Parley

Parley
Information
Quest giver	Hiccup
Expansion Pack	File:THW icon.png The Hidden World
Prerequisites	purchase of the expansion pack
Location suggested	New Berk
Rewards	60 200 Adventurer XP 350 Dragon Bonding XP 60 UDT Points
Quest Flow
Previous	A Small Problem
Next	Throwing the First Punch

Hiccup

Grimmel invited Stormheart, me, and you to talk under a white flag. He wants a three-way conversation about dragons and the archipelago, and get this... he's invited us to Berk. The cheek, right? We'll go when you're ready; Have my back out there, [your Viking's name], and I promise I'll cover yours. Valka? What is it?

1-Talk to Valka

Valka

Don't take this as a challenge to your authority. Hiccup, as our chieftain you cannot go to Berk under any circumstances. In the best scenario, you'll be surrounded by your enemies. In the worst scenario, they'll try to capture you and Toothless. Someone else can go for you.

Hiccup

It's a flag of truce! Do you think Grimmel would betray such a time-honored tradition?

Astrid

I could see him letting you arrive untouched, then all his men chase you down right as you leave Berk. Are you willing to bet Toothless's [sic] life on Grimmel's honor?

Hiccup

... Okay, I'll give in. [Your Viking's name], you'll have to be Berk's representative. Please take Eret as backup, just in case. Can you meet him by his boat at the Training Grounds?

2-Go to the Training Grounds

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You should see if Eret is near his boat at the docks.

3-Talk to Eret

Eret

This is going to be our toughest mission yet. I'm glad it's you and me on this mission, instead of some of our more... temperamental Vikings. For what it's worth, I agree with both Valka and Hiccup. I don't think Grimmel will violate the sanctity of the white flag agreement, but we need to stay on our toes and keep our eyes open. Let's get onto my ship and head over to Berk, my friend.

4-Jump on his boat
[you are teleported to Berk ] 5-Talk to Grimmel

Grimmel

I see our esteemed chieftain couldn't make it. Pity. I would have liked a chance to see his dragon friend again in person. Well, it is only a matter of time. Please, come my way. Our other guest should be arriving momentarily.

[animation of Stormheart's fleet arriving]

Grimmel

Welcome, my lady. It is a pleasure to see you after our... earlier disagreements. I'm sure we'll be able to come to a happy middle ground.

Stormheart

We shall see.

Grimmel

Now that all parties are here, let us begin. Please, click on me and we'll make our way up to the town hall. There's no need to discuss such heavy matters by the docks, after all!

6-Click on Grimmel and follow him
[the following dialogue will appear as you walk behind Grimmel and Stormheart]

Grimmel

Thank you both for coming. It is an honor to host you.

Stormheart

Your reputation precedes you, dragon hunter.

Grimmel

'Hunter'? I think of myself as an... artist. What I do should be considered poetry in motion.

Stormheart

Is that so?

Grimmel

Not many Vikings can boast wounding a night fury! Hiccup, for one... And me, for the rest.

[back to normal]

Grimmel

A peculiar set of houses. I appreciate the draconic styling, though I think it would be better served with a few nice pelts hanging by the doors. Say - Monstrous Nightmare scales, hanging with a loop of Speed Stinger claws. He he. Wouldn't you agree?

Stormheart

I am not here to discuss home furnishings. Can we discuss the matters at hand?

7-Talk to Stormheart

Stormheart

Your warlords are spreading their influence deeper into the archipelago. The further north you go, the more you will encroach into my lands. I do not take challenges lightly.

Grimmel

Ah!And there we come to the crux of the matter. Please, click on me and we shall resume the discussion.

8-Click on Grimmel and follow him
[the following dialogue will appear as you walk behind Grimmel and Stormheart]

Stormheart

I will not hesitate to rip you, piece by piece, if you oppose me. Your tamed beasts do not frighten a warrior like me.

Grimmel

Frighten? Oh, heavens forfend. My Deathgrippers' bite is worse than their bark.

Stormheart

They are free to test me. They will not find easy prey in the storm.

Grimmel

Please! Why did we venture down such an ugly path? Let us speak of greener pastures. I have no quarrels with Berk itself, my young friend. Peace with dragons is a foolish notion.. but do what you want. And Stormheart... I have no desire to control lands. I can advise the warlords to leave you alone if you leave me be.

[back to normal]

Stormheart

An interesting offer. Let me think about it, Grimmel. Let me speak to you, [your Viking's name].

9-Talk to Stormheart

Stormheart

If Grimmel is truly a mercenary for hire by the warlords, this means that he and I will have little reason to butt heads after this fight. This would leave only you and Grimmel to butt heads.

Grimmel

But must it be that way?

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Ah! That might be the hammer Gobber has been missing in New Berk. You should pick it up.

10-Grab Gobber's tool
[item: 1 Old Tool]

File:Item old tool.png

Old Tool

Grimmel

But I had... forgotten... that you lived on this island. How is it to return to your home, filled by your enemies? It must have been a quick evacuation indeed, to escape before I could find the Night Fury. Though, it's no matter. Please, let us continue. There is no reason for us to fight, [your Viking's name], if we can come to an understanding today. Click on me when you're ready.

11-Click on Grimmel and follow him
[the following dialogue will appear as you walk behind Grimmel and Stormheart]

Stormheart

So. What do you propose?

Grimmel

Something wonderfully simple, Stormheart. Leave each other alone. Why must we clash when our needs are so different?

Stormheart

Easy for you to say. You have painfully simple needs. 'Death to Night Furies.'

Grimmel

My young friend, the warlords will no longer chase Berkians across the world. Your chief Hiccup will be loath to give up his Night Fury. I understand. So...

[back to normal - close up of Stoick's statue]

Grimmel

I don't think the statue does this great chief justice. Do you miss him? Stoick was a mountain of a Viking who protected Berk by the sheer force of presence. Even his enemies respected him. His replacement is unfortunately no equal.

Stormheart

Foolish, Grimmel. One knows to never underestimate the tamer of the Alpha. I have much to ponder once I get back to the Tempest. We shall speak again.

Grimmel

Then I will not stop you. [Your Viking's name], a final word if you please.

12-Talk to Grimmel

Grimmel

Take my offer to Hiccup. If Hiccup and Toothless fight me one on one, we will end our crusade. It is a serious offer. All this pain can end with the smallest sacrifice, and is that not a chieftain's job?

Stormheart

Remember all that you have heard, [your Viking's name], and tell Hiccup every last detail. Tell him to consider it with any offers he may have heard, here and elsewhere. Grimmel, I hope--for your sake--that we will not be forced to cross swords. You would not like the result.

13-Return to Eret's ship

Eret

Thank all the seas, you're back! I was starting to think I had to storm the town. Let's get out of here while we still have the chance, mate. Hop on board.

14-Board Eret's ship

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You should get the news to Hiccup right away.

15-Talk to Hiccup

Hiccup

I'm glad you're safe, [your Viking's name]. If facing Grimmel will end all this nonsense, I'm all for it! I know that Toothless and I can handle anyone in a fair fight.

Astrid

No. No way. Absolutely not. Hiccup, that is not happening.

16-Talk to Astrid

Astrid

Great job with the meeting, [your Viking's name]. You did Berk proud. There is no way we are going to risk our chieftain and the dragon alpha in a rigged fight against Grimmel. Did we all forget that Grimmel has hunted down all the other Night Furies in the world?? No. We'll find another way.

Trivia

• During the cutscene where Stormheart arrives by Seashocker to Berk, an edited version of "Realm Of The Lords E" by Adam Saunders and Mark Stephen Cousins can be heard.

Gallery

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  Grimmel's forces at Berk

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  Grimmel and his Deathgrippers

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  Stormheart arriving

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  Stoick's statue at the Great Hall