Seasonal Dragons take on the characteristics of the season during which they are born. Thus, eggs that are laid in spring match the pink flowers and green buds of spring, and those that are laid in the summer grow to depict the bright green of the forest trees and the yellow of the sun. Eggs laid in autumn display the bright colors of leaves falling from trees, and those that are laid during winter take on the appearance of the icy snow.

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.

Equinox has, not entirely willingly, been put in charge of all the festivals and celebrations for Ironoak Weyr.  There's a tremendous amount of planning and organization involved, but it's not the extra work she minds.  Ironoak Weyr prides itself in being traditional, so while ordinary dragons are allowed to have fun, if they must, the one in charge of everything must remain solemn and reserved at all times.  Thus, even though Equinox would rather be mingling and celebrating with her friends, she must remain with the weyr's leaders, keeping the appropriate dignified look on her face.  Secretly, though, she's plotting her revenge, with the help of some traveling magi chroniclers.  There are plenty of time-honored rituals that Ironoak Weyr doesn't celebrate, and if Equinox can just get the evidence she needs to argue her case, she might just be able to inject some life into the stuffy, tradition-bound weyr.