Gold-horned Tangars are a brightly colored tropical breed. They are primarily herbivores, and eat a wide variety of fruits and flowers in addition to the occasional bird. Tangars are well suited to life in the trees; their slender bodies make them light enough to be supported by thinner branches and agile enough to avoid obstacles while flying. Their brightly colored horns, found in both males and females, are used to attract mates.

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.

Athelium is one of the cave elders. She was one of the first dragons to come to the cave and has been delighted to see it grow and prosper. When the cave had started, Athelium was the gatherer. She got grasses and flowers for decoration and to make comfortable spots to sleep. She would gather fruit as well so the dragons could eat, although many of them preferred the meat Zarchelum brought in, but she didn't mind. Now she enjoys her relaxing life as a cave elder, when Terronith and the hatchlings don't disturb her, that is.