Black Dragons are warriors. They are strong and capable in battles of force, but also ample magic users, capable of devastating opponents with their spells. Their bright eyes give them excellent night vision, which is why they generally hunt during the night.

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.

Nduli is Swahili for "Angel of Death". She is second born of King Juhng and Queen s'Steor, rules of the Shadow Valley in Daalvao. She assumed the thrown after she attempted to assassinate her older brother lackJuhng, leaving him to flee the Shadow Valley in fear she would finish what she had started. Nduli decieved her mate, Baradhuli, and became single-ruler after she had birthed her first heir. After years of deception, her child learned the truth of Baradhuli, and overthrew her mother. Nduli lived in exile in the out-skirts of Daalvao, only to be lowered to the level of being owned. Though she is loved and accepted by her owner, she is rejected by her peers, who live in fear of what she may do when they turn their backs. Nduli takes out her anger on those who cross her. Though she is bitter, she has a softer side toward few males in her clan, and often finds comfort in their presence.