It's been many years since I last read this story. But occasionally when someone brings up merlin or fanfiction, I do remember this. It was mostly just flashes of images of merlin in front of the dark orb, about to give up his life to save Camelot but I remembered it. Decided to give it a read again and started a couple weeks ago. I'm busy now, no longer in school, working a job but reading this again... It was nice. And seeing my author tag in your acknowledgements was a thrill too.
I guess, thank you for writing a story that stuck with me for as long as it has. I loved your original characters. It was fun getting to remember and relearn about Aldwin and Gerrick and Cadmon etc. getting to see Merlin as a secret prince and a lovely reveal in the face of a fatal prophecy. The death of Sunny. It's just nice. I'll continue thinking about this for a while. Even dusted off my old account to read this and review.
I hope you're well and that life has been good to you!
Unfortunately, couldn't post this on the last chapter because it doesn't allow multiple reviews from one person on one chapter. I forgot that little thing on this website haha.

What a fun story! Halfway through I thought I had the plot all figured out but as the story progressed I was thoroughly surprised. I actually like how the plot with the two secrets played out and felt it enhanced the greater story line. Overall I enjoyed it!

"...they are in my debt." No he is in their debt, ie he owes them for their help.

Oooohh that was such a great last part! I love scenes like that.

Hi just wanted to let you know that I enjoyed reading The King's Legacy and Fear of the Dark two beautifully written stories.

Fantastic series! So pleased I was playing around on youtube last night! Would never have found this gem! Absolutely loved it. I mean to review every chapter- as I know how much I appreciate it myself- but honestly... I simply couldn't stop reading long enough to do it! I was so impatient to see what happened next! So pleased I cam across this once it was completed... I think I would have gone slightly mad waiting for updates, lol.
Oh, and love the hat tip to Robert Jordan as well!

Nice conclusion of the series! It's good to see that for once Merlin got the recognition he deserves!

Oh my gosh this whole series has been such an amazing experience! I loved it so much! Thank you for writing these wonderful masterpieces!

Thank you for an intriguing story with fun characters and great reveals.

This may or may not have made me tear up. It's such a perfect ending c:

"But the pig is raining."
XDDD I can't
Great tension breaking moment right there

This is a really good story! Keep writing.

This was a fantastic follow up to you last story. Very fun. I had hoped you would continue this story lane in the future but I have a blast reading them both and am now searching for more like these. Thank you. Your awesome.

Yeah, the cup of life was a big plot hole, but I've read a story and since it's left so open I thought I would share. In this fic it end up that Merlin finds the cup, and because he has the power over life and death, he's able to store it in a tattoo on his hand (it reminded me of The Mortal Instruments and what Clary can do). He can summon it whenever he wants, so he really does end up protecting it like Isieldir asks him to. Morgana is never shown even looking at the cup, being too distracted by her sister, but then, they never show Merlin picking it up either. Either way, I felt like sharing, and I'm really liking the story.

Such an amusing ending to this chapter!