Plated Colossus Dragons are one of the largest dragon species. These huge brutes are notorious bullies—they prefer to steal food from other dragons rather than finding it for themselves. As their thick hides are impervious to most forms of physical attack, Plated Colossi simply ignore the other dragons’ protests, or lash the offending dragon with their club-like tail, which can easily break a limb. Plated Colossi have slow metabolisms and do not need to eat often, but they may consume nearly half their body weight in one feeding. These dragons are not incredibly clever and any discussion with them will often center around eating.

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.

Dull and brutish as Plated Colossi are reputed to be, not all of the breed are base-natured. Kingslayer is a testament to that. Though not the brightest flame to ever burn, he is gentle and mild-tempered. When Romanaragnalundar (Romana to her friends) was given to him as a mate against her will, he allowed her the chance to flee instead and mate with the male of her choice. But Romana found herself falling in love with Kingslayer. She chose to stay with him, and they've stayed together ever since.