Arthur Morgan
Also known as: Black Lung
Van der Linde gang enforcer whose tuberculosis diagnosis forces him to reckon with the man he has been and the man he could still be. His journal-keeping, doomed decency made him one of gaming's most mourned protagonists.
Popular Arthur Morgan Ships
Arthur Morgan/Charles Smith
35k works
The loyal outlaw Arthur Morgan and the quiet tracker Charles Smith, two men who find understanding and respect in each other.
Arthur Morgan/John Marston
28k works
Brothers in arms Arthur Morgan and John Marston, whose complicated relationship spans from rivalry to deep loyalty.
Common Tropes in Arthur Morgan Fanfiction
Arthur Morgan · Fix-It
480k works
Stories that 'fix' canon events that fans found unsatisfying, usually character deaths or relationship outcomes.
Arthur Morgan · Angst
980k works
Stories focused on emotional pain, drama, and intense feelings.
Arthur Morgan · Redemption Arc
90k works
A character who has done genuine harm works to become someone better, earning forgiveness slowly or sometimes never receiving it at all. Redemption fics take a villain, an antagonist, or a fallen hero and ask what atonement would actually cost them.
Other RDR Characters
John Marston
8k works
Reformed outlaw trying to buy a quiet life at Beecher's Hope with the family he nearly abandoned, only for the government to drag him back into the violence. Fic loves the prickly little-brother dynamic he shares with Arthur.
Charles Smith
5k works
Quiet, principled hunter of the Van der Linde gang who never wastes a word or an arrow, and one of the few members to escape the life intact. His steadfast bond with Arthur anchors the fandom's flagship ship.
Dutch van der Linde
2k works
The silver-tongued outlaw philosopher whose gang was a family until Tahiti-shaped delusions burned it down. Dutch's slow rot from idealist to betrayer is the tragedy every RDR2 fic orbits.
Hosea Matthews
2k works
The gang's silver-haired conman and conscience, the only man who could ever talk Dutch down. Hosea's death at Saint Denis marks the moment everything breaks, so fic keeps him alive out of spite and love.
Sadie Adler
2k works
A widow pulled from a burning homestead who forges her grief into a bounty hunter the whole frontier learns to fear. Sadie's vengeance-fueled rise makes her RDR2's most beloved woman and a fixture of post-canon fic.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fanfics feature Arthur Morgan?
Arthur Morgan appears in 14k+ works on AO3, making them one of the most popular characters in the RDR fandom. You can browse all Arthur Morgan fanfiction using the Fanfict Reader app.
What are the most popular Arthur Morgan ships?
The most popular Arthur Morgan ships include Arthur Morgan/Charles Smith, Arthur Morgan/John Marston. These pairings feature prominently in AO3 fanfiction.
What tropes are common in Arthur Morgan fanfiction?
Common tropes in Arthur Morgan fanfiction include Fix-It, Angst, Redemption Arc. Use Fanfict Reader to filter and find exactly the type of story you're looking for.
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