Nhiostrife Wyverns are one of the few known breeds of wyvern with more than one set of wings. Because of their four wings, Nhiostrifes are very nimble in the air and control their movements with ease. When it’s mating season, males put on a very beautiful and unique air dance in an attempt to charm a female. The amount of stripes on their wings vary, with more stripes being more attractive, although most have only two to four. Their general attitude is very passive and curious—they only fight if they or their families are in danger.

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 first of her kind to settle in the Highlands of Alba, Mathair is like a mother to all Nhiostrifes settling here. Having a dislike for fights as all of her species do, it was difficult to find a place to settle as she circled and circled to find a place to land. Several Tri-Horn Wyverns were eager to see her off, only to chase her into the territory of a clan of even more vicious Winter and Ice dragons. At last Mathair came upon a range of mountains inhabited by nocturnal Royal Blues and playful Ridgewings, friendly breeds who did not mind a few more dragons to share their highlands with. Mathair and her mate Athair have now found a home in a shallow cave leading out on a steep ridge, with a spectacular view on their new homeland.