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.

The darkest hills and mountains spotted with fresh-made caves. These caves contain dragon hoards, and it is best to step lightly near the treasures, for she is heavily guarded. Her name is Dismal Tristania Mercy Bao the dragons surround the egg "she is soon to hatch what shall we call her" said the father, a voice sounds in the moonlight "What she is destined to be named, Dismal, once her family name from long ago, then Tristania Mercy, then Bao in honour of the father." said the voice, and that what was named, Dismal Tristania Mercy Bao. This warrior dragon is extremely protective of their collections, and with mouths large enough to swallow a man whole, its prudent not to provoke her.