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[marguerite_26]

STEAMPUNK REC!!!

HELLO, MY STEAMPUNK LOVIN' LADIES!!! I know you are out there. *pokes you* I have a rec for you. (and if you don't reply to say: DUDE, I SEE THIS, I am going to email each of you individually. I know who you are and don't think I won't. ;)

I just read the most awesomely amazing Merlin/Arthur Steampunk fic. While it's set in the BBC Merlin universe, you don't need to be in Merlin fandom to appreciate this (though knowing and loving Merlin and Arthur and Arthurian legend is certainly a bonus.) But GOD, this world is so fabulous. And the plot is solid, the charactersation is beautiful. But the engineering... you know what I'm talking about, I'm sure... It's fascinating. Intrigued? Official rec below:

Steam by new_kate [NC-17] (40k)
Summary:It's been centuries since King Arthur united Albion and lifted the ban on magic. Ruled by Pendragon dynasty, the kingdom had prospered till a feud between the magicians and King Uther the Second drove the country to the brink of collapse. Now it's up to Prince Arthur and his Knights of the Engine to harness steam power to replace the magic Albion had lost, and it's up to Merlin to protect Arthur while he fulfills his destiny.

The premise of this fic is absolute GENIUS. It's not a Steampunk AU. It's a Merlin canon future!fic, and a tale of history repeating itself. Merlin and Arthur lived their lives and created their united Albion and years later, generations later, Camelot is almost decimated when King Uther (the second) chases all Magicians from Camelot and bans magic. The kingdom had become so dependent on magic that they no longer knew how to till their own soil and harvest their own grain. Desperate, they turn to engineering to fulfill the tasks they once relied on magic for. Enter the dawn of steam powered machinary: where the greatest power in the land is no longer the best swordsman, but the cleverest engineer. A young prince Arthur wants nothing more than to bring property to his kingdom, as his legendary namesake did so many years before. An amazing premise and the author delivers on all counts: plot, world building and spot-on characterisation. One of the most fascinating tales I've ever read.

As a bonus? Stunning art.

As an aside: I'd love to offer a micro-drabble (approx 30 words) to any one with the time and talent to make me an icon out of gorgeous pic that Bubba linked me to yesterday. ZOMG!!! Thank you, hermette

Comments

[marguerite-26.livejournal.com]

JFSLDJFLSDK!!!! yes!!! THANK YOU, BB!!!! ILUSM!

I think... I like the first one the best. *flails*

can I write you a little something? Totally not much. But if you give me a pairing and one word, I'll give you a couple sentences. :D

[hermette.livejournal.com]

merlin/arthur, hands. :D

if you feel like it. You totally don't have to. I got some brand new GORGEOUS Bradley wallpapers today AND I finished the scene that was killing me in this stupid fic, so I'm feeling very ;kjhs;dfkjsdf; right now. ANYTHING YOU WANT, BB. ANYTHING AT ALL.

[marguerite-26.livejournal.com]

YAY! My pleasure. I can totally do that. :D

GO YOU!!! Jumper!Bradley??? y/y??? And YAY! writing. *twirls you*

Probably not until Tuesday though! my muse is feeling slow this holiday weekend.

[hermette.livejournal.com]

Jumper!Bradley (http://www.box.net/shared/4vyexnhlfs)

[marguerite-26.livejournal.com]

COULD HE BE ANY MORE GORGEOUS????

That just stunning I adore the colours and the pics you chose and just... wow. very lovely.

[hermette.livejournal.com]

whoa, no, I did not make that shit. That's thesteppyone. Her skillz are a sight to behold, seriously.