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.

The Monarch Thanksgiving Shine is known to all in the cave as "The King of Thanksgiving." Every Thanksgiving, this dragon throws a joyous party with all other dragons invited. They eat themselves silly, dance and fly about, and chat with all their close friends and family. The Monarch watches and smiles radiantly at all of his guests and thinks to himself, "Yes, this is what Thanksgiving is all about."