One great Beric Dondarrion x Reader fanfiction is 'The Redemption of Love'. It beautifully portrays the relationship between the reader and Beric. The story is set in a post - war scenario where Beric is trying to find his place in a new world, and the reader becomes his anchor. The author does an amazing job of building the emotional connection between the two characters.
The mystery around Beric Dondarrion himself makes it captivating. He's a complex character with his own set of beliefs and a rather unique backstory. When paired with a reader - insert, it allows for a lot of exploration of his character in relation to an ordinary person. For example, his connection to the Red God and how that might affect a relationship with the reader.
One great 'Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones Fanfiction' is 'The Convergence of Westeros and Middle - earth'. It combines the magic systems of both in an interesting way, like how the One Ring could interact with the magic in Westeros.
I really like the fanfic 'A Song of Rings'. In this story, the One Ring somehow finds its way to Westeros. The author does an amazing job of integrating the different lore. For example, how the power of the ring affects the power - hungry characters in 'Game of Thrones' is fascinating. It also shows how the characters from Middle - earth would react to the more brutal world of Westeros.
The 'forbidden love' trope can be really engaging. Imagine a love story between a character from 'Game of Thrones' and one from 'Lord of the Rings' in a crossover fanfiction. This trope can create a lot of conflict and emotional depth. And the 'rag - to - riches' or 'rise to power' trope is also seen a lot, as it shows the character's growth and transformation.
A very popular Jon Snow fanfiction is 'Jon Snow: The True Heir'. It plays on the idea of his true parentage and how that could change the power dynamics in the Game of Thrones realm. In this fanfic, he has to fight for his rightful place. Another one is 'Jon Snow's Unseen Path' which shows his journey through some less - explored aspects of the story. 'Jon Snow and the Alliance' is also quite good, where he forms unexpected alliances to survive the cutthroat Game of Thrones politics.
Well, the Lord Beyond the Wall might be a figure who has been there since the dawn of time in the fanfic's version of the 'Game of Thrones' universe. Maybe he's a spirit or a long - lost hero who has turned into something more due to the magic and harshness of the far north. He could be a force that both the Night's Watch and the wildlings fear or revere, depending on how the story in the fanfic unfolds.
The biggest challenge is probably the different magic systems. In 'Lord of the Rings', magic is more ethereal and associated with certain races. In 'Game of Thrones', it's more of a mysterious and often dark force. Combining these two concepts without making it seem forced can be difficult.
Power struggle is a very common theme. Just like in the original series, the OC lords in these fanfictions often strive for more power, whether it's over a particular region or in the whole of Westeros.
First, know the source material well. Understand the characters, their motives, and the world - building of both 'Game of Thrones' and 'Lord of the Rings'. Second, create unique and interesting crossovers. For example, how would the One Ring affect the power struggle in Westeros? Third, focus on character development. Let the characters grow and change in new and unexpected ways.