Originating from a single species that thrived in ancient times, Xenowyrms have become an incredibly diverse breed whose appearances vary depending on their habitats. Each Xenowyrm subspecies is heavily reliant on the power of different types of mana, making them powerful magic users. Aquilo live high in the firmament and are almost never seen on the ground. They are all too happy to greet travelers going through the mountains, and also seeing their panic as the Aquilos dive from great heights towards them, only to change course at the last moment and soar back into the sky. Many Aquilo enjoy testing their agility and mastery of air magics in dangerous feats of flying at one another, only to twist and harmlessly pass one another in intricate patterns. They try, with little success, to get the more foul-tempered Astrapi to join in their games.

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.

Shonin likes to play with clouds, particularly low-level stratus clouds that form around the peaks that he calls home. He and his siblings enjoy playing a game where they fly in and out of a layer of clouds, and then challenge each other to imitate the same pattern of weaving through the blanket of stratus. Travelers in the area are often caught off guard by the odd shapes that the clouds form while Shonin and his kin play their games. Shonin isn't too bothered by this since he feels like everyone deserves a little variety to spice up their lives, and seeing a smiley face in the clouds won't hurt anyone.