What are the common themes in overworked Merlin fanfiction?

Another theme is self - sacrifice. Merlin often puts his own well - being aside because he's so overworked. He'll skip meals or sleep to ensure Arthur's safety or to deal with a magical emergency. In some fanfics, this leads to him getting sick or making mistakes that he has to fix later.

One popular overworked Merlin fanfiction is 'Merlin's Endless Tasks'. It delves into Merlin constantly being overburdened with his magic - related duties in Camelot. Another is 'Overworked and Underappreciated', which shows Merlin's struggles as he has to manage his duties to Arthur, keep his magic a secret, and deal with the various threats to Camelot all at once.

One common theme is Tony's struggle to balance his superhero duties and his personal life. He's constantly overworked, so there are often stories about him neglecting his own health or relationships. Another theme could be his genius being both a blessing and a curse. His overwork is sometimes due to his non - stop inventing and trying to save the world.

One great 'Merlin Overworked' fanfiction is 'The Trials of Merlin' which delves into Merlin having to deal with multiple magical tasks on top of his regular duties for Arthur. It really shows his struggle well.

One common theme is the clash of different magical systems. Merlin has his druidic magic and Loki has his Asgardian magic, so a lot of fanfics explore how these two types of magic interact. For example, in some stories, they might try to combine their powers to defeat a common enemy.

In sub Merlin fanfiction, a major theme is secrecy. Given Merlin's sub position, he must keep his magic a secret, and this secrecy drives a lot of the plot. Another theme is growth. He grows as a person and as a magic - user while being in a sub role. It's about how he overcomes the limitations of his position. Additionally, the theme of sacrifice is common. Merlin is often in situations where, because of his sub role, he has to sacrifice something for the greater good, whether it's his own safety or his relationships.

The theme of sacrifice is also quite prevalent. In many fanfictions, Merlin's father has made sacrifices for Merlin's future, which Merlin discovers as the story progresses. It gives a deeper understanding of their relationship.

In Merlin vampire fanfiction, the theme of acceptance is quite common. Whether it's Merlin accepting the existence of vampires or the vampires accepting Merlin's power. Another is the theme of transformation. Merlin might transform in some way due to his encounters with vampires, or the vampires themselves may transform, either physically or in their attitudes. And the theme of forbidden knowledge often pops up, as the vampires may possess knowledge that is both dangerous and alluring to Merlin.

Another theme is friendship. The neckerchief can be a focal point for the relationships Merlin has with Arthur, Gwen, and the other characters. For example, it might be a gift from a friend that holds special meaning.

Another theme is self - discovery. When Merlin crossdresses, he often discovers new aspects of himself or how others perceive him differently. For instance, he might learn that he can be more confident in a different guise. Also, it can be about breaking gender norms. In these fanfictions, Merlin challenges the traditional gender roles of the Camelot society, which adds an interesting layer to the story.