The bright specks that adorn Xol Dragons mesmerize all who behold them. But those who gaze upon these capricious dragons must be cautious, for it can be difficult to resist their charm. The allure is especially strong during sunset, when Xols perform intricate dances, their agile bodies rising and falling within the water as their ornamental fins shimmer softly. Unwary spectators may find themselves in peril if they give in to the silent call of the dragons’ dangerous beauty, for the waters in which the Xols dance scald all those who enter. Thankfully, anyone who is wise enough to recognize their magic is able to resist it while still enjoying the display. Although dangerous in the water, Xols are relatively harmless on land unless provoked. Xol Dragons lay their eggs on land heated by volcanic activity, and the warmth helps develop their common red coloring. However, when eggs stay below a certain temperature for too long, this development is stunted, leading to the existence of blue individuals.

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.

Pyrofoci never really liked living in the Bleeding Hart volcanoes. All the good pools kept evaporating every time a dry gust of wind from the Voiceless Desert blew in. He set off across the sands to the dry end of the Aortic River, and swam upstream until he found civilisation. He looked at a travel guide and heard there were a few geothermal hotsprings outside of Nworset. So he moved there.

The subarctic climate didn't endear Pyrofoci to his new home, but he was drawn by the newly-built stickwaterball arena. He tried out for the team, but Stickwaterballet got the position instead. She was more of a player, while Pyrofoci was more of a dancer. uJobs directed him to a choreographer, Cryofoci, and as he performed for her, he mused about dancing in the arena. That was what Cryofoci dreamed of. Pyrofoci negotiated to have an aquatic dance production which was such a success that he and Cryofoci now have regular performances there. Nowadays, the two xol are more than just dance partners.