Fic: In Joy and Woe, as in a Doubtful Ease (MASTER POST)

Title: In Joy and Woe, as in a Doubtful Ease
Author: angelqueen04
Artist: satavaisa
Pairings/Characters: minor Gwen/Arthur, Merlin/Arthur friendship, Ygraine/Uther, Nimueh/Uther, Tristan de Bois/OC | Arthur, Gwen, Knights, Merlin, Morgana, Nimueh, OCs, Tristan de Bois, uther, Vivienne, Ygraine
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: 49,006 words
Warnings: Violence (nothing worse than what you'd see on the show)
Summary: Morgana's second occupation has wrought extensive damage and in the weeks following his restoration, Arthur struggles to help Camelot recover its former strength. With starvation a looming threat to his people, he seeks the aid of his foreign allies. However, a helping hand comes from an unexpected source - the kingdom of Cornwall, which has been closed and silent to Camelot for decades. After accepting an invitation to visit the mysterious kingdom and its equally mysterious ruler, Arthur finds himself thrust into a web of secrets kept from him his entire life.
Author's Notes: The title of this story is taken from the poem A Complaint by Night of the Lover Not Beloved, by Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey. I'd like to thank soneaselene for doing such an excellent job in betaing the story. It wouldn't be here without her help. Also, many, many thanks to satavaisa, who absolutely blew me away with her gorgeous artwork. Be sure to give her lots and lots of kudos and feedback on her master post, located here! Also, thank you so much to the_muppet, who worked so hard to make paperlegends so much fun to participate in.
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Disclaimer: Merlin is the property of the BBC and Shine. I make no claim on it or any associated characters. This story is written purely for entertainment purposes. No copyright infringement intended.

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