Dragonheart: Battle for the Heartfire

Dragonheart: Battle for the Heartfire

Year: 2017

Runtime: 98 mins

Language: English

Director: Patrik Syversen

AdventureFantasy

Following the King Gareth’s death, his twin grandchildren, potential heirs to the throne, find themselves locked in a bitter struggle for power, using inherited dragon abilities to gain an advantage. When Drago's source of power, the Heartfire, is stolen, the kingdom faces a grave threat. The siblings must overcome their rivalry and join forces, utilizing swords and sorcery, to recover the Heartfire and save their realm from impending doom.

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Timeline & Setting – Dragonheart: Battle for the Heartfire (2017)

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Time period

Medieval fantasy

The story unfolds in a medieval-inspired era where dragons, royal succession, and feudal politics shape society. Knights, nobles, and Viking raiders populate a landscape of castles, ships, and shires. The Heartfire adds a magical layer to power struggles, influencing who can rule and how they govern.

Location

Lundenwic, Daneland

A medieval fantasy realm with fortified castles and shifting loyalties. Lundenwic serves as the political heart, while nearby Daneland provides the backdrop of Viking incursions. The land is steeped in dragon myth and the Heartfire, a force that binds dragons to humans and drives the kingdom’s fate.

🏰 Medieval kingdom 🗺️ Fantasy realm 🐉 Dragon lore

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 12:42

Main Characters – Dragonheart: Battle for the Heartfire (2017)

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Edric (Tom Rhys Harries)

Male twin of Meghan, bonded to Drago’s Heartfire and endowed with enhanced strength. Ambitious and confident, he seeks Gareth’s throne in Lundenwic, but his arrogance and inexperience threaten the realm. After learning the truth about his father Walter’s death, he grapples with guilt and ultimately chooses a path that favors a shared rule with Meghan.

👑 Prince ⚔️ Contender 🛡️ Loyalist

Meghan (Jessamine-Bliss Bell)

Edric’s twin, visibly marked with scales and capable of fire, who faces prejudice yet wields power to influence the throne. She initially seeks the throne for herself and struggles with isolation, but grows to fight for her brother and the realm. Her truth about their father’s death reframes the siblings’ bond and their future partnership.

🔥 Fire-wielder 👑 Warrior 💪 Strong-willed

Drago (Patrick Stewart)

A dragon bound to a human heart, guiding the twins and teaching them about the Heartfire. He sacrifices much to protect Edric and Meghan, and his eventual death frees them to pursue a united rule. His bond with Edric shapes political power and family loyalty throughout the saga.

🐉 Dragon 🤝 Mentor 💔 Sacrificial

Walter (Turlough Convery)

Father to Edric and Meghan, whose death triggers the royal struggle for power. His past actions and the revelation of his death’s circumstances add a dark dimension to the family saga, influencing the twins’ decisions and loyalties.

🩸 Father 🕰️ Legacy 🧭 Secret

Thorgrim (Andr Eriksen)

Antagonist seeking control of the Heartfire; his faction uses Sable and other agents to seize power. He represents the external threat that forces Edric and Meghan to unite, culminating in his defeat.

⚔️ Villain 👑 Tyrant 🗝️ Power-hungry

Sable

Thorgrim’s right-hand strategist and assassin, coordinating efforts to capture the Heartfire and eliminate threats to Thorgrim’s rule.

🗡️ Assassin 🧭 Strategist 🛡️ Ruthless

Queen Rhonu (Tamzin Merchant)

Queen and partner to Gareth; her death serves as a turning point that fuels the twins’ resolve to unite the kingdom and restore balance to the realm.

👸 Queen 🕊️ Legacy 🛡️ Memory

Earl Robert (Richard Cordery)

Noble whose shifting alliances drive part of the war and betrayal plot. His actions contribute to the Vikings’ involvement and the complex political landscape the twins must navigate.

👑 Noble 🗡️ Betrayal ⚖️ Power

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 12:42

Major Themes – Dragonheart: Battle for the Heartfire (2017)

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🛡️ Power

Leadership is tested as Edric, the heir, and Meghan, the fire-wielding twin, contend for the throne. Drago’s Heartfire binds to Edric, complicating loyalties and duty. The crown reveals how authority can uplift a realm or ruin it, depending on who wields it.

⚔️ Betrayal

Betrayal threads through family, nobles, and invaders, shaping the kingdom’s fate. Earl Robert’s shifting allegiances and Walter’s hidden past deepen the sense of mistrust. The revelations about Walter’s death fracture earlier loyalties and pivot the characters toward new alliances.

🤝 Redemption

The twins’ reconciliation drives the final act, as truth, guilt, and forgiveness realign their destinies. Drago’s sacrifice and the decision to share the Heartfire rebuild trust between Edric and Meghan. In the end, the siblings unite to rule together, honoring their family while repairing the realm.

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 12:42

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