An Outcast tried to use the book in order to train a Deadly Nadder but failed. The book played an important role in ' Heather Report, Part 1' and ' Heather Report, Part 2' when Heather stole the book for the Outcasts in exchange for her parents. The Manual proves to be fruitless, devoid of statistics, and only warning him that Night Furies are considered too dangerous to try and kill and should be avoided at all costs.įishlegs and Hiccup add a drawing and information on a new species to the Manual - the Typhoomerang - in ' The Terrible Twos'. Later on that same night, Hiccup returns to the Great Hall to try and find any information on Night Furies, hoping to use the book to try and approach the one he shot down. Apart from Astrid and Fishlegs who have already read it, the rest of the group don't appear to be keen on studying the Manual. The Dragon Manual is given to the students of Dragon Training in order for them to study up on the dragons they will be facing in future sessions. Hiccup is shown doing the major re-write and update of the Manual, assisted with the personal observations his friends have made with their own dragons. It helps them understand the abilities, weaknesses, and behavior of the dragons, helping them study and train dragons easier. The original line ' Kill on sight' came from Bork the Bold.Īfter that, it was handed to the members of the Berk Dragon Training Academy, to gain more knowledge on dragons and to add more information. He had many encounters with dragons, and while failing in other pursuits, excelled at cataloging everything he learned.

The Book of Dragons was written by Gobber's great-great-great-grandfather, Bork the Bold - once known as Bork the Very, Very Unfortunate. 3 Dragons Species Appearing in the Book.1.6 How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming.

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