This breed of dragon results from eggs or hatchlings that have been neglected. They are usually rebellious, not obeying their masters, sometimes even attacking them. However, their neglect as a hatchling leaves them crippled, and they are weak compared to other breeds, causing them to stay with their masters for protection.

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.

Any trace of this dragon's individual characteristics has been forgotten a long time ago. Thus, it is simply referred to as the 'Ophidia with red eyes,' or 'Ophidia' for short. While Neglected Dragons are known to be aggressive, time has gradually toned down Ophidia to be the somewhat mellow creature it is now. It tends to dwell in the inner shadows of deep mountain caves in silence, befriending only a selected few.