Nilia Pygmies reside mostly in mountainous regions, tending to live in large flocks. They are a curious, hyperactive breed; their curiosity often gets them into dangerous situations. Despite this, they are wary around other dragons and animals outside their breed. They are naturally shy and seek their own kind for companionship. Once the trust of a Nilia dragon is earned, they are highly loyal critters, sometimes to the point of being annoying.

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.

Pygmy dragons are the smallest category of dragons, being on the same scale as domesticated animals. They are often found around concentrated populations of dragons, relying on their larger brethren to ward away potential predators and leave scraps. As such, the majority of a pygmy’s diet is scavenged. Due to their tiny size, pygmies do not breed with larger varieties of dragons.

Gliwenye's story is a story of triumph. His story began when he was forced out his egg prematurely during an earthquake. A few days later, his brethren, who had been unaffected by the earthquake, died inside their eggs. Although it was fortunate that he survived, as a premature hatchling his chances of survival were still slim. The human who had raised him was at a loss at what to do, that is, until she stumbled into a cave that some have called "Silvi's Lair." Hoping that its healing waters might cure little Gliwenye, she brought him to it. Within a matter of hours, he changed from being a helpless hatchling to a strong, maturing young dragon. With the help of the cave, Gliwenye was able to conquer the fate of a premature hatchling and grow up into a majestic adult.