Heartseeker Dragons are very social creatures that emanate a sweet chocolatey scent. Their captivating perfume easily attracts adult dragons that don’t yet have a mate. Heartseekers use their keen sense of smell to detect solitary dragons and potential mates in the area. By rubbing their fins against objects such as trees and rocks, they leave a scent trail for the other dragons to follow to meet each other. Although these dragons are seen year-round, the scent of a Heartseeker becomes particularly potent during the middle of winter. During this time, a single Heartseeker may play matchmaker to dozens of dragons, but he will also choose a special mate of his own.

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.

Giovanni is a master of love. He can sweet talk any lady dragon into doing his bidding and he has several mates under his wing. He knows how to please a female and make her think that she is the only one for him. Giovanni also shares his tips with the young men of the Cave who seek a mate. Sometimes, the young male dragons who come to Giovanni are confused about which female they should pursue (or are so lost as to have no idea who they want). When that happens, Giovanni gently directs them towards a female dragon who will be compatible with the young male and helps the young male to court her. Giovanni has never let a female dragon get away once he has set his sights on her, either for himself or for one of his young proteges.