Swallowtail Dragons are graceful and quick flyers, much like their namesake bird. They are capable of precise aerial acrobatics, and can reach very high altitudes. Because of this, humans observing these dragons are often astonished at how large they are when confronted up close. A Swallowtail’s diet consists of insects and small mammals plentiful in temperate forests. These dragons are also made remarkable by their paper-thin wing membranes, which allow light to pass through, creating an astonishing effect on starry nights.

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.

Topazrius LucentBack (after the gemstone: Topaz) joined the clan cave as the 151st carrot, a sprout having already shed the bonds of his shell. Although he entered the world as any other, his transition into the clan cave was on the golden wings of a kind and noble benefactor. As the first male of his kind among them, all the clan carrots rushed to greet him and to gaze upon their newest brother. While he seems to appreciate them all, there is but one who holds his favor most, Topazzia. Sadly, she seems destined for another, and so, while she is friendly, she does not share in his affections. This fact does not appear to dissuade his attempts to woo and court her, hoping to one day win her love and attention. He goes to great lengths to spread his lucent wings in grand aerial displays, letting the sun shine through his colorful back and shine down upon the ground in a rainbow of dazzling rays, eager to show his worth as a mate to her. Only time will tell the rest of this tale!