Originating from a single species that thrived in ancient times, Xenowyrms have become an incredibly diverse breed whose appearances vary depending on their habitats. Each Xenowyrm subspecies is heavily reliant on the power of different types of mana, making them powerful magic users. Pyros are easily the heaviest of all Xenowyrm subspecies and they use their weight to their advantage. If scorching their foes with flames doesn’t finish them off, Pyros will use the weight of their bodies for sheer crushing power. They create their lairs solely in volcanic regions, where lava and billowing flames are the land’s most prominent features.

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.

A long time ago a band of four dragons tyrannised the farthest corners of Galsreim, killing dragons and humans alike, creating fear and panic wherever they went.

Among the four Xenos, Kaspian was the most openly sadistic and in his own way quite mad. He not only loved to crush his enemies but also regularly feasted on the flesh of the fallen, humans and dragons of all breeds. The flesh of others seemed to be the only thing that made the nagging hunger and the voices in his head ebb away. Even Kaspian's brethren could hardly stand his mad presence—with the notable exception of their leader Kronos. His voice was so commanding that it often was able to override the voices in his own head and Kaspian gladly followed him everywhere.

When Methos the Mageia split up their group he made sure that a group of Cassares learned about Kaspian and had a chance to catch him alone and asleep. Ever since that day Kaspian has been imprisoned and under guard, unable to do any more harm.