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* OneHundredPercentAdorationRating: The Vikings absolutely love him. It’s to the point where he was elected as king without even trying and warriors frequently ask him to sign their shields.


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* UniversallyBelovedLeader: The Vikings absolutely love him. It's to the point where he was elected as king without even trying and warriors frequently ask him to sign their shields.
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* AnAxeToGrind: He uses one to threaten the captured Uttlanders when Hiccup interrogates them.
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* MookLieutenant

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* NoSenseOfPersonalSpace: With Hiccup.

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* %%Administrivia/ZeroContextExample* NoSenseOfPersonalSpace: With Hiccup.



* OriginalCharacter


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* TheCynic: Years of experiencing the various wars which plague Mathantir has made her into this.

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* %%Administrivia/ZeroContextExample* TheCynic: Years of experiencing the various wars which plague Mathantir has made her into this.



* SculleryMaid: Her role within Castle Dunbroch.

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* %%Administrivia/ZeroContextExample* SculleryMaid: Her role within Castle Dunbroch.
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* CoDragons: All of them are this to Hiccup.

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* %%Administrivia/ZeroContextExample* CoDragons: All of them are this to Hiccup.



* HeelFaceTurn: Both Alvin and Dagur used to be Hiccup's enemies.

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* HeelFaceTurn: Both Alvin and Dagur used to be Hiccup's enemies.
enemies but now work together with him.



* BrawnHilda:

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* TheSmartGuy

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* %%Administrivia/ZeroContextExample* TheSmartGuy



* TheLostLenore: She's this for Hiccup.

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* %%Administrivia/ZeroContextExample* TheLostLenore: She's this for Hiccup.
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* HappilyMarried: With Astrid prior to her death.

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* %%Administrivia/ZeroContextExample* HappilyMarried: With Astrid prior to her death.



* RulerProtagonist: He's now the King of the United Norse Kingdom.

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* RulerProtagonist: He's now the King of the United Norse Kingdom.Kingdom and the story centers around how that leads him to marry Queen Elsa.

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* CultureClash: Given that they were living in isolation for centuries, this is inevitable.
** They are confused by Europa's StayInTheKitchen attitude towards women.
* DragonRider: Has become an integral part of their army.

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* CultureClash: Given that they were living in isolation for centuries, this is inevitable.
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inevitable. They are confused by Europa's StayInTheKitchen attitude towards women.
* %%Administrivia/ZeroContextExample* DragonRider: Has become an integral part of their army.



* GoodVersusGood: They are technically at war with Arendelle, due to Uttland being one of its provinces.
* HeroWithBadPublicity: Thanks to their legacy as vicious marauders, they are treated with fear and are seen as savages by most of Europa.
* HornyVikings: They are a kingdom of Vikings, so this is a given.

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%%Needs more context about the morality of both.* GoodVersusGood: They are technically at war with Arendelle, due to Uttland being one of its provinces.
%%Needs more context about the "Hero" part. * HeroWithBadPublicity: Thanks to their legacy as vicious marauders, they are treated with fear and are seen as savages by most of Europa.
* %%Administrivia/ZeroContextExample* HornyVikings: They are a kingdom of Vikings, so this is a given.



* ProudWarriorRace: A major part of their culture.

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* %%Administrivia/ZeroContextExample* ProudWarriorRace: A major part of their culture.
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* GoodVsGood: They are technically at war with Arendelle, due to Uttland being one of its provinces.

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* GoodVsGood: GoodVersusGood: They are technically at war with Arendelle, due to Uttland being one of its provinces.
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* ShadowArchetype: Inverted. Hiccup is what Drago would be if the latter was benevolent.

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* ShadowArchetype: Inverted. Hiccup shares many similarities with Drago. Both have a prosthetic for a missing limb, both command a large army consisting of people from various backgrounds. Both have a trained dragon acting as Alpha for an entire flock. Lastly, both claim to be a liberator to their people. The difference is that Hiccup is what Drago would be if the latter was benevolent. latter's intentions were truly benevolent.
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* GoodCounterpart: He’s becomes this to Drago Bludvist. Both command a large army consisting of people from various nations/tribes, both have a dragon army that they control with an alpha, and both claim to be liberators. The difference is that Hiccup is completely genuine with his claims.
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* ShadowArchetype: Inverted. Hiccup is what Drago would be if the latter was benevolent.

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* GoodVsGood: They are techically at war with Arendelle, due to Uttland being one of its provinces.

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* GoodIsNotSoft: They are only fighting to defend themselves and rescue their fellow Vikings. Despite this, they are perfectly willing to use torture on their prisoners, have no qualms about attacking civilians, and frequently use decapitation as a form of execution.
* GoodVsGood: They are techically technically at war with Arendelle, due to Uttland being one of its provinces.



* HappilyMarried: With Astrid prior to her death.



* WarriorPrince: He fights alongside his army as a FrontlineGeneral.



Chieftain of the Outcast Tribe and one of Hiccup's generals stationed at [[spoiler: Mathantir]].

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The Chieftain of the Outcast Tribe and an old friend of Stoick's. He used to be one of Hiccup's enemies before undergoing a HeelFaceTurn. Currently, he acts as one of Hiccup's generals stationed at [[spoiler: Mathantir]].
Mathantir.



* AdaptationalHeroism: He's one of Hiccup's closest allies, as opposed to his book counterpart.



One of the original dragon riders of Berk and currently Chief Secretary of State for the United Norse Kingdom.

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One of the Berk's original dragon riders of Berk and a close friend of Hiccup. He's currently the Chief Secretary of State for the United Norse Kingdom.



* TheBeastmaster: As a result of spending nearly two decades living with dragons, her knowledge of dragons is equal to that of the Book of Dragons. It's because of this that Hiccup decides to make her the headmistress of the dragon training academy.



* BewareTheNiceOnes: Despite his kind-hearted nature, he doesn't hesitate to decapitate his prisoners when Hiccup orders him to.



* OverrankedSoldier: He holds the same rank as most chieftains, despite being much younger and less experienced than most of them. In fact, he arguably has more authority than the other generals, since he's shown to be the only general leading the Army of Nordri's Arrows. [[note]]For comparison, the similarly-sized Army of Sudri's Torch had at least three generals sharing leadership.[[/note]]



A servant who works in Castle Dunbroch.

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A servant cynical old woman who works as a servant in Castle Dunbroch.


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* TheCynic: Years of experiencing the various wars which plague Mathantir has made her into this.

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* AdaptationalNiceGuy: This version is extremely supportive and concerned for Hiccup’s wellbeing, a far cry from both the books and films.

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* AdaptationalBadass: In the movie franchise, he acted as the DumbMuscle for Berk's dragon riders and was treated as ComicRelief for most of the films. Here, he’s become one of Hiccup's most trusted generals and commands the Army of Nodri's Arrows.
* AdaptationalNiceGuy: He's lacks the egocentrism and CasanovaWannabe attitude of his movie counterpart. This version is also extremely supportive and concerned for Hiccup’s wellbeing, a far cry from both the books and films.



* EveryoneHasStandards: While he may have been a CasanovaWannabe in the past, [[spoiler: when he comes across Dalibor's SexSlave, he’s completely disgusted and even orders his men to give her proper clothing coverage.]]

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* EveryoneHasStandards: While he may have been a CasanovaWannabe in the past, [[spoiler: when [[spoiler:When he comes across Dalibor's SexSlave, he’s completely disgusted and even orders his men to give her proper clothing coverage.]]



* TookALevelInBadass: Went from being the DumbMuscle of Berk's dragon riders to one of Hiccup's most trusted generals and commander of the Army of Nodri's Arrows.
* TookALevelInKindness: He's dropped his egocentrism and CasanovaWannabe attitude. His InnerMonologue in Chapter 4 shows that he's also concerning himself with Hiccup's wellbeing.

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* TookALevelInBadass: Went from being the DumbMuscle of Berk's dragon riders to one of Hiccup's most trusted generals and commander of the Army of Nodri's Arrows.
* TookALevelInKindness: He's dropped his egocentrism and CasanovaWannabe attitude. His InnerMonologue in Chapter 4 shows that he's also concerning himself with Hiccup's wellbeing.
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* OneHundredPercentAdorationRating: His people absolutely love him, to the point where he is frequently asked to sign their shields.

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* OneHundredPercentAdorationRating: His people The Vikings absolutely love him, him. It’s to the point where he is was elected as king without even trying and warriors frequently asked ask him to sign their shields.
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* CultureClash: He remarks on the oddity of Vikings wearing their enemies’ bones as jewelry.
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* TheSocialExpert: Alvin is very good at reading people and understanding Viking culture. When Hiccup arrives at Mathantir, Alvin informs him about the Mathantiran Vikings’ society and advises Hiccup on the proper Viking customs when the Mathantiran chieftains swear fealty to him.

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* PetTheDog: While raiding Drago’s home in Radvo, Snotlout allows a servant girl to live and keep her stuff in exchange for helping him.



* TheBlacksmith: Gobber is often the one who Hiccup has create weapons or gadgets in his forge.



* ArmyOfThievesAndWhores: They live in filthy conditions, their society is a mess, and infighting was semi-common.

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* ArmyOfThievesAndWhores: They live in filthy conditions, their society is a mess, and infighting was semi-common. Eret mentions that some of them have resorted to using kitchenware and farming tools as weapons.
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* GadgeteerGenius: He hasn't lost his knack for inventing. By the time of ''Of State'', he's invented missiles, cannons, and sonic weapons. AccordingToTheManual, he's also designed the fountain pen and French toast.

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* GadgeteerGenius: He hasn't lost his knack for inventing. By the time of ''Of State'', he's invented missiles, cannons, and sonic weapons. AccordingToTheManual, [[AllThereInTheManual According to the author's forum]], he's also designed the fountain pen and French toast.

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* VisionaryVillain: Inverted, he's a Visionary Hero. Chapter 7 shows his new vision of a Viking nation where Vikings and dragons can live together in total peace and harmony. He's also shown to think of ways to design Mathantir when he rebuilds it.

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* VisionaryVillain: Inverted, he's a Visionary Hero. Chapter 7 shows his new vision of a Viking nation where Vikings and dragons can live together in total peace and harmony. He's also shown to think While in Mathantir, he's frequently thinking of ways to design Mathantir when he rebuilds it. building new dragon stables, expanding the dragon-training academy, and planning on creating a new legal code.


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* ADayInTheLimelight: Chapter 3 shows us his POV as he leads an invasion of Radvo.


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* SculleryMaid: Her role within Castle Dunbroch.

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* AdaptationalBadass: This version of Hiccup has managed to become king of the entire Archipelago, fight off a VillainTeamUp consisting of Viggo and the Warlords, and defeats Grimmel far more easily than in canon.
* AdaptationalVillainy: He’s far more ruthless than in canon. He’s not above executing prisoners as an intimidation tactic.

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* AdaptationalBadass: This version of Hiccup has managed to become king of all the entire Archipelago, fight off Vikings, defeat a VillainTeamUp consisting of Viggo and the Warlords, and defeats Grimmel far more easily than in canon.
actually succeeds at capturing Grimmel.
* AdaptationalVillainy: He’s far more ruthless than in canon. He’s not above executing prisoners as In the HTTYD movies and TV series, Hiccup is largely an intimidation tactic.AllLovingHero and a BadassPacifist who avoids killing. Here, he's shown to be vindictive and remorseless towards his enemies, even killing [=POWs=] just for talking back to him.



* BrokenAce: He is the king of the Vikings, has a dragon army, is completely beloved by his people, and is currently on the winning side of a war. Despite all this, ''Of State'' shows that he has been descending into depression and is described as ''tired''. Losing one's father and wife does that to a guy.
* BrokenBird: The trauma of losing both Stoick and Astrid, capped off with war fatigue, has caused Hiccup to become closed off and more ruthless.

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* BrokenAce: He is the king of the Vikings, has He's shown to be a skilled dragon army, is completely beloved by his people, rider, a brilliant inventor, a capable strategist, and is currently on the winning side of a war. an inspiring leader. Despite all this, ''Of State'' shows that he has been descending into depression just how much he's hurting inside after losing Astrid and is described as ''tired''. Losing one's father and wife does that to a guy.
his father.
* BrokenBird: The trauma of losing both Stoick and Astrid, capped off with war fatigue, has caused Hiccup to become closed off and more ruthless.to others, which he disguises with a cold demeanor.



* HeWhoFightsMonsters: Downplayed and lampshaded by other characters who note how Hiccup has become more ruthless and cold since the death of Astrid. He’s no longer trying to use diplomacy and executes prisoners who mock him.

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* HeWhoFightsMonsters: Downplayed and lampshaded by other characters who note how Hiccup has become more ruthless and cold since the death of Astrid. Astrid's death. He’s no longer trying to use diplomacy an AllLovingHero and executes prisoners who mock him.has long since dropped his ThouShallNotKill policy.



* OOCIsSeriousBusiness: Both Snotlout and Eret note how he's changed since Astrid's death. He’s fixated on war and doesn’t attempt to resolve conflicts peacefully.

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* OOCIsSeriousBusiness: Both Snotlout and Eret note how he's changed since Astrid's death. He’s fixated on war less idealistic than he used to be and doesn’t attempt to resolve conflicts peacefully.worryingly obsessed with the war.



* TookALevelInCynic: Hiccup’s entire character arc is focused around the fact that he has become less idealistic and more depressed following the death of Astrid.

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* TookALevelInCynic: Hiccup’s entire character arc is focused around the fact that he has become less idealistic and more jaded and depressed following the death of Astrid.his wife's death.


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* TheLancer: For Hiccup. While he is Hiccup's second in command, they possess several differences. Hiccup has long-term plans for building a kingdom and prefers a hammer-and-scalpel approach for solving problems. Alvin is the brawn to Hiccup's brains, using brute strength to solve everything and doesn't really care for nation-building.


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* NumberTwo: He acts as Hiccup's second-in-command after Hiccup arrives at Mathantir. He advises Hiccup on battle tactics, accompanies him everywhere, and gives out orders on his behalf.
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* TheHighKing: Hiccup’s official title is High King of the Norse, which puts him above all the Viking chieftains.


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* GlorySeeker: Much like his son, Spitelout has a reputation for glory-seeking. During a military meeting in Mathantir, he requests Hiccup to give him more dragons for his campaign, despite facing smaller numbers than the other generals.

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* LethalChef: Having spent over a decade living amongst wild dragons, her skills in cooking has become rusty to say the least.

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\n* LethalChef: Having spent over a decade living amongst wild dragons, her skills in cooking has become rusty rusty, to say the least.
least. Hiccup usually resort to [[DiscreetDiningDisposal feeding the food to Toothless when Valka's not looking.]]



!!Vikings of the Barbaric Archipelago

!!!Army of Sudri's Torch

[[folder: Marshal Spitelout Jorgensen]]
Snotlout's father and general-in-chief of the United Norse Kingdom's armies.

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!!Vikings of the Barbaric Archipelago

!!!Army of Sudri's Torch

[[folder: Marshal Spitelout Jorgensen]]
Snotlout's father and general-in-chief
Astrid Hofferson]]
Hiccup's wife who died prior to ''Of State''. Her death strongly affected Hiccup, who finds himself going through all his fond memories
of the United Norse Kingdom's armies.
her.



* AdaptationalExpansion: His relationship with Stoick is expanded upon from the books. It turns out that he's a bastard, but Stoick still treated him like his brother.
* NumberTwo: He holds the rank of marshal and therefore is the highest ranking officer in the UNK, answering only to Hiccup.

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* AdaptationalExpansion: His relationship ActionGirl: Much like in canon, she's described as being capable of caving people's skulls in.
* DeathByAdaptation: In canon, Astrid lived long enough to marry Hiccup and raise a family
with Stoick him. Here, she dies a few months after ''How To Train Your Dragon 2''.
* GirlinessUpgrade: PlayedForLaughs. After marrying Hiccup, Astrid attempted to invoke this trope by engaging in traditionally "feminine" activities like collecting herbs and cooking, only to be comically bad at both.
* LethalChef: Much like Valka, Astrid was a terrible cook, much to Hiccup's detriment.
* TheLostLenore: She's this for Hiccup.
* PosthumousCharacter: She
is expanded upon already dead from the books. It turns out that he's a bastard, but Stoick still treated him like his brother.
* NumberTwo: He holds
very beginning of the rank of marshal story and therefore her death is the highest ranking officer in the UNK, answering only what drives Hiccup to Hiccup.
become more ruthless.



[[folder: Heather]]
Dagur's sister, a long-time ally of Berk's dragon riders, and a member of the Berserker tribe. She [[spoiler: appears at Castle Dunbroch to welcome Hiccup and takes part in the battle against the Huns.]]

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!!Vikings of the Barbaric Archipelago

!!!Army of Sudri's Torch

[[folder: Heather]]
Dagur's sister, a long-time ally of Berk's dragon riders,
Marshal Spitelout Jorgensen]]
Snotlout's father
and a member general-in-chief of the Berserker tribe. She [[spoiler: appears at Castle Dunbroch to welcome Hiccup and takes part in the battle against the Huns.]]
United Norse Kingdom's armies.



* ActionGirl: She hasn't lost any of her fighting prowess from ''Race to the Edge''.
* TheBusCameBack: Hiccup notes that it's been a year since he last saw her.

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* ActionGirl: She hasn't lost any of her fighting prowess AdaptationalExpansion: His relationship with Stoick is expanded upon from ''Race to the Edge''.
* TheBusCameBack: Hiccup notes
books. It turns out that it's been he's a year since he last saw her.
bastard, but Stoick still treated him like his brother.
* NumberTwo: He holds the rank of marshal and therefore is the highest ranking officer in the UNK, answering only to Hiccup.



[[folder: Camicazi]]
A Bog Burglar and a childhood friend of Hiccup's. Much like Hiccup, she's the daughter of the chieftess and the first one in her tribe to have trained a dragon. [[spoiler: She acts as the top spy for the Vikings stationed in Mathantir and greets Hiccup at Castle Dunbroch.]]

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[[folder: Camicazi]]
A Bog Burglar
Heather]]
Dagur's sister, a long-time ally of Berk's dragon riders,
and a childhood friend of Hiccup's. Much like Hiccup, she's the daughter member of the chieftess and the first one in her tribe to have trained a dragon. Berserker tribe. She [[spoiler: She acts as the top spy for the Vikings stationed in Mathantir and greets Hiccup appears at Castle Dunbroch.Dunbroch to welcome Hiccup and takes part in the battle against the Huns.]]


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* ActionGirl: She hasn't lost any of her fighting prowess from ''Race to the Edge''.
* TheBusCameBack: Hiccup notes that it's been a year since he last saw her.

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[[folder: Camicazi]]
A Bog Burglar and a childhood friend of Hiccup's. Much like Hiccup, she's the daughter of the chieftess and the first one in her tribe to have trained a dragon. [[spoiler: She acts as the top spy for the Vikings stationed in Mathantir and greets Hiccup at Castle Dunbroch.]]

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* TheDreaded: The news of their resurgence alone is enough to cause Arendelle to militarize.



* HeroWithBadPublicity: Thanks to their legacy as vicious marauders, they are treated with fear and are seen as savages outside by most of Europa.

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* HeroWithBadPublicity: Thanks to their legacy as vicious marauders, they are treated with fear and are seen as savages outside by most of Europa.
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* AdaptationalBadass: This version manages to become king of the entire Archipelago. He’s also able to fight off a VillainousTeamUp between Viggo and the Warlords and defeats Grimmel far more easily than in canon.

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* AdaptationalBadass: This version manages of Hiccup has managed to become king of the entire Archipelago. He’s also able to Archipelago, fight off a VillainousTeamUp between VillainTeamUp consisting of Viggo and the Warlords Warlords, and defeats Grimmel far more easily than in canon.
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* AdaptationalBadass: Here, he’s become king of the entire Archipelago and defeats Grimmel far more easily than in canon.

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* AdaptationalBadass: Here, he’s This version manages to become king of the entire Archipelago Archipelago. He’s also able to fight off a VillainousTeamUp between Viggo and the Warlords and defeats Grimmel far more easily than in canon.
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* AdaptationalBadass: He defeats Grimmel far more easily than in canon.

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* AdaptationalBadass: He Here, he’s become king of the entire Archipelago and defeats Grimmel far more easily than in canon.
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* AdaptationalBadass: He defeats Grimmel far more easily than in canon.
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* AdaptationalAngstUpgrade: There is a lot more emphasis placed on Hiccup's grief following his father's death.


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* BrokenBird: The trauma of losing both Stoick and Astrid, capped off with war fatigue, has caused Hiccup to become closed off and more ruthless.
* DisappearedDad: Per canon, Hiccup's father, Stoick, was killed by Drago prior to the events of ''Of State''.

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