Horse Dragons have equine-shaped bodies and hooves instead of claws, which allow them to be fast runners. They specialize in running takeoffs, which are quicker than taking off from a stand-still. Horse dragons are able to stalk their prey from the ground then quickly execute an aerial attack for the kill.

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.

Epine Lan'ar is a born leader. She acted as an older sister towards Bindaraye, the timid Canopy dragon, despite being younger than her. They remained friends after they matured, but as Bindaraye grew closer to the sky, Epine grew to rely more on her four sturdy hooves. She can fly, but she is awkward and unsteady, leaving her wide open for mockery among some of the more sour dragons. So Epine Lan'ar runs. On the ground, she becomes a purple streak racing across the fields and weaving through the trees. Her tail streams behind her like a blue banner and she revels in the feeling of flying with her hooves.