Dutch van der Linde
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.
Common Tropes in Dutch van der Linde Fanfiction
Dutch van der Linde · Found Family
280k works
Characters forming family bonds with people they're not related to by blood.
Dutch van der Linde · Canon Divergence
350k works
The story follows canon faithfully up to a chosen moment, then branches: one different decision, one survived death, one secret told early, and everything downstream changes. One of AO3's largest tags, because almost every 'what if' is a divergence.
Other RDR Characters
Arthur Morgan
14k works
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.
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.
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 Dutch van der Linde?
Dutch van der Linde appears in 2k+ works on AO3, making them one of the most popular characters in the RDR fandom. You can browse all Dutch van der Linde fanfiction using the Fanfict Reader app.
What are the most popular Dutch van der Linde ships?
The most popular Dutch van der Linde ships include Dutch van der Linde/Hosea Matthews. These pairings feature prominently in AO3 fanfiction.
What tropes are common in Dutch van der Linde fanfiction?
Common tropes in Dutch van der Linde fanfiction include Found Family, Canon Divergence. Use Fanfict Reader to filter and find exactly the type of story you're looking for.
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