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Lady Knight Volant is overrated.

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*Geekhyena: STRONG YMMV here. The rape felt really out of place and felt like the author was adding it in to add more drama, and Kel's reactions to it as well as the reactions of everyone else were quite out of character. Serious trigger warning for sexual assault and gore, and in such a way that it feels out of place in Tamora Pierce's universe.


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*Geekhyena: One of the best Tortall fics I have ever read. Owen is spot-on, and his relationship with Wyldon is fleshed out beautifully. Nice perspective on the events of Lady Knight, as well, and Owen's internal conflicts. Also very interesting discussion of the effects of war on people. Highly recommended.
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Proof that [[SturgeonsLaw the remaining 10% is worth dying for]] here.

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Proof that [[SturgeonsLaw the remaining 10% is worth dying entering the Black God's embrace for]] here.
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* Recommended by: tonnocal, @/RoseAndHeather, @/Heliomance

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* Heliomance: If you read and enjoyed the Tortall books, read this. No excuses, no exceptions. The author managed to capture Pierce's style so well I regularly forgot it wasn't canon, and he's managed to make the world even richer and deeper than Pierce has. So many details - especially to do with the gods - are expanded upon, all while staying beautifully, faithfully true to the source material. Character voices are near-perfect, in-universe slang seamlessly used, and all in all it's one of the best fanfics it's ever been my pleasure to read. Should be canon.
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These are recommendations made by Tropers for ''TortallUniverse'' fanfics (meaning, those set in the universe outlined by the Alanna/Daine/Kel/Aly/Beka series of novels), all of which have to be signed to stay on the page. Feel free to add a fanfic of your own to the list, but remember to use the template found [[Main/FanficRecommendations here]]. This is specifically for Tortall Universe fics, not TamoraPierce fanfics in general. Literature/CircleOfMagic fics should be placed on their own page.

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These are recommendations made by Tropers for ''TortallUniverse'' ''Tortall Universe'' fanfics (meaning, those set in the universe outlined by the Alanna/Daine/Kel/Aly/Beka series of novels), all of which have to be signed to stay on the page. Feel free to add a fanfic of your own to the list, but remember to use the template found [[Main/FanficRecommendations here]]. This is specifically for Tortall Universe fics, not TamoraPierce Creator/TamoraPierce fanfics in general. Literature/CircleOfMagic fics should be placed on their own page.
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These are recommendations made by Tropers for ''TortallUniverse'' fanfics (meaning, those set in the universe outlined by the Alanna/Daine/Kel/Aly/Beka series of novels), all of which have to be signed to stay on the page. Feel free to add a fanfic of your own to the list, but remember to use the template found [[Main/FanficRecommendations here]]. This is specifically for Tortall Universe fics, not TamoraPierce fanfics in general. CircleOfMagic fics should be placed on their own page.

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These are recommendations made by Tropers for ''TortallUniverse'' fanfics (meaning, those set in the universe outlined by the Alanna/Daine/Kel/Aly/Beka series of novels), all of which have to be signed to stay on the page. Feel free to add a fanfic of your own to the list, but remember to use the template found [[Main/FanficRecommendations here]]. This is specifically for Tortall Universe fics, not TamoraPierce fanfics in general. CircleOfMagic Literature/CircleOfMagic fics should be placed on their own page.

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** ENTHUSIASTICALLY SECONDED. I actually forgot I wasn't reading a Pierce novel, albeit a Pierce novel intended for a more mature audience than her usual. Characterization is pretty much perfect and the plot is staggeringly complex and comes together beautifully. There are many sequel fics to ''Lady Knight'' but this one outdoes them all.

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** Comments: whew! One of those stories you stay up until 6AM reading for the world building loves. A mature and well-rounded view of the realities of the magi-medieval world built by Tamora Pierce, with some very interesting analysis of religion and gender discourses. One of the personal criticisms I have regarding Tamora Pierce is that her characters are, true to genre, written for teenagers and their weaknesses are acknowledged but not fully played out. This flays off the last vestiges of the Mary Sue from the characters. YMMV, regarding the '''triggers''' and the political structuring, but all together worth the lost sleep. Only criticism is that Kel is cast as a bit too egalitarian and 'of the people', but that's true to canon. Relationships are present, but are way off in the background except where they compliment and further the plot and character development. Compare with Raining Ink's ''Out Of the Night'' and Vathara's ''Embers''.


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** * Comments: whew! One of those stories you stay up until 6AM reading for the world building loves. A mature and well-rounded view of the realities of the magi-medieval world built by Tamora Pierce, with some very interesting analysis of religion and gender discourses. One of the personal criticisms I have regarding Tamora Pierce is that her characters are, true to genre, written for teenagers and their weaknesses are acknowledged but not fully played out. This flays off the last vestiges of the Mary Sue from the characters. YMMV, regarding the '''triggers''' and the political structuring, but all together worth the lost sleep. Only criticism is that Kel is cast as a bit too egalitarian and 'of the people', but that's true to canon. Relationships are present, but are way off in the background except where they compliment and further the plot and character development. Compare with Raining Ink's ''Out Of the Night'' and Vathara's ''Embers''.

''Embers''.
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** Comments: [[CrowningMomentOfFunny CMOF]]-laden and in-character, especially Neal. Well worth a look.

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** * Comments: [[CrowningMomentOfFunny CMOF]]-laden and in-character, especially Neal. Well worth a look.



"[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/161757 Song of the Seer]]" by Ankhiale

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"[[http://archiveofourown.''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/161757 Song of the Seer]]" Seer]]'' by Ankhiale



* "Pairing(s)": Alanna/Jon, Alanna/Roger, Thom/Liam, Thayet/Buri
* "Synopsis": What if Thom had refused to switch?
* "Comments": Told from Thom's point of view, this is so much more than the standard Alanna Goes to the Convent story. A hauntingly beautiful take on what the Tortall universe could have been like if Thom hadn't agreed to switch with Alanna. Quite possibly the best piece of fanfiction I've ever read.

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* "Pairing(s)": ''Pairing(s)'': Alanna/Jon, Alanna/Roger, Thom/Liam, Thayet/Buri
* "Synopsis": ''Synopsis'': What if Thom had refused to switch?
* "Comments": ''Comments'': Told from Thom's point of view, this is so much more than the standard Alanna Goes to the Convent story. A hauntingly beautiful take on what the Tortall universe could have been like if Thom hadn't agreed to switch with Alanna. Quite possibly the best piece of fanfiction I've ever read.


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''[[http://archiveofourown.org/series/19454 Making the Best of Things universe]]'' by Ankhiale (again)
* Recommended by Kaza999
* ''Pairing(s)'': Alanna/Francis, Alanna/Jon, Jon/Thom, Delia/Thom, Jon/Thayat, others
* ''Synopsis'': Alanna and Thom don't switch. Things go...rather weirdly.
* ''Comments'': According to Ankhiale, this was born from a reread of Song of the Seer (above), and Ankhiale decided that they could make the universe go better, and they succeeded. Making the Best of Things is a series of fics, mostly oneshots, and they are all quite excellent. This series isn't nearly as bleak as Song of the Seer, but is written just as well.
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** Comments: whew! One of those stories you stay up until 6AM reading for the world building loves. A mature and well-rounded view of the realities of the magi-medieval world built by Tamora Pierce, with some very interesting analysis of religion and gender discourses. One of the personal criticisms I have regarding Tamora Pierce is that her characters are, true to genre, written for teenagers and their weaknesses are acknowledged but not fully played out. This flays off the last vestiges of the Mary Sue from the characters. YMMV, regarding the '''triggers''' and the political structuring, but all together worth the lost sleep. Only criticism is that Kel is cast as a bit too egalitarian and 'of the people', but that's true to canon. Relationships are present, but are way off in the background except where they compliment and further the plot and character development.
Compare with Raining Ink's ''Out Of the Night'' and Vathara's ''Embers''.


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** Comments: whew! One of those stories you stay up until 6AM reading for the world building loves. A mature and well-rounded view of the realities of the magi-medieval world built by Tamora Pierce, with some very interesting analysis of religion and gender discourses. One of the personal criticisms I have regarding Tamora Pierce is that her characters are, true to genre, written for teenagers and their weaknesses are acknowledged but not fully played out. This flays off the last vestiges of the Mary Sue from the characters. YMMV, regarding the '''triggers''' and the political structuring, but all together worth the lost sleep. Only criticism is that Kel is cast as a bit too egalitarian and 'of the people', but that's true to canon. Relationships are present, but are way off in the background except where they compliment and further the plot and character development. \n Compare with Raining Ink's ''Out Of the Night'' and Vathara's ''Embers''.

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'''Title''': ''Lady Knight Volant'' by '''Bracketyjack''' [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8523893/1/Lady-Knight-Volant Fanfiction Net]] and [[http://archiveofourown.org/works/511762/chapters/902085 Ao3]]

* Author Summary: Continues Lady Knight to the end of the Scanran War. K/D eventually. A long novel of action and manners, completely written, updating Fridays.

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'''Title''': ''Lady Knight Volant'' by '''Bracketyjack''' [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8523893/1/Lady-Knight-Volant Fanfiction Net]] and Lady Knight Volant]] [[http://archiveofourown.org/works/511762/chapters/902085 Ao3]]

(alternate AO3 link here)]] by Bracketyjack
* Author Summary: Synopsis: Continues Lady Knight to the end of the Scanran War. K/D eventually. A long novel of action and manners, completely written, updating Fridays.
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** '''Comments''': whew! One of those stories you stay up until 6AM reading for the world building loves. A mature and well-rounded view of the realities of the magi-medieval world built by Tamora Pierce, with some very interesting analysis of religion and gender discourses. One of the personal criticisms I have regarding Tamora Pierce is that her characters are, true to genre, written for teenagers and their weaknesses are acknowledged but not fully played out. This flays off the last vestiges of the Mary Sue from the characters. YMMV, regarding the '''triggers''' and the political structuring, but all together worth the lost sleep. Only criticism is that Kel is cast as a bit too egalitarian and 'of the people', but that's true to canon. Relationships are present, but are way off in the background except where they compliment and further the plot and character development.
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\n** '''Comments''': Comments: whew! One of those stories you stay up until 6AM reading for the world building loves. A mature and well-rounded view of the realities of the magi-medieval world built by Tamora Pierce, with some very interesting analysis of religion and gender discourses. One of the personal criticisms I have regarding Tamora Pierce is that her characters are, true to genre, written for teenagers and their weaknesses are acknowledged but not fully played out. This flays off the last vestiges of the Mary Sue from the characters. YMMV, regarding the '''triggers''' and the political structuring, but all together worth the lost sleep. Only criticism is that Kel is cast as a bit too egalitarian and 'of the people', but that's true to canon. Relationships are present, but are way off in the background except where they compliment and further the plot and character development.
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''Embers''.

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'''Title''': ''Lady Knight Volant'' by '''Bracketyjack''' [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8523893/1/Lady-Knight-Volant Fanfiction Net]] and [[http://archiveofourown.org/works/511762/chapters/902085 Ao3]]

*Author Summary: Continues Lady Knight to the end of the Scanran War. K/D eventually. A long novel of action and manners, completely written, updating Fridays.

*Recommended by: tonnocal

**'''Comments''': whew! One of those stories you stay up until 6AM reading for the world building loves. A mature and well-rounded view of the realities of the magi-medieval world built by Tamora Pierce, with some very interesting analysis of religion and gender discourses. One of the personal criticisms I have regarding Tamora Pierce is that her characters are, true to genre, written for teenagers and their weaknesses are acknowledged but not fully played out. This flays off the last vestiges of the Mary Sue from the characters. YMMV, regarding the '''triggers''' and the political structuring, but all together worth the lost sleep. Only criticism is that Kel is cast as a bit too egalitarian and 'of the people', but that's true to canon. Relationships are present, but are way off in the background except where they compliment and further the plot and character development.
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"[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/161757 Song of the Seer]]" by Ankhiale
* Recommended by Kestrad
* "Pairing(s)": Alanna/Jon, Alanna/Roger, Thom/Liam, Thayet/Buri
* "Synopsis": What if Thom had refused to switch?
* "Comments": Told from Thom's point of view, this is so much more than the standard Alanna Goes to the Convent story. A hauntingly beautiful take on what the Tortall universe could have been like if Thom hadn't agreed to switch with Alanna. Quite possibly the best piece of fanfiction I've ever read.
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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3271761/1/Fallen Fallen]]'' by Confusedknight
* Recommended by Flyndragon
* ''Pairing(s)'': Kel/Dom
* ''Synopsis'': Kicked out of Page training, Kel becomes entangled in a bitter struggle for the suffering people of Scanra. Four years later she returns to Tortall, a stranger to those who once knew her, a stranger who has not forgotten the promises she made...
* ''Comments'': This is probably the very best fanfiction I have ever read. It is a take on what would happen if Kel was kicked out of page training after her first year. Kel goes through hardship and eventually overcomes it, becoming a warrior and becoming inextricably entangled in the fate of Scanra. This is a story written on a professional level, with great character development and a thick, engaging plot. It also does a very good job of world building, fleshing out Scanra more than we ever see in the books. But be warned, it is very long. Don't start reading this unless you have time to spare.
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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3271761/1/Fallen Fallen]]'' by Confusedknight
* Recommended by Flyndragon
* ''Pairing(s)'': Kel/Dom
* ''Synopsis'': Kicked out of Page training, Kel becomes entangled in a bitter struggle for the suffering people of Scanra. Four years later she returns to Tortall, a stranger to those who once knew her, a stranger who has not forgotten the promises she made...
* ''Comments'': This is probably the very best fanfiction I have ever read. It is a take on what would happen if Kel was kicked out of page training after her first year. Kel goes through hardship and eventually overcomes it, becoming a warrior and becoming inextricably entangled in the fate of Scanra. This is a story written on a professional level, with great character development and a thick, engaging plot. It also does a very good job of world building, fleshing out Scanra more than we ever see in the books. But be warned, it is very long. Don't start reading this unless you have time to spare.
[=[[reviews:Fallen]]=]
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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3271761/1/Fallen Fallen]]'' by Confusedknight
* Recommended by Flyndragon
* ''Pairing(s)'': Kel/Dom
* ''Synopsis'': Kicked out of Page training, Kel becomes entangled in a bitter struggle for the suffering people of Scanra. Four years later she returns to Tortall, a stranger to those who once knew her, a stranger who has not forgotten the promises she made...
* ''Comments'': This is probably the very best fanfiction I have ever read. It is a take on what would happen if Kel was kicked out of page training after her first year. Kel goes through hardship and eventually overcomes it, becoming a warrior and becoming inextricably entangled in the fate of Scanra. This is a story written on a professional level, with great character development and a thick, engaging plot. It also does a very good job of world building, fleshing out Scanra more than we ever see in the books. But be warned, it is very long. Don't start reading this unless you have time to spare.
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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4951198/1/Teacher]]'', by Loten

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** Loten also has reduxes of ''Wolf-Speaker,'' ''Emperor Mage,'' and ''The Realms of the Gods'' completed in similiar good quality, a set of drabbles filling in holes left by the author, and a story about Numiar and Daine after the end of the series. Pretty much anything by her is good.

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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2171908/1/Seducing_Master_Salmalin Seducing Master Salmalin]]'', by Wild Magelet
* ''Reccommended'' by tenoreyequetis
* ''Sypnosis'': A sweet and funny "Daine/Numair first time" fic. Rated T, for obvious reasons.
* ''Comments'': Manages to be romantic without becoming mushy, gooey, or just ridiculous in general like some of its sister and brother fics. Quite a few lines that made me smile, or laugh, as well.
* ''''Pairing'': Same as above.
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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4951198/1/Teacher]]'', by Loten
*''Recommended'' by Sorrows Solace
*''Synopsis'': A redux of the Immortals series from Numair's point of view.
*''Comments'': The best Numair writing I've seen, all the characters are written accurately, some are fleshed out and the story flows well. The writing's top notch and the author clearly knows the characters and world well, anything new added in for other one shots on Loten's profile are well thought out.
*''''Pairing'': Numair/Daine
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* Synopsis: A series (well, trilogy at the moment) of mutually exclusive oneshots, wherein Kel is engaged in relations of a sexual nature with someone and her friends, through a variety of ''incredibly'' embarrassing but possible circumstances, discover the existence of these relations. Due to all of it being PlayedForLaughs rather than focus on shipping, I'm putting it in GenFic, but the pairings are Kel/Merric, Kel/Seaver and Kel/Thom ([[DeadGuyJunior the second.]])

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* Synopsis: A series (well, trilogy at the moment) of mutually exclusive oneshots, wherein Kel is engaged in relations of a sexual nature with someone and her friends, through a variety of ''incredibly'' embarrassing but possible circumstances, discover the existence of these relations. Due to all of it being PlayedForLaughs rather than focus on shipping, I'm putting it in GenFic, but the pairings are Kel/Merric, Kel/Seaver and , Kel/Thom ([[DeadGuyJunior the second.]])second]]), and Kel/[[spoiler:Numair/Daine]].
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''[[http://web.archive.org/web/20091026171424/http://www.geocities.com/f4_soujiro/PotS_knightclub.htm Welcome to Knight Club]]'' by Quatre Sama.

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''[[http://beckyh2112.livejournal.com/440559.html Cut]]'', by beckyh2112
* ''Recc'd'' by Joysweeper
* ''Synopsis'': Stormwings are infuriating, Daine is exhausted, and holding back takes too much effort.
* ''Pairing'': Daine/Rikash

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''[[http://web.archive.org/web/20091026171424/http://www.geocities.com/f4_soujiro/PotS_knightclub.htm Welcome to Knight Club]]'' by Quatre Sama.
* ''Recc'd'' by Joysweeper
* ''Synopsis'': Written as a challenge: describe a squire's Ordeal in 800 words. It's a series of drabbles, loosely arranged around the eight rules of Fight Club.
* ''Comments'': Despite how it sounds, it's entirely serious. I enjoyed it. Had to fetch it from archive.org, though.

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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3493562/1/Leading_Man Leading Man]]'', by sarcastic rabbit
*Recommended by {{Tropers/starryblue}}
*Synopsis: A day in the life of King Jonathan in which he meets a certain juggling black mage from Carthak
*Comments: The summary listed on ff.net doesn't really do this story justice. A well-written and humorous take on the day Numair and King Jonathan met from the perspective of the King.

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