Vampire Dragons are members of the undead. They sustain themselves by drinking the blood of others. It is said that they are only “alive” at night, and seem dead or asleep during the day, as they cannot endure sunlight for long periods of time. Vampire Dragons can only reproduce by changing the eggs of other dragons, puncturing the shell with their fangs and injecting venom that kills the baby inside.

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.

Nelapsi feeds on the young of neighbouring clans, which reduces the competition for natural resources for the rest of her family. Adept at sneaking into nests in the middle of the night, she waits silently in the darkness for her moment to strike. She preys on both eggs and hatchling alike, making sure not to accidentally turn her victim into another vampire.

If her quarry should have anything watching over them, she dispatches the guardian first. By the time anyone realises she was around, she has already made good her escape. Nelapsi has had a couple of close calls with vengeful mothers over the years, but usually some of the other vampires come to her aid.