Bauta Dragons are easily identified by the fused, golden scutes that cover their twin heads in gleaming, gilded masks. They are regal in bearing, and tend to possess a serene disposition. These dragons are most active in early spring during the height of their mating season, engaging in jovial rituals of courtship to woo prospective mates. Bautas are found on temperate islands and lagoons, and are especially fond of sea-mounts near shore. They happily share territory with humans, and take notable interest in the affairs of mankind.

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.

Two-headed dragons are unique enough to deserve a separate classification from ordinary dragons. They have two necks, two brains, two mouths, but one stomach and one main body. The two heads usually work together, but there are times when they will fight each other, snapping back and forth. Their unique anatomy prevents them from breeding with single-headed dragons.

Ect and LJ always wanted to be as strong and smart as Kuj and Zo, but could never keep up with the older wyrmling. After he left for university, LJ kept wondering how he was doing. Ect called her silly and tried to date other dragons, with little success. Their first boyfriend was a gemina whose heads were more interested in flirting with one another than a third party. They spent a few months with a hooktalon who got mad because he couldn't read their expressions through their "masks", and then ended up with Malt and Dextrin the jester, who promised them all sorts of gifts until he realised they didn't have much money of their own. When he abandoned them, they both decided they would never court again. They got a job at a clamp-making company in Lloyprij.

One day, they bumped into Kuj and Zo on the street. Their childhood friend was not as superior as either head remembered, and he had just as terrible luck in love. Ect was hesitant at first, but LJ soon talked her into courting him.