Spitfires are a desert breed of dragon. Their dull brown bodies contrast with their brilliant turquoise markings, and they only blaze brighter when these dragons fight. Spitfires are notorious for their territorial natures, and the wing-edges of most are ripped and tattered before their first year is out. Spitfires are also noteworthy for their brilliant blue fire, which is used not for hunting or fighting, but rather for making glass caves from the sand, in which the dragons can soak up the sun.

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.

Makalous is a rather absurd dragon. She can become aggressive for no apparent reason and easily forms grudges against other dragons in her clan. She seems to have developed lustful feelings for the vicious males in her clan, whom she will go into great lengths to impress. She recognized these feelings throughout her first breeding periods. Shaaka, a Vine dragon, didn't leave much of an impression on Makalous, despite his love for killing plants and small animals. Kiruu, one of the Uncita clan's lawmakers, wasn't ferocious enough to win her affection. Then came the foolish yet sadistic Ukani, one of the clan's hunting experts. Ukani's unsavory and belligerent behavior immediately stole Makalous's heart. The relationship with the cruel hunter showed this harsh dragon what kind of petty creature she was, and she loved it.