Crimson Flare Pygmies are named after their small size and speed. They are fast and love to fly up and down in steep climbs and dives, giving the impression of a flare of color in the sky. These dragons travel in swarms during migration seasons and are very social. They live in tropical locations or wherever it is warm, and they are often seen near active volcanoes.

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.

Pygmy dragons are the smallest category of dragons, being on the same scale as domesticated animals. They are often found around concentrated populations of dragons, relying on their larger brethren to ward away potential predators and leave scraps. As such, the majority of a pygmy’s diet is scavenged. Due to their tiny size, pygmies do not breed with larger varieties of dragons.

Darting about her cave with her newly dried wings, Nimreden chitters happily. The cooler temperature of the cave causes her to shiver slightly. Darting outside, she circles her big brother Yaoi Taisho's head several times before taking off straight up into the air. Passing Gorganian with a trill, she darts off towards the nearby mountains where dark plumes of smoke billow out from a small volcanic pit located in the middle of them. The warmth on her wings thrills her, so she finds a nice small outcropping by a shallow cave to set up her guard post. Set over the volcanic pit, the warmth keeps her alert, and happy.