The stakes escalate as Viggo gains possession of the Dragon Eye and its lenses, using ancient knowledge to outmaneuver the Riders at every turn. 2. The Redemption of Dagur the Deranged

Serving as the muscle to Viggo’s mind, Ryker leads the Hunter fleet with specialized weaponry like dragon-fireproof cages and ballistas designed to capture and exploit dragons. New Dragon Species and Discoveries

The Riders fight a desperate battle inside the caldera. Tuffnut, in a rare moment of genius, realizes the geodes resonate at a frequency that also blocks a Dragon Rider’s bond with their dragon. When Astrid and Stormfly get separated by a cave-in, she can’t feel him. For the first time, the Riders are truly blind.