Dragons episode 13 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Berk faces a severe lightning storm, leading villagers to believe Thor's wrath is due to Toothless, Hiccup's dragon. Stoick recalls a similar past incident, fueling suspicions. In an attempt to appease Thor, they build a statue, but the storm worsens. Hiccup discovers metal attracts the lightning, not Toothless, and proves it. Realizing their error, the villagers accept Toothless back, deciding to relocate metal structures. The episode concludes with Berk returning to normalcy, embracing their Viking spirit of admitting mistakes.

Full Episode S00E13 Recap

### Opening Scene: Hiccup Reflects on Living with Dragons - Hiccup discusses the challenges and benefits of living with dragons. - The episode opens with a dragon roaring and Hiccup riding his dragon, Toothless. ### The Village Adapts to Dragons - Hiccup and the villagers work on structures to accommodate dragons. - The Vikings discuss the necessity of these structures, despite feeling used. ### Lightning Storm Hits Berk - A severe lightning storm strikes Berk, a rare occurrence for the village. - Stoick recalls a past incident with Jurgen Barnstadt, punished by Thor with lightning. ### Toothless in Trouble - Toothless, Hiccup's dragon, becomes a target of suspicion as the lightning strikes intensify. - Villagers believe Thor is angry because of Toothless, calling for his banishment. ### Hiccup's Plea and the Statue for Thor - Hiccup defends Toothless, reminding the villagers of his contributions. - The villagers decide to build a statue for Thor to appease him. ### The Statue Fails, Toothless Captured - Despite the statue, the lightning storm worsens. - Villagers, still believing Toothless is to blame, capture him to send him away. ### Hiccup's Discovery and Proof - Hiccup discovers that metal attracts the lightning, not Toothless. - He proves his theory by attracting lightning to a metal rod. ### Resolution: Understanding and Acceptance - Villagers understand Thor was not angry at Toothless. - They decide to relocate the metal structures to prevent future lightning strikes. ### Closing Scene: Berk Returns to Normal - Hiccup reflects on the Viking spirit of admitting mistakes. - The village celebrates with pie and smoked fish, returning to normalcy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main challenge faced by Hiccup and the villagers in this episode?

The main challenge is dealing with a severe lightning storm hitting Berk and the villagers' belief that Thor is angry because of Toothless, Hiccup's dragon.

How do the villagers initially react to the lightning storm?

The villagers believe Thor is angry and suspect that Toothless, the Night Fury, is the cause of his wrath.

What historical event does Stoick recall related to lightning?

Stoick recalls the punishment of Jurgen Barnstadt by Thor with a lightning bolt, linking it to the current situation.

What solution do the villagers come up with to appease Thor?

The villagers decide to build a statue for Thor in an attempt to appease him and stop the lightning storm.

Does the statue succeed in stopping the lightning?

No, the statue does not stop the lightning. The storm actually worsens after the statue is erected.

What discovery does Hiccup make about the cause of the lightning strikes?

Hiccup discovers that the lightning is attracted to metal, not Toothless, and proves it by using a metal rod.

What decision is made regarding Toothless and the other dragons?

The villagers realize that Toothless is not to blame for Thor's anger and decide not to banish him. They also relocate metal structures to prevent future lightning strikes.

How does the episode end?

The episode ends with Berk returning to normal, the villagers admitting their mistake, and Hiccup reflecting on the Viking spirit.

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