This breed of dragon was thought to exist only in legend. Although their name varies between cultures, they are often referred to as “Guardians of Nature.” They are able to channel the forces of fire, ice and lightning, which allows them to wield tremendous power. Seen very rarely, it is thought that they only become active when something is threatening the territory they have chosen to guard. In order to protect their chosen home, these dragons are incredibly adaptable; they have been seen everywhere from remote mountain ranges, to ancient forests, to the darkest depths of the ocean.

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.

Like many other caretakers, Herk had waited for the Great Ritual to bear fruits for years and years. Only performable when the new moon came at the same time as the conjunction of certain planets, it was a long and frustrating wait, and when the Magmas and their fellow dragons finally succeeded Herk was overjoyed.

As the egg matured and later as the hatchling grew, it was crooned over and taken care of with the uttermost love. Like many a human Herk had heard legends about these great and powerful creatures often referred to as gods, so she expected her Guardian to rise among her dragons to be a new, wise and powerful leader.

Things don't always turn out as expected and when she matured she chose the name Pineapple Cuffs for unfathomable reasons and just took her place among the clan's dragons like every other had done before her. She is no danger to the long established multi-leadership chaos of Herk's clan and likes goofing around far more than acting regal.

So much for expectations.