Monarch Dragons feed on large waterfowl, supplementing with a diet of eggs and fish as needed. Driven by the arrival of cold weather and the need to follow their prey, Monarchs are themselves migratory, leaving the forests in early fall and heading to the warmer climates of deserts and jungles. These migrations are a sight to see, as along the way smaller groups join with one another to form a single large group that can blot out the sunlight as they fly over. Until they reach their destination, they only land for short periods of time to rest. Monarchs spread out across the land at the end of their journey, breaking up once more into their small family groups until the time comes to return to the forest.

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.

Monarchy, dubbed "Mon", by his friends, acts as a very mature beast. He's an overall tolerant and passive creature, who's usually a target for mischievous hatchlings. Mon isn't necessarily playful, he prefers to lay around and "play dead" until the hatchlings run off. He also prides in his good looks, and has a tendency to strut around and attempt to impress the ladies. Lucky for him, the ladies agree that he's a handsome dragon, so he usually gets away with it. He possesses a strong relationship with his older brother, Tropics, although the Tangar considers him a bit of a pushover. But at least he gets along well with the hatchlings.