Balloon Dragons are so named because they are filled with a gas that makes them almost lighter than air, similar to balloons. However, they are not prone to bursting, as they are covered in tough skin and can deflate themselves if necessary. In addition, they generally are slow moving. They use their gas bladders to float to the tops of trees, where food is more abundant. They can shift their weight from their backs to their fronts, allowing them to reach leaves and fruit.

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.

Once in a while, judging a book by its cover will serve you well...

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Ventarum Cloudtreader, despite looking like he's not the sharpest tool in the shed, is well... actually, that is pretty much the case. With a cerebral circumference a little bigger than 2in, he really hasn't quite grasped the whole aspect of 'flying' yet, preferring to float around a few inches above the ground; and no one dares to teach him how to breath fire.

However, despite his slowness, he is a fun and jovial friend to have around, and likes to either spend his time lazily floating around the apple trees at the edge of the clan borders or play 'who can hold your breath the longest' (which he always wins).

He also, after seeing a dino at the nearby Follet clan, has had a secret desire to possess a pair of shiny green shoes, preferably with Velcro straps.