Holiday dragons are a very mysterious breed. They are only seen during winter, and even then it is hard to catch a glimpse of one. They are responsible for the general cheer that spreads during the holidays. In essence, they are the “Spirits of Winter.”

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.

Shalingar spends most of his life overshadowed by his perpetually cheerful older brother. He's made it his job to seek out hopeless cases and bring them some measure of holiday cheer, and the horrible things he has seen have left him almost permanently depressed. A mournful winter magi is no fun at all, and it's only those few who have made it their life goal to help others who seem to be able to appreciate Shalingar and what he does.