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.

Future Era Productions is known for plays that are full of action, elaborate effects, and enough explosions to give the actors hearing damage, but somewhat lacking in such details as characterization and plot. Most dragons find the plays entertaining enough in small doses, but less so when they're the only thing being offered. Still, there are always enough interested in the latest spectacle to keep attendance high.

Zegbili is quite happy being a minion, as it means she's off-stage for the worst of the explosions. Mavef keeps trying to promote her, but she keeps insisting—for purely unselfish reasons, of course—that Oehnt is far more deserving of a larger role.