Top 13 Epic Skyrim Fanfics
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Dovahkiin (Dragonborn)
by Rhiw
Bilbo Baggins had walked this earth a total of eight times in his past. He did remember them all, in some form or another, though he could rarely recall their names or faces, or very much detail about their lives at all. He always remembered their deaths, though. And he always remembered how it was
The Fox Hole
by StarWaves
What do you do when you're reborn as the son of Yasaka? Open a restaurant of course! Self Insert, SI-OC
A Dovahkiin Spreads His Wings
by VixenRose1996
When the Bastard of Winterfell, Jon Snow, disappeared nearly five ago, its said that part of Ned Stark died.When a letter arrived a Winterfell, nearly three years ago, from Jon Snow stating that he was alive and well but living in a far-off land, its said that Ned Stark was renewed with life.But whe
A Thank You Gift From Madness Himself
by ChelleyPam
He was a funny man. Mad, but harmless. What could the Lord of Winterfell do but shelter him from the North’s harshness? He never expected his guest to repay him in such a thoughtful way.
Smith From Another Land
by l8rose
Ara is the Dragonborn, the one destined to fight the First Born, Alduin. Only, she can't remember what happened after she arrived in Sovngarde and she certainly doesn't recall how she ended up in a dungeon with angry looking Imperials that don't have the decency to speak a language she understands.
The Celestial Smith
by Dragonsrise
A man reborn in the North with the powers of the celestial forge within his soul. Thus begins his journey to perhaps make a better ending. For the starks, the North, Westeros and the world of Ice and Fire.
GOL HAH DOV
by Corentine
Bound by fate, a thrall-turned-Dragonborn meets a Dragonborn-turned-trophy.(AKA my take on a LDB/Miraak romance while staying true to Miraak's character, with soulmates themes. Loosely follows the events of the game.)Illustrated book version by thetempleofmara can be found here
Warden (Old Version)
by Keeper_of_Life
Tony was left alone in a bunker in Siberia, and it was only a matter of hours before Death came for him. Just... not in the way he expected. When offered a chance to become a part of something bigger and better than the Avengers could have ever been, he jumps at the chance.With the backing of his ne
A Systematic Tale: The Hero (Worm / Multi Cross)
by StarWaves
Well, there are certainly worse things he can be than a hero. Chicks dig heroes, right? Self Insert, SI-OC
The Dragon Hero Dovahkiin
by Rowen6
After a failed suicide attempt izuku midoriya was hit by an unknown quirk by an unknown person and sent to the world of Skyrim. there, he learns a lesson that he will never forget, quirkless does not mean worthless. when he returns home with two companions in tow he is determined To make sure the wo
Of Fade Rifts and Oblivion Gates
by natashaheisenburg
The Oblivion Crisis has been over for 2 years, but its aftermath has left Talia Indoril a mere shadow of her former self. As she struggles to find purpose, she is transported to a world where elves and mages are hated and feared, a world where religion existed to chain the minds of the masses, a wor
In Sweat and Blood
by ApocalypticRepo
Thorain was running from everyone it seemed until she got to Skyrim. Daughter of the Listener and her mother's former Speaker in the Dark Brotherhood, she tries to find her way to familiarity only to find it not exactly as it seems when she finds out she's the Dragonborn. 6-14-18: LOOK WHO'S BACK!
The Sanguine Night
by Lucere_Aeresta
A tale of a madman who seeks to extinguish the ultimate darkness for his beloved--a futile attempt and a worthy pursuit, for death is absolute as love, and love is eternal as death. A very dark story. Contains almost all possible triggers found in fanfics. It's the Dark Brotherhood, after all. This
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This list of 13epic Skyrim fanfics spans 3,706,156 total words. Kudos range from 135 on the newest entries to 5,396 on the most established. Most entries are ongoing works, so subscribe on AO3 for update notifications. The most common rating is Mature (5 of 13 fics).
Recurring tags across this list: Reincarnation · Self-Insert · Crossover.
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