This AU focuses on Dream (Sýn) & Nightmare (Nið) after Dream is turned to stone & Nightmare is corrupted! It will be a dragon rider/dragon hunter type world, and there will absolutely be heavy Outcode presence throughout the plot!

In a realm where dragons have free reign of the earth, sea and skies, there's an old legend that states the twins of Sun and Moon were always fated to be tragic. A prophecy carved into the trunk of the sacred tree warns that only one of the siblings will survive adolescence, just to go on to live a cursed life of solitude and strife.

It comes to no one's surprise when the prophecy comes true, leaving the twin of the Sun, Sýn, nothing more than a statue. The living twin of the Moon, Nið, doesn't leave this fate unscathed - his bones are left oozing with caustic corruption.

Villagers that once praised and celebrated the celestial twins now shunned Nið, convinced that he cursed his own brother to stone - that his corruption was an instantaneous karma dealt directly by the Gods.

Nið is able to find friends along the way, slowly building up his own village while the Hunters move to wage war on the dragons they once lived alongside.

Every year since his exile, Nið returns to his brother's statue to pay his respects - he's soulbroken when he returns one year to not only find the village gone, but his brother's statue, as well. The only evidence of such an existence being the discoloration on the stone where Sýn's feet had been planted when he had been turned to stone.

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Sýn (Dream)

Celestial twin of the Sun, turned to stone at age 13. 100 years later, with no trace of a storm, lightning strikes Sýn's statue and frees him from his imprisonment. Seeing this as a divine sign of sorts, the hunters' shaman takes Sýn under their wing, raising and conditioning him to their beliefs, and convincing Sýn that Nið had cursed him and ran away to weaponize the dragons.

Akkeri (Cross)

The Protector of the Celestial Twin, and Head Dragon Hunter's Son. Assigned to Sýn following his arrival, and not long after Akkeri shed his own stripes. He's a pacifist in his soul and fantasizes about quitting hunting, but wouldn't dare let his father find out. Has immense knowledge of all things dragon, thanks to a dragon he harbored and nursed back to health.

Nið (Nightmare)

Celestial twin of the Moon, cursed with corruption at 13. Makes a pilgrimage to his old village's outskirts to visit Sýn's statue every year, while slowly building up his own village. As the Hunters start attempting to wipe out the dragons, Nið works to harbor a safe haven for dragons to be protected and come and go as they please. Winds up becoming known as the Dragon Rider's Leader.

Varðir (Error)

A "Seer" and outfitter for the Dragon Riders. Uses his magic to craft subtle jewelry that, upon breaking, notifies him of the wearer's location and distress. In his spare time, he can be found making saddles and miscellaneous dragon items.

Kvikr (Killer)

Nið's right hand man. He's their fastest rider, and he fights with dexterity and finesse. Often goes on scouting missions to check for refugees and injured dragons that may need their help.

Eðli (Dust)

Herbalist for the Riders. He really likes flora, so he spent a lot of time specializing in them and their uses. Often sent on missions requiring stealth or his elite tracking skills.

Auki (Horror)

Raises and tends to livestock to feed both the town and the dragons - known as both the Rider's shepherd and their butcher. While he doesn't often get sent into action nowadays, he's more of a berserker when he fights.

I'm gonna go ahead and make a chain for the rest of the guys whose names I'm having a hard time with - quick refresher that this AU focuses on Dream & Nightmare in a HTTYD based world where Nightmare and crew are Dragon Riders and Dream, Cross, and some others (TBA!) are Dragon Hunters. This AU will mostly consist of Outcodes, though I'll likely add more characters as I'm inspired to do so!