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.

Not all deadly vampires have bloodstained fangs, nor do the most formidable necessarily look the part. Thirik is small, almost frail, and yet she never lacks for food. She picks out a vulnerable dragon and sends them nightmares until lack of sleep practically does her work for her. Wise enough to know her limits, Thirik is careful to pick only the weakest and most insecure. If this means she takes out a bully or otherwise abusive dragon from time to time, then so much the better.