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hiiiii are you going to have another morgwen fest at some point? loved the first one!
Hey anon! I'm happy you enjoyed the fest last year, unfortunately due to the mods real life schedules being too hectic we won't be running the fest this year.
If we do decide to host the fest again we'll post announcements on this blog though! So, feel free to keep the notifications turned on for us :)
cheers,
The mods
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Morgwen Solstice Winter 2020 Masterpost
Thank you everyone for a lovely fest and for participating in the first Morgwen Solstice fest! Authors have been revealed and the full list of fics can be found below or in the Ao3 Collection! :)
Title: every word I say is kindling by lordvoldemortsnipple
Recipient: Sable_Nakahara (@sable-nakahara)
Rating: G | Warnings: No archive warnings apply | Medium: Fanart
Summary:
A knight, a princess, and a sword laid to rest.
Ao3 link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/28718958
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Title: all of my truths by greenforsnow
Recipient: Trojie ( @trojieface)
Rating: T | Warnings: No archive warnings apply | Word Count: 4,227
Summary:
Morgana and Gwen encounter the unicorn from The Labyrinth of Gedref
AO3 link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/30006903
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Title: Happiness Is a Butterfly by SlantedKnitting
Recipient: Polomonkey ( @thepolomonkey)
Rating: Explicit | Warnings: none | Word Count: 17,245
Summary:
It’s time for Camelot’s hottest nightclub to host its annual couples contest. This year, Morgana and Gwen are competing, and Morgana is determined to win—and beat last year’s champions—at any cost.
Notes: Thank you to Polomonkey for the incredible prompt, and thanks to the mods for running this fest!
AO3 link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/29997894
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Title: when the hairpins start to drop by Trojie
Recipient: Morgwen Solstice Community
Rating: M | Warnings: None | Word Count: 1,729
Summary:
There are the unwritten rules of society, and then there are the things Morgana does. Gwen tries her best to skirt the edges of the inherent problem, but her mistress is never one to let things just be.
Notes: title from Lorde's 'White Teeth Teens'. Beta-read by the incomparable kickflaw.
AO3 link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/29907441
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Title: my hardest goodbye by TheDragon
Recipient: Morgwen Solstice Community
Rating: E | Warnings: n/a | Word Count: 3,127
Summary:
"Morgana?" Gwen asks, bringing one hand to her mouth, eyes wide with shock. She's even more beautiful now than she was when they were both back at school. "H—how…?" "Gwen," Morgana replies, struggling to keep her voice steady. The feelings she'd tried so hard to rid herself of all those years ago rise to the fore, refusing to be held back any longer. "I can't believe my eyes," Gwen breathes.
AO3 link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/30068049
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Title: With Eyes Wide Open (A Tragedy in Three Acts) by queerofthedagger
Recipient: Atlanta_Black ( @atlantablack)
Rating: Mature | Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings | Word Count: 18,200
Summary:
Everyone has a breaking point, and Morgana has always known all too well how to find each and every one of Gwen's. The enchantment Morgana tries to weave in the dark tower does not work as intended, not entirely. It's in the aftermath, though, that Gwen has to make a row of hard choices; where she has to decide for herself what she wants and what she needs. It's not easy, and they might not end up being the right decisions, but for once they are all hers and maybe that's all that matters. A story of grief, rage, (the absence of) forgiveness, and loving someone who is still alive but does not exist anymore. Of maybe taking a wrong turn that leads to the right destination.
Notes: Please mind the tags!
AO3 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/30100563/chapters/74138448
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Title: You Cheer Me Up by Sable_Nakahara
Recipient: TheDragon ( @lair-of-the-dragon)
Rating: Not Rated | Warnings: no archive warnings apply | Word Count: 1,896
Summary:
Gwen’s been enamored with Morgana for about as long as she can remember. Today, she’s decided, is the day she will tell her. But will she have the nerve? And how do you court a royal lady anyhow? Or in other words: Gwen brings Morgana flowers and feelings are revealed.
AO3 link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/30033372
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Title: Let My Hope Grow Cold by elissastillstands
Recipient: queerofthedagger ( @queerofthedagger)
Rating: G | Warnings: N/A | Medium: Art
Summary:
Come, my dear, and be a part of my home / Missing stitch and flowers on a headstone. Gwen and Morgana, the past they shared, and the present they chose. Lyrics from "October" by The Crane Wives.
AO3 link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/29768025
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Title: this graveyard of forgotten love by Atlanta_Black
Recipient: elissastillstands ( @elissastillstands)
Rating: Mature | Warnings: Creator Chose to Not Use Archive Warnings | Word Count: 10,840
Summary:
"Gently, she leads you out into the darkness / and makes you drink rain." -Patricia Smith, from "Prologue --And Then She Owns You,"
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Gwen has never fully managed to shake her love for the lady who had once sworn to keep her safe. Now locked in a tower by that same lady, she must face a truth she's long kept buried (even from herself).
An exploration of grief, anger, and the inability to let go of someone you once loved (even when you should).
Notes: This is for the lovely elissastillstands and I dearly hope you enjoy it! I hope I crafted a Gwen that's similar to the way you envision her!
AO3 link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/30107856
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Title: Flirting With Disaster by Polomonkey
Recipient: TheLastLonelyWriter ( @thelastlonelywriter)
Rating: Teen | Warnings: None | Word Count: 2,055
Summary:
No matter what anyone said, Gwen was not a gay disaster. A movie night at Morgana's might prove her wrong.
Notes: TheLastLonelyWriter, thank you so much for your lovely prompts, I really hope you like it <3 Somehow Morgana ended up very eccentric in this, I hope that's okay!
Impossibly huge thanks to the mods for their patience while I was being a disaster all of my own, and thank you so much for running this wonderful fest!
AO3 link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/30193737
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Title: Letting Go (I Want You Closer) by queerofthedagger
Recipient: @lordvoldemortsnipple
Rating: Teen and Up | Warnings: None | Word Count: 2,400
Summary:
Morgana swallows. Tells herself that the sudden shortness of air is nothing but the exertion after a long winter and tries to find the right words. Tries to find the sentences to relieve Gwen of her worry without interfering, without letting her own damned feelings get in the way of Gwen’s happiness.
“Morgana,” Gwen says, soft and pleading, even as her blow is strong enough to reverberate up Morgana’s arm.
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Gwen has been spending more time with Arthur, and it's fine. Really, it is. Morgana stays silent, and gives Gwen space, and tells herself that seeing Gwen happy is more than enough. Gwen's not ready to let her go so easily though, and a sparring match might bring more than one secret to light.
AO3 link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/30228252#main
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Title: Did My Heart Love Till Now? (I Never Saw True Beauty Till This Night) by TheLastLonelyWriter
Recipient: SlantedKnitting
Rating: General Audiences | Warnings: None Apply | Word Count: 22,622
Summary:
Gwen thought maybe the best day of her life was finding out that she had gotten the job working for the Camelot Ballet. Or maybe when she found out that Morgana Pendragon-De Bois was dancing there. As it turned out, the best day of Gwen's life would be the day that Morgana finally kissed her.
AO3 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/30030675/chapters/73946865
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Title: a cage of their own making by Atlanta_Black
Recipient: greenforsnow
Rating: Gen | Warnings: no archive warnings apply | Word Count: 1,519
Summary:
Gwen supposes, in retrospect, she should have guessed that Morgana also remembered (remembered it all, the castles, the betrayals, the beginning, the end, everything in between).
But she had not and now they're here, Morgana once again turning her back on her Gwen.
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Gwen won't give her up as easily this time.
Notes: This is for the lovely greenforsnow <3 This is my first time writing a modern setting or reincarnation setting for this fandom, but I really did enjoy writing this! I hope you enjoy it <3
AO3 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/30245478
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Title: Giants of Albion by lordvoldemortsnipple
Recipient: Trojie ( @trojieface)
Rating: G | Warnings: None | Medium: Fanart
Summary:
Giant of Albion's third album 'Avalon on the Horizon' was a hit, and the band prepares for another show.
Ao3 link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/28797210
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That’s a Wrap
Thank you so much to everyone who participated in the morgwen solstice fest! It was a blast and everyone created such amazing submissions!
All gifts have been revealed and a masterpost of all the fics with authors listed will go up tomorrow (the 3rd), as well as authors being revealed on Ao3!
Cheers and happy solstice,
The mods
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Giants of Albion
Recipient: Trojie ( @trojieface)
Rating: G
Warnings: None
Medium: Fanart
Summary:
Giant of Albion's third album 'Avalon on the Horizon' was a hit, and the band prepares for another show.
Ao3 link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/28797210
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a cage of their own making
Recipient: greenforsnow
Rating: Gen
Warnings: no archive warnings apply
Word Count: 1,519
Summary:
Gwen supposes, in retrospect, she should have guessed that Morgana also remembered (remembered it all, the castles, the betrayals, the beginning, the end, everything in between).
But she had not and now they're here, Morgana once again turning her back on her Gwen.
☀︎
Gwen won't give her up as easily this time.
Notes: This is for the lovely greenforsnow <3 This is my first time writing a modern setting or reincarnation setting for this fandom, but I really did enjoy writing this! I hope you enjoy it <3
AO3 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/30245478
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Did My Heart Love Till Now? (I Never Saw True Beauty Till This Night)
Recipient: SlantedKnitting
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: None Apply
Word Count: 22,622
Summary:
Gwen thought maybe the best day of her life was finding out that she had gotten the job working for the Camelot Ballet. Or maybe when she found out that Morgana Pendragon-De Bois was dancing there. As it turned out, the best day of Gwen's life would be the day that Morgana finally kissed her.
AO3 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/30030675/chapters/73946865
#morgwen#morgwen solstice fest#morgana pendragon#bbc gwen#bbc merlin#Did My Heart Love Till Now? (I Never Saw True Beauty Till This Night)
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Letting Go (I Want You Closer)
Recipient: @lordvoldemortsnipple
Rating: Teen and Up
Warnings: None
Word Count: 2,400
Summary:
Morgana swallows. Tells herself that the sudden shortness of air is nothing but the exertion after a long winter and tries to find the right words. Tries to find the sentences to relieve Gwen of her worry without interfering, without letting her own damned feelings get in the way of Gwen’s happiness.
“Morgana,” Gwen says, soft and pleading, even as her blow is strong enough to reverberate up Morgana’s arm.
---
Gwen has been spending more time with Arthur, and it's fine. Really, it is. Morgana stays silent, and gives Gwen space, and tells herself that seeing Gwen happy is more than enough. Gwen's not ready to let her go so easily though, and a sparring match might bring more than one secret to light.
AO3 link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/30228252#main
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Flirting With Disaster
Recipient: TheLastLonelyWriter ( @thelastlonelywriter)
Rating: Teen
Warnings: None
Word Count: 2,055
Summary:
No matter what anyone said, Gwen was not a gay disaster. A movie night at Morgana's might prove her wrong.
Notes: TheLastLonelyWriter, thank you so much for your lovely prompts, I really hope you like it <3 Somehow Morgana ended up very eccentric in this, I hope that's okay!
Impossibly huge thanks to the mods for their patience while I was being a disaster all of my own, and thank you so much for running this wonderful fest!
AO3 link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/30193737
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this graveyard of forgotten love
Recipient: elissastillstands ( @elissastillstands)
Rating: Mature
Warnings: Creator Chose to Not Use Archive Warnings
Word Count: 10,840
Summary:
"Gently, she leads you out into the darkness / and makes you drink rain." -Patricia Smith, from "Prologue --And Then She Owns You,"
☀︎
Gwen has never fully managed to shake her love for the lady who had once sworn to keep her safe. Now locked in a tower by that same lady, she must face a truth she's long kept buried (even from herself).
An exploration of grief, anger, and the inability to let go of someone you once loved (even when you should).
Notes: This is for the lovely elissastillstands and I dearly hope you enjoy it! I hope I crafted a Gwen that's similar to the way you envision her!
AO3 link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/30107856
#morgwen#morgwen solstice fest#morgana pendragon#bbc gwen#bbc merlin#this graveyard of forgotten love
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Let My Hope Grow Cold
Recipient: queerofthedagger ( @queerofthedagger)
Rating: G
Warnings: N/A
Medium: Art
Summary:
Come, my dear, and be a part of my home / Missing stitch and flowers on a headstone. Gwen and Morgana, the past they shared, and the present they chose. Lyrics from "October" by The Crane Wives.
AO3 link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/29768025
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You Cheer Me Up
Recipient: TheDragon ( @lair-of-the-dragon)
Rating: Not Rated
Warnings: no archive warnings apply
Word Count: 1,896
Summary:
Gwen’s been enamored with Morgana for about as long as she can remember. Today, she’s decided, is the day she will tell her. But will she have the nerve? And how do you court a royal lady anyhow? Or in other words: Gwen brings Morgana flowers and feelings are revealed.
AO3 link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/30033372
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With Eyes Wide Open (A Tragedy in Three Acts)
Recipient: Atlanta_Black ( @atlantablack)
Rating: Mature
Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Word Count: 18,200
Summary:
Everyone has a breaking point, and Morgana has always known all too well how to find each and every one of Gwen's.
The enchantment Morgana tries to weave in the dark tower does not work as intended, not entirely. It's in the aftermath, though, that Gwen has to make a row of hard choices; where she has to decide for herself what she wants and what she needs. It's not easy, and they might not end up being the right decisions, but for once they are all hers and maybe that's all that matters.
A story of grief, rage, (the absence of) forgiveness, and loving someone who is still alive but does not exist anymore. Of maybe taking a wrong turn that leads to the right destination.
Notes: Please mind the tags!
AO3 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/30100563/chapters/74138448
#morgwen#morgwen solstice fest#guinevere pendragon#morgana pendragon#bbc merlin#the morgwen solstice fest#with eyes wide open (a tragedy in three acts)
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my hardest goodbye
Recipient: Morgwen Solstice Community
Rating: E
Warnings: n/a
Word Count: 3,127
Summary:
"Morgana?" Gwen asks, bringing one hand to her mouth, eyes wide with shock. She's even more beautiful now than she was when they were both back at school. "H—how…?"
"Gwen," Morgana replies, struggling to keep her voice steady. The feelings she'd tried so hard to rid herself of all those years ago rise to the fore, refusing to be held back any longer.
"I can't believe my eyes," Gwen breathes.
AO3 link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/30068049
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when the hairpins start to drop
Recipient: Morgwen Solstice Community
Rating: M
Warnings: None
Word Count: 1,729
Summary:
There are the unwritten rules of society, and then there are the things Morgana does. Gwen tries her best to skirt the edges of the inherent problem, but her mistress is never one to let things just be.
Notes: title from Lorde's 'White Teeth Teens'. Beta-read by the incomparable kickflaw.
AO3 link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/29907441
#morgwen#morgwen solstice fest#morgana pendragon#bbc gwen#bbc merlin#when the hairpins start to drop
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Happiness Is a Butterfly
Recipient: Polomonkey ( @thepolomonkey)
Rating: Explicit
Warnings: none
Word Count: 17,245
Summary:
It’s time for Camelot’s hottest nightclub to host its annual couples contest. This year, Morgana and Gwen are competing, and Morgana is determined to win—and beat last year’s champions—at any cost.
Notes: Thank you to Polomonkey for the incredible prompt, and thanks to the mods for running this fest!
AO3 link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/29997894
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all of my truths
Recipient: Trojie ( @trojieface)
Rating: T
Warnings: No archive warnings apply
Word Count: 4,227
Summary:
Morgana and Gwen encounter the unicorn from The Labyrinth of Gedref
AO3 link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/30006903
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every word I say is kindling
Recipient: Sable_Nakahara (@sable-nakahara)
Rating: G
Warnings: None
Medium: Fanart
Summary:
A knight, a princess, and a sword laid to rest.
Ao3 link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/28718958
#morgwen#morgwen solstice fest#bbc gwen#morgana pendragon#bbc merlin#every word i say is kindling#art
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