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.

Halae grew up overshadowed by talented parents, each with their own set of expectations for her life. Determined to make her own way in the world, she left home to find a place where there would be no other horse dragons for competition. Valor Goldenblaze and his companions were meant to be only temporary traveling companions, to ward off loneliness until something better came along, but Halae found herself increasingly intrigued by the gold dragon and his entourage. She's been saying she'll leave any day now for years, so nobody believes her anymore. Halae can be arrogant, but time and Feneva (used to the antics of her spoiled prince) have worked to diminish that, leaving only a justifiable pride in her own flying abilities. Serving a purpose helps, as Valor had a serious lack of bodyguards before she came along.