Seasonal Dragons take on the characteristics of the season during which they are born. Thus, eggs that are laid in spring match the pink flowers and green buds of spring, and those that are laid in the summer grow to depict the bright green of the forest trees and the yellow of the sun. Eggs laid in autumn display the bright colors of leaves falling from trees, and those that are laid during winter take on the appearance of the icy snow.

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.

Despite her icy appearance, Eirlyse is warm within. She is extremely compassionate, loving, and endearing. She is quite motherly, even to eggs that are not directly hers. She and her mate, Elucio, often play the roll of substitute parents. Eirlyse herself revels in the winter and colder month, and appears a bit more lethargic in warmer climates. Yet, younger dragons energize her spirit in these warmer sectors of the year.