Dorsal Dragons are so named because they have large fins along their backs that can be raised and lowered at will. They use these fins to regulate body temperature; they raise them to cool off when they become overheated. The bright colors on the fins double as a means of attracting mates.

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.

Mike is a strange one, he is. Voices whisper to him- voices of the long dead. He claims to see them as well, tilting his head and talking to nothing. He's always had this gift, but why it was given to him is unknown. What confuses the dragons even more is how Mike goes silent, his bright red eyes rolling back in his head as a strange language creeps from his mouth.