Thunder Dragons are the masters of electricity. Their wings gather energy as they soar through the clouds, and when they clap their wings together they can create devastating arcs of lightning. They can stay airborne nearly indefinitely, landing only to sleep and breed; they catch their prey from the air and take moisture from the clouds. A thunder dragon’s roar is considered to be an omen of misfortune.

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.

A solitary female most often seen after heavy storms, this creature is better known for her calls than for her appearance. Long, wavering, and decidedly mournful in their tone, her melancholy cries often cause lovers to shudder and draw closer together, praying that they will never hear such a lonely sound again. The bolder listeners who can tolerate her song without feeling their own hearts quake speculate that she is calling for a distant mate, although the fact that her cries always go unanswered suggests he may no longer be there to answer...