Time flies when you're having fun, right? That must be how Dreadfall crept up on us again without Berk noticing! Thankfully, I've been keeping a close eye on the dates and I had all the festivities and decorations ready to spread across Berk.
We're just about ready, but I don't feel like we could get a proper start without the reason we even have for this festival: a Hofferson! Can you talk to Astrid and see if she's ready for the occasion?
1- Talk to Astrid at Berk
Astrid
'Dreadfall'. Our family used to hate the coming of Aurvandil's Fire, and the Flightmare loomed large in our legacy as a failure. We're so lucky that we understand these dragons much more now that they're our friends, rather than legends.
With Dreadfall, we're remembering both our fear of the unknown and the beautiful relationship we've managed to forge with these magnificent creatures. It's best to share both our joys and our fears with friends, don't you think?
I think I saw Heather arrive by the... whatever it is the twins are planning. Can you welcome her to our Dread-ful Berk?
2- Talk to Heather
Heather
Hey! Of course I'm here. I wouldn't miss this for the world... and neither would Windshear. Isn't that right, girl?
I see you're admiring Windshear's new look. She's just had a nice flask full of glowing algae that bring the Flightmare to Berk!
Sorry! I'd give you some but the twins swore me to secrecy. On another note: is it just me, or does Snotlout seem a little miffed about this whole situation? Maybe we should ask him what's on his mind. Would you mind handling that for us?
3- Talk to Snotlout
Snotlout
Don't worry your little head about Snotlout. I'm good. I'm all good. It's just... ugh.
Stupid Ruffnut and Tuffnut challenged me and Hookie to a race through their newest obstacle curse, the 'Fright of Passage'? But it looks like they spiked the potion they gave to Hookfang because he flew off without me somewhere. Now how am I going to show everyone up with some world record times?
It's a setup, I swear. Ruffnut set me up! I bet she'd fess up to you if you asked her.
4- Talk to Ruffnut by the entrance of her course
Ruffnut
Typical Snotlout. He demands a double portion of glowing algae from me, force feeds Hookfang, and then gets upset when he flies away in a huff? He's not worthy of The Glow!
You look like you might be of sterner stuff. Come on, [Your Viking's Name]: brave the Fright of Passage, and let's see where your bravery leads you... (It'll lead you to me. I'm at the end of the maze. Don't worry, I'll make it cool.)
Note[]
The origin of Dreadfall, and how the Hofferson family is involved, is presented in the episode Fright of Passage, from the Defenders of Berk series.