Dorsal Dragons are so named because they have large fins along their backs that can be raised and lowered at will. They use these fins to regulate body temperature; they raise them to cool off when they become overheated. The bright colors on the fins double as a means of attracting mates.

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.

Meghan is one of the many dragons rescued and nurtured by the wide ranging clan of humans founded by AnselaJonla. Her egg was found in the jungle and taken to a hatchery to be raised.

Once she matured, she found her lifemate, a Golden wyvern, among the other AnselaJonla dragons. In the tradition of the AnselaJonla flock, both dragons took the same name, Zav, to pass down to any of their offspring that remained within the flock.

Meghan is a quiet dragon, who is usually found sunbathing outside of the cave she shares with her mate, her fins raised for cooling. There is often a book found between her front feet, being carefully turned with one claw whenever she finishes a page.

Because of Meghan's collection of books, which has grown into a veritable library over time, the more fiery breeds in the flock such as Embers, Hellfires, and Hellhorses are not permitted inside her cave.