explore what would have happened if Merlin had revealed his magic earlier. For example, a story might show how Arthur would have reacted and how it could have changed the whole dynamic of Camelot.
The concept of Merlin as a lost prince adds a whole new layer to his character. It gives more depth and mystery. It makes you wonder how different his life could have been.
Merlin is obviously one of the main characters. Arthur is also likely to be a major part as Merlin's relationship with him in Camelot is a big aspect. Then there could be new characters introduced, like Merlin's long - lost family members, perhaps a father or a sister who are also important in the story.
One popular one could be 'The Prince Merlin's Destiny'. It often features Merlin coming to terms with his new princely status and the political intrigue that comes with it. Another might be 'Merlin: The Hidden Prince' which focuses on Merlin's journey of discovery about his royal heritage and how it affects his relationships in Camelot.
Some fanfictions might revolve around Prince Merlin's hidden powers being discovered by the prince. In these stories, the prince could be in awe of Merlin's abilities and they embark on a journey to understand and control them better. There are also fanfictions that place them in different historical or fictional settings outside of the original canon, which can be really interesting to read.
A great Merlin stories fanfiction idea is one where Merlin has to go back in time to correct something that went wrong in Camelot's history. This could involve him having to face his younger self and convince his past self to make different choices, all while trying not to disrupt the timeline too much.
One idea could be Merlin having to face a powerful dark magic that not only threatens Camelot but also his own identity as a sorcerer. Another could be a story where Merlin discovers a long - lost relative who has a connection to an ancient magic that could either save or destroy Camelot. Or perhaps a plot where Merlin is transported to a parallel Camelot and has to find his way back while dealing with differences in that world.
One great 'powerful Merlin fanfiction' could be the ones where Merlin fully embraces his magic and uses it to reshape Camelot's future. For example, in some stories, he doesn't hide his magic from Arthur as early as in the original series and they rule Camelot together with magic being an open and respected part of the kingdom.
There are some that depict Merlin as a street magician in modern London. He uses his real magic in his shows, but people think it's just clever illusions. He meets Arthur, who is a skeptic at first but then becomes intrigued by Merlin's seemingly unexplainable tricks.