Vampire Dragons are members of the undead. They sustain themselves by drinking the blood of others. It is said that they are only “alive” at night, and seem dead or asleep during the day, as they cannot endure sunlight for long periods of time. Vampire Dragons can only reproduce by changing the eggs of other dragons, puncturing the shell with their fangs and injecting venom that kills the baby inside.

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.

Grauens is young but very powerful. She is large for her gender and breed and keeps her fangs and claws in prime condition. Already she has amassed a small clan of her own, made up of several male vampires and a few females she has deemed submissive enough not to threaten her leadership. She is not a cruel leader nor oppressive, but rather enjoys the power she controls by establishing a clear social order. The other vampires stay with her because she ensures they all receive eggs to prey upon once a month.