Royal Crimson Dragons are so named due to their massive size and confident, regal bearing. Most of the time they are laid back, ignoring non-prey creatures smaller than themselves, although they will occasionally take fresh kills from other dragons as a reminder of their place in the social order. Although there are few other dragons large enough to pose a threat to Royal Crimsons, they have little tolerance for potential rivals and will fiercely defend their territory from such intruders.

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 orphaned human baby was left as an offering by frightened peasants when the dragons arrived in Verdant. Adopted and educated by Mentha, Verdana and the rest of the dragon community, the dragongrrrl became a bridge between dragon and human, easing the human fear of their powerful neighbors.

As the grrrl grew, new dragons, the Royal Crimsons, arrived in the community. Fascinated, she spent more and more time visiting with them in the Southern Volcano Weyr. At home, she lamented, "Mama, Papa, please, I love them so. I feel more dragon than human. I wish I could be a dragon!"

Her despair deepened as she reached the human age of maturity, her sunny outlook replaced with sorrow. Consulting with Gaia and the Seven Mages, as well as the leaders of the humans, Mentha formed a plan. On her 20th birthday, the grrrl fell into a deep slumber. She awoke suddenly, feeling whole again. She stretched, and laughed aloud with the greatest joy! They had transformed her into a Royal Crimson Dragon!