Royal Crimson Dragons are so named due to their massive size and confident, regal bearing. Most of the time they are laid back, ignoring non-prey creatures smaller than themselves, although they will occasionally take fresh kills from other dragons as a reminder of their place in the social order. Although there are few other dragons large enough to pose a threat to Royal Crimsons, they have little tolerance for potential rivals and will fiercely defend their territory from such intruders.

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.

Having been booted from her pack for "not being imposing enough", Neither Frost Nor Varg spent most of her adult life wandering on the continent, musing if a timid royal crimson really had a place in the world. One evening, she came across a clearing occupied by a huge park with an entrance that had a panel with a zigzag and two circles painted across it. Upon closer inspection, the park contained habitats with different dragons in them. Those awake at night explained that this was a place that humans visit to safely look at them. Fascinated and interested, Nori explored a little more before arriving at an empty pen that reminded her of her old home, except much smaller, and tunneled through the ground to get in. In the morning, the keepers seemed pleased to see a new arrival and let her stay. Nori doesn't mind confinement in a place where she can puff out her chest, strut about, do anything -- and be admired and given the attention that she's always wanted.