Black Dragons are warriors. They are strong and capable in battles of force, but also ample magic users, capable of devastating opponents with their spells. Their bright eyes give them excellent night vision, which is why they generally hunt during the night.

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.

Illu learned at her momma's knee.  Not many dragons paid mind to the little hatchling in April Darkstar's cave; they didn't know that April was grooming her daughter to follow in her fortune teller's footsteps.  Unfortunately, Illu proved far better at illusions and legerdemain than she did at peering into the future's misty depths.  At first, Illu was deeply ashamed at what she perceived as her personal failings, but then April wrapped her daughter in her wings and whispered secrets into the little hatchling's ears.  Illu has since grown up to be a brave, confident dragon, her unique background and magical gifts wrapping her in a mysterious allure that is so very like her mother's.