Hob Gadling
Also known as: Robert Gadling
A fourteenth-century soldier who declared death was a mug's game and simply never died, meeting his mysterious stranger every hundred years at the same inn. Six centuries on, he's still choosing life, and still waiting for Dream.
Common Tropes in Hob Gadling Fanfiction
Other Sandman Characters
Dream of the Endless
14k works
The anthropomorphic personification of dreams, freed after a century of imprisonment to rebuild his realm and reckon with his own rigidity. He once met a mortal in a tavern and decided, very slowly, that they were friends.
Death of the Endless
2k works
The second-eldest of the Endless, a warm, sensible goth girl who meets every soul at the end with kindness. Death's gentle pragmatism opposite her brooding brother Dream makes her everyone's favorite anthropomorphic personification.
The Corinthian
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A nightmare with mouths for eyes, created by Dream to be humanity's dark mirror and escaped to become a serial killer's muse. The Corinthian's sunglasses-and-charm menace made him the TV adaptation's breakout villain.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fanfics feature Hob Gadling?
Hob Gadling appears in 10k+ works on AO3, making them one of the most popular characters in the Sandman fandom. You can browse all Hob Gadling fanfiction using the Fanfict Reader app.
What are the most popular Hob Gadling ships?
The most popular Hob Gadling ships include Dream of the Endless/Hob Gadling. These pairings feature prominently in AO3 fanfiction.
What tropes are common in Hob Gadling fanfiction?
Common tropes in Hob Gadling fanfiction include Friends to Lovers. Use Fanfict Reader to filter and find exactly the type of story you're looking for.
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