Holiday dragons are a very mysterious breed. They are only seen during winter, and even then it is hard to catch a glimpse of one. They are responsible for the general cheer that spreads during the holidays. In essence, they are the “Spirits of Winter.”

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.

Harsh Heartbeat is a sausage-maker and often blamed for the disappearance of pets and naughty children, the former particularly during the summer. If the people of Lloyprij had any firm evidence to tie him to the disappearances they might run him out of town, but for the time being all they have to go on is his dark fur and a general knowledge—provided by Porceus—of the nature of aegis behaviour. Without a firm link between the disappearances and Harsh Hearbeat's sausages, people mostly ignore the rumours and enjoy his signature styles—hot dogs and bratwurst.