Bright-Breasted Wyverns are a breed of dragon easily recognized by their bright red markings. They are a small breed, only the size of a full-grown man. However, they have developed poisonous barbs on their feet to make up for their size. Their coloration is used to warn off potential predators of the danger, and is also used to attract mates. They are very social, and can often be seen preening in large groups.

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.

Valarnie was injured as a hatchling and abandoned by his parents. A villager who lived in the nearby town found him in the forest and raised him. Because of his injury, Valarnie did not grow as large as other dragons of his sprcies. However, he is still very strong, and spends his time protecting the village he was raised in. He enjoys playing with the children of the village, including the child of the human that first raised Valarnie as a hatchling.