Perhaps among the most venerated of dragon breeds is the Zyumorph, a breed whose selfless heroism and strong moral compass are nearly unparalleled by other dragons. Zyumorphs have an innate urge to fend off wrongdoing, and as such, are often sought after in times of peril. Although they are independently quite capable fighters, it is said that their true might is not unlocked until all six Zyumorphs are brought together in times of great duress.

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.

Ottava Rima isn't very strong

Therefore she uses magic quite a bit

She often feels that she does not belong

Among the tetra pack, though she'll admit

To leave them unprotected would be wrong -

The thought of leaving them gives her a fit.

She follows them as the rove far and wide

And keeping them protected is her pride.

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"You need start a hoard," somebody said,

With that, Ottava sought something to keep

But after mounding novels on a sled,

Then dragging them uphill—and it was steep

She gave up. Those books she'd already read

So leaving them behind, she didn't weep

She sought something to have on every trip

And realized that she had a hoard: friendship.