Holiday dragons are a very mysterious breed. They are only seen during winter, and even then it is hard to catch a glimpse of one. They are responsible for the general cheer that spreads during the holidays. In essence, they are the “Spirits of Winter.”

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.

From midwinter on, Oak reigns over the winter lands he and his brother have claimed, resting upon a throne of oak wood. He does not venture out to where other dragons live for the most part; unlike his brother Holly, he cannot stand to be seen by other dragons, or even humans. Colder in heart, though he reigns in the warm months, Oak is an unmerciful king to any dragon foolish enough to wander into his domain. Travelers rejoice when Midsummer comes, for Oak will battle his brother Holly for the favor of a winter dragoness and right to rule the land, and is always doomed to lose.