Seasonal Dragons take on the characteristics of the season during which they are born. Thus, eggs that are laid in spring match the pink flowers and green buds of spring, and those that are laid in the summer grow to depict the bright green of the forest trees and the yellow of the sun. Eggs laid in autumn display the bright colors of leaves falling from trees, and those that are laid during winter take on the appearance of the icy snow.

Dragons are highly-intelligent reptilian creatures that—from a human perspective, at least—appear to live forever. Many different varieties of dragon exist, each with their own unique qualities, habitats, and behavior. Adolescence in dragons is usually marked by the growth of a hatchling’s wings, although not all breeds of dragons grow wings and some breeds have other traits that indicate the beginning of maturation. In Galsreim, dragons and humans coexist peacefully.

Falstaof is an amateur cooking enthusiast with dreams of being the head chef at a expansive palace with a crew of hundreds at his disposal and even more awaiting his delicious meals. Unfortunately, his dreams of splendor couldn't be farther from the truth. He lives in a small clan that survives from the fallen nuts and smaller animals that are plentiful during their patron season and don't appreciate his attempts to turn their meals into art. He has tried making other dishes with materials traded from a nearby human market, but his last dish didn't turn out so well... his noodles turned a pale purple and carried a faint lavender scent. This failure has become his most famous, jokingly referred to as "Cooking Adventures, Chapter 17: Falstaof and the Lavender Noodles."