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|Occupation = Author <br> Dragon Researcher <br> Storyteller
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|Location = [[Isle of Berk (Franchise)|Berk]]
  
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|Other = [[Gobber the Belch (Franchise)|Gobber the Belch]] <small>(great-great-great grandson)</small><br> [[Bork's Wife]] <small>(wife)</small> <br> [[Willie]] <small>(pet)</small>
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|Voiced by = Jim Cummings
  
|Voiced by = Jim Cummings
 
|First Appearance = ''[[Book of Dragons (Short)|Book of Dragons]]''
  
|First Appearance = ''[[Book of Dragons (Short)|Book of Dragons]]''
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|Last Appearance = ''[[Dreamworks Dragons: Dawn of New Riders]]''
 
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==Biography==
  
==Biography==
 
===Early Life===
  
===Early Life===
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His backstory is revealed in ''[[Book of Dragons (Short)|Book of Dragons]]''; over the course of his life,[[File:BorkGF.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Bork's unnamed Wife]] Bork attempted many professions, but was always sabotaged by passing [[Dragon (Franchise)|Dragons]]. Over the years, Bork accumulated a lot of knowledge about Dragons, writing the information down in a book. It was Bork who devised the [[Dragon Classes (Franchise)|Dragon Classes]], and his work was passed down and modified through the many the [[Viking]] generations of [[Isle of Berk (Franchise)|Berk]]. His gathering of Dragon knowledge in spite of the risk to his own life merited his change of title.
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His backstory is revealed in ''[[Book of Dragons (Short)|Book of Dragons]]''; over the course of his life,[[File:BorkGF.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Bork's unnamed Wife]] Bork attempted many professions, but was always sabotaged by passing [[Dragon (Franchise)|Dragons]]. Over the years, Bork accumulated a lot of knowledge about Dragons, writing the information down in a book. It was Bork who devised the [[Dragon Classes (Franchise)|Dragon Classes]], and his work was passed down and modified through the many [[Viking]] generations of [[Isle of Berk (Franchise)|Berk]]. His gathering of Dragon knowledge in spite of the risk to his own life merited his change of title.
   
 
At some point, Bork visited [[Impossible Island]] in order to use the traps set up by the [[Defenders of the Wing]] and upgraded by [[Hamish II]] in an attempt to protect the [[Flower#Dragon Bloom|Dragon Bloom]].
  
At some point, Bork visited [[Impossible Island]] in order to use the traps set up by the [[Defenders of the Wing]] and upgraded by [[Hamish II]] in an attempt to protect the [[Flower#Dragon Bloom|Dragon Bloom]].
   
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In ''[[We Are Family, Part 1]]'' and ''[[We Are Family, Part 2|Part 2]]'', it is revealed that the Isle of Berk celebrates an entire week commemorating Bork, called Bork Week. Bork had accumulated a [[Bork's Papers|private archive]] of notes, thoughts, feelings, fears, and observations on dragons (and some recipes and "interesting" illustrations of his neighbors) that was passed down within his family until inherited by Gobber. The notes were the resource Bork used to write the [[Dragon Manual| Book of Dragons]]. With Gobber's permission, these were presented to [[Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III (Franchise)|Hiccup]] on behalf of the [[Berk Dragon Training Academy]]. [[Fishlegs Ingerman|Fishlegs]] refers to the archive as the Bork Papers.
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In "[[We Are Family, Part 1]]", he was implied by the lyrics of a holiday song Gobber was singing:
  
   
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In "[[Quake, Rattle and Roll]]", Bork also mentioned in his papers the island of [[Dark Deep]], the ancestral home of the [[Gronckle (Franchise)|Gronckles]]. However, it is unclear if Bork found the island since most Vikings were not sure it existed. That was the case until [[Fishlegs Ingerman]] discovered it with the help of [[Meatlug]] and the [[Dragon Eye]].
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{{Quote|We rue the day you went berserk.|Gobber}}
  
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Bork may have gone insane at some point in his life.
  
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In "We Are Family" parts 1 and 2, it is revealed that the Isle of Berk celebrates an entire week commemorating Bork, called Bork Week. Bork had accumulated a [[Bork's Papers|private archive]] of notes, thoughts, feelings, fears, and observations on dragons (and some recipes and "interesting" illustrations of his neighbors) that was passed down within his family until inherited by Gobber. The notes were the resource Bork used to write the[[Dragon Manual| Book of Dragons]]. With Gobber's permission, these were presented to [[Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III (Franchise)|Hiccup]] on behalf of the [[Berk Dragon Training Academy]]. [[Fishlegs Ingerman|Fishlegs]] refers to the archive as the Bork Papers.
  
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In "[[Quake, Rattle and Roll]]", Bork also mentioned in his papers the island of [[Dark Deep]], the ancestral home of the [[Gronckle (Franchise)|Gronckles]]. However, it is unclear if Bork found the island since most Vikings were not sure it existed. That was the case until [[Fishlegs Ingerman]] discovered with the help of [[Meatlug]] and the [[Dragon Eye]].
  
   
 
In the game, ''[[Dragons: Rise of Berk]]'', Bork the Bold is mentioned in a Gauntlet Event as having a hidden treasure. This treasure was often sought after by many a Hooligan after Bork's demise, including [[Stoick the Vast (Franchise)|Stoick the Vast]]. [[Johann|Trader Johann]] gave Hiccup a map to Bork's treasure, which turned out to be fabricated by [[Krogan]].
  
In the game, ''[[Dragons: Rise of Berk]]'', Bork the Bold is mentioned in a Gauntlet Event as having a hidden treasure. This treasure was often sought after by many a Hooligan after Bork's demise, including [[Stoick the Vast (Franchise)|Stoick the Vast]]. [[Johann|Trader Johann]] gave Hiccup a map to Bork's treasure, which turned out to be fabricated by [[Krogan]].
   
 
{{Quote|Dad was practically obsessed with finding Bork's treasure|Hiccup in ''Dragons: Rise of Berk''}}
  
{{Quote|Dad was practically obsessed with finding Bork's treasure|Hiccup in ''Dragons: Rise of Berk''}}
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According to ''[[Dreamworks Dragons: Dawn of New Riders]]'', Bork also visited several other islands including [[Havenholme]], [[Valka's Mountain]], [[Blood Briar Island]], and [[Odin's Oblivion]] during his lifetime and set up an underground dungeon-like complex filled with cryptic pathways that must be puzzled out to pass. The young Dragon Rider [[Scribbler]] interpreted the runes Bork left in these ruinsd and deduced that he built them as a sort of bunker-house against dragon attacks.
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{{Quote|[[Patch]], these runes... they're like a key that explains everything Bork was up to! He built these bunkers as safe-houses for vikings in the event of some final war with dragons.|Scribbler|Dreamworks Dragons: Dawn of New Riders}}
   
 
===Posthumous===
  
===Posthumous===
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==Physical Appearance==
  
==Physical Appearance==
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Bork has a beard similar to [[Stoick the Vast (Franchise)|Stoick]]'s, and he dresses pretty similarly too. He wears a dark green tunic and has a thick gold belt strapped around his waist. He appears to wear leather boots and brown wrist cuffs. His right horn on his helmet was snapped in two.
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Bork has a beard similar to [[Stoick the Vast (Franchise)|Stoick's]], and he dresses pretty similarly too. He wears a dark green tunic and has a thick gold belt strapped around his waist. He appears to wear leather boots and brown wrist cuffs. His left horn on his helmet was snapped in two.
   
 
==Personality==
  
==Personality==
 
{{Quote|Bork wasn't known for his subtlety.|Hiccup|Dragons: Rise of Berk}}
  
{{Quote|Bork wasn't known for his subtlety.|Hiccup|Dragons: Rise of Berk}}
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In "[[We Are Family, Part 1]]", he was implied to have gone insane by the lyrics of a holiday song Gobber was singing:
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{{Quote|We rue the day you went berserk.|Gobber}}
   
 
==Abilities and Skills==
  
==Abilities and Skills==
 
Bork the Bold tried to do many different jobs in his life but most of it got ruined by the dragons to the point that he gave up and wrote about the dragons that had ruined his life instead which lead to the dragon manual.
  
Bork the Bold tried to do many different jobs in his life but most of it got ruined by the dragons to the point that he gave up and wrote about the dragons that had ruined his life instead which lead to the dragon manual.
   
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'''Farming:''' He was shown to be a bit of a farmer growing some crops but failed to do so due to the dragons burning his field.
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He was shown to be a bit of a farmer growing some crops but failed to do so from the dragons burning his field.
  
   
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'''Rearing Sheep:''' He had a large number of sheep but do to the dragons around eating all of his sheep aspect one. He managed to protect one as shown to be his only pet, [[Willie]].
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===Rearing Sheep===
  
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He had a large number of sheep but do to the dragons around eating all of his sheep aspect one. He managed to protect one as shown to be his only pet, [[Willie]].
  
   
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'''Blacksmithing:''' Bork was a capable blacksmith and was able to make weapons, until dragons stole his anvil.
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===Blacksmithing===
  
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Bork was a capable blacksmith and was able to make weapons, until dragons stole his anvil.
  
   
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'''Fishing:''' He managed to catch an entire pile of fish, showing his fishing prowess, but lost his fish and his boat due to attacking Scauldrons.
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===Fishing===
  
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He managed to catch an entire pile of fish, showing his fishing prowess, but lost his fish and his boat due to attacking Scauldrons.
  
   
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'''Writing and Drawing:''' Since he has seen so many dragons with different abilities and appearances he managed to create a book that included the dragons with all information that every one of Berk to know what each different dragon are classified and how dangerous they are. As this book became a success in his life before his time had ended. He also is shown to be a great artist to draw most of the dragons that are in the world. He also had a secret hidden chest that has more information.
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===Writing and Drawing===
  
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Since he has seen so many dragons with different abilities and appearances he managed to create a book that included the dragons with all information that every one of Berk to know what each different dragon are classified and how dangerous they are. As this book became a success in his life before his time had ended. He also is shown to be a great artist to draw most of the dragons that are in the world. He also had a secret hidden chest that has more information.
  
   
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'''Dragon Slaying:''' Bork knew how to slay dragons, though he wasn't really a dragon killer. He only slew them for defense so that he could study them.
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===Dragon Slaying===
  
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Bork knew how to slay dragons, though he wasn't really dragon killer. He only slew them for defense so that he could study them.
  
   
 
==Appearances==
  
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==Trivia==
  
==Trivia==
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*Bork is left handed, as seen when he is writing the Dragon Manual.
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*Bork is voiced by Jim Cummings.
  
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*The main human character in the game, ''[[Dreamworks Dragons: Dawn of New Riders]]'', [[Scribbler]], thinks he might be related to Bork. This is not further elaborated on however, and no other sources suggest any evidence thereof.
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*It is also seen when Bork is writing the Dragon Manual, that he is left-handed.
  
   
 
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Bork the Bold (formerly known as Bork the Very, Very Unfortunate) was the great-great-great-grandfather of Gobber the Belch, and, in the film continuity, was the author of the very first Dragon Manual. He apparently had a pet sheep named Willie, the last sheep of his unsuccessful flock, just as his descendant Gobber has his pet sheep, Phil.

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Willie, the pet sheep of Bork the Bold, holds a significant role in the 'How to Train Your Dragon' franchise. Willie is the last sheep of Bork's flock, the rest of which were eaten by Gronckles. Bork's attempts to retrieve Willie from a cave led him to encounter a Hideous Zippleback Dragon, showcasing Bork's bravery and his interactions with dragons. This incident also highlights the dangers that Bork and his pet faced in their world, adding depth to their characters and the narrative.
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Bork the Bold authored the very first Dragon Manual, a comprehensive guide to understanding and classifying dragons.
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Dragons had a significant impact on Bork the Bold's career choices. Initially, Bork was a blacksmith, but his anvil was stolen by dragons, which led him to change his profession. He also had a knack for fishing, but an encounter with a Scauldron dragon resulted in the loss of his boat and fish. These experiences with dragons led Bork to become a dragon slayer, not out of malice, but for defense and study. His interactions with dragons also inspired him to create a book classifying different dragon species, showcasing his artistic skills in drawing the various dragons. This book was a major success and became a significant part of his legacy.
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Biography

Early Life

His backstory is revealed in Book of Dragons; over the course of his life,

BorkGF

Bork's unnamed Wife

Bork attempted many professions, but was always sabotaged by passing Dragons. Over the years, Bork accumulated a lot of knowledge about Dragons, writing the information down in a book. It was Bork who devised the Dragon Classes, and his work was passed down and modified through the many Viking generations of Berk. His gathering of Dragon knowledge in spite of the risk to his own life merited his change of title.

At some point, Bork visited Impossible Island in order to use the traps set up by the Defenders of the Wing and upgraded by Hamish II in an attempt to protect the Dragon Bloom.

In We Are Family, Part 1 and Part 2, it is revealed that the Isle of Berk celebrates an entire week commemorating Bork, called Bork Week. Bork had accumulated a private archive of notes, thoughts, feelings, fears, and observations on dragons (and some recipes and "interesting" illustrations of his neighbors) that was passed down within his family until inherited by Gobber. The notes were the resource Bork used to write the Book of Dragons. With Gobber's permission, these were presented to Hiccup on behalf of the Berk Dragon Training Academy. Fishlegs refers to the archive as the Bork Papers.

In "Quake, Rattle and Roll", Bork also mentioned in his papers the island of Dark Deep, the ancestral home of the Gronckles. However, it is unclear if Bork found the island since most Vikings were not sure it existed. That was the case until Fishlegs Ingerman discovered it with the help of Meatlug and the Dragon Eye.

In the game, Dragons: Rise of Berk, Bork the Bold is mentioned in a Gauntlet Event as having a hidden treasure. This treasure was often sought after by many a Hooligan after Bork's demise, including Stoick the Vast. Trader Johann gave Hiccup a map to Bork's treasure, which turned out to be fabricated by Krogan.

“ Dad was practically obsessed with finding Bork's treasure ”
  — Hiccup in Dragons: Rise of Berk  


According to Dreamworks Dragons: Dawn of New Riders, Bork also visited several other islands including Havenholme, Valka's Mountain, Blood Briar Island, and Odin's Oblivion during his lifetime and set up an underground dungeon-like complex filled with cryptic pathways that must be puzzled out to pass. The young Dragon Rider Scribbler interpreted the runes Bork left in these ruinsd and deduced that he built them as a sort of bunker-house against dragon attacks.

“ Patch, these runes... they're like a key that explains everything Bork was up to! He built these bunkers as safe-houses for vikings in the event of some final war with dragons. [src] ”
  — Scribbler  


Posthumous

Bork the Bold is widely celebrated even after his death due to the legacy of information he left about dragons. He is mentioned on a number of occasions in the game, School of Dragons during several player Quests, including "History of Dragons".

Physical Appearance

Bork has a beard similar to Stoick's, and he dresses pretty similarly too. He wears a dark green tunic and has a thick gold belt strapped around his waist. He appears to wear leather boots and brown wrist cuffs. His left horn on his helmet was snapped in two.

Personality

“ Bork wasn't known for his subtlety. [src] ”
  — Hiccup  


This section requires expansion.


In "We Are Family, Part 1", he was implied to have gone insane by the lyrics of a holiday song Gobber was singing:

“ We rue the day you went berserk. ”
  — Gobber  


Abilities and Skills

Bork the Bold tried to do many different jobs in his life but most of it got ruined by the dragons to the point that he gave up and wrote about the dragons that had ruined his life instead which lead to the dragon manual.

Farming: He was shown to be a bit of a farmer growing some crops but failed to do so due to the dragons burning his field.

Rearing Sheep: He had a large number of sheep but do to the dragons around eating all of his sheep aspect one. He managed to protect one as shown to be his only pet, Willie.

Blacksmithing: Bork was a capable blacksmith and was able to make weapons, until dragons stole his anvil.

Fishing: He managed to catch an entire pile of fish, showing his fishing prowess, but lost his fish and his boat due to attacking Scauldrons.

Writing and Drawing: Since he has seen so many dragons with different abilities and appearances he managed to create a book that included the dragons with all information that every one of Berk to know what each different dragon are classified and how dangerous they are. As this book became a success in his life before his time had ended. He also is shown to be a great artist to draw most of the dragons that are in the world. He also had a secret hidden chest that has more information.

Dragon Slaying: Bork knew how to slay dragons, though he wasn't really a dragon killer. He only slew them for defense so that he could study them.

Appearances


Trivia

  • Bork is left handed, as seen when he is writing the Dragon Manual.
  • The main human character in the game, Dreamworks Dragons: Dawn of New Riders, Scribbler, thinks he might be related to Bork. This is not further elaborated on however, and no other sources suggest any evidence thereof.

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