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. Chronos are often considered to be the most elusive of all Xenowyrm subspecies: they live in the darkest and densest forests, far from civilization. They are masters of time magic, allowing them to manipulate the flow of time at will. It is said that Chrono lairs are protected by a field of magic that makes the minutes tick by at a slow pace for any unwanted visitors.

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.

Given the nature of her breed, Nikki spends a lot of time by herself in her lair and network of interconnected tunnels hidden within a forest cavern. Over the years she has become engrossed with listening to the rumors and gossip that she hears whispered in the darker parts of the biome, and the more dramatic bits she has taken to inscribing on the walls of her living cavern. She likes to think about how time warps the perspectives of others, and looks fondly on the walls of her cave as a personal diary of delusions that she can chuckle over and ponder whenever her mind begins to wander.