The Traitor Always Dies

Hiccup and his dragon riders are slowly becoming more of a problem as Viggo Grimborn is looking to expand his dragon hunting business. In order to secure new ships and weapons for his armada and at a better price than the Northern markets he travels to a tribe well known for their master shipbuilders and weaponsmiths. The tribe happens to be hosting a Maces and Talons tournament, giving Viggo the perfect opportunity to speak with their chief. There he meets the chief's daughter, Runa Darkwood. The woman's mysterious and clever nature intrigues Viggo, but he's surprised when she proposes a deal he simply can't refuse.

Runa Darkwood didn't mean to start caring for the man she used to only see as a business partner. He stood for everything she was against, but she needed to protect her village and defend a secret no outsider knows. However, despite his cold and cunning personality she manages to see a different side to the seemingly heartless man, but how could she ever live in peace when she's keeping so many things from him? And, is Viggo starting to suspect Runa is not what she seems?

The prologue is set before the end of season 2 of Dragons: Race to the Edge so Hiccup and the dragon riders have come in contact with the hunters and have already caused them some trouble. Read to find out more about our mysterious female protagonist and how she will change the course of events and maybe even soften the heart of the hunter chief, Viggo Grimborn.

The story was inspired by the end of season 4 when Viggo mentions a Maces and Talons tournament to Hiccup when they're flying to find the Submaripper and stop Ryker.

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