Perhaps among the most venerated of dragon breeds is the Zyumorph, a breed whose selfless heroism and strong moral compass are nearly unparalleled by other dragons. Zyumorphs have an innate urge to fend off wrongdoing, and as such, are often sought after in times of peril. Although they are independently quite capable fighters, it is said that their true might is not unlocked until all six Zyumorphs are brought together in times of great duress.

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.

Soft-eyed and light in his steps, Unshackle appears young, but he is rather older than his smooth features suggest. He is a goatherd. Well. He's a defender of the innocent and remedy for disasters, but he considers himself a goatherd foremost. He was adopted by a family of motley dragons and humans as a youngster, and while nobody had a clue how to take care of someone of his breed, as far as anyone can tell, he turned out rather well. Unshackle now lives away from other dragons and humans and interacts with them very little. He finds them overwhelming and prefers the company of his goats and of other creatures. He can fix things, and he can help people; socializing, however, is beyond his capabilities. He sometimes dreams of swirling paper, concentrated beams of light, and something purple-gray with teeth. He doesn't know what they mean and so far hasn't thought very much about them.