Shallow Water Dragons are found in tropical regions where the water is warm. They use their magic to hunt, using bubbles to capture small fish and animals. Their large, webbed feet make them excellent swimmers and they are able to move at very high speeds. Due to their bright color, these dragons are easily spotted in the lagoons where they live.

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.

When he was just a hatchling, before anyone even knew his gender or had a name for him, Mesmer would always beg to see any traveling performers, even sneaking out of the cave and going on his own if no one would take him. Circuses were fun, musicians were a delight, but his absolute favorites were the magicians. Whether they did simple card tricks or elaborate illusions that left spectators slack-jawed in amazement, he made a rule of never missing one when they were in town.

One night, some time after he had matured, Mesmer went to see a famed hypnotist, and couldn't believe his luck when he was called up on stage. The hypnotist (a Vampire dragon at that) did his little stunt, Mesmer acted like a chicken for several minutes, and was pulled out. Life went on, but many dragons have noticed a...a change. He often makes odd sounds, almost like clucking, and pecks at his food rather than tearing into it. He's even started fussing over eggs, much to the annoyance of nesting females...