09Vol1: Tortall Fanfiction Recommendations

[Katty]

Tortall Fanfiction Recommendations

1.
Title: A Squire With Prospects
Author: ineptshieldmaid
Rating: M-15
Summary: 'She'd been a boy, and now she was a woman, but she'd never been a girl': Gary reflects on his friends Alan and Alanna.
Because: Its well-written, and explores Gary and Alanna's relationship, neglected in canon past Ithotg. Came 3rd in Piercefic08.
On: Livejournal
Link: Here

2.
Title: Family Ties
Author: Rosie
Rating: PG
Summary: Cythera watches her family as they grow older.
Because: Its sweet, well-written and very amusing. Definitely one for Naxen fans. Won Tortall category in Piercefic08.
On: Goldenlake
Link: Here

3.
Title: The Wrong Heroes
Author: Rainstormamaya
Rating: PG
Summary: Roald and Liam spend some time in the catacombs, and learn a lot about heroes, place-memory, Tortallan history and each other.
Because: Conte love! And superb writing. Highly Commended in Piercefic 08.
On: LJ
Link: Here

4.
Title: Hunter's Fire
Author: lyredenfers
Rating: PG
Summary: A fic about a very special oak tree! Oh, right. Jonathan and Delia happen to be there too.
Because: It's a unique, pleasanter spin on Jonathan and Delia's relationship, and a great take on Delia's character in particular.
On: Fanfiction.net
Link: www.fanfiction.net/s/3459059/1/Hunters_Fire

5.
Title: Good Knights
Author: Verasque
Rating: PG
Summary: A good knight must face their fears.
Because: It examines Alanna's growing feelings for Jon, combining two of Alanna's fears beautifully, and topped off with humour.
On: Goldenlake
Link: fiefgoldenlake.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=tortallff&action=display&thread=511

6.
Title: Falling Into Place
Author: Quatre-Sama
Rating: PG
Summary: Ever wonder what passersby would've thought, during "In the Hand of the Goddess", seeing Jon kissing Squire Alan in the gardens?
Because: I didn't wonder until I read this fic, and it's one of those delightful "this could really have happened" fics. Excellent Gary characterisation.
On: Fanfiction.net
Link: www.fanfiction.net/s/306236/1/Falling_Into_Place

7.
Title: Black and Gold
Author: Kitty Ryan
Rating: G
Summary: No one wears black for traitors. Delia and Alex, two people dealing with Roger's 'death'.
Because: It's forever wonderful to get a different perspective on our villains, and Kitty delivers in style.
On: Fanfiction.net
Link: www.fanfiction.net/s/1527044/1/Black_and_Gold

8.
Title: 'Out of Sarain,' 'Beautiful'
Author: Imogen
Rating: PG
Summary: Two drabbles, Saren-style.
Because: Imogen offers insight into two strong women; separate drabbles that bind together well.
On: Goldenlake
Link: fiefgoldenlake.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=tortallff&action=display&thread=567

9.
Title: Towers
Author: opalgirl
Rating: PG
Summary: Jon thinks his betrothed will like the view. Thayet does not. She has her reasons.
Because: It's a great, sensitive look at their developing relationship.
Warnings: Mentions canon suicides.
On: Goldenlake
Link: fiefgoldenlake.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=tortallff&action=display&thread=615