Thorin Oakenshield
Also known as: King Under the Mountain
Exiled King Under the Mountain leading his company to reclaim Erebor from Smaug, undone at the last by gold-sickness and pride. He dies asking a hobbit's forgiveness, and fandom has been rewriting that ending ever since.
Popular Thorin Oakenshield Ships
Common Tropes in Thorin Oakenshield Fanfiction
Thorin Oakenshield · Fix-It
480k works
Stories that 'fix' canon events that fans found unsatisfying, usually character deaths or relationship outcomes.
Thorin Oakenshield · 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many fanfics feature Thorin Oakenshield?
Thorin Oakenshield appears in 20k+ works on AO3, making them one of the most popular characters in the LOTR fandom. You can browse all Thorin Oakenshield fanfiction using the Fanfict Reader app.
What are the most popular Thorin Oakenshield ships?
The most popular Thorin Oakenshield ships include Bilbo Baggins/Thorin Oakenshield. These pairings feature prominently in AO3 fanfiction.
What tropes are common in Thorin Oakenshield fanfiction?
Common tropes in Thorin Oakenshield fanfiction include Fix-It, Canon Divergence. Use Fanfict Reader to filter and find exactly the type of story you're looking for.
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