Royal Crimson Dragons are so named due to their massive size and confident, regal bearing. Most of the time they are laid back, ignoring non-prey creatures smaller than themselves, although they will occasionally take fresh kills from other dragons as a reminder of their place in the social order. Although there are few other dragons large enough to pose a threat to Royal Crimsons, they have little tolerance for potential rivals and will fiercely defend their territory from such intruders.

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.

Crimson Delight approached the massive western volcano, hardly prepared for the sight unfolding as she skirted the mountain's northern flank. A wide valley opened before the four Royal Crimsons, with a large lake on the eastern end, connected by a sinuous river to the Wester Ocean. On the valley floor, there was a bustling Dragon community, and they paused on the high ridge. Various weyrs were apparent on the other mountains ringing the eastern and northern sides of the valley. Other dragons, led by a large Red, emerged from a weyr on the mountain side below.

"Be ye friend or foe," the Red asked. "Whatever you prefer! We seek the land of the Mints." Delight was not afraid of a fight, but liked what she saw, and hoped that this was the place they were seeking. "Be friends then, and welcome to Verdant!" Adam Red Fire heartily responded. Satisfied, Delight led the Crimsons as they flew with these new friends to meet Mentha and settle at last in Verdant.