Moonstone Dragons are named after the orb on their tails, which resembles the gem of the same name. They are nocturnal and gather energy through the absorption of moonlight with their orbs. They seem to glow with a lunar light and are a very gentle breed, feeding off of plants and the moons’ power.

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.

Moonfail's never felt that her name was very fair. While it's true that she has failed in her life, well, everyone has.

She left her birth parents as a very young adult and happened to run into one of the scouts of the Weyr of the Moon, where she was brought and offered the chance to join under as a "halfmoon," meaning that because her lineage was not purely Moonstone, she would be forbidden from taking a mate. She agreed at the time out of impulsive rebellion, and she's been with the Weyr as a hatchling caretaker ever since.

Her name still haunted her, though, and no matter where she went in the Weyr, she felt outcast by her blood. That is, except with the fellow halfmoon Moonstone, Moonpaths. He was serious and noble, and he didn't make her feel lesser for not having strictly Moonstone in her blood. Before she knew it, she was in love with him, and the two were sneaking around together. But what harm could come of it. It's love, not war. Surely the Weyr of the Moon is not so harsh...