Vampire Dragons are members of the undead. They sustain themselves by drinking the blood of others. It is said that they are only “alive” at night, and seem dead or asleep during the day, as they cannot endure sunlight for long periods of time. Vampire Dragons can only reproduce by changing the eggs of other dragons, puncturing the shell with their fangs and injecting venom that kills the baby inside.

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.

A product of Lady Wampyr's curiosity about the outside world, coupled with the compulsion of her natural instincts, Viper was not suited to a life of quiet hiding. His rebellious attitude and strong will caused much friction in the Wampyr cave, until one day, after a particularly aggressive display, he was cast out. Lord Wampyr declared that should Viper ever attempt to return to the island, he would not hold back from destroying him.

However, far away from the restrictions of the Wampyr cave, Viper spends his days plotting, raising an army of Vampires to lead against his former home, and eventually on to even greater conquest. Meanwhile, his instinct for bloodshed and revenge drive him to commit greater and greater acts of evil upon those who are unfortunate enough to cross his path.