Summary:

After the final test, Hiccup ran away, an outcast of Berk and never intending to return. Journeying to the far Eastern reaches of a world atlas he comes across in his travels, he stumbles upon a land occupied by others who have adopted his ideals and befriend and ride dragons rather than killing them. But when a new threat rises up in the Barbaric Archipelago, demanding the Riders' attention, he must make a decision to help his old tribe or leave it to perish.

~Glossary of Terms~

Draconia: City located where East Asia would be, since How to Train Your Dragon is fictional, I have taken some liberties of making the Earth it creates somewhat different (i.e. some places will be there, but not others). A high-tech city for the time period, but not by a great deal. They have no electric technology as of yet. Sometimes referred to as "the White City" or "the Great City." Basically a very large island.

Dragon Riders: In general, they are a large group of people, who qualify as a minority in the long run, who have adopted the idea that dragons are not enemies. Peaceful dragon riders, or citizens of Draconia, not only use dragons in day to day chores (fishing, hunting, building, forgework, etc.), they hold competitions to see how well each rider/dragon team works together. All friendly, games like dragon racing (HTTYD 2) are held often, along with stunt shows and actual races.

Dragons: Flying beasts ranging from the size of housecats to behemoths as big as mountains, some dragons will team up with a human partner, bonding with them for life. Those who are brave often join the Dragon Riders or the Dragon Rider Corps (see below) and live relatively peaceful lives smattered with small times of violence. Those who join the core will see more battle and fighting than others, as they and their riders complete special missions.

Dragon Rider Corps: Nicknamed "the Swarm," these are the riders trained to fight off Titan Wings and other threats. They are taught to wield weapons of most kinds, and must possess an ability to think on their feet. Core riders are easily distinguished by the weapons they carry, often bows and arrows, but occasionally one will have a sword, spear, or double axe. Most weapons are made entirely of metal (Gronkle iron) and have cut out sections (think: Elven weapons from the Hobbit movies i.e Thranduil's sword)

Draconian Black Guard: Literally the best of the best, only second to the Draconian Royalty. The best dragon and human teams who serve the Imperial family (i.e. the Emperor, the Empress, and their child, the princess). Trained in hundreds of martial arts and fighting techniques, members of this elite task force can take up nearly any weapon (if they are an apprentice), adapt, and fight. Traditionally, Black Guard members defend the city and the dragon nests there with their lives, however, certain members trusted by the Imperial family can be sent out on the most difficult, delicate, or dangerous assignments in order to ensure completion. Top ranking Guard members serve as spies, Crown's assassins, or as the Royal Guard.

Draconian Royal Family: Descendants of the first dragon riders, they have known dragons since early childhood. They are highly skilled dragon riders, the only ones close to or on their level being the Black Guards. Current ruling family: Emperor Reseph Kasai, Empress Tai-len Kasai, and Princess Maeri Kasai.

A/N: In case some of you didn't notice a difference, I altered some of the descriptions to be a little more, well, descriptive :) They weren't cutting it for me, so I had some stuff to fix. ANyway, if you thought you could skip this, I suggest you go back and read this before you read chapter 12. Slightly important. And, if you have read it but it's been a while, you might go back and read it again, just to refresh your memory. I can't tell if I'm getting into full swing or if I'm starting to fall out of my seat at this point...