Frostbite Dragons first appear at the beginning of winter, creeping in with the frosts. They have found their place in human lore as the spirits of snow, since they only reveal themselves during icy weather. In the depths of winter, they cover the world in blankets of snow and are believed to be responsible for the glittering frost that creeps over everything. Although they appear cold and distant, they are actually rather mischievous and enjoy spending time dancing through blizzards.

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.

Oighear Alainn is a humble dragon. She is rarely upset and has the patience of a monk. Although her family is known for breeding hotheaded dragons, she has a very calm demeanor and likes to avoid getting angry. Since she is built for the cold, Oighear Alainn spends her warm summer, spring, and fall days in the Azora Mountains where she plays in the snow for hours on end. At night, she does come back down to sleep with her family. Oighear Alainn was the dragon who came up with the "middle of the sleeping circle" system which puts her owner and the hatchlings in the center of the nest at night to make sure they are safe and secure.