Spitfires are a desert breed of dragon. Their dull brown bodies contrast with their brilliant turquoise markings, and they only blaze brighter when these dragons fight. Spitfires are notorious for their territorial natures, and the wing-edges of most are ripped and tattered before their first year is out. Spitfires are also noteworthy for their brilliant blue fire, which is used not for hunting or fighting, but rather for making glass caves from the sand, in which the dragons can soak up the sun.

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.

Child of a rather infamous sire, Shattering has picked up all of his father's techniques and then some. Breaking every spitfire taboo there is, his enemies will find themselves hit with flame, smashed with newly-made glass, and even slashed with a powerful tail--a fierce triple onslaught that makes all but the toughest of foes quickly back down. Unlike his father, however, Shattering prefers flowers over fighting, making his dens close to hidden oasis and spending more of his time admiring the scenery than planning territorial expansions.