Bauta Dragons are easily identified by the fused, golden scutes that cover their twin heads in gleaming, gilded masks. They are regal in bearing, and tend to possess a serene disposition. These dragons are most active in early spring during the height of their mating season, engaging in jovial rituals of courtship to woo prospective mates. Bautas are found on temperate islands and lagoons, and are especially fond of sea-mounts near shore. They happily share territory with humans, and take notable interest in the affairs of mankind.

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.

Two-headed dragons are unique enough to deserve a separate classification from ordinary dragons. They have two necks, two brains, two mouths, but one stomach and one main body. The two heads usually work together, but there are times when they will fight each other, snapping back and forth. Their unique anatomy prevents them from breeding with single-headed dragons.

As the husband to Little a's and Big R's, Ox and Rinx have no pressing need to work. They love children, though, and volunteer at the school whenever possible even when they don't have any wyrmlings in the weyr. They often act as a substitute when one of the teachers is sick, or as a chaperone during field trips. Ox seems to get along better with little girls and Rinx has a way with young boys. Neither head is immune to adult conversation, though. They and Little a's and Big R's often spend evenings with DeeDee and Oz and Gekin and Eura, where they usually end up discussing the future and the state of the world.