Flamingo Wyverns are so named for their resemblance to the tropical birds with whom they often share territory. Their most striking feature is the bony black crest over their faces and snouts, larger in males, aiding both in digging up food and protection when fighting for mates. Males are duller in color than females due to their habit of wandering from nest to nest and picking from less algae-rich feeding grounds.

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.

Named for his feeding grounds by fairly dull parents, Sulfur Springs is an intelligent wyvern who quickly learned how to watch the world around him, and to be careful which habits to mimic. From other males, he mapped all of the potential feeding grounds and food sources and discovered that the more time spent away from the nest, the more likely it would be taken by a rival. From the local flamingos, he learned the advantages of monogamy, and to ensure that one's nest is well protected if constructed (on top of the springs)at safe height and with a guard to prevent an egg or hatchling from falling to their death.