Turpentine Dragons are named for the oil that covers their scales. This oil resembles turpentine in odor and is mildly toxic; it will not kill but it burns to the touch and will cause illness in anyone who ingests it. Turpentine Dragons roam in large packs, often stealing food from larger dragons, though they are able to hunt for themselves if necessary. Many other breeds consider Turpentine Dragons to be pests, so they primarily breed among themselves.

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.

Kih has always dreamed of being part of the true Thuwed clan, a regal and grand clan of dragons. However, she cannot trace her ancestry, having been orphaned as an egg, and because of her toxic skin and sharp smell, she was not adopted by any true Thuwed like she so desperately wished. She took the Thuwed name anyways, now looking to find a Thuwed as a mate that will love her for who she is so she can claim to be a Thuwed-in-law.