Bright-Breasted Wyverns are a breed of dragon easily recognized by their bright red markings. They are a small breed, only the size of a full-grown man. However, they have developed poisonous barbs on their feet to make up for their size. Their coloration is used to warn off potential predators of the danger, and is also used to attract mates. They are very social, and can often be seen preening in large groups.

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.

When Adriel looked up, he saw his keeper's grumpy expression. He was male, and there was nothing he could do about it. His keeper, who'd been hoping for a girl, decided that he must be given a name to mark him as a shamed beast, and henceforth he was known to the world as Adriel Fork. Named for a piece of cutlery, he is an exceptional example of his breed, and well-liked among his comrades. Newcomers often tease him, but soon learn better. He hopes someday to prove to his keeper that there is nothing wrong about being named after a piece of cutlery, and that maybe, if he is lucky, there might be a Fork clan, whose name is revered among the dragons of the world.