The note where the Kestrel was is plain: Mother and Father. I have learned of the Coming of Skallstryke... a great Giant slaying dragon. I've read father's notes on him, heard Tove's stories. He is a lodge breaker. It occurs to me there is only one way to keep him from the lodge, and that is to take the fight to him. I go to meet the giantbane and plunge the Kestrel into his side with ramming speed. I know I will die, but it is my belief that he will be so grievously wounded that he will be easy prey for the rest of you. I have found the place where honor and duty meet my need to do more. I hope you are proud, or, at least, forgiving. Tell Jessica I love her, and know that I love you both with all my heart. Death to the Wyrm! Long live Rivervale! Your daughter, Siv Waveborne King! P.S. I'm really sorry about the loss of our ship. (edited)