Tsunami Wyverns are gigantic dragons that live near the ocean. These wyverns can create deadly tsunamis by vigorously flapping their wings directly above the water. They create these waves to catch the eye of potential mates or as a form of self defense, as they are hunted for their beautiful skin. A Tsunami Wyvern’s wings are also helpful in gliding over the ocean without expending much energy. Their colors make it easy for them to blend in with the ocean water, which can be useful while stalking prey. Using their rudder-like tails and webbed feet to dive deep into the water, they can easily catch and eat their fill of big fish. Tsunami Wyverns can be found mostly near island chains.

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.

James is one of the many dragons rescued and nurtured by the wide ranging clan of humans founded by AnselaJonla. His egg was found on the shore and taken to a hatchery to be raised.

Once he matured, he found his lifemate, a Red dragon, among the other AnselaJonla dragons. In the tradition of the AnselaJonla flock, both dragons took the same name, Leon, to pass down to any of their offspring that remained within the flock.

A watery breed and a fiery breed might seem like a strange match, but the Leon pair surprised the whole flock by making it work. At least once Sonja stopped yelling at James for the large wave he drenched her with at their first meeting.

James fell in love with his mate's stubborn temper and unwillingness to back down from a fight. He spent months wooing her with rare fish from deep in the sea and chests of jewels from sunken ships (which he denies sinking himself, though some have their doubts). When Sonja accepted him, he cheered for days.