Originating from a single species that thrived in ancient times, Xenowyrms have become an incredibly diverse breed whose appearances vary depending on their habitats. Each Xenowyrm subspecies is heavily reliant on the power of different types of mana, making them powerful magic users. Ke’maro are a vicious, opportunistic variety of Xenowyrm. They hunt down any prey they see, trapping them with their coils and the soft, fleshy tentacles they keep stored under their skin. Their terrifying appearance and toxic saliva along with their method of hunting and trapping prey has lead to many legends and stories that warn against traveling alone in the vast volcanic wastelands they call home.

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.

Deontre is treasury comptroller for the Cotlands. He seems to dislike everyone and everything, so only a series of unlikely occurrences could lead to his hiring in the first place. Years ago, one of Her Majesty's officials, possibly in a fit of madness, announced that Deontre was a newly recruited health officer. During the ensuing hubbub in the palace, the Queen and her advisors determined that no, a ke'maro xenowyrm should not have this job, and the official responsible for the announcement wasn't killed as rumors say, just sent to the Rehabilitation Center of Florets. Her Majesty was already dealing with another scandal and sought a position Deontre could be placed in. He's good with numbers and a bit of a stickler for rules, so he was trained as a junior auditor. Because no Cotlander wanted to chance a visit from him, they were careful and always truthful of their finances. His success led to his meteoric rise in the ranks, and just two years later, he was appointed comptroller.