Colonel Tavington Fan Fiction

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Name:	Colonel Tavington Fan Fiction
Date(s):	15 September 2000 - 01 February 2005 (last update)
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Type:	gen and het
Fandom:	The Patriot
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Colonel Tavington Fan Fiction was a The Patriot gen and het fanfiction archive. It was hosted by GeoCities.

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This page is devoted to original fan-written fiction and artwork focusing on Colonel William Tavington of the British Green Dragoons, as he is wonderfully portrayed by Jason Isaacs in the movie "The Patriot".

Anyone who would like to have their stories and artwork posted, look over the submissions and ratings guidelines for the page, then feel free to contact me at Tavington_fanfic@[...]. All copyrights are kept by you, the author and/or artist. The works are published in the best format I can provide, as well as publicized.

Last updated by the Webmaster on July 28, 2001

From Free Joy: "An archive for stories featuring Col. Tavington, from the movie The Patriot. No slash here."

Submissions

How to Submit a Story to this Site

Any complete story is welcome so long as it is set in the universe of the film "The Patriot", features Colonel William Tavington in a significant role, and isn't slash. Stories which focus on one of the other British characters from the film are also welcome. (So far, I haven't seen any which don't also feature Tavington, but if I receive any, I'll start a new story list, or otherwise flag them.)

Based on feedback from readers, I'm no longer archiving ASCII format. All stories will be presented in basic HTML format. If you prefer, I can put up a link to a story on your own page instead of storing the material on this site.

To submit a story, please email me, and provide me with the following information:

• The title of the story. [required]
• The author's name as you want it listed. [required]
• Your email address for feedback, if you want us to put up a direct link so readers can contact you.
• The rating of the story. [required, see ratings for an explanation of the categories]
• The story classification. How would you classify your story? Romance? Action/adventure? Character drama? Humor? [see classification for some suggestions]
• A short plot summary (3 or 4 sentences at most). This field isn't required, but readers will appreciate it, if you fill it in!
• Any extra notes you feel are important. (For instance, is the story is a prequel/sequel to another story?)
• Crossovers: Does the story cross into another universe? If so, which one? [required]

Please attach your story to the email in text (preferred) or HTML format. If you have difficulty getting it into a clean text format, email me and we'll discuss alternatives. I'm more than willing to help. Also, make sure to include "Tavington Fan Fiction Submission" or something to that extent in the subject line of the e-mail.

Since I am a member of the Tavington Fanfic list on yahoogroups, I can retrieve your story directly from there, if that is easier.

If you have any questions or problems, contact me. We'll try to work them out.

Please keep in mind that it may take a week or two for your story to appear on the web page!

How to Submit Artwork to this Site

At present, I have no formal guidelines. If you are interested in having your art presented on this site (or an off-site link to your own page), contact me and we'll work something out!

Stories by date added

"God Save the King! How Thomas Martin Found His Destiny" by Susan Carhart

Date Added: 2005/02/01

Rating: PG-13

Classification: Alternative History, Action/Adventure

Summary: Sibling rivalry and the burning desire for a red coat help Thomas Martin find a way to save the family farm and achieve his own ambitions. As Tavington and the Green Dragoons ride up to the Martins' home in May of 1780, lives are forever altered, and history is changed.

"Captive" by Dog of War

Date Added: 2004/12/07

Rating: Adult (Sexual situations here, guys.)

Classification: Romance/Drama

Summary: William Tavington meets a young woman and he has to take responsibility for his actions.

"Hag Ridden" by Susan Carhart

Date Added: 2004/11/01

Rating: R for violence, sex and ickiness

Classification: Horror

Summary: A foggy night, a lonely cabin, and a mysterious woman. Colonel William Tavington finds there are more dangerous things than rebels in South Carolina .

"The Limits of Her Consent: The Sixth Night" by Corri Anders

Date Added: 2004/07/25

Rating: NC-17

Classification: Romance, sort of

Summary: The Green Dragoons commandeer the elegant colonial home of Catherine Hamilton while Colonel Tavington commandeers the elegant colonial Catherine Hamilton. This story is the sixth part of a seven part series that takes place over seven nights.

"The Limits of Her Consent: The Seventh and Final Night" by Corri Anders

Date Added: 2004/07/25

Rating: NC-17

Classification: Romance, sort of

Summary: The Green Dragoons commandeer the elegant colonial home of Catherine Hamilton while Colonel Tavington commandeers the elegant colonial Catherine Hamilton. This story is the final part of a seven part series that takes place over seven nights.

"Born on the Fourth of July" by Susan Carhart

Date Added: 2004/07/08

Rating: PG

Classification: Action Adventure/Character Study

Summary: On his birthday, Captain Wilkins contemplates issues of life and loyalty, and rides with Colonel Tavington to disrupt an ill-fated celebration.

"All's Fair" by Iris Rosalind

Date Added: 2004/06/03

Rating: Adult

Classification: Character Drama

Notes: This is an off-site link.

Summary: At her plantation-home, the wife of a Colonial militia officer receives a letter, brought by Colonel William Tavington. It is a letter from her husband, and may provide Tavington with the opportunity not only of gaining information, but also of planting in her mind the doubt about her husband's wisdom in choosing to leave her to fight for a hopeless cause.

"The Limits of Her Consent: The Fifth Night" by Corri Anders

Date Added: 2004/05/05

Rating: NC-17

Classification: Romance, sort of

Summary: The Green Dragoons commandeer the elegant colonial home of Catherine Hamilton while Colonel Tavington commandeers the elegant colonial Catherine Hamilton. This story is the fifth in a seven part series that takes place over seven nights.

"The Limits of Her Consent: The Fourth Night" by Corri Anders

Date Added: 2004/05/01

Rating: NC-17

Classification: Romance, sort of

Summary: The Green Dragoons commandeer the elegant colonial home of Catherine Hamilton while Colonel Tavington commandeers the elegant colonial Catherine Hamilton. This story is the fourth in a seven part series that takes place over seven nights.

"The Limits of Her Consent: The Second Night" by Corri Anders

Date Added: 2004/05/01

Rating: NC-17

Classification: Romance, sort of

Summary: The Green Dragoons commandeer the elegant colonial home of Catherine Hamilton while Colonel Tavington commandeers the elegant colonial Catherine Hamilton. This story is the second part of a seven part series that takes place over seven nights.

"Et In Arcadia Ego" by Susan Carhart

Date Added: 2004/04/27

Rating: R for battle scenes and consensual sex

Classification: Action/Adventure/Romance

Summary: When Colonel Tavington and his Green Dragoons rescue three Loyalist sisters from an isolated plantation, events are set in motion that will change his life. As he fights for honour, love, and a place of his own, can he accept the opportunities Fate offers him?

"The Limits of Her Consent: The Third Night" by Corri Anders

Date Added: 2004/04/27

Rating: NC-17

Classification: Erotica/Drama

Summary: The continuing saga of colonial Catherine Hamilton and her week with the infamous Colonel Tavington. Tavington has taken her home and her bed. What will he take next? (some sexual violence) This story is the continuation of "The Limits of Her Consent: The First Night." It takes place before the events of The Patriot.

"To Kill a Spy" by Michele Lynn Crenshaw

Date Added: 2004/04/27

Rating: R for mild violence

Classification: Drama

Summary: A young American woman disguises herself as a spy for the Continental Army in order to save her father. But along the way she falls in love with Colonel William Tavington, head of the British Green dragoons, and meets many obstacles while filling in for her father. She becomes torn between her love for Colonel Tavington and her patriotism for her fellow Americans and in the end suffers the consequences for what she has gotten herself into.

"The Limits of Her Consent: The First Night" by Corri Anders

Date Added: 2004/04/11

Rating: NC-17

Classification: Romance, sort of

Summary: The Green Dragoons commandeer the elegant colonial home of Catherine Hamilton while Colonel Tavington commandeers the elegant colonial Catherine Hamilton. This story is the first in a seven part series that takes place over seven nights.

"The Heart of a Villain" by Donna M. Evans

Date Added: 2004/02/23

Rating: R

Classification: Drama

Summary: Colonel Tavington finds his secret spy.

"Sleep Well" by Isis

Date Added: 2004/01/08

Rating: R (Death, NC-theme and references to torture)

Classification: Drama/vignette

Summary: Col. Tavington and a girl caught spying for the Ghost. This story evolved form a nightmare I had after watching "The Patriot". If you like to read Tavington fics were he is not so bad, after all, don't read this. This is the Tavington that lets a whole village go up in flames.

"Nightmare" by Isis

Date Added: 2004/01/08

Rating: R (non-explicit references to violence and sex)

Classification: Drama/vignette

Summary: Companion piece to Sleep Well. Later the same night, from the POV of Col. Tavington's mistress.

"Wedding in Heaven" by Priska

Date Added: 2003/11/19

Rating: adult

Classification: romance

Summary: Nicole McPauley and her fiancé John are engaged to be married. But their dreams and their hopes were destroyed by Tavington along with their lives. But maybe the end of a life is not the end of everything...

"A Day in the Brain of Ashley" by Ash

Date Added: 2003/10/14

Rating: PG-13

Classification: Humor

Summary: A very random story following the plotlines of the film. Warning! Crazily stupid, and chocked full of random early morning quirks.

"Piety and Infamy" by Marian Kimberly Welty

Date Added: 2003/09/02

Rating: NC-17 (Some sexual situations between husband and wife, Attempted Rape, Violence)

Classification: Romance, Drama, and Action/Adventure

Summary: This story runs Parallel to the movie "The Patriot" So every so often you will read a scene that is taken directly from the movie. It begins when Cornwallis calls Colonel Tavington to his office to discuss his "Brutal tactics", four days after his wedding has taken place. Throughout the story these two lovers are pledged with the battle of Tavington's reputation, a General who is obsessed with Tavington's young bride, and of course the war surrounding every situation concerned in the story. There are surprises around every corner!!

"Complications of War" by Tracy

Date Added: 2003/07/08

Rating: Adult, non-consensual sexual situations.

Classification: Drama/Romance

Summary: Colonel Tavington is obliged to take responsibility for his actions.

"A Poem About Colonel Tavington" by Amanda

Date Added: 2003/06/30

Rating: R ( for language..this is a HARDCORE poem )

Classification: Somewhat a comedy.

Summary: This is a first time a poem is on here and this is a poem ALL about Colonel Tavington and what he's all about.....

"Little Frenchwoman" by Myriam

Date Added: 2003/03/12

Rating: Adult

Classification: Drama/romance

Summary: Frenchwoman Constance Thorne has been married for eight years to John Thorne, a rich colonist. She loves her husband deeply. The couple is patriotic but they agree to go to a ball given by Lord Cornwallis. During this ball they meet a certain Colonel William Tavington, green dragoon. Tavington falls under the charm of the young woman. And Colonel Tavington doesn't take "no" for an answer.

"Sins, Paternity and Drama" by M.J.

Date Added: 2003/02/18

Rating: PG-13

Classification: Drama

Summary: Chloe McKeller pays a visit to cheating ex boyfriend William Tavington to tell him a shocking surprise that makes him stop and realize what kind of a man he has become.

"Reunited" by Tracy

Date Added: 2003/02/09

Rating: PG

Classification: Ficlet

Summary: Tavington's last moments.

"Innocence Lost" by Tracy

Date Added: 2002/12/05

Rating: Adult: sexual situations and a small amount of violence.

Classification: Drama/Romance

Summary: Tavington/Anne story with Captain Bordon in a major supporting role. Anne is abducted by Colonel Tavington at the church in Pembroke. Will she survive this extended ordeal with her ideals and her love for Gabriel intact?

"Save the Last Dance" by Ashleigh

Date Added: 2002/12/03

Rating: Adult

Classification: Drama/romance/alternative universe (ending)

Summary: When half-Irish, half-Cherokee Ayita Sullivan finds herself "recruited" by the Dragoons as a native guide, she discovers that her captivity resulted from the suggestion (and ulterior motives of) loyalist Capt. James Wilkins. But it's the Dragoons commander, Col. William Tavington, and his second-in-command, Capt. John Borden, who will change her future.

"Constancy" by Portia Marlowe

Date Added: 2002/08/26

Rating: PG-13 (it gets kind of bawdy at times)

Classification: Humor/Action/Adventure

Summary: Tavington's little sister arrives on the scene with an interesting and hare-brained plan. This story takes place during the times when the movie focuses in on Ben Martin's camp life (I guess you could say), but also deals with some events in the movie.

"Pro Patria Mori" by Julie

Date Added: 2002/07/31

Rating: PG-13

Classification: Character drama

Summary: In the blink of an eye before his death at Cowpens, Colonel Tavington reflects on his actions and opens his arms to fate.

"A Changing of the Guard" by Julie

Date Added: 2002/07/29

Rating: PG-13 (minor foul language)

Classification: Humor/Prequel

Summary: This story is set in mid-May of 1780, making it a little over a month before the action in the movie, and is an alternate explanation for Colonel Tavington's perpetual bad mood and ruthlessness. Perhaps clothes do make the man...

"A Snake in the Grass" by Ashleigh

Date Added: 2002/07/12

Rating: PG

Classification: romance/character drama

Summary: Caroline Macauley's father once fought for the British during the French and Indian War, but she's less than thrilled about being obliged to house several Dragoon officers while General Cornwallis rebuilds a confiscated mansion nearby into Fort Carolina. One of those officers, is of course, Colonel Tavington...

"All the King's Men" by Ashleigh

Date Added: 2002/06/30

Rating: adult

Classification: Character drama/romance

Summary: After the fall of Charles Town, Col. William Tavington burns the homes of known rebel soldiers and so meets and captures Lydia Malloy, a young war widow. This story is a prequel to the main action in The Patriot, set about a month before Tavington encounters the Martin family on their plantation, so it's obviously not a "happily ever after story" despite some humor in it.

"Tavington Haunting" by Babs

Date Added: 2002/05/12

Rating: PG-13

Classification: paranormal (lighter)

Notes: There is a brief reference to the War of 1812. For the Brits there is no insult intended and the speaker is trying to get up Tavy's nose.

Summary: Lt. Col. Tavington finds himself haunting the same young lady lifetime after another.

"Bordon's Girl" by Janeen

Date Added: 2002/03/22

Rating: Adult(very). Contains sexual situations. Do not read if offended by sex. Turn back now!!

Classification: Romance/Drama

Summary: Don't let the title fool you. The story is about Colonel William Tavington. The title is derived from the fact that one of the main characters in the story is known as "Bordon's Girl." The Captain Bordon character has a major supporting role in this story. Captain Bordon is the father to a baby sister that he has raised since her infancy. When Bordon is accused of Treason against the Crown and must stand trial, the situation looks bleak. Bordon's sister Tess is desperate to prove his innocence. She enters into an underhanded deal with Colonel Tavington and enlists his help to obtain Bordon's freedom.

"Beyond Friendship" by Raven

Date Added: 2002/01/28

Rating: Adult

Classification: Action-Adventure, Drama, Romance

Summary: You thought having a sister is bad. Wait until your beloved sister falls in love with your subordinate and has the same temper as you do and has the strength to bend your will to her own. Welcome to Amanda and William Tavingtons' world. Bordon and Amanda are the two main characters, but Tavington definitely has a strong roll.

"Good Vs. Evil" by Amanda

Date Added: 2002/01/10

Rating: PG-13

Classification: Horror / Drama

Summary: Tavington gets possessed by the devil then during the exorcism he sees the image of his hatred life.

"Tavington's Love Child" by Amanda

Date Added: 2002/01/10

Rating: PG-13

Classification: Drama

Summary: William Tavington meets his love child for the first time 3 years later after when the child's mother dies of a stroke.

"The Boundary" by Janeen

Date Added: 2001/12/27

Rating: R to Adult. Contains some offensive language, mild violence, adult and sexual situations, and one graphic depiction of forced sexual violence.

Classification: Drama/romance

Summary: We find out that Colonel William Tavington of the Green Dragoons, who is in America commanding a cavalry unit for the British during the Revolutionary War, has brought his English fiancée with him to the Colonies. The fiancée finds out some startling revelations about her future husband. The Captain Bordon character has a major supporting role in this story.

"Tavington's Christmas" by Raven

Date Added: 2001/12/27

Rating: PG

Classification: A little romance

Summary: BeforeThe Patriot happens. It is Christmas tide. Tavington comes back from his patrols to go to a ball when he discovers he has the best present of all waiting for him.

"A Midsummer's Miracle" by AnaMarie

Date Added: 2001/12/12 Revised: 2003/05/06

Rating: Adult

Classification: AU/romance/adventure

Summary: While on vacation in South Carolina, Savannah Fabré is transported back in time to 1780, where her destiny is soon inextricably intertwined with the Martin family and the leader of the ferocious Green Dragoons.

"Captive" by Angelina

Date Added: 2001/11/04

Rating: Adult (language and sexual content) [Warning: forced sexual situations.]

Classification: Angst/Drama/Romance/AU

Notes: This is an off-site link.

Summary: First in a series including a triangle of Tavington, Anne, and Gabriel. The first episode deals with Tavington's approach to retrieving information from the newly married Anne. It falls under AU because none of these three meet their maker according to the plot line of the movie - I happen to like them better alive.

"How My Life Was Changed" by Myriam

Also available: [ Version Français]

Date Added: 2001/07/28

Rating: Adult

Classification: Drama/romance

Notes: This story was originally written in French. Thanks to Karen for her help with some chapters of the translation.

Summary: An old lady writes an account for her granddaughter, describing how, in her youth, she set out to avenge the death of her sister, who committed suicide after being abandoned by Colonel Tavington.

"Black Angel of Mercy" by Xandria

Date Added: 2001/05/14

Rating: Adult

Classification: Drama

Summary: Colonel Tavington is lured by a highly intelligent and mysterious Lady into a web of intrigue he could never have imagined existed.

"Between You And God" by Morgan W. Megan

Date Added: 2001/04/13

Rating: PG-13

Classification: AU/Humor

Notes: No personal offense is intended!!!!!!!!!

Summary: After his somewhat unexpected survival of the Cowpens mess Col.Tavington takes the job of minister in Pembroke's rebuilt church. The question is, how long will his patience last?

"On My Own" by Skye McKenna

Date Added: 2001/03/31

Rating: PG-13

Classification: Drama

Summary: Tavington has an unexpected opportunity to meet the daughter he didn't known existed.

"Where We Belong" by Skye McKenna

Date Added: 2001/03/31

Rating: PG-13

Classification: Romance

Summary: Jessica Middleton is independent, headstrong, and thrilled to be spending the summer at her uncle's grand plantation, Middleton Place. The house is lovely, the lands are beautiful, and her aunt and uncle are gracious and warm. Plus, Jessica has her twin sister Alison to keep her company. One night, when the Middletons throw a ball for the British Army, Jessica comes in contact with William Tavington, who turns out to be the thorn in her side. Arrogant, hotheaded, and rude, he's exactly the kind of man Jessica hates. . .falling in love with.

"Reflections in a Flawed Mirror II: The Mirror Cracks" by Xandria

Date Added: 2001/03/10

Rating: Adult (extremely)

Classification: Drama

Notes: This story arc begins with "Reflections in a Flawed Mirror I: The Mirror Unveiled."

Summary: Tavington meets his match in the form of an Austrian countess with a past not unlike his own. Their meeting and subsequent events around them cause them to both ponder the deeper meaning of life and living.

"Into the Future" by Sam

Date Added: 2001/03/07

Rating: Adult

Classification: Sci-fi/Drama/Romance/Action

Summary: Colonel Tavington finds himself at Benjamin Martin's farm and is sent to the 20th century. While there, he is attracted to woman named Jersey who is different from all the other women he has met before and finds that she has a past not much different from his and is still facing her problems.

"Pandora, or Doc M's DVD Box" by M. M. Gilchrist

Date Added: 2001/02/16

Rating: PG-13

Classification: AU/Humor

Summary: The arrival of Doc's copy of The Patriot prompts an interesting situation.

"Reflections in a Flawed Mirror I: The Mirror Unveiled" by Xandria

Date Added: 2001/01/10

Rating: Adult (extremely)

Classification: Drama

Notes: This story arc continues in "Reflections in a Flawed Mirror II: The Mirror Cracks."

Summary: Tavington meets his match in the form of an Austrian countess with a past not unlike his own. Their meeting and subsequent events around them cause them to both ponder the deeper meaning of life and living.

"A Question of Honor" by Annimal

Date Added: 2001/01/09

Rating: Adult

Classification: Drama/Romance

Notes: This is an off-site link.

Summary: What pressures drove James Wilkins to throw the first torch onto the Pembroke church when he so obviously didn't wish to? One possibility is explored in this story, which focuses on Wilkins. Colonel Tavington plays a supporting but significant role.

"The Hostage" by Myriam

Date Added: 2000/11/24

Rating: Adult

Classification: Drama/Romance

Summary: Tavington and a young Patriot captive, Jessie, develop a mutual attraction that complicates both of their lives.

"The Colour of a Man's Coat" by M. M. Gilchrist

Date Added: 2000/10/10

Rating: PG-13

Classification: AU

Summary: Col. Tavington recovers from his injuries at the battle of Cowpens, to find himself in a very different world from the one he remembers.

"The St. Custard's Day Massacre" by M. M. Gilchrist, Howard Burnham, Holley B. Calmes, Max A. Lindenman and Nikki Palumbo

Date Added: 2000/10/06

Rating: PG-13

Classification: Humor

Summary: A cheerful romp, in which the several authors assist our young hero in avenging himself on Mr. Martin in a macabre plot involving voodoo, Cajun cooking, cocktails and a Persian cat. An investigative reporter from CNN (the Colonial News Network) is left baffled and bemused...

"Penitence from Love" by Annimal

Date Added: 2000/09/15

Rating: Adult

Classification: Romance

Notes: This is an off-site link.

Summary: A young woman serving as a hostage in Lord Cornwallis's headquarters develops an obsessive attraction to Colonel Tavington.

"Mortal Vision" by Jessica

Date Added: 2000/09/15

Rating: PG-13

Classification: Drama

Summary: In the aftermath of a battle, Col. Tavington encounters a woman he knew long ago in England.

"As Heaven Made Him" by Kate

Date Added: 2000/09/15

Rating: Adult

Classification: Romance

Summary: A Patriot woman saves Col. Tavington's life, leaving him with a sense of obligation that has a lasting effect on both their lives.

"Magdalen" by Kate

Date Added: 2000/09/15

Rating: Adult

Classification: Romance

Summary: During the winter of the British occupation of Philadelphia, Col. Tavington becomes involved with the daughter of an old friend.

"Camp Follower" by Jennifer Stallion

Date Added: 2000/09/15

Rating: Adult

Classification: Drama

Summary: An exploration of Col. Tavington's relationship with a woman from the army's baggage train.

"First The Thunder" by Lisa McKenzie

Date Added: 2000/09/15

Rating: PG-13

Classification: Drama

Summary: The events of his youth shape young William Tavington into the man he will become.

"The Visitor" by Brittany Wotjek

Date Added: 2000/09/15

Rating: PG-13

Classification: Drama

Summary: A woman from his past pays a call on Col. Tavington.