Another theme is redemption. Given his flaws and the mistakes he made in the original story, a lot of fanfictions focus on his path to redemption. They show him trying to make up for his past actions, whether it's towards his comrades or his own sense of honor.
There's a fanfiction called 'Love Among the Dwarves'. It focuses on Thorin's love for a dwarf maiden. It shows the unique dwarven courtship traditions and how Thorin navigates his feelings within the context of his role as a leader. The character development in this story is well - done, and it gives a great insight into the dwarven culture as well.
One great Thorin Oakenshield fanfiction is 'The King Beneath the Mountain's Heart'. It delves deep into his inner thoughts and his relationships within the company. It shows a more vulnerable side of Thorin while still maintaining his strong leadership qualities.
Character development. Seeing Thorin, who is often seen as a tough and proud leader, evolve in a love story is fascinating. His growth as he deals with his feelings and learns to open up.
One great Thorin Oakenshield reader fanfiction is 'The King Under the Mountain's Heart'. It has a really engaging plot where the reader character gets involved in the political intrigue of Erebor. Another is 'A Journey with Thorin' which focuses on the adventure aspect and the developing relationship between the reader and Thorin during their travels. And there's also 'Thorin's Secret Admirer' which is a more light - hearted take on the relationship.
One common theme is adventure. Since Thorin is often on some sort of quest, the OC usually gets involved in these grand adventures. They might face orcs, dragons, or other perils together. Another theme is redemption. Thorin has his own flaws and sometimes the OC helps him in his journey of self - discovery and redemption.
It could be unique by focusing on a very specific aspect of their personalities. Say, Hermione's love for books and knowledge is what draws Thorin to her. He sees in her a way to gain more understanding about the strange magic that exists beyond his world. And Hermione is fascinated by Thorin's sense of honor and his determination to reclaim his homeland, which she relates to the Gryffindor values in her world.
One challenge could be his pride. Thorin is a proud dwarf and might find it difficult to be vulnerable in a relationship. He may struggle to express his feelings openly, which could cause misunderstandings with his love interest.
One possible love story could be that Thorin Oakenshield falls in love with a brave elven maiden. They meet during his quest to reclaim Erebor. At first, they are at odds due to the long - standing grudges between dwarves and elves. But as they face common enemies and challenges together, they start to see the good in each other. Thorin is initially too proud to admit his feelings, but over time, his love for her becomes undeniable.
One popular fanfiction might be 'The Unexpected Alliance'. It's a story where Hermione's intelligence and magic skills are combined with Thorin's leadership in a quest to save Middle - earth from a new dark threat. They start off as reluctant partners but gradually come to respect and rely on each other.