Vampire Dragons are members of the undead. They sustain themselves by drinking the blood of others. It is said that they are only “alive” at night, and seem dead or asleep during the day, as they cannot endure sunlight for long periods of time. Vampire Dragons can only reproduce by changing the eggs of other dragons, puncturing the shell with their fangs and injecting venom that kills the baby inside.

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.

Vampire dragons need blood to live, but they can (and often do) enjoy the taste of other foods. Kepimju has developed a passion for the strong-smelling bulbs of a certain plant, to the point where his breath is practically a deadly weapon on its own. He can't understand why other dragons laugh at his choice of delicacy, because he just can't see what's so humorous about a vampire dragon with a fondness for garlic.