Royal Blue dragons are a nocturnal breed who prefer to live high in the mountains near slow-moving water that reflects the night sky. Although quite capable of defending themselves, they are peaceful by nature and will avoid a fight whenever possible.

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.

He is the Commanders' second in command. He is a reliable and dependable member of the elites, basing his belief on the Old Code, honoring truth, virtue, and valor above all else. He is responsible for keeping the elites in check and stands in for the commanders in a crisis. Artorious is among the most trustworthy of all elites and fiercely determined to protect and do right by his family.