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.

Strahd is described as a cruel, stone-hearted monster—by his friends. His enemies are a lot less flattering. A master both of combat and of magic, Strahd has rarely ever lost a fight and he's accustomed to just taking what he wants.

He's obsessed with having Rose Anna for his mate, and followed her to Laura-Lana's clan when she fled. He didn't count on the other dragons in the clan protecting Rose Anna. His worst problem is a beautiful golden dragoness named Jander who has enlisted the help of all the guardians and most of the male blacks in Laura-Lana,s clan. So for the first time in his life, Strahd has to resort to guile and charm to win allies among the clan. That's hard for the proud beast, but he is learning fast...