Storm-Rider Dragons are a coastal breed—though they can also be found in open plains, preferring the violent thunderstorms that usually occur in such areas. It is not known if the dragons create storms themselves with their electrical capabilities or if they simply magnify existing fronts; no matter the cause Storm-Riders can be seen tumbling through the worst of weather as if it were no more than a light breeze.

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.

Infrasonic Gale appeared one day without warning along the seaside cliffs that Seahawk, Whitetip Cutter and Kalaupapa called home. Almost immediately, she gained a reputation as a show-off since she always took flight whenever a violent storm struck the coastline. However, Kalaupapa was impressed with how the Storm Rider seemed to be able to dodge lightning bolts with ease. When asked about it, she explained that there was always a distinct atmospheric pressure in the air before a lightning strike, and she was somehow able to sense that. Unfortunately, that information only cemented Seahawk and Whitetip Cutter's belief that she was a show-off. Until they realized the only reason why she flew out during harsh storms was because she was making sure any human sailors that happened to be caught in the storm made it back to shore.