Power struggles. Just like in the original, in modern AU fanfictions, characters still fight for dominance. It could be in a corporate setting or in politics.
Sure. 'A Modern Westeros' is a great one. It transplants the main characters into a modern corporate world where the struggle for power is like the battle for the Iron Throne in the original. Another good one is 'Modern Dragons', which focuses on how the existence of dragons would be in modern times within the 'Game of Thrones' universe.
Power struggles are still very common. Just like in the original, characters in the modern AU fanfics are often fighting for control, whether it's in a business, political or social setting. For example, in fanfics where they are in a corporate world, they compete for the top position in the company.
A plot could revolve around a modern-day political scenario where the different houses represent political parties or interest groups. The Starks might advocate for social justice and equality, the Lannisters for economic power and self - interest, and the Baratheons for military - style discipline and order. There could be a power struggle in a fictional city - state where elections are rigged, and back - door deals are made, much like the power plays in the original 'Game of Thrones' but with a modern political twist.
Daenerys Targaryen could be a powerful and inspiring female entrepreneur. She starts from nothing and builds an empire of successful businesses. Her dragons could be represented as her unique and revolutionary business ideas that no one else has thought of. She would face challenges from the male - dominated business world, much like she faced challenges in the original series, but she would rise above them with her determination and leadership skills.
Sure. 'A Modern Westeros' is a great one. It takes the complex relationships from the original series and transplants them into a modern setting, like a big city. Another is 'Modern Thrones: School Days' which is an interesting take where the characters are students in a high - pressured school environment that mirrors the power struggles in Westeros.
Daenerys would be a great main character. She could be a strong - willed CEO of a start - up aiming to disrupt the traditional corporate world, just as she aimed to change the power dynamics in Westeros. Jon Snow could also be a main character, perhaps as a journalist uncovering the dark secrets of the powerful families, similar to his discovery of the White Walkers' threat in the show.
A modern - times 'Game of Thrones' fanfiction could have the noble houses as powerful business empires. For example, the Lannisters might be a huge financial conglomerate, using their wealth and influence in the cut - throat corporate world. The Starks could be a family - run environmental conservation group in the North, fighting against the industrial pollution caused by the Lannister - like companies. And the Targaryens could be a group of eccentric but brilliant tech moguls with a global reach.
One popular one could be those that focus on alternate endings. For example, a fanfiction where Jon Snow actually becomes the king of all Seven Kingdoms and rules in a more democratic way, uniting the North and the South. Another type might be ones that explore different relationships, like a fanfic where Arya and Gendry end up ruling the Stormlands together.
One interesting plotline could be a modern-day retelling where the political intrigue of Westeros plays out in a corporate setting. Characters might battle for control of a powerful company instead of the Iron Throne. For example, Jon Snow could be a young, idealistic employee trying to expose the corrupt practices of his superiors, much like the power struggles in the original series.