Antarean Dragons are peaceful creatures shrouded in mystery. They are primarily found in the desert where they get most of their energy from sunbathing. Their most notable traits are their highly reflective manes and the mysterious light emitted by their scales which fades from bright, nearly blinding yellow-white into dim red as the dragons get older. Legend claims that they are otherworldly beings that came to this world when a meteor struck.

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.

The male head of their colony in the highlands, Samsith of Pern rules alongside his cousin, Isleweth of Pern. Samsith, given away by his previous owner as well as Isleweth, knows that he must look over her no matter what. Calm, composed, and often one to give sound advice, Samsith is crucial in keeping the balance of the colony. Samsith would do anything to protect Isleweth and keep her happy, which includes helping her achieve her dream of being a ruler of a large colony.