Arcana Dragons are a rarely-encountered breed of dragon known for both their magical abilities, and their quirky, hardworking nature. These dragons have specialized organs for storing mana, and can produce varying effects from these reserves simply through instinct. However, they are also very intelligent dragons, and when raised around mages, or others of their own kind, almost invariably become obsessed with the study of magic. Arcanae are diligent in their efforts to discover as many uses for magic as possible, and while they will openly treat others to the fruits of their labor—especially others who share their interests—they will also use their knowledge and abilities to trick any creature that thinks it can take advantage of them.

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.

Night Witches was alone, buffeted by the autumn wind and swirling leaves. He found a small meadow where white ghosts dangled strangely in the wind and orange squashes gleamed in the twilight. Then he saw a black cave, perfectly round, sized for one dragon hatchling. The little dragon climbed into it, enjoying the protection. Before long, monsters arrived with horns, pointy hats, or strangely colored skin. He lunged out of his cauldron and waved his wings, shrieking at them. The creatures yelped and fled, dropping brightly colored objects. Night Witches collected the objects, tasting one. His eyes gleamed at the sweet taste. When the next group came by, the dragon tried the same trick and received more candy treats. The next morning, a woman entered her front lawn and saw the strong winds of the night before had disrupted her decorations. Inside her toppled cauldron a small dragon slept on a hoard of candy. Charmed, she adopted the little dragon, candy and all.