For Merlin, you can focus on his dual identity. He's a powerful wizard but has to hide it. The OC female elf could be developed by giving her unique elven traits. For example, she could have a special connection to nature. Let their relationship be a way to develop their characters further. When they interact, Merlin might become more in touch with his magical side, and the elf could become more open to humans.
One potential storyline could be that the OC female elf has a special power that Merlin needs to save Camelot. For example, she can control an element like water, and together they face a drought - causing sorcerer. Another could be a love story where they meet in a forest, she initially distrusts him as a human but over time, they fall in love as he shows her the good in humans.
One common theme is the clash and then the melding of different cultures. Merlin comes from a human world with its own set of rules and values, while the female elf is from a more magical and nature - centric society. Their relationship often explores how they bridge this cultural gap.
One common theme is the clash and subsequent harmony of different cultures. Since Merlin is from Camelot (human world) and elves are from their own magical realm, there's often exploration of how their different ways of life, magic systems, and values interact. For example, in many stories, elves have a more nature - based magic, while Merlin's magic is more diverse. So, they learn from each other's magic styles.
I also know a fanfiction titled 'A Merlin's Encounter with the Female Elf'. It's a rather long - running story that details their relationship from the first encounter. The author does a great job of describing the elven culture and how Merlin, being from Camelot, tries to understand and adapt to it. Their love story is set against the backdrop of political intrigue in both Camelot and the elven realm.
Maybe the female elf OC is a healer. She comes across a wounded character from the Lord of the Rings world. As she nurses him back to health, they start to bond. They then journey together to find a rare herb that can cure a deadly disease spreading in Middle - earth. Along the way, they face orcs and other perils, and their relationship deepens.
A popular one is 'Elf - Bound to Merlin'. Here, a young elf is magically bound to Merlin due to a spell gone wrong. Their journey to break the spell while facing various challenges in Camelot and the elven forest makes for an exciting read. The author does a great job of showing the cultural differences between humans and elves through their interactions.
You can start by giving her a unique backstory. For example, she could be an elf who was raised among humans for a time and thus has a different perspective on both races. This would influence her actions and decisions in the fanfiction.
Yes. In fanfiction, the idea of Merlin having an elf assistant is not uncommon. It can add depth to the story. For example, the elf assistant could come from a different realm and bring with it knowledge and lore that Merlin can use to his advantage. Their relationship could also be a source of character development for Merlin, as he learns from the elf's different perspective on magic and the world.
Another theme is the idea of an outsider. Merlin is often seen as an outsider in Camelot due to his magic, and elves are outsiders in the human world. Fanfictions might explore how they both deal with this sense of not belonging. They could form a bond over their shared experiences. For instance, they might team up to protect a place that is important to both elves and the people of Camelot.